This section isn’t designed to be a replacement for a proper workshop manual and relevant experience, but intended to be a collection of hints and tips to hopefully make the jobs easier and safer.
As this website is also used as my personal reference I have included some useful links to external sites, these are marked **.
Engine
- Manifold gasket – replacing the manifold gasket on a 300Tdi engine.
- Auxiliary drive belt tensioner – save money by changing the bearing in the tensioner instead of buying a new unit.
- 300TDI cylinder head removal **
- P gasket – replacing the P gasket on a 300Tdi engine.
Gearbox
- R380 Oil Change – Improvise a tool so a torque wrench can be used when replacing the drain plug, and also drain the old oil without the usual mess.
Steering
- Drop arm ball joint
- Swivel housing
Axles And Transmission
- Diff oil seal replacement
Brakes
Clutch
- Clutch slave cylinder replacement **
Other
- Wiper Parking Problems
- Fuses