General Maintainance

[stevie16v]

I am looking at maybe putting together a wee post on general maintenance etc for specifically the tdis, although can include petrol engines aswell. What im looking for is things that people dont normally think of, eg not oil changes etc but for example my old vec i had to clean the Idle air control valve and throttle body etc. SO what is there on the leon that could be included in cleaning? I'll try and make a full post so as everyone can get easy access to it

 

[sssstew]

occasional checks on

EGR / oil build up in boost pipes.
boost hose connections
free moving of the turbo actuator, either with craigs wd40 or by driving properly

just off the top of my head

 

[stevie16v]

Magic, Thats the list off to a good start

 

[rodger]

I think it a top idea. A ''how to'' section with pics if poss could be very helpful.

 

[Funkyfin2000]

yup i think this is a GREAT idea, including pics and aguide on oil and filter change please!

 

[stevie16v]

I'll be trying my best guys, I am just going to build it up, But i could do with a bit of help from other members aswell. I aint going to steal it and take all their credit! Im quite new to seat and diesel so thats why everybody chipping in could be good

 

[Funkyfin2000]

1. oil and filter replacement
2. fuel filter replacement
3. pollen filter replacement
4. front brake pads replacement
5. rear brake pads replacement

 

[stevie16v]

Should be able to get it off to a good start. However, due to the cost i wont be doing it all at once! lol
Just done a sevrice the other day, But didnt take pics. Think what i'll do is get clicking and get soemthing put together

 

[Funkyfin2000]

id be happy to help put stuff together as and when..

 

[rodger]

occasional checks on

EGR / oil build up in boost pipes.
boost hose connections
free moving of the turbo actuator, either with craigs wd40 or by driving properly

just off the top of my head

Off to a good start. Can the more experienced diesel members shed some light on the subjects above?

 

[glynnd]

Cleaning of the map sensor once a month will keep the smoke down.
Mine had been smoking a little more than usual last week so I cleaned my map sensor and it has cut the smoke down quite a lot. It obviously gets coated in oil that is carried in the boost pipes.
Glynn

 

[rodger]

Nice one glynn but I wouldn't know where to find the map sensor.

One pic = 1000 words!

 

[Funkyfin2000]

i think we need to get guides with pics...

again i would need info on map sensor and also EGR pipes, what to take off and clean, and with what etc

 

[ChrisGTL]

Is this right anyone?

 

[sssstew]

Can the more experienced diesel members shed some light on the subjects above?

chris - all looks good

 

[rodger]

Nice one. Is it just a case of removing them and cleaning with a clean cloth or do you need to use a specific cleaning solution?

 

[willives]

Tdi 90/110 Engine Bay

 

[Muttley]

That's a TDI 110. The 90 has a different oil filter, for a start.

 

[sssstew]

location wise everything is the same for the 90/110.

 

[Muttley]

You're right: I was remembering my Mk.2 Ibiza with its AHU engine, which doesn't seem to have been fitted to Leon/Toledo's.