stan's 240D
stan's 240D
well, disaster has struck - my GTI had a major engine-destroying failure and now needs a new long block (~$5k). so now the 240D gets priority! sucks, but at least i have a backup.
replaced the power steering low pressure return line (steering box-->pump). afaik original part is 12mm ID, closest i could find right now was 12.5mm so i installed that and we'll see if it leaks. refilled the system and put a new belt on, appears to be working so far.
did an oil change for good measure since the thing has been sitting and it was cheap enough to just do. new filter + delo 15w40.
it now runs and drives around the block and seems fine other than the known existing issues. taking it to my mechanic on tuesday to have him poke around and see if i missed any major stuff before i start daily driving this car 1hr north for work.