I`ve ordered a new PTU from the USA . Two quick questions about fitting :

 

Do I need to disconnect the battery ? ( see my "Alarmed" post ! )

 

Will I have to disconnect the turbo hose ?

 

Thank you kindly :)

 

Brian

All good books would tell you to diss the battery, but as long as the car is not running, there shouldn't be a problem at all.

 

No need to dis the hoses, just need double jointed fingers! :D

LOL , thanks , Dave :bow:

I didn't disconnect my battery and have had no problems. Dave's not wrong about the double jointed fingers though! lol...

always disconect the battery when doing any electrical work,

 

however the PTU terminals are protected.

 

 

you will need to remove the large intercooler pipe yes, as its in the way iirc

Are there any problems with removing any of these pipes ? Like liquids pouring out , or air leaks being caused ? I managed to remove only the two top bolts with the pipes/hoses in place ? I was in a street , then bad light stopped play anyway . I`m stuck ! Help required and appreciated , lads .

Are there any problems with removing any of these pipes ? Like liquids pouring out , or air leaks being caused ? I managed to remove only the two top bolts with the pipes/hoses in place ? I was in a street , then bad light stopped play anyway . I`m stuck ! Help required and appreciated , lads .

 

Using this photo........

 

 

Remove pipes 1 & 2 with no problems at all, as long as you make sure that you re-fit them properly once you've finished.

The pipes to the right of number 5 are the water feed and return pipes to the rad and I believe you may have to remove at least the top one, if not both, to gain access to the other screws. As long as you remove them carefully you wont loose too much out of the rad, so just a top-up when you've finished will be fine.

 

HTH

Dave

Excellent !! Many thanks for the swift reply , Dave :bow: :duffer:

 

Brian