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by Alagre
Sat Sep 13, 2025 10:47 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Idle control valve reset
Replies: 0
Views: 9072

Idle control valve reset

Had trouble with stalling every time I come to a stop so I’ve fitted a new idle control valve, however the car now revs very high and the revs don’t drop back. What’s the procedure for resetting it please?
It’s a 1996 1.6 k series cabriolet

Thanks in advance
by Alagre
Tue Aug 20, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 218 diesel power steering belt
Replies: 2
Views: 1588

Re: 218 diesel power steering belt

Thank you for the information, yes was a bit late but good to know anyway, there was a third bolt that I’d missed ( out of view) thanks again
by Alagre
Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:36 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Timing belt tensioner
Replies: 4
Views: 1464

Re: Timing belt tensioner

Will post one later when I’m home thanks 👍
by Alagre
Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:27 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Timing belt tensioner
Replies: 4
Views: 1464

Re: Timing belt tensioner

Thanks for that
I’ve tried an 8mm Allen key but it seems to be a slack fit, like I say don’t want to round it off but I’ll see if I can get a 9mm before I try again with the 8mm. Maybe I should get a new replacement bolt ready for refit
by Alagre
Tue Jul 16, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Timing belt tensioner
Replies: 4
Views: 1464

Timing belt tensioner

Hi guys and gals Got a 96 cabby with a manual cambelt tensioner (the one with the little spring). What’s the sequence for releasing the tension on the belt for removal? All the videos have the auto tensioner fitted, do I remove the spring and locating stud then loosen the tensioner belt? What type o...
by Alagre
Thu May 09, 2024 9:58 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: 218 diesel power steering belt
Replies: 2
Views: 1588

218 diesel power steering belt

Hi all Looking for advice on changing the power steering belt on my 218sld. The belt is run off a pulley on the back end of the camshaft along with a brake vacuum belt The problem I have is releasing the power steering pump pressure to able me to change the belt, I’ve slackened off the 10mm slider/a...
by Alagre
Mon Jun 12, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Diesel fuel filter
Replies: 1
Views: 795

Diesel fuel filter

Hi all
Looking for advice on changing the fuel filter on my 218 diesel (1991), thought it was just a screw off and on but seems not, any help would be much appreciated
by Alagre
Sat Aug 20, 2022 6:43 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Outer door handle
Replies: 0
Views: 1435

Outer door handle

How do I remove the outer door handle from a 216 cab? Can see the 2x 10mm bolts but it’s the connecting rods and lock barrel I’m struggling to work out. Seem to need hands the size of a 2 year old!!
by Alagre
Wed Aug 10, 2022 4:04 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: SRS light
Replies: 12
Views: 4811

Re: SRS light

Second hand - This is the part:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332519138141?hash=item4d6baf635d:g:G9wAAOSwjGpZ01do But probabily can get cheaper 2nd hand. I think new you can get them but around £100 from rimmer bros. I have a feeling the freelander 1 one fits, but I have not tried it to say for certa...
by Alagre
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: SRS light
Replies: 12
Views: 4811

Re: SRS light

as above - mechanical pretensioners on this, so no connectors under seats. Im 95% certain it will be the rotary coupler on the steering wheel. cheap and easy to change Although - I have just fixed a car that it was the Airbag ECU had gone faulty. Never seen or heard of that before! Thank you for yo...