Hi

Got the following error code tonight:

4BDA

Engine stalled after switch on and engagement of reverse gear.

Any ideas?

Fuel Filter / Low pressure pump / Relay?

I have come across the issue of keeping the helicoil tap square and central while repairing a cross threaded sump plug I used a piece of 3/4 flat 2" wide by 6" long at one end I drilled and tapped it using the helicoil taps, then place the plate against the sump and use a small jack to hold it ...

I think the thread cut out which allows the bottom of the sump to drain out is the issue with cross threading this type of sump. I eventually tried a Time-Sert insert after the Helicoil abortion, problem was the hole drilled for the Helicoil was too large for the Time-SERT. Plan C was then enacted ...

Its a really bad design in my option as the sump pan is aluminium alloy, i.e. softer than the sump plug.

A carbon steel interference fit plug should have been fitted for the sump plug thread.

That photo is not mine, taking the sump off is a monster job which would lead to car scraping for me.

No helicoil was installed, I posted the picture to show the incomplete hole.

I've ordered a TIME-SERT tonight, wish me luck....

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It was caused by corrosion on the top of the cylinder head, rain water had been dripping down the injector bore and sitting on the head. The Cylinder Head cover gasket had perished and no longer flexible, this helped the corrosion mechanism to be set up. I sorted it a few months ago, it involved all ...

Yeah cables ok, couldn't see any visible damage or play.

My conclusion was the motor failed....

Took apart old hand brake mechanism, plastic gears seem ok. Hear a loud grinding sound when it failed.....

Is that the one on the top of the engine, under the acoustic cover? If so was changed out a couple of months ago..

Any advise of oil grade for high mileage M57 engine?

180K mileage, fumes coming from oil fill cap when removed. Tired engine.

This was a 4507 fault for anyone interested.

Clear fault and turbo returns

Still not sorted.

I got one off eBay for £100.

Took me a number of hours on Sunday to changed out, replaced discs / pads / shoes too!

Fitting the emergency release in the boot is a two man job btw!

I`m yet to open up the old unit due to corroded bolts, will drill them out to see what had failed!?

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