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 Worth installing an extra transmission cooler? |
merlinj79
 29th Apr 2024 11:41 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 650 · Subject: Worth installing an extra transmission cooler? |
Naw, temps look fine to me.
I've towed max GW in the western mountains in the US in the summer (8,000ft+, 40*C) and while the cooling system on the 3.2 i6 eventually sprung a couple leaks the trann ... |
| where to put the filler cap when filling up |
merlinj79
29th Apr 2024 11:33 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 2273 · Subject: Re: where to put the filler cap when filling up |
She must have been American 
Why were you hiding on the floor?
Hard to tell just by looking at her butt.
But in America we still have the ... |
| PTU filler and drain plugs |
merlinj79
17th Jan 2024 11:59 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1019 · Subject: PTU filler and drain plugs |
| I added a PTU drain as well. |
| Aftermarket bonnet struts |
merlinj79
16th Jan 2024 5:23 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 2379 · Subject: Aftermarket bonnet struts |
| I've had aftermarket struts on hood and tailgate (bonnet and boot) for years now, they work fine. Don't recall the brand. |
| Fl2 2007 propshaft..do i need it? |
merlinj79
16th Jan 2024 5:20 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 3 · Views: 678 · Subject: Fl2 2007 propshaft..do i need it? |
| You can remove it and it won't hurt anything, other than 4WD and probably the traction control stuff. You'll need to disconnect the haldex power as well. You'll get a bunch of warning lights, but it w ... |
| noise i6 help |
merlinj79
28th Nov 2023 5:37 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 14 · Views: 2224 · Subject: noise i6 help |
| You can't just remove the valve, it's integral to the valve cover. It's easy to replace though. But as was mentioned, that's a goose honking noise and easy to rule out by pulling out the dipstick to s ... |
| Is my battery failing ? |
merlinj79
12th Nov 2023 5:46 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 4157 · Subject: Is my battery failing ? |
Are the warranties attached to batteries actually worth anything ?
Anybody managed to successfully claim on a defective battery ?
What was the process involved ?
I imagine returning a battery ... |
| Is my battery failing ? |
merlinj79
12th Nov 2023 3:16 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 4157 · Subject: Is my battery failing ? |
2014 se tech. 58k. Possibly still original battery.
Hello all. I think my battery may be on the way out too. Went out to the shop approx half a mile away and double locked the car. Returned about ... |
| Is my battery failing ? |
merlinj79
7th Nov 2023 4:13 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 4157 · Subject: Is my battery failing ? |
Otherwise it just appears that the FL2 requires a new 12v Battery every 3 to 4 years, otherwise poor starting and intermittent electronic faults result.
Yes, my experience as well even in sunny ... |
| Cat S Vehicle |
merlinj79
7th Nov 2023 3:58 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 1801 · Subject: Cat S Vehicle |
Sounds like the same as Salvage Title here in the states.
Big problem with that is, even with very minor actual damage, the characterization stays with the vehicle for life, greatly reducing it's v ... |
| gearbox question |
merlinj79
21st Oct 2023 3:08 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1076 · Subject: gearbox question |
yeah run it for a while and try another fluid flush.
Also make sure the engine mounts are good shape, worn mounts can cause rough shifting. |
| Towing lug attachment |
merlinj79
21st Oct 2023 3:05 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 1687 · Subject: Towing lug attachment |
| As the diagram above shows, the towbar attach points on this vehicle are not symmetrical, they are quite different on each side. Obviously you need a towbar designed specifically for this car. |
| Brake Pads (Possibly discs too) |
merlinj79
21st Oct 2023 2:59 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 3235 · Subject: Brake Pads (Possibly discs too) |
Disc and rotors are one of the few things on this car which I'll go with non-OEM.
As others said, OEM brake parts are just marked-up, rebranded third-party. You can adjust your brake component cost ... |
| found this durning an oil change |
merlinj79
11th Oct 2023 1:29 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 1480 · Subject: found this durning an oil change |
| Don't wait too long, probably just a bolt-up job but if there's exhaust leaking and it etches the head you might need to replace that, or pull it for machine work. |
| Shudder |
merlinj79
20th Sep 2023 7:46 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 1546 · Subject: Shudder |
| Always make sure the caliper slide pins are clean and greased, one of the more common causes of brake trouble. |
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