LDA Repair (1.6 JX)

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LDA Repair (1.6 JX)

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Anyone repaired their LDA themselves with one of these kits (or similar)?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reparatursat ... 0795957703" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This seller doesn't post to UK, anyone know where I can get one in the UK?
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More digging and found this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reparatursat ... 2841682251" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

and this:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Reparatursat ... 2841682251" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Will investigate the actual LDA to see if I need the whole kit or just the membrane.
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We ended up getting a decent secondhand one rather than a repair kit, as Dieselkontor were out of stock of new OEM ones - they actually own the machine that makes them.
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I repaired mine by carefully grinding around the crimped joint and using a piece from a car inner tube of all things. Just sat it the pressurised side of the existing membrane and bolted it back together with 6 m4 nuts and bolts. Worked a treat! Cost pence and lasted over a year until I GTi’d the old girl.
Just a thought if you can’t wait for the proper bits.

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Hi, I Got my kit from ebay and it came within a few days with clear instructions ( in English) including photos on how to do it. With care it is quite easy, you will need a grinder to take the lip off the LDA housing and drill your holes carefully as there isn't much space but It works well. the only thing i did for a belts and braces approach was a small smear of silicone right on the edge of the diaphragm, so there was a good seal where the body clamps it back into place. hasn't failed yet !! search ebay with this number 162841682251 £25.83
Hope this helps, Dan :ok

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Dan, that's really helpful. It may not come to that as it might be working, I just never remember seeing it moving so assuming not. Currently in the process of replacing a couple of glow plugs but once they're in i'll double check. . :ok
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Forden341 wrote:I repaired mine by carefully grinding around the crimped joint and using a piece from a car inner tube of all things. Just sat it the pressurised side of the existing membrane and bolted it back together with 6 m4 nuts and bolts. Worked a treat! Cost pence and lasted over a year until I GTi’d the old girl.
Just a thought if you can’t wait for the proper bits.

Thanks for the idea! Going to go with the kit but useful to know and maybe of help to others.
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