DIY Verksted in Trondheim

[alfa_romeo]

Hei all,

I’m quite fresh here, own X3 F25 2012 diesel. 
is there any self-service workshop available in Trondheim or maybe someone got garasje with lift or inspection pit that can be rented or used?

I want to change diesel fuel filter that’s underneath the body. The work is pretty straight forward and besides I like doing something myself.

Jeg kan litt norsk så det går bra hvis du svarer norsk )

Endret Februar 27, 2024 av alfa_romeo

[laffe]

I think they are all closed. There was something in the Lade-area before, but the Facebook-page seemed to be inactive. https://m.facebook.com/p/Gjør-det-selv-trondheim-as-100076077283641/

Regarding fuel filter change on these engines - I believe I read somewhere that it is important to do the bleeding process correctly to ensure no damage to the high-pressure fuel pump. Maybe I remember incorrectly, but I would not risking running the CP4 pump dry....

Endret Februar 27, 2024 av laffe

[E.C.]

Yes, you need to prime the pump with diagnostic tools before starting the car. It will not self prime with ignition on like the older cars with M47/M57.

[alfa_romeo]

Diagnostic tool is on its way )

What I read is that it’s possible to prime by turning on and holding on ignition but not starting, and repeat 3-5 times. 

[Otis]

There are no DIY shops in Trondheim, to my knowledge.

I've been looking for it for years.

The best is just to do it in the streets or you local parking spot. Buy some ramps and go for it.

[E.C.]

4 minutes ago, alfa_romeo said:

What I read is that it’s possible to prime by turning on and holding on ignition but not starting, and repeat 3-5 times. 

For M47 and M57 yes, for your car with N47/N57 no.

Endret Februar 27, 2024 av E.C.
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[alfa_romeo]

1 minute ago, Otis said:

There are no DIY shops in Trondheim, to my knowledge.

I've been looking for it for years.

The best is just to do it in the streets or you local parking spot. Buy some ramps and go for it.

That’s a pity. 
buying ramps could do the work I guess, yes.
Quick google search led to Biltema with this, looks suitable:

 

[alfa_romeo]

1 minute ago, E.C. said:

For M47 and M57 yes, for your car with N47/N57 no.

But diagnostics has this priming feature right? Ordered enet cable, waiting for delivery. 

[E.C.]

That depends on the diagnostic system you use. ISTA has it.

I have the same Biltema ramps. They're ok, but not all cars can drive right up (if the bumper is too low). X3 will probably be ok. Also they are not that wide. They have some plastic ones that might be better. You can measure on your car how much height you need to clear the bumper.

[Werther]

18 hours ago, alfa_romeo said:

That’s a pity. 
buying ramps could do the work I guess, yes.
Quick google search led to Biltema with this, looks suitable:

 

It can be tricky to drive onto them if you got wide tyres, like 255 or wider.  For lowered cars you can use pieces of wood to straighten out the angle.  The ramps work very well though, definitely worth the money I paid for them back in 2002.

[alfa_romeo]

Found these for rent in Trondheim on finn. Look more user-friendly, also Biltema.