| Author |
Message |
 I detest rule breakers . . .NO Tax NO MOT |
GeorgeB
 14th Apr 2021 9:40 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 26 · Views: 10577 · Subject: I detest rule breakers . . .NO Tax NO MOT |
You could go to the Durham Constabulary website and report in on live chat:
https://www.durham.police.uk/Report-It/101-Live-Chat/101-Live-Chat.aspx |
| Tinkly rattle on startup from cold |
GeorgeB
5th Feb 2021 5:26 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2755 · Subject: Tinkly rattle on startup from cold |
It only happens when starting from cold, not at any other time.
Could it be the A/C compressor? I will get this checked, and also whether the A/C refrigerant needs a top-up.
Thanks for all sugg ... |
| Tinkly rattle on startup from cold |
GeorgeB
2nd Feb 2021 3:58 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 2755 · Subject: Tinkly rattle on startup from cold |
Getting this on cold starts recently. It goes away when I blip the accelerator.
Could it be the Throttle Body about to fail? No problem so far on shut down. |
| ZOINGGG... |
GeorgeB
8th Jan 2021 11:05 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 3533 · Subject: ZOINGGG... |
| I know from experience what a defective top bearing sounds like - the car rattles and bangs at every suspension movement! |
| ZOINGGG... |
GeorgeB
8th Jan 2021 10:52 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 3533 · Subject: ZOINGGG... |
| A "feature" of the Macpherson Strut suspension design unfortunately. My wife likes her Mondeo, but it is prone to breaking springs. |
| Range Rover Runs Over Owner |
GeorgeB
23rd Dec 2020 5:05 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 31 · Views: 8829 · Subject: Range Rover Runs Over Owner |
Types of Parking Brakes:
Stick lever – found in older models and located under the instrument panel.
Center lever – located between front bucket seats and seen in many newer model vehi ... |
| Range Rover Runs Over Owner |
GeorgeB
23rd Dec 2020 10:06 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 31 · Views: 8829 · Subject: Range Rover Runs Over Owner |
| From the video, it would appear that Mrs Sharhat was attempting to exit the vehicle without having turned off the engine. Sadly on this occasion, the gearbox was in reverse, not park. |
| ACCELERATION SLOW ON AUTO FL2 |
GeorgeB
5th Oct 2020 4:45 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 6236 · Subject: ACCELERATION SLOW ON AUTO FL2 |
| I had the same issue with my MY12 TD4. so while I had the front end on axle stands to do the annual service, I checked the turbo actuator linkage. It didn't look like it had ever been lubricated since ... |
| Oil Brand |
GeorgeB
29th Sep 2020 3:10 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4041 · Subject: Oil Brand |
Davyboy's FL2 is 2009, so does not have a DPF and therefore does not need the C1 spec oil.
The earlier spec WSS-M2C913-D oil is the one required. |
| Oil Brand |
GeorgeB
29th Sep 2020 10:00 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 4041 · Subject: Oil Brand |
I experienced sort of a tappet noise when extremely hot ie in Switzerland towing my caravan, it could have been pinking but when mentioned to a fellow caravanner there, same car about this he advise ... |
| Oil and filter service |
GeorgeB
26th Sep 2020 9:24 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 6948 · Subject: Oil and filter service |
| +1 on Volrider's recommendation - accept nothing less! |
| 160 vs 150bhp |
GeorgeB
27th Aug 2020 2:19 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 5523 · Subject: 160 vs 150bhp |
Here is the LR Media release for MY2011.
More refined 150PS TD4 and 190PS SD4 with four-wheel drive
The upgraded direct injection turbo diesel is available in two forms - 150PS on the TD4, and 1 ... |
| Peugeot Service? |
GeorgeB
17th Aug 2020 11:56 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 10 · Views: 4659 · Subject: Peugeot Service? |
| Are you sure it's a belt? if it's internal and runs in oil it sounds like a chain, which normally lasts for the life of the engine. |
| No Power Pulling Away on a Hot Day |
GeorgeB
4th Aug 2020 7:10 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 12722 · Subject: No Power Pulling Away on a Hot Day |
| I have just done a full service on my f/l using genuine Land Rover filters and can confirm that the OEM fuel filter make is Purflux. |
| Good price for an i6 |
GeorgeB
17th May 2020 12:58 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 3981 · Subject: Good price for an i6 |
| No forecourt, fake number plate - fake dealer?? |
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