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 Clunking at slow speed |
DonkUK
 25th Sep 2018 10:34 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 1828 · Subject: Clunking at slow speed |
| Check both front road springs for a break, should be fairly clear to see if you use a torch with the wheels turned full lock and have a look. |
| Looking for advice |
DonkUK
31st May 2018 11:42 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 21 · Views: 6137 · Subject: Looking for advice |
Has anyone got any experience of the Discovery Sport? and how they compare to the F2?
Yes, I had an auto HSE for 5 years, great car and I liked it a lot. I now have a DS, a very early car with the ... |
| Clunking sound from front end, low speed manoueuvring |
DonkUK
14th Jan 2018 11:08 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 5992 · Subject: Clunking sound from front end, low speed manoueuvring |
| I had similar symptoms to this, turns out the N/S front road spring had broken about 2 coils up from the bottom support dish on the strut. Its easy to check in a few minutes with the wheel on full loc ... |
| Radio don't like cold mornings |
DonkUK
19th Nov 2017 12:55 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 3591 · Subject: Radio don't like cold mornings |
| I suspect your battery may be a bit low, maybe not taking or actually receiving a charge? Some cars disable non essential functions to divert power to the bits required to start and first run the car, ... |
| MP3s |
DonkUK
12th Nov 2017 6:57 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 6 · Views: 3312 · Subject: MP3s |
To answer your question, assuming you have a mid or premium system (MOST). other than changing the head unit to one that has a USB port, the only solutions I could find were these:
http://umno-tec ... |
| Low level whine from under the car when driving. |
DonkUK
3rd Nov 2017 11:55 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 2263 · Subject: Low level whine from under the car when driving. |
| I don't know if you have climate control, but I have noticed sometimes from cold a hum that then fades away after driving a bit. Turns out it was just the air con fan adjusting interior temp to a pre- ... |
| Well chaps.. that's it !! |
DonkUK
2nd Nov 2017 12:07 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 11925 · Subject: Well chaps.. that's it !! |
| I would be interested to hear how you get on with the RAV4. I think as a head purchase most of the modern candidates i.e. Rav, CX5, Tucson, CRV, etc all make a lot of sense, certainly in running and p ... |
| Did a bit of servicing. |
DonkUK
2nd Oct 2017 10:46 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 7205 · Subject: Did a bit of servicing. |
| Great write up, very informative - Thank you |
| New brake pipes |
DonkUK
21st Nov 2013 10:48 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 1 · Views: 1245 · Subject: New brake pipes |
| Did not have mine done at the 6 year service at an Indie this year, just got them to safety inspect them and they were fine. Its just the flexible hoses in the service book btw. I will get them change ... |
| Nokian |
DonkUK
19th Nov 2013 11:22 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 16 · Views: 10406 · Subject: Nokian |
| My FL2 runs on 18's normally with Pirelli Scorpion Verdes and the change to 16 in ride comfort was quite noticeable due to the higher sidewall. People usually recommend smaller winter tyres as in 'thi ... |
| Nokian |
DonkUK
18th Nov 2013 11:13 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 16 · Views: 10406 · Subject: Nokian |
| I have been running a set of WR SUV 3's for the last few weeks. Once the release agents had worn off they seem fine, comfy, quiet and grippy in the wet. This is 235/70 x 16 on a set of LR 16" all ... |
| U Boat Watches |
DonkUK
12th Nov 2013 11:49 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 58 · Views: 34900 · Subject: U Boat Watches |
| Re the Aerospace service cost: if you send it back to Breitling UK there are 2 service types, maintenance and complete overhaul. I paid around £100 for a maintenance service on my Breitling Airwolf la ... |
| Where is it best to get spare rims for winter tyres |
DonkUK
7th Nov 2013 7:32 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 15 · Views: 13859 · Subject: Where is it best to get spare rims for winter tyres |
They charge £56.00 for a set of 4x4 wheels + tyres
My bad, yes they do it was the cheaper price for car wheels and tyres apologies. |
| Where is it best to get spare rims for winter tyres |
DonkUK
7th Nov 2013 12:47 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 15 · Views: 13859 · Subject: Where is it best to get spare rims for winter tyres |
| Agree with others here, Ebay is the best best, just keep an eye on it as good sets don't stay for sale long if they have a buy now button. I got some reasonable LR 16" alloys with mostly worn tyr ... |
| Who knows what this is? |
DonkUK
6th Nov 2013 12:18 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 43 · Views: 16327 · Subject: Who knows what this is? |
| Its possibly the sensor for the climate control and / or air re circulation etc. |
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