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 Window motor change only? |
Grimdog
 10th Jan 2025 5:47 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 795 · Subject: Window motor change only? |
| I have not done a Fl2, but did a few on my old Fl 1. Wouldn't go there again. The repairs kits were so difficult to fit, and never worked smoothly after repair. The tailgate window was the worst ! |
| Dead Td4 2,2L ? |
Grimdog
22nd Dec 2024 2:53 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 2553 · Subject: Dead Td4 2,2L ? |
| Yes it will. Same happened to me a couple of months ago. No codes but changed crank sensor which I keep in stock due to other people on this forum suffering the same problem. Only need a 10mm socket o ... |
| Switch from swan neck tow bar to a flange |
Grimdog
18th Dec 2024 9:07 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 7 · Views: 1484 · Subject: Switch from swan neck tow bar to a flange |
| The item description says 'Approved 94-20 CE - maximum load 2T", so should be good to go if it fits. Don't know the import costs post brexit, but UK to EU is 10% + Vat. |
| Trickle chchargers |
Grimdog
29th Nov 2024 12:40 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 1375 · Subject: Trickle chchargers |
| Not everyone has the luxury of mains power. I am using an Oxford solar motorbike trickle charger for my ride on mower at my lake. Yes I have mains power there, but I turn it off for obvious reasons wh ... |
| Exporting My Car |
Grimdog
18th May 2024 2:07 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 2 · Views: 863 · Subject: Exporting My Car |
| If you are moving to France permanently, there are no import charges for your own private vehicles, if you have owned them for over 6 months. The process of registration is pretty straightforward, and ... |
| Possible ECU Issue - Tricky Error Codes - HELP! |
Grimdog
16th May 2024 5:55 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1333 · Subject: Possible ECU Issue - Tricky Error Codes - HELP! |
| I bought a Ridex CPS from AutoDoc. It didn't work out of the box. Good luck |
| Alternator pulley |
Grimdog
23rd Apr 2024 11:05 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 9 · Views: 3236 · Subject: Alternator pulley |
| Happy days.......for now! |
| Has anyone fitted Steel wheels? |
Grimdog
21st Apr 2024 6:07 pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 21 · Views: 7467 · Subject: Has anyone fitted Steel wheels? |
| My Jag x type has alloy wheels and a steel spare as does my Jag xkr. I never thought about different nuts! Although in my case, it's probably the fact that they are space savers with speed restriction ... |
| Who has had a timing belt failure? And who hasn’t replace |
Grimdog
8th Apr 2024 4:17 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 3547 · Subject: Who has had a timing belt failure? And who hasn’t replace |
| I was referring to the big 10 year service, which is a bit more than changing the cam belt, so obviously costs more. It's around 4 years ago I did mine, during Covid which may have increased the price ... |
| Who has had a timing belt failure? And who hasn’t replace |
Grimdog
7th Apr 2024 11:47 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 3547 · Subject: Who has had a timing belt failure? And who hasn’t replace |
| Not wanting to be negative, but you sound like you want someone to tell you NOT to do the 10 year service! Yes it will 'll cost you several hundreds £ if you do it yourself, or in to the thousands if ... |
| Current insurance market information please! |
Grimdog
1st Apr 2024 1:47 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 2872 · Subject: Current insurance market information please! |
| I fear age is not on your side. My Mum (early 80's) had her premium go up by over £400, to just under £1000 for a 1.5 Golf at her last renewal. I could not find a cheaper quite though ( she is with ... |
| Seat swap -> Airbag light |
Grimdog
1st Apr 2024 1:34 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 1408 · Subject: Seat swap -> Airbag light |
| Don't know about the dongle, I use JLR SDD on my land rover / jags. Pretty cheap to get up and running with a Mangoose cable. Good luck. |
| Sat nav problems (keeps resetting itself to Belgium) |
Grimdog
28th Mar 2024 9:59 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 46 · Views: 22935 · Subject: Sat nav problems (keeps resetting itself to Belgium) |
| Happy days! |
| Modern rear wiper on Freelander 2 - rear, that works? |
Grimdog
21st Mar 2024 5:31 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 21 · Views: 4701 · Subject: Modern rear wiper on Freelander 2 - rear, that works? |
| I had to remove the rear wiper on both the cars ........ It drives the dog ( and consequently me ) mad lol |
| Ignored maintenance instructions |
Grimdog
20th Mar 2024 5:19 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 10 · Views: 2576 · Subject: Ignored maintenance instructions |
Smoke detector every 6 months ?
I think it's actually every month, and being an ex firefighter, yes I do.
However, life is too short for most of the "do's & dont's" on instructions ... |
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