deegee55
26-11-2009, 06:16 PM
Hi All
2002 B5.5 Estate TDI 100 PD (126k)
After reading many threads regarding CTS problems I decided I should change mine due to the usual symptoms (over-revving on start/tick-over uneven). Many contributors say it takes 30 mins max and is easy. I am not a pro mechanic but I've maintained many vehicles over the last 35 years so I'm not inexperienced. I was surprised to find the CTS on my engine right at the rear of the Block, fairly difficult to access. After much fiddling removed 4 pin connector but could not withdraw U shaped clip as it had seized. Finally broke it by levering the bottom of the U. Trying to force the remaining parts out I broke the alloy housing, so now I am faced with draining the cooling system and changing the CTS housing, a much more involved job. Anybody had any experience of changing this housing? Its an AVB engine, by the way. Any help appreciated
2002 B5.5 Estate TDI 100 PD (126k)
After reading many threads regarding CTS problems I decided I should change mine due to the usual symptoms (over-revving on start/tick-over uneven). Many contributors say it takes 30 mins max and is easy. I am not a pro mechanic but I've maintained many vehicles over the last 35 years so I'm not inexperienced. I was surprised to find the CTS on my engine right at the rear of the Block, fairly difficult to access. After much fiddling removed 4 pin connector but could not withdraw U shaped clip as it had seized. Finally broke it by levering the bottom of the U. Trying to force the remaining parts out I broke the alloy housing, so now I am faced with draining the cooling system and changing the CTS housing, a much more involved job. Anybody had any experience of changing this housing? Its an AVB engine, by the way. Any help appreciated