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Tyre change |
CED
3rd Sep 2021 8:53 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 40 · Views: 20147 · Subject: Tyre change |
Really surprising how noise transfers around the vehicle .
Not if you stuff it full of acoustic insulation.
I’m convinced that even traveling with the load cover over makes the car quieter, eve ... |
Feelander 2 Hesitation / Judder / Stuttering fault |
CED
20th Aug 2021 6:06 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 426 · Views: 391629 · Subject: Feelander 2 Hesitation / Judder / Stuttering fault |
Nicke20@ …. Don’t waste money on software update, will not have any effect, tried everything for nine years, there is no permanent cure . The strange thing is some things will make it ok for a tim ... |
XTRONS PA77DLRPL |
CED
10th Aug 2021 8:59 pm
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 234 · Views: 168854 · Subject: XTRONS PA77DLRPL |
After reading the rubbish on that label in the picture, it’s just as well they don’t include instructions. Doesn’t inspire confidence to even fit the unit . |
Tyre change |
CED
7th Aug 2021 9:35 am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 40 · Views: 20147 · Subject: Tyre change |
These Pirelli tyres are £447 for 4 fully fitted at Formulea One Auto Centre at the moment, and probably about 4.5% off that price if you go through Topcashback |
Water in boot |
CED
28th Jul 2021 11:43 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 6658 · Subject: Water in boot |
Sorry CED bit that is not what he meant or said!
The types I’ve got off eBay have had adhesive on one side. Didn’t realise there would be any without it , seem pointless, as the original is stuck ... |
Water in boot |
CED
28th Jul 2021 10:19 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 19 · Views: 6658 · Subject: Water in boot |
I think he meant apply to body as well , which I did . I think frame mastic ( not to be confused with silicone) as used in the building trade would work as well . A small bead to the body or gasket an ... |
Car prices |
CED
27th Jul 2021 9:28 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 11 · Views: 3888 · Subject: Car prices |
In 1970 I was earning £20 a week and my wife £11-50 basic plus tips . We had just got married and our mortgage was £ 11-60 a month. How things have changed. We could not afford a new car then even ... |
rear light theft . . . ??? |
CED
16th Jul 2021 8:49 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 38 · Views: 13650 · Subject: rear light theft . . . ??? |
Sorry Alex , your usually excellent English has has not worked this time. Can you explain again. |
The detachable tow bar question... |
CED
14th Jul 2021 5:35 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 8 · Views: 6140 · Subject: The detachable tow bar question... |
That’s strange, I’ve got the same tow at as that one , and my bumper has not got any cutouts . Maybe there are packing pieces that have been omitted. |
breakdown cover . . . |
CED
14th Jul 2021 5:08 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 11596 · Subject: breakdown cover . . . |
I have been with Auto-aid for about 3 years, called them when my VW Transporter broke a driveshaft, they were with me within 40 mins loaded up my van & dropped it to the garage I use.
Couple of ... |
breakdown cover . . . |
CED
14th Jul 2021 5:01 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 26 · Views: 11596 · Subject: breakdown cover . . . |
I am old enough to remember that AA and RAC patrolmen (on their motorbike and side car) would salute you if you had their badge displayed on your car. You also had a key to the AA and RAC phone boxes ... |
Haldex failure within 80 miles of Diff overhaul. Coincidence |
CED
14th Jul 2021 4:44 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 37 · Views: 14031 · Subject: Haldex failure within 80 miles of Diff overhaul. Coincidence |
As a complete novice regarding these matters I feel I must be missing something. All this faffing about filling and draining is not going to be done on the production line. There must be a set amount ... |
Rumbling noise when lifting clutch at bit point |
CED
22nd Jun 2021 8:31 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1273 · Subject: Rumbling noise when lifting clutch at bit point |
If DMF is what I think it is , then most probably |
Fuel guage and range suddenly drop to zero! |
CED
9th Jun 2021 1:28 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 10 · Views: 5506 · Subject: Fuel guage and range suddenly drop to zero! |
Had mine done at my local trusted spanner’s, cost £125 + vat. Including crimps and tank washer |
Feelander 2 Hesitation / Judder / Stuttering fault |
CED
7th Jun 2021 8:31 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 426 · Views: 391629 · Subject: Feelander 2 Hesitation / Judder / Stuttering fault |
Ianmetro@ : Unfortunately this problem has also badly affected manual gearbox models as well as automatic. Maybe there are two diseases running parallel ! |
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