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Title: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 28 May 2014, 10:45:56
"only" .. ahem.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-2-DTI-ELITE-ESTATE-GREEN-2002-Spares-or-Repair-/281348041348

Such a shame it needs a new HP pump, which I believe is significantly non trivial?  Otherwise I'd be all over that like flies on.. ;D Although maybe not at that price given it's a non-runner!
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 May 2014, 10:55:14
"only" .. ahem.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-2-DTI-ELITE-ESTATE-GREEN-2002-Spares-or-Repair-/281348041348

Such a shame it needs a new HP pump, which I believe is significantly non trivial?  Otherwise I'd be all over that like flies on.. ;D Although maybe not at that price given it's a non-runner!

How much for the pump, Mr Aaron?
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 28 May 2014, 11:20:05
I'm pretty sure a 'brand new' one is a lot more than the car is for sale for.. but I'm not a diseasel enough person to know what the fix options are; I think I've seen a reman option mentioned here, but I know they require specific kit to retime and so on.
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 May 2014, 11:23:48
It depends whats failed, the most common issue is the pump electronics which can be reapired for circa 200-250 notes.

The mechanics are usualy pretty bullet proof although I did see one where the internal shaft had failed.
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2014, 11:36:14
Lose the M3 and do it :y

Keep the 3.2 as a van :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: biggriffin on 28 May 2014, 11:37:02
Lot of money for a breaker. Handy if you have a spare HP pump tho.which i don't. :(
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: chrisgixer on 28 May 2014, 13:37:43
Is that a heat reflective screen? Seems to have that purple tint.
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2014, 14:30:09
Is that a heat reflective screen? Seems to have that purple tint.
Probably,  it is a lateish Elite :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 28 May 2014, 15:42:57
It depends whats failed, the most common issue is the pump electronics which can be reapired for circa 200-250 notes.

The mechanics are usualy pretty bullet proof although I did see one where the internal shaft had failed.

If he accepted £350 it mite be worth having the repairs done for £200 , too good to scrap although i fear it will be . Wouldnt pay 600 notes for it  ::)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 May 2014, 15:48:24
It depends whats failed, the most common issue is the pump electronics which can be reapired for circa 200-250 notes.

The mechanics are usualy pretty bullet proof although I did see one where the internal shaft had failed.

If he accepted £350 it mite be worth having the repairs done for £200 , too good to scrap although i fear it will be . Wouldnt pay 600 notes for it  ::)



Could always put a bid in for £100 and then see what happens. :y

£600 is taking the piss. :-\
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 28 May 2014, 15:50:11
It depends whats failed, the most common issue is the pump electronics which can be reapired for circa 200-250 notes.

The mechanics are usualy pretty bullet proof although I did see one where the internal shaft had failed.

If he accepted £350 it mite be worth having the repairs done for £200 , too good to scrap although i fear it will be . Wouldnt pay 600 notes for it  ::)



Could always put a bid in for £100 and then see what happens. :y

Go halfer's with you  ::)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 28 May 2014, 15:51:18
It depends whats failed, the most common issue is the pump electronics which can be reapired for circa 200-250 notes.

The mechanics are usualy pretty bullet proof although I did see one where the internal shaft had failed.

If he accepted £350 it mite be worth having the repairs done for £200 , too good to scrap although i fear it will be . Wouldnt pay 600 notes for it  ::)



Could always put a bid in for £100 and then see what happens. :y

Go halfer's with you  ::)

I thought that your top bid was 99p. ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 28 May 2014, 15:53:31
It depends whats failed, the most common issue is the pump electronics which can be reapired for circa 200-250 notes.

The mechanics are usualy pretty bullet proof although I did see one where the internal shaft had failed.

If he accepted £350 it mite be worth having the repairs done for £200 , too good to scrap although i fear it will be . Wouldnt pay 600 notes for it  ::)



Could always put a bid in for £100 and then see what happens. :y

Go halfer's with you  ::)

I thought that your top bid was 99p. ::) ::) ;)

I'll push the boat out this time  ::) The wheels are worth 50 notes alone  :)

Put a wanted add up here on oof for a pump  :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 May 2014, 17:28:39
Put a wanted add up here on oof for a pump  :y

If they were that easy to get hold of I'd have repaired my old DTi Elite.  :'(
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 28 May 2014, 17:38:20
I am tempted to put in an offer, I must admit.. even if it only donated body panels to the 3.2! Though the mpg of a DTi does appeal..
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: joshwyatt on 28 May 2014, 17:39:41
Put a wanted add up here on oof for a pump  :y

If they were that easy to get hold of I'd have repaired my old DTi Elite.  :'(

Do the 2.2 pumps differ from one's fitted to the Astra G 2.0 DTI or Zafira?
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 May 2014, 17:48:15
The EDC's are coded to the application.
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: biggriffin on 28 May 2014, 21:22:40
The EDC's are coded to the application.

tech 2/3 might be able to re code
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: VXL V6 on 28 May 2014, 21:27:56
The EDC's are coded to the application.

tech 2/3 might be able to re code

Nope
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 29 May 2014, 13:37:34
I am tempted to put in an offer, I must admit.. even if it only donated body panels to the 3.2! Though the mpg of a DTi does appeal..

One offer been put in , was it you aaron  ::)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 13:47:10
Nope, wasn't me.. I've been busy today swearing (sometimes completely openly) at my so-called "colleagues" >:(

I'm still tempted, but suspect I'd fail-to-fix and then be sitting on a £4-500 paperweight (not forgetting a couple of hundred to get it collected) ;)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 14:22:40
Nope, wasn't me.. I've been busy today swearing (sometimes completely openly) at my so-called "colleagues" >:(

I'm still tempted, but suspect I'd fail-to-fix and then be sitting on a £4-500 paperweight (not forgetting a couple of hundred to get it collected) ;)
Buy it, send the fuel pump ecu off for repair and go from there... got to be cheaper than keeping that BMW working :-\
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 May 2014, 14:24:52
Buy it, send the fuel pump ecu off for repair and go from there... got to be cheaper than keepmaking that BMW working :-\

Fixed. :y

I'm guessing the driving experience might be a bit lacking in comparison, though... ::)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 14:32:10
Just a little, Kev - though for a while there I was starting to find the M3 less than impressive dynamically; oddly enough a full bore emergency stop (to avoid "doing an Al" up the arris of a Ford Fiesta on the M40) seems to have improved it no end - it feels lighter, more pointy, chuckable. Odd. Anyway..

If I went to the oily side it'd be to replace the 3.2 - although maybe I should strip the 3.2 out, MV6 it and use that as a track toy. It'd be a giggle if nothing else ;D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 14:44:07
Just a little, Kev - though for a while there I was starting to find the M3 less than impressive dynamically; oddly enough a full bore emergency stop (to avoid "doing an Al" up the arris of a Ford Fiesta on the M40) seems to have improved it no end - it feels lighter, more pointy, chuckable. Odd. Anyway..

If I went to the oily side it'd be to replace the 3.2 - although maybe I should strip the 3.2 out, and use that as a van.  ;D
Fixed :y

In answer to the former, all the loose bushes have probably been reset...

Incidentally, I might have found a solution to the 'victorian' gearchange, which doesn't involve fitting a slush box..but that's for another thread :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 14:46:11
I thought if you'd have fixed anything it would have been the "doing an Al" bit.. ;D

Interested in your thoughts on the signalbox gearchange, though  :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 May 2014, 16:08:34
I thought if you'd have fixed anything it would have been the "doing an Al" bit.. ;D

If he does another "Al" with his new brakes, he really is past help. ;D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 29 May 2014, 17:12:00
Ain't that the truth ;D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 29 May 2014, 21:16:09
Well my £350 offer was rejected and countered with £500.. at that price I think it's too much given recover cost etc. Hmm.
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 29 May 2014, 21:28:59
Yep too much tell them to take it or leave it :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 May 2014, 22:54:03
Well my £350 offer was rejected and countered with £500.. at that price I think it's too much given recover cost etc. Hmm.

 :o £500 ought to buy an Omega you can drive home.

Bide your time. I reckon they'll be crawling back.
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 30 May 2014, 10:47:05
Well my £350 offer was rejected and countered with £500.. at that price I think it's too much given recover cost etc. Hmm.

 :o £500 ought to buy an Omega you can drive home.

Bide your time. I reckon they'll be crawling back.

......with a full tank of fuel.......a full MOT ........12 months tax.......and Cameron Diaz waiting expectantly in the passenger seat, naked. :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 May 2014, 10:48:30
......with a full tank of fuel.......a full MOT ........12 months tax.......and Cameron Diaz waiting expectantly in the passenger seat, naked. :y

Was thinking that, actually..   ;D

Cameron Diaz, you say?

Well, I guess fixing the fuel pump could wait a while... :-*
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 30 May 2014, 10:49:05
Well my £350 offer was rejected and countered with £500.. at that price I think it's too much given recover cost etc. Hmm.

Yes.....even at £350 the same holds true.
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 30 May 2014, 10:50:41
......with a full tank of fuel.......a full MOT ........12 months tax.......and Cameron Diaz waiting expectantly in the passenger seat, naked. :y

Was thinking that, actually..   ;D

Cameron Diaz, you say?

Well, I guess fixing the fuel pump could wait a while... :-*

An expectantly moist and available Cameron Diaz, . :y :-* :-*
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: biggriffin on 30 May 2014, 10:54:06
......with a full tank of fuel.......a full MOT ........12 months tax.......and Cameron Diaz waiting expectantly in the passenger seat, naked. :y

Was thinking that, actually..   ;D

Cameron Diaz, you say?

Well, I guess fixing the fuel pump could wait a while... :-*

An expectantly moist and available Cameron Diaz. :y :-* :-*

your in enough trouble with women,without wanting more ;D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 30 May 2014, 10:58:08
......with a full tank of fuel.......a full MOT ........12 months tax.......and Cameron Diaz waiting expectantly in the passenger seat, naked. :y

Was thinking that, actually..   ;D

Cameron Diaz, you say?

Well, I guess fixing the fuel pump could wait a while... :-*

An expectantly moist and available Cameron Diaz. :y :-* :-*

your in enough trouble with women,without wanting more ;D

'Tis' true, Mr Biggriffin. :-\ Nobody has ever accused me of being sensible. ;D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: biggriffin on 30 May 2014, 11:14:36
Dr. You could say they are patients and you are holding a clinic ;D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 May 2014, 13:06:32
Dr. You could say they are patients and you are holding a clinic ;D
Holding summat by the sounds of it :o
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 30 May 2014, 14:45:59
Or put a proper engine in it and kick the pump over the fence  :)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 30 May 2014, 14:52:07
Or put a proper engine in it and kick the pump over the fence  :)

I should think that Cameron Diaz's engine is in fine fettle and she'd pump away quite nicely!  :D  :)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 May 2014, 14:52:39
Or put a proper engine in it and kick the pump over the fence  :)
Like this...

http://cumminsengines.com/cummins-5l-v8-turbo-diesel

Though if Aaron really wants to upset the Dax purists, I can think of another car for that :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 30 May 2014, 14:59:20
Or put a proper engine in it and kick the pump over the fence  :)
Like this...

http://cumminsengines.com/cummins-5l-v8-turbo-diesel

Though if Aaron really wants to upset the Dax purists, I can think of another car for that :y

Well yes thats different soot chucker  :o
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Kevin Wood on 30 May 2014, 15:10:43
Or put a proper engine in it and kick the pump over the fence  :)
Like this...

http://cumminsengines.com/cummins-5l-v8-turbo-diesel

Though if Aaron really wants to upset the Dax purists, I can think of another car for that :y

With the added benefit that he'd save money. He wouldn't need a gearbox, for a start. ::)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 30 May 2014, 15:25:14
Bagsy first dibs on the wheels and tyres  :)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: the alarming man on 30 May 2014, 15:38:45
just looked a new pump from Vauxhall is £1209 + VAT :o
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 30 May 2014, 15:48:17
looks like mr pete had fun  :o

dti (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=diesel%20pump%20for%20omega%202.2dti%20&source=web&cd=9&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CGcQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.omegaowners.com%2Fforum%2FYaBB.pl%3Fnum%3D1250015845&ei=SZiIU8zHJ4HB7AbGuIHgBw&usg=AFQjCNH22DvOAR_3nxOdD4Ltb_yb2ygfSw&sig2=Nh8I2yx56IcV8yHsVOZQjg)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 30 May 2014, 16:27:13
You know, that doesn't look like a totally awful job.. although I thought you needed special tools to time the pump up?
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: biggriffin on 30 May 2014, 17:02:22
If what ive been reading is correct the 2.2 is fitted with the vp44 pump, its fitted to loads of diesal vehicles.
 google is your friend. :)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 30 May 2014, 17:36:33
If what ive been reading is correct the 2.2 is fitted with the vp44 pump, its fitted to loads of diesal vehicles.
 google is your friend. :)
Only slight catch is programming it to work on the Omega :-\
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 30 May 2014, 22:19:04
3 offers and 17 watcher's , someone snuck a sneaky offer in  :-X :P
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: biggriffin on 31 May 2014, 08:08:37
If what ive been reading is correct the 2.2 is fitted with the vp44 pump, its fitted to loads of diesal vehicles.
 google is your friend. :)
Only slight catch is programming it to work on the Omega :-\

tech 2... ::)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 31 May 2014, 11:48:37
If what ive been reading is correct the 2.2 is fitted with the vp44 pump, its fitted to loads of diesal vehicles.
 google is your friend. :)
Only slight catch is programming it to work on the Omega :-\

tech 2... ::)

Asked and answered :'(

The EDC's are coded to the application.

tech 2/3 might be able to re code

Nope

If it were that simple, the pump would never be an issue...
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 01 June 2014, 09:12:55
Its back  :D Dti (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-OMEGA-2-2-DTI-ELITE-ESTATE-GREEN-2002-Spares-or-Repair-/281350445284?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4181cb18e4)
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: martin42 on 01 June 2014, 09:55:40
Still over priced for a bit of scrap metal  :D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 01 June 2014, 10:08:57
I saw that this morning - thought the start price was a tad optimistic.. I could probably buy my friends perfectly running CDX for not a lot more.
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 June 2014, 10:36:34
I saw that this morning - thought the start price was a tad optimistic.. I could probably buy my friends perfectly running CDX for not a lot more.

The owner is deluded.

Scrap value only. :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 01 June 2014, 16:11:56
I just noticed what else the same seller has for sale: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-P1800-ES-Manual-with-Overdrive-/281349833303?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4181c1c257
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 June 2014, 17:05:51
Are you sure you should be allowed an ebay account ;D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 01 June 2014, 17:24:53
I just noticed what else the same seller has for sale: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-P1800-ES-Manual-with-Overdrive-/281349833303?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4181c1c257

Go on, Aaron. £5000 is peanuts to you. :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Vamps on 01 June 2014, 20:00:13
I just noticed what else the same seller has for sale: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-P1800-ES-Manual-with-Overdrive-/281349833303?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4181c1c257

Go on, Aaron. £5000 is peanuts to you. :y

Now that is a lovely car! and cheaper than a decent Mini............... :D :D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: 05omegav6 on 01 June 2014, 20:15:37
Anyone anywhere near this thing to have a looksee :-\
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Stemo on 01 June 2014, 20:16:58
Anyone anywhere near this thing to have a looksee :-\
Jason could test drive that for you. He loves putting old volvos through their paces.  :y
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 01 June 2014, 21:49:31
I just noticed what else the same seller has for sale: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-P1800-ES-Manual-with-Overdrive-/281349833303?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4181c1c257


Early xmas present and he mite throw the dti in  :-\
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: aaronjb on 01 June 2014, 22:06:16
I just noticed what else the same seller has for sale: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-P1800-ES-Manual-with-Overdrive-/281349833303?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4181c1c257


Early xmas present and he mite throw the dti in  :-\

 ;D ;D Not a bad idea that..

Although I was just reading the ad out to Amy and got to the line that says "No key for doors or boot".. and it's in Manchester.

So ... you start it with a screwdriver? ;D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: omega3000 on 01 June 2014, 22:09:49
Just noticed the blue interior bits  :( Is blue the new colour for interiors this year  ;D
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 02 June 2014, 16:52:53
You have to consider exactly what the pump electrics do, they are the lookup table for the pump and interface to the basic control elements of the pump.

Bosch make the pump to a 'spec' they then calibrate the pump electronicly and program the cal values into the pump electronics.

Swap the electronics and the pump needs to be recalibrated.#

Hence the module should be considered part of the pump, however, get the electronics ffrom that pump repaired and happy days.
Title: Re: Anyone for a nice DTi estate? Only needs a new high pressure pump..
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 June 2014, 08:05:49
My take on it is that unless the car is mint (and is an Elite with every option ticked - leather and sat nav not standard) I wouldn't bother repairing the pump, the car is worthless and potentially a money pit - chasing vac problems, replacing EGR valves and turbos isn't particularly cheap and the car is already 11 years old minimum.

The 2.2DTi is an OK engine (towed our caravan ok) but not a patch on a VAG 1.9TDi in performance and refinement terms. If only we'd had the 2.5DTi over to these shores.  :'(

Just my opinion having owned two DTi's, no offence intended.