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 [Sold] Thule feet and fitting kit |
mmik
 15th Mar 2021 10:14 am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 16 · Views: 5243 · Subject: [Sold] Thule feet and fitting kit |
| Hi, could you please post or PM a couple of pictures showing what you mean by “reasonable” condition. Thanks. |
| [Sold] Thule feet and fitting kit |
mmik
15th Mar 2021 8:23 am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 16 · Views: 5243 · Subject: [Sold] Thule feet and fitting kit |
| Thanks. I’ll check the courier options and let you know. |
| [Sold] Thule feet and fitting kit |
mmik
14th Mar 2021 6:07 pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 16 · Views: 5243 · Subject: [Sold] Thule feet and fitting kit |
| Is this still for sale? |
| Stop-Start battery - do I really need it? |
mmik
12th Mar 2021 1:04 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 7717 · Subject: Stop-Start battery - do I really need it? |
| My Yuasa 80Ah, 800A AGM coped with the stop/start for about 2 years. It’s now 4 years old and starts the car OK, but only has enough charge to operate the stop/start for a couple of days after it’ ... |
| Unable to clear "Oil Service at Main Dealer" messa |
mmik
12th Mar 2021 9:36 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 84 · Views: 77206 · Subject: Unable to clear "Oil Service at Main Dealer" messa |
It isn’t necessary to have the bonnet and door open:
1. switch on the ignition, but don’t start the engine
2. fully depress brake pedal and throttle pedal and hold until “i” is extinguishe ... |
| Opie Oils’ discount |
mmik
10th Mar 2021 11:42 am
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Forum: Other Site Sponsors · Replies: 7 · Views: 6428 · Subject: Opie Oils’ discount |
| Thanks for confirming Guy. |
| FL2 Diesel Fuel Filter |
mmik
8th Mar 2021 8:27 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 5476 · Subject: FL2 Diesel Fuel Filter |
| If you’re going to fill the filter before fitting it, you shouldn’t need a fuel bulb. There’s some useful posts under “Fuel Sedimenter Draining on Service” if you haven’t come across them ... |
| Expensive quote for timing belt replacement |
mmik
7th Mar 2021 5:27 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 58 · Views: 24261 · Subject: Expensive quote for timing belt replacement |
You haven’t read the Haynes manual properly in that case! The flywheel locking tool is required so as to be able to slacken/torque the crankshaft pulley bolt.
Thanks, I see it now - LR tool 3 ... |
| FL2 Diesel Fuel Filter |
mmik
7th Mar 2021 10:25 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 17 · Views: 5476 · Subject: FL2 Diesel Fuel Filter |
| You only lose a thimble full of fuel from each disconnected line, so if you completely fill the new filter with fuel before fitting, then you don’t need to prime the fuel pump. But if you have a fue ... |
| Expensive quote for timing belt replacement |
mmik
7th Mar 2021 10:01 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 58 · Views: 24261 · Subject: Expensive quote for timing belt replacement |
Timing chain kit on the other hand is £258 plus £65 for the tools to do the job!! - and that's next year
What tools are needed? I know it isn’t always 100%, but the Haynes manual reckons you ca ... |
| Opie Oils’ discount |
mmik
24th Feb 2021 7:54 pm
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Forum: Other Site Sponsors · Replies: 7 · Views: 6428 · Subject: Opie Oils’ discount |
| Thanks Martyn. I need a few tthings for my other car, so I’ll make use of tha offer. Maybe their system was having an off day when it rejected the freel2 code - although it did accept another car cl ... |
| Opie Oils’ discount |
mmik
24th Feb 2021 12:02 pm
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Forum: Other Site Sponsors · Replies: 7 · Views: 6428 · Subject: Opie Oils’ discount |
| Just noticed that the site now carries an Amazon ad for engine oils, so I guess that explains why Opieoils aren’t giving us discount anymore. Personally, I make a point of buying from smaller retail ... |
| Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
mmik
9th Feb 2021 8:47 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 118 · Views: 85990 · Subject: Nokian Weatherproof - Great performance but............ |
| My Weatherproofs lasted 18mths/14,000miles. No geometry issues. The Michelin Crossclimates that I replaced them with, still have 4mm after 30,000 miles. |
| windscreen Wipers . . .opinions ? |
mmik
9th Feb 2021 8:28 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 5952 · Subject: windscreen Wipers . . .opinions ? |
| I’ve also switched from Bosch to Valeo. They’re good for 3 years +. |
| charging battery in-situ |
mmik
16th Jan 2021 4:59 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 11 · Views: 5226 · Subject: charging battery in-situ |
My 2014 FL2 doesn't have a permanently live 12v "death stick" socket unlike older models, so I have to go into the engine bay.
My understanding is the CTEK charger should have its NEG ter ... |
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