| Author |
Message |
 Glow Plugs |
zuegma
 29th Oct 2018 11:39 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 1147 · Subject: Glow Plugs |
I need to renew the glow plugs on my 59 FL2. I have seen the very good write up on how to change them by removing the inlet manifold, but can they be done without taking teh manifold off.
If anyone ... |
| Gearbox snatching going uphill |
zuegma
17th Sep 2018 3:30 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 1652 · Subject: Gearbox snatching going uphill |
Thanks Alex,
It does not feel like it is actually changing gear though as the revs don’t change. Had the car 5 years but it has only recently started to happen
Just was concerned that it might ... |
| Gearbox snatching going uphill |
zuegma
17th Sep 2018 1:17 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 1652 · Subject: Gearbox snatching going uphill |
| Had an issue recently with my FL2 going up hill. Occasionally the whole car snatches like it lost grip momentarily and regained it straight away. This has happened on dry roads with no signs of anythi ... |
| Service & MOT |
zuegma
21st Oct 2014 6:12 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 6649 · Subject: Service & MOT |
| it was the boss doing the testing, he was quite keen to get away though as mine was the last car of the day. I know him quite well and if he could have done it quicker to get away 10 minutes earlier, ... |
| Service & MOT |
zuegma
21st Oct 2014 5:55 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 6649 · Subject: Service & MOT |
| I have had mine tested on a 4 wheel rig, granted it was not a rolling road but a plate tester and it tests the brake on all 4 wheel at once. I have seen a 4wd rolling road that can be adjusted for whe ... |
| Service & MOT |
zuegma
21st Oct 2014 2:26 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 6649 · Subject: Service & MOT |
| thats correct. Each car has to be entered on the database while it is being tested and a MOT certificate cannot be printed until the prerequisite testing time has elapsed |
| Service & MOT |
zuegma
21st Oct 2014 12:55 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 6649 · Subject: Service & MOT |
| Depends on what equipment the tester has. If he has a 2 axle roller, he can do it on that, otherwise he needs to do a road test with a decelerometer. I have seen one testing station where they just dr ... |
| Service & MOT |
zuegma
19th Oct 2014 10:51 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 6649 · Subject: Service & MOT |
| But apparently they wont check your flexible brake hoses for damage/ wear even though the service schedule says they should. Well at least that is the case for Stratstones in Aylesbury. |
| auto Headlights potential for Accident |
zuegma
15th Oct 2014 10:41 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 10292 · Subject: auto Headlights potential for Accident |
| Why dont you just leave the lights switched on then. They will turn off when you remove the keyfob wont they |
| Freelander woes! |
zuegma
2nd Oct 2014 11:39 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 3282 · Subject: Freelander woes! |
| yes, problems do tend to appear after a service........ |
| [SOLD] Genuine LR Rubber Floor Mats for FL2 |
zuegma
7th Jul 2014 6:23 pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 11 · Views: 4073 · Subject: [SOLD] Genuine LR Rubber Floor Mats for FL2 |
Are these for a left hand drive or is the picture reversed
edit: ooops I realise the mats have just been placed on the wrong side in the picture |
| warranty wise views |
zuegma
7th Jul 2014 9:29 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 1964 · Subject: warranty wise views |
I would try warranty direct over warrantywise.
When I got my warranty, warrantywise were quoting over twice the amount than warranty direct and the cover was not even at the same level. Warranty dir ... |
| auto Headlights potential for Accident |
zuegma
29th Jun 2014 8:08 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 10292 · Subject: auto Headlights potential for Accident |
| Dont get me wrong, I like the idea of auto lights especially as my other half sometimes had the habit of driving off at night without switching the lights on. I just think they are a little bit to sen ... |
| auto Headlights potential for Accident |
zuegma
29th Jun 2014 7:46 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 10292 · Subject: auto Headlights potential for Accident |
| I know it would be the other drivers fault, as regardless of what he thought my intentions were, he should not pull out into oncoming traffic. That bit doesn't bother me. I was more concerned about ha ... |
| auto Headlights potential for Accident |
zuegma
28th Jun 2014 5:18 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 23 · Views: 10292 · Subject: auto Headlights potential for Accident |
| I dont think it was the case of the lights going off again, it was the case of them brightly flicking on just as I got to the junction and he took that as a signal to go and didnt wait to see if they ... |
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