mrmike

Has anyone replaced the A/C compressor on a 2.7D, I took the car to an indie garage with the replacement compressor. After 2 days he called me and said it was too complicated. In the manual, from page 2662 does not seem too bad, I have the new compressor seals. Another question I have is about the oil for the Comp, is this in with the gas or a separate compartment of the compressor? This appears to be introduced into the compressor before remounting?

Anyone know what is the recommended Auto transmission fluid for the 6speed auto box on my car?

My 2005 2.7D had various probs with the electronic brake and the odd ABS warning and a couple of others too. Finally flat battery after leaving the car sitting for 4/5 days. Bought a new battery, no starting probs but a weekly parking brake block, flash of ABS too. I removed the short - battery lead, cleaned the connections to the battery and body. Soldered the cable to the terminal at each end and refitted the cable. after 6 months I have had no more parking brake problems or any flashes at all on the screen when starting. The quality of the battery connections cannot be over emphasised on these cars.

Back with an S-type to sort out a bit. Not really like my cats from the 70s but I still get a buzz from the leather and the slight slide exiting from roundabouts. Over bonnet view is like a 3.8 mk 2 or S brother. Bonnet doesn't rise like my old E though! It[s growing on me.................