CVT help

If there is anyone reasonably close to Folkestone, Kent, who is knowledgeable on the CVT system would they please PM me. I've been asked by the owner for help with an "E" reg 340 1.4 but I'm 50 miles away and frankly I'm not very knowlegeabe on these. The owner likes the car and is keen to have it running well. It would be good to keep another auto going. An expensive main dealer visit hasn't helped. Please help if you can. Thanks.

Yes, that's me. I don't seem to have received an email...how recently did you send it? Sadly CVTs aren't well known about here, and I don't have much advice to give you myself, other than that I suspect you're along right lines with your comments regarding vacuum. The system is essentially vacuum powered, hence if there is insufficient vacuum, or it's going to the wrong place...you're in trouble! Find out what you can, and we'll take it from there :) cheers James

James. Mail sent yesterday and resent this evening to your gmail account.

Hi Derek, No sign at all, including in the spam trap. Are you sure you got the address down ok? Most strange! cheers James

Sorry James, I left a letter out. Should be there now.

Hello Derek, I have been around the DAF Variomatic system for a long time and have repaired many. Unfortunately I am in the States but I will try to help you out. Send me a PM or e-mail. John

try looking on the DAF owners club as DAFs only come with Variomatic as an option most of the owners know what they are talking about - the bear is a member over there as well