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    Thread: what size turbo manifold studs?
Post: RE: what size turbo manifold studs?

Thats awesome, thanks so much for the advice, really appreciate it. Cheers, Pete
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 2 389 09-11-2022, 08:51 PM
    Thread: what size turbo manifold studs?
Post: what size turbo manifold studs?

Hi Gents, just wondered if anyone knows the specification for the studs that bolt the turbo to the manifold? I plan to replace my turbo (1.6hdi) over the christmas break, and I know I will have to cut...
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 2 389 08-11-2022, 08:59 PM
    Thread: Rough idle and surging fixed with EGR blanking!
Post: RE: Rough idle and surging fixed with EGR blanking...

(14-06-2022, 11:00 AM)Softweigh Wrote:  Hi Pete I have a similar issue on my M59 Berlingo 1.3 L Petrol engine ...does it have an EGR sensor and can you also fit a blanking plate?  Is location o...
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 9 1,503 14-06-2022, 09:49 PM
    Thread: Rough idle and surging fixed with EGR blanking!
Post: Rough idle and surging fixed with EGR blanking!

Just thought I would share in case anyone else has the same issues. I have a 2010 1.6hdi Berlingo, it's a late model first edition. Since owning it has two issues, which were annoying but I had learne...
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 9 1,503 13-06-2022, 08:41 AM
    Thread: Checking Timing/TDC
Post: RE: Checking Timing/TDC

Well, got it running, sort of. Couldn't crank start it but with a tow she fired into life, and was running pretty sweet, new chain was nice and quiet compared to how it sounded before.  Took it for a ...
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 19 2,172 01-05-2022, 07:33 AM
    Thread: Checking Timing/TDC
Post: RE: Checking Timing/TDC

Many thanks for the comment on the hydraulic lifters, I wasn't sure if I had done the right thing by bleeding them to give them more "travel" - it sounds as though that may have been the wrong thing t...
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 19 2,172 20-04-2022, 08:31 PM
    Thread: Checking Timing/TDC
Post: RE: Checking Timing/TDC

Thanks for various replies. Yes the engine is belt timed, but there are two camshafts on the top end with their sprocket ends connected by a chain.(One of the sprockets being driven by the timing belt...
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 19 2,172 19-04-2022, 12:08 PM
    Thread: Checking Timing/TDC
Post: RE: Checking Timing/TDC

(18-04-2022, 06:27 PM)geoff Wrote:  My thoughts on apparent low compression would be valve timing incorrect. It would be best to check double check again. Take nothing for granted in case you ...
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 19 2,172 18-04-2022, 08:38 PM
    Thread: Checking Timing/TDC
Post: RE: Checking Timing/TDC

thanks for confirming the timing question Geoff, much appreciated.
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 19 2,172 18-04-2022, 05:45 PM
    Thread: Checking Timing/TDC
Post: Checking Timing/TDC

Just wondered if anyone knows how the crank pulley timing pin hole relates to TDC on a 1.6hdi Berlingo? When I have the crank pulley pinned at it's 12'o clock position, all four cylinders are in line ...
Pete Smith M59 Berlingo 19 2,172 18-04-2022, 04:35 PM