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    Thread: OBD Red discussion
Post: RE: OBD Red discussion

(30-11-2023, 10:52 PM)Sol Wrote:   (30-11-2023, 09:31 PM)saskak Wrote:  Thanks for the work and the link to the device, sounds like a great thing. I will certainly order one if it supports...
saskak General Chat 79 6,056 30-11-2023, 11:19 PM
    Thread: OBD Red discussion
Post: RE: OBD Red discussion

Thanks for the work and the link to the device, sounds like a great thing. I will certainly order one if it supports M59 as well and not anything equal or above the B9. Will it work on the M59? Apolo...
saskak General Chat 79 6,056 30-11-2023, 09:31 PM
    Thread: Alternator?
Post: RE: Alternator?

(29-11-2023, 01:21 PM)Sherbingo Wrote:  Battery light came on yesterday and went off when I restarted. I assumed it was cold weather related and ignored it. This morning I started it no problem...
saskak M49 Berlingo 1 227 29-11-2023, 05:03 PM
    Thread: 1.6HDi (2007) alternator replacement guide
Post: RE: 1.6HDi (2007) alternator replacement guide

(19-11-2023, 07:45 PM)geoff Wrote:  I had to take my 2007 into the local garage for a new alternator - was told it was sorted now but was " a bit of a fiddle to get done "  - he isn't one to com...
saskak M59 Berlingo 3 392 19-11-2023, 11:02 PM
    Thread: 1.6HDi (2007) alternator replacement guide
Post: 1.6HDi (2007) alternator replacement guide

Hi All, If you ever want to replace or need to replace the alternator in the 1.6HDi (2007) M59 model, I did a not so short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5dQ9kILecM To be honest it is a bit...
saskak M59 Berlingo 3 392 18-11-2023, 03:19 PM
    Thread: MOT absorption coefficient (how to pass emissions)
Post: RE: MOT absorption coefficient (how to pass emissi...

So, another year and my M59 1.6DHi (2007) passed again the emissions MOT test with flying colours. Absorption coefficient this year (nearly identical to last) 0.48 1/m. It was a fast pass as well with...
saskak M59 Berlingo 34 10,982 30-10-2023, 09:45 PM
    Thread: Increased fuel consumption 1.6HDI
Post: RE: Increased fuel consumption 1.6HDI

(03-10-2023, 09:11 PM)munkey Wrote:  I know this is almost a year on but I finally solved the issue! It was the top plastic part of the intercooler manifold that had separated from the metal co...
saskak B9 Second Generation 36 4,485 03-10-2023, 11:12 PM
    Thread: guide pulley auxillary belt correct torque?
Post: RE: guide pulley auxillary belt correct torque?

(22-09-2023, 05:58 PM)Zion Wrote:  Do you have ServiceBox? This info must be in there mate. I can have a look for you if not. Thanks Zion, I looked at ServiceBox and it was given as 45Nm, but it...
saskak M59 Berlingo 3 289 23-09-2023, 09:03 AM
    Thread: guide pulley auxillary belt correct torque?
Post: RE: guide pulley auxillary belt correct torque?

Shamelessley to bump it up a bit :-). Does anyone know these?
saskak M59 Berlingo 3 289 22-09-2023, 05:47 PM
    Thread: guide pulley auxillary belt correct torque?
Post: guide pulley auxillary belt correct torque?

Hi All, Have not posted in some time, but too busy with work. The alternator of my 1.6HDi M59 2007 (no aircon) packed up a bit, so decided to replace it. I have undone the two guide/roller pulleys t...
saskak M59 Berlingo 3 289 18-09-2023, 08:51 PM
    Thread: Front Caliper mounting bracket
Post: RE: Front Caliper mounting bracket

I am nearly certain they are T55. I use a breaker bar from Halfords and I think I bought the T set from Halfrods as well. Have used it quite a few times now and none of these have broken.
saskak M59 Berlingo 11 568 16-07-2023, 09:21 AM
    Thread: Multispace insurance quotes crazy so far! Who do you use please?
Post: RE: Multispace insurance quotes crazy so far! Who ...

(30-05-2023, 12:42 PM)Tara Wrote:   (29-05-2023, 07:13 PM)saskak Wrote:  Maybe it is a Devon premium of sorts. My profession did not change or the car or anything else, but when I moved fro...
saskak B9 Second Generation 16 627 30-05-2023, 12:52 PM
    Thread: Multispace insurance quotes crazy so far! Who do you use please?
Post: RE: Multispace insurance quotes crazy so far! Who ...

Maybe it is a Devon premium of sorts. My profession did not change or the car or anything else, but when I moved from England to Wales my insurance jumped by £150. It was not a bad area at all, as I c...
saskak B9 Second Generation 16 627 29-05-2023, 07:13 PM
    Thread: Multispace insurance quotes crazy so far! Who do you use please?
Post: RE: Multispace insurance quotes crazy so far! Who ...

I'm <50 with a 1.6HDi Peugeot Partner 2007. This year with LV comprehensive SDP & commuting is £217, a significant drop from last year £266, but no changes whatsoever, just the renewal came at ...
saskak B9 Second Generation 16 627 29-05-2023, 08:09 AM
    Thread: Advice please from you who change your oil yourself
Post: RE: Advice please from you who change your oil you...

I normally drain from the drain plug and leave it open for a good 5-6hours. Then through the dipstick with an appropriate thin silicone hose (might be 7-8mm OD) with a syringe I suck an additional 150...
saskak General Chat 23 1,205 28-05-2023, 08:45 AM
    Thread: Advice please from you who change your oil yourself
Post: RE: Advice please from you who change your oil you...

If one does not want to be under the vehicle, I have this huge 500ml syringe that I can suck oil from the dipstick on my 1.6HDi. Sucking ~7 times is quite good and no need for pumps, electricity and s...
saskak General Chat 23 1,205 25-05-2023, 06:08 PM
    Thread: 1.6HDi turbo shield
Post: RE: 1.6HDi turbo shield

(25-05-2023, 04:08 AM)Romahomepete Wrote:  Update I got the top piece off after removing the pipe from the intercooler to the turbo.  One ear missing, and several fatigue cracks.  Repaired with ...
saskak M59 Berlingo 7 424 25-05-2023, 08:38 AM
    Thread: 1.6HDi turbo shield
Post: RE: 1.6HDi turbo shield

(24-05-2023, 11:57 AM)Zion Wrote:   is the expert on this Pete, he has an excellent YouTube vid on that subject. Hopefully he can advise too. Have a look - worth subscribing as well.   https:/...
saskak M59 Berlingo 7 424 24-05-2023, 06:41 PM
    Thread: Tax
Post: RE: Tax

(21-05-2023, 05:21 PM)notsofast Wrote:   (21-05-2023, 05:08 PM)saskak Wrote:   (21-05-2023, 04:39 PM)Romahomepete Wrote:  It is a classic, built in May 1958, historic zero rated tax an...
saskak Drivers Café 13 920 21-05-2023, 07:17 PM
    Thread: Tax
Post: RE: Tax

(21-05-2023, 04:39 PM)Romahomepete Wrote:  It is a classic, built in May 1958, historic zero rated tax and MOT exempt Peter I will have to wait until 2072 for my M59 to be tax and MOT exempt :D...
saskak Drivers Café 13 920 21-05-2023, 05:08 PM