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 Problem finding someone to repair rust issue! |
grubby
 8th Jun 2021 10:14 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 25 · Views: 6612 · Subject: Problem finding someone to repair rust issue! |
Yeah, needed sorting, good your garage didn’t think it was MOT fail.
Be nice to know what your final bill is for this - mine is on its way out as well - bubbling on the paintwork that will turn ... |
| Problem finding someone to repair rust issue! |
grubby
7th Jun 2021 10:01 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 25 · Views: 6612 · Subject: Problem finding someone to repair rust issue! |
you cant fibreglass that , it needs welding as its close to seatbelt mounts , should be a fairly straightforward panel replacement , most bodyshops should be able to do that 
Yup, too mu ... |
| inlet manifold swap |
grubby
3rd May 2021 9:28 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 5882 · Subject: inlet manifold swap |
Yeah, the rod is removed, just put it back in as it highlighted the bushing better...
The bit I mean is the plastic bushings that the rod runs through - one cleaned, they become apparent and withou ... |
| inlet manifold swap |
grubby
24th Apr 2021 10:15 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 5882 · Subject: inlet manifold swap |
Just done mine today; rod and flaps came out easy enough.
Do you remove the bushing between the ports that the brass rod runs through as well?
https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/2499 ... |
| Battery charger for a leisure battery? |
grubby
20th Aug 2019 9:30 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 6352 · Subject: Battery charger for a leisure battery? |
If the fridge works off 12v in the car, why don’t you just get a leisure battery as you planned and connect the fridge 12v direct to that?
Split charge is really easy, just use a caravan charging ... |
| Get GPS coordinates from OBD-II |
grubby
20th Aug 2019 9:22 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 11 · Views: 2616 · Subject: Get GPS coordinates from OBD-II |
I used to use a GPS repeater with a previous car that the same issue, something like this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-External-Repeater-Amplifier-GPS-Receiver-Transmit-For-Phone-Car-Navigation/4 ... |
| Battery charger for a leisure battery? |
grubby
20th Aug 2019 1:17 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 6352 · Subject: Battery charger for a leisure battery? |
| Found this thread, might be useful reading it all, but this post is what I was talking about: http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?458441-Running-240V-fridge-via-inverter&s=33f486b084e955eaa40 ... |
| Battery charger for a leisure battery? |
grubby
19th Aug 2019 11:42 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 6352 · Subject: Battery charger for a leisure battery? |
Hi
Is it an electric only fridge, or 3-way (12v, 240v & gas)?
It also depends if its an absorption type fridge, or one with a compressor.
If it has a compressor, I would be very wary - as t ... |
| Recoding for towbar wiring |
grubby
7th Aug 2019 8:02 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 4782 · Subject: Recoding for towbar wiring |
When I fitted a genuine electrics kit for my previous 08 FL2 about 8 years ago, the trailer lights didn’t work until my local indie enabled them with his autologic computer.
Cost me £10 and a 4 pa ... |
| Playing iPhone music through car audio system |
grubby
4th Aug 2019 9:57 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 8 · Views: 3572 · Subject: Re: Playing iPhone music through car audio system |
There is a black cable in the glove box, that has probably been added by a previous user, and which ends in a 30 pin Apple style female plug. Connecting a white Apple cable to that allows phone char ... |
| Clutch change - how much work involved? |
grubby
4th Aug 2019 9:38 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 17 · Views: 6597 · Subject: Clutch change - how much work involved? |
Just had mine done 2 weeks ago as slave gave up and pedal hit the floor.
5.5 hours labour charged, new clutch kit and DMF came in at £995  |
| Retro Fit Apple TV. Is It Possible? |
grubby
6th Jun 2019 9:13 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 4040 · Subject: Retro Fit Apple TV. Is It Possible? |
If you don't mind replacing the satnav (if fitted) then you can use one of these:
https://www.cartft.com/catalog/gl/102
I had a non satnav for my first FL2 about 8 years ago and put one of these ... |
| Very low mileage GS......looks good |
grubby
17th May 2019 8:14 pm
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Forum: eBay & Bargain Spots · Replies: 13 · Views: 5896 · Subject: Very low mileage GS......looks good |
Its an SE model - had sunroofs, rear seat arm, electric seats and Satnav
Interior colour wouldn't last 5 mins with my kids though  |
| Common faults to look out for |
grubby
17th May 2019 8:08 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 3291 · Subject: Common faults to look out for |
| One thing I saw when buying mine a few weeks back: in front of the rear wheels, up in the sill area is a plastic (I think) plug about 8cm square - if this area is full of dirt / mud, check carefully f ... |
| SD4 auto hesitation? |
grubby
13th May 2019 7:33 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 2078 · Subject: SD4 auto hesitation? |
Have you much fuel in the tank?
Wondering if the incline is moving the fuel in the tank and causing temporary fuel shortage?? |
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