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For info the 2.0TDI PD BMM in the Scout and 4x4 on a MkII is a development of the 1.9PD so is an 8 valve head and seems to be more reliable than the 2.0 BKD 16 valve PD in none 4x4 cars. However, as mentioned the 2.0 BMM does have a DPF (the 1.9 4x4 doesn't but the VRs does), albeit this can be removed and still pass an MOT with no issues as it's an EU4 engine and the DPF is tucked up at the back of the engine above the transfer box, so very difficult to get at and check at MOT. It'll also map to about 185bhp on a Stage 1 relatively easily. One thing to definitely check at a higher mileage on any PD engined scout or 4x4 will be the turbo to intercooler outlet pipe. The rubber bend has a tendency to split underneath (every 7 years on our old 4x4!) and as it's sandwiched between the bulkhead and the block it can be a bugger to change

Yep - that's pretty typical as they tend to rust from the inside out and can be prone to being worse due to blocked sill drain holes - so you start with what looks like a small issue on the outside and once you start digging it just grows and grows (been there done that although I managed to stop at the swage line that the Mk1 has!). Looks like you're making a decent job o the repair though!

we had similar for a day in the kodiaq... turned out to be the brolly in the door that just needed repositioning

Evening from another Sheffielder! 👍

I didn't but my dad did have a BMW Isetta - the one with twin rear wheels in blue and white - so the Microlino appeals in a nostaligic way...

How about one of these George... This is not a car! | Microlino - microlino-car.com

Not been asked for a licence image but have been asked for a licence number. Given the info was not mandatory I declined...

we have the 1.4TSi in a manual Kodaiq and it's fine. I did have similar concerns previously coming from a mapped TDi 4x4 Octavia but the little 1.4 copes admirably. Sure it's not a pocket rocket but can be fair hustled when needed and has had no issues heading up and over the Pennines with a full boot and passengers.

Pretty certain that's only an issue for DSG equipped cars - I've not had an issue with either of our manual's that have stop start - (the Kodiaq and the Swift), albeit that might be to do with driver anticipation as well...

From memory the glow plug light will also come on on some old models if the brake lights are not working as well - it did on our Fabia (I doubt that is your issue but hey it might be worth a check...)

Ah yes I think you're right... I might be getting confused. We come to a stop facing uphill, select reverse and the car then won't move until we lift the clutch. If you then brake to ease into a space it holds again. Either way switching the autohold off sorts it.

I think the only time we switch autohold off is when parking at home or in a tight space. The road we live on slopes and hence autohold has a tendency to keep applying the brakes if you are creeping back in reverse so we switch it off the park and then reenable it just before turning the engine off.

To me that shows its not the gearbox but a dmf issue. Others may be better placed to comment though...

That is very strange and definitely an issue. It almost sounds to me like a loose / failing Clutch / DMF or similar, potentially catching the gearbox casing as it's released? Our 1.4 tsi manual certainly doesn't sound like that!

Jesus that's ugly!!! WTF are BMW and their designer's playing at these days and do they carry white sticks? The outside is a mish mash of angles and blobby curves and the interior just looks horrid.

But let's be honest... A united kingdom vehicle is just as obvious from a GB plate or a registration plate so a UK sticker would make bugger all difference.

Why not - do you not live in part of the UK?? Also, I believe that part of the reason for the change is that the previous 'GB' designation was not fully inclusive, ignoring Northern Ireland (Great Britain is just England, Scotland and Wales) Nonetheless, having said all of that I do feel it is rather daft to change something that has stood for over 100 years and, as JR has indicated, has little real-world significance.

Looks from the replies like I need to make more use of the EPB then to stop the brake lights burning retinas behind me. I'll try and double check again / remember next time I'm out in the Kodiaq (we've not used it for a week or so as we try and use the Swift given it's so much more economical).

Oooh... Good spot there! Following the hoses back it looks like it's boggo diesel you're right! Somewhat less dangerous then but still pretty stupid???

Fair play George... Plonker comment re the Audi driver retracted in that respect... although I still think he's a plonker for having that much petrol in the back of his estate in what appear to be unsuitable container's...

What a plonker that bloke is! Typical Audi driver??

Well the little orange low fuel light came on in the swift today with just 20 miles left in the tank. Left it till his evening and nipped out to the local petrol station and filled up no problem, although apparently the panic buying has affected the big Tescos and Sainsburys down the road... Daughter is happy though as it means I can slap the 'L' plates on and take her out for a driving session tomorrow

Idiots will be idiots

If they don't there'll be a lot of people switching to Linux or other non windows OS...

As posted elsewhere. 2018 Kodiaq and brake lights on with autohold but going to double check other situations