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 Steering ‘twitchy’ |
Jagracer
 16th Jul 2023 8:21 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 2023 · Subject: Steering ‘twitchy’ |
| It was the Bevel box and Coupling on my 2009 FL2, it also grabbed on the back when cornering. I had the rear diff. and Haldex done as well to be sure. My daughter has the car now, and its got a shock ... |
| Battery Failure?----not turning engine over----- 11.2v |
Jagracer
16th Jul 2023 8:11 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 28 · Views: 3985 · Subject: Battery Failure?----not turning engine over----- 11.2v |
| When I had battery problems, ie. 11.9 volts, I bought a 110E battery, 80amp hour and 800 ca. Its a 2008 car, but needed the extra earth lead to the starter bolt. The later cars only charge to 85% capa ... |
| Hints on using M5 past Bristol |
Jagracer
7th Apr 2023 8:03 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 1428 · Subject: Hints on using M5 past Bristol |
| I used to travel between Norfolk and Redruth in Cornwall every month, sometimes weekly between 1998 and 2003. I rarely got caught going south as I hit the hill going south late Sunday evening. Many wa ... |
| Possible timing belt issue |
Jagracer
23rd Dec 2022 4:42 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 1388 · Subject: Possible timing belt issue |
| I have seen a couple of teeth strip off of the timing belt, so will jump two teeth, might not knock a valve. The easiest way to check is to take the engine side covers off and put all the pins in the ... |
| Tailgate switch genuine or aftermarket? |
Jagracer
23rd Dec 2022 4:37 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 2877 · Subject: Tailgate switch genuine or aftermarket? |
| My local specialist only fits genuine tailgate switches because pattern are not so reliable. Its been in for three years now, still works. |
| Freelander 2 i6 V6 |
Jagracer
23rd Dec 2022 4:34 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 636 · Subject: Freelander 2 i6 V6 |
| It seems a common problem now that people are being forced to buy unseen. Its a Ford straight six engine of course, and Volvo use them as well. A Volvo V70 is a good source of engines if you need one, ... |
| Guess That Noise |
Jagracer
23rd Dec 2022 4:28 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 2389 · Subject: Guess That Noise |
| Got there in the end then! The real guessing game is how many errore does one fix to get all the other ones you missed on the way. Fix one ball joint one ends up doing all one side. Have a happy Chris ... |
| Spluttering |
Jagracer
23rd Dec 2022 4:16 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 13 · Views: 3824 · Subject: Spluttering |
| There was a problem with the temperature sensor in the tank wiring loom (inside the tank). I had this fault, and found that on the wiring loom there are three temperature sensors on the same circuit. ... |
| Battery, Crank Sensor or something else? |
Jagracer
23rd Dec 2022 4:07 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 1359 · Subject: Battery, Crank Sensor or something else? |
| As I understand the system, the glow plugs are on all the time the engine is running to keep emissions down. So when cold and faulty glow plugs, it will stutter a bit. I have a glow plug out, and star ... |
| All this talk of watches... |
Jagracer
7th Dec 2022 12:50 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 327 · Views: 107261 · Subject: All this talk of watches... |
| I never wear one nowadays. I have a Swiss watch lost in a drawer somewhere. If I want a watch, a £10 one from Samuals does the job. Seriously, expensive Swiss Watches are very nice pieces of engineer ... |
| Failed EGR Cooler/Regular Loss of Coolant/Blanking Plate |
Jagracer
7th Dec 2022 12:46 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 755 · Subject: Failed EGR Cooler/Regular Loss of Coolant/Blanking Plate |
| The main problem with taking an EGR valve out of circuit is an MOT tester spotting it and failing the MOT for doing so. The Emmissions circuit is protected by Law now. You cannot legally alter the emm ... |
| RF Receiver - Remote FOB issue.. |
Jagracer
7th Dec 2022 12:36 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 1247 · Subject: RF Receiver - Remote FOB issue.. |
| Glad to help. There are a lot of good people to help on this forum, thats what we are here for. |
| Replacing key fob shell |
Jagracer
7th Dec 2022 12:35 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 6 · Views: 1000 · Subject: Replacing key fob shell |
| I have done a few, and you remove the key part first, then put a pair of long nosed pliers in the hole, then pull the handles apart to seperate the two parts. The originals are glued, and they can cra ... |
| Arch rust / repair panels AVAILABLE |
Jagracer
7th Dec 2022 12:31 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 2769 · Subject: Arch rust / repair panels AVAILABLE |
| That is good to know when the time comes. Many thanks for the info. |
| Guess That Noise |
Jagracer
7th Dec 2022 12:29 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 2389 · Subject: Guess That Noise |
| Inner CV joint, or Front Bevel Box spline coupling. That was what clicked on our grey FL2, I note your rear bush on the offside lower wishbone is badly worn, that will knock. Replace in pairs, ie each ... |
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