maritimesbob

Ok, picked up some stock front struts/springs to lift up the front end. For the back, it seems the axle had been flipped as the springs are fixed to the bottom. So, remove leaf springs, brake lines etc flip axle and refit the springs at the top? Thanks

Hello all, I bought a 2004 Connect tdci last summer. It was lowered by the previous owner and with Calibre alloys fitted with low profile tyres. To be honest it may look ok, but absolutely useless as a work van on the roads around here. The rims are slowly being destroyed and the van is bottoming out on most humps. I have decided to return it to stock, get some height back. Was hoping to keep the rims and fit some standard 18" tyres (the rims are 18"), otherwise what models of cars/vans are interchangable with the early Connects so I can fit some more standard type rims/wheels? Also, the front struts and rear leaf springs, is there any difference in the early vans, between petrol, diesel etc when it comes to the springs? Need to find someone who is breaking a van or a local breaker who has the parts. Thanks all.

Fitted a new water pump and gasket this morning. It does seem to have been leaking from the pulley shaft area. Anyways, fitted up and taken for a drive. Nice and dry under there. Hopefully sorted now, oh and the chirping noise is gone!

No, seems to be only when sitting still and only when the engine is on a slope downward. That's why I was thinking the gasket has perished as coolant will be sitting inside the pump and dripping out?

Hi all, I have a 2004 tdci connect. I noticed today when the van was on a slope, engine facing down there was some coolant leaking down through by the crank pulley. On level ground there is very little leakage if any. Probably the water pump gasket has perished? Is there anything else this side of the engine that could leak water? It's dry around the head and top end of the block. Attached a couple of pics, thanks.