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 2011 SD4 HSE idle & oil filter woes |
oldgeezer
 10th May 2020 11:34 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 5808 · Subject: 2011 SD4 HSE idle & oil filter woes |
so firstly i wouldn't put a K&N filter anywhere near one, especially if its oil impregnated as the oily film ends up all over the AFM.
Have you fully charged the battery to see if it stabilises t ... |
| Caravan and Motorhome theft. |
oldgeezer
8th May 2020 6:05 pm
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Forum: Camping, Caravanning and Holidays · Replies: 8 · Views: 5161 · Subject: Caravan and Motorhome theft. |
| I have plastered CCTV camera's 3MP HD all around the house, 4 at the front ( one very obvious near front door which couldn't be avoided by a caller ) , 2 down each side and 2 across the back and LED l ... |
| Copper slip on brake rotors - long term affect on discs? |
oldgeezer
6th May 2020 9:19 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 8815 · Subject: Copper slip on brake rotors - long term affect on discs? |
Don't use copper slip on brakes or wheels
First the copper causes a chemical reaction when combined with salt, aluminium and steel.
Secondly the copper fragments in the grease compress when alloy ... |
| I've only gone and won the Lotto !!! |
oldgeezer
3rd Apr 2020 10:41 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 18 · Views: 27774 · Subject: I've only gone and won the Lotto !!! |
well a pal of mine at work few years back won over 10 mil on a Wednesday lucky dip.
Needless to say he never returned to work and did spend all his time travelling the world and cruises so must be f ... |
| Trailer ideas |
oldgeezer
3rd Apr 2020 10:38 am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 8 · Views: 3666 · Subject: Trailer ideas |
worth contacting Matt & sally at South west Trailers in Exmouth 07403931458
They can do or have done partial delivery to other areas.
To be honest when I wanted a twin axle trailer for carryi ... |
| Thermal imaging camera for car diagnostics |
oldgeezer
10th Mar 2020 8:49 pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2 · Views: 1785 · Subject: Thermal imaging camera for car diagnostics |
I have been using FLIR cameras for years for electrical diagnosis and are absolutely brilliant.
They are great for battery drains, I leave a vehicle parked overnight with interior light disconnected ... |
| Don't buy a Land Rover in 2020 (& here's why) |
oldgeezer
13th Feb 2020 6:36 pm
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Forum: Australia & New Zealand · Replies: 63 · Views: 35356 · Subject: Don't buy a Land Rover in 2020 (& here's why) |
best advice is if you don't want oil changes every 3600 miles at 180 quid with Land rover and the risk of a failed balance shaft or timing chain then just leave the diesels completely alone
Ingeniu ... |
| Engine Stall...Crankshaft position sensor ... |
oldgeezer
7th Feb 2020 4:09 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 7215 · Subject: Engine Stall...Crankshaft position sensor ... |
Ditto for that Shiggsy
the biggest problems with cars now days is the horrendous quality of cheap parts makes repair 3-4 times more expensive.
Correct diagnosis first time every-time and genuine re ... |
| [For Sale] Set of 5 17" XS Alloys with NEW Wintrac Xtre |
oldgeezer
7th Feb 2020 4:01 pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 3 · Views: 2106 · Subject: [For Sale] Set of 5 17" XS Alloys with NEW Wintrac Xtre |
I run a set of Wintrac Extreme's for the winter every year.
It also reduces your wear of the summer set so both last twice as long.
They make an absolute astonishing difference in snow and severe we ... |
| Four injector fails - new ECU needed? |
oldgeezer
2nd Feb 2020 9:51 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 15 · Views: 6854 · Subject: Four injector fails - new ECU needed? |
Really glad to hear its up and running. Sorry it turned out expensive.
Correct diagnosis is first and formost with later vehicles.diesel filtration and fuel quality is imperative but many including g ... |
| How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
oldgeezer
30th Jan 2020 6:27 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 5998 · Subject: How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
| is it finally sorted and running now ? |
| How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
oldgeezer
21st Jan 2020 7:58 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 5998 · Subject: How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
| hope you manage to get a resolve, and all this assuming its injectors. I hope someone did investigate rail pressure at cranking and holding pressure, if they are not within threshold that two will shu ... |
| How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
oldgeezer
21st Jan 2020 12:16 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 5998 · Subject: How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
just a thought,
i would be using a scope to check all 4 injector signals and current load.
has the supply voltage to the ECU been checked at cranking, if 2 injectors are unplugged and it fires I wo ... |
| How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
oldgeezer
19th Jan 2020 10:47 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 5998 · Subject: How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
| no they don't earth to the engine, they are earthed by the ecu. IF they leak an electrical current then they fail, can often fail in pairs when that happens. |
| How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
oldgeezer
19th Jan 2020 3:24 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 5998 · Subject: How are the diesel injectors earthed? |
They are switch by the ECU to earth
To check the injectors use an ohm meter and check the impedance, then probe each terminal and the body of the injector to make sure an injector hasn't gone to gr ... |
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