Eddy Gordo Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Jor, been a while since a worked on any vehicle. How much does " A Can of the Best (castrol) cost these days? Do people still use it? I know there are other oils available like Liqui Moly but at that price......
Kalahari Vegmot Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Jor, been a while since a worked on any vehicle. How much does " A Can of the Best (castrol) cost these days? Do people still use it? I know there are other oils available like Liqui Moly but at that price......Apparantly it's also become quite expensive. Ravenol make oils that also comply to all the specs. They're based in your part of the country as well...
Kalahari Vegmot Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 Hey All, This connector in my TDI keeps working loose (2014 Polo). Does anyone know where I can get this "Dog Collar" connector? https://www.kermatdi.com/i-123-pumpe-duse-intake-hose-manifold-connection-fix-bhw-bhw.html ThanksGoldwagen?
cfcjim Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 It's the same fix. On Fleabay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen-VW-BEW-BHW-BRM-TDI-Intake-Hose-Manifold-Connection-Fix/361237995143?hash=item541b765e87:g:tKwAAOSwax5Yw922&vxp=mtr It'll cost less than a grand and take a couple of weeks or ten days, if you're lucky, to arrive.
Imploder Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 It's the same fix. On Fleabay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen-VW-BEW-BHW-BRM-TDI-Intake-Hose-Manifold-Connection-Fix/361237995143?hash=item541b765e87:g:tKwAAOSwax5Yw922&vxp=mtr It'll cost less than a grand and take a couple of weeks or ten days, if you're lucky, to arrive. Thanks kindly!
Grebel Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 I use the Liqui-moly 5w30 which is both 507 & 505.01 compliant. At R 750 per 5l, though, it's certainly the most expensive oil I've purchased.When my wife was still driving her diesel Audi, I used to do a 7500km intermediate oil change between the 15000km dealer intervals (even with fancy oils I still think 15000km is too long for a diesel with our local diesels) and I used to buy 5lt of oil, filter element and a sump plug from Audi for around R675 (it was the Audi branded oil)
the nerd Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 When my wife was still driving her diesel Audi, I used to do a 7500km intermediate oil change between the 15000km dealer intervals (even with fancy oils I still think 15000km is too long for a diesel with our local diesels) and I used to buy 5lt of oil, filter element and a sump plug from Audi for around R675 (it was the Audi branded oil) Did the same with my BMWs and now my ranger, I dont believe the service intervals are close enough. i always do the inbetween service.
Kalahari Vegmot Posted May 7, 2018 Posted May 7, 2018 I use the Liqui-moly 5w30 which is both 507 & 505.01 compliant. At R 750 per 5l, though, it's certainly the most expensive oil I've purchased. Top Tec 4200, right? Luckily you only need 5L. I need 8...... Seriously looking into ordering from Ravenol next time. Their diff and gearbox fluid is a lot cheaper than the unicorn tears from the dealers as well.
cfcjim Posted May 8, 2018 Posted May 8, 2018 Top Tec 4200, right? Luckily you only need 5L. I need 8...... Seriously looking into ordering from Ravenol next time. Their diff and gearbox fluid is a lot cheaper than the unicorn tears from the dealers as well.DO IT! (Ben Stiller Starsky voice). I've had various Land Rovers for years and only used their (Ravenol's) stuff. It is truly excellent.The autoboxes in the Disco 3 and 4 have benefited hugely according to the experts, Triangle Transmissions, who do my yearly tranny (ahem) checks. I don't trust Land Rover main dealers to carry out necessary inspections on the transmissions so I outsource that part of the servicing.
i24 Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 Always had good service with MACE in Tokai and they don't replace things just for fun. For a cheaper alternative allan edwards motors in Claremont. Myles, who serviced your car? Bosch or the dealers? Has anybody used Allan Edwards Motors in Claremont? I need to get my car serviced. The place I have been using over the last few years has had some management changes and I have lost confidence in them. Allan Edwards is conveniently close to my office so they might be worth trying.
Imploder Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Hey All, This connector in my TDI keeps working loose (2014 Polo). Does anyone know where I can get this "Dog Collar" connector? https://www.kermatdi.com/i-123-pumpe-duse-intake-hose-manifold-connection-fix-bhw-bhw.html Thanks Hey guys, So the part arrived to secure the intake hose, HOWEVER, the bolts that hold everything together are too short, in the TDI there is an EGR valve between the hose and the manifold. Sooo, the question. Anyone know where I can get an M6 bolt that is 145 -150mm? Thanks
Kalahari Vegmot Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Hey guys, So the part arrived to secure the intake hose, HOWEVER, the bolts that hold everything together are too short, in the TDI there is an EGR valve between the hose and the manifold. Sooo, the question. Anyone know where I can get an M6 bolt that is 145 -150mm? ThanksBuy a die and some 6mm rod. Co-op. Builders warehouse. Engineering shop.
cfcjim Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Hey guys, So the part arrived to secure the intake hose, HOWEVER, the bolts that hold everything together are too short, in the TDI there is an EGR valve between the hose and the manifold. Sooo, the question. Anyone know where I can get an M6 bolt that is 145 -150mm? ThanksBearing man, Boltfast? They're both companies I've used in the past for decent quality bolts.
Imploder Posted June 28, 2018 Posted June 28, 2018 Bearing man, Boltfast? They're both companies I've used in the past for decent quality bolts.How do you order from them? Do they deal in small quantities?
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