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 Towbar Fitment Advice Needed |
maffs
 13th Nov 2011 5:35 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 15 · Views: 8742 · Subject: Towbar Fitment Advice Needed |
| I fitted a Witter (from P F Jones) detachable myself. It was very easy having come with very clear instructions (available to view in advance on their website) and is neat high quality and good value. ... |
| So off to the bodyshop! |
maffs
5th Nov 2011 9:38 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 4 · Views: 2727 · Subject: So off to the bodyshop! |
Great news 
So they repainted the wing, out of interest and for the future what sort of cost was it?
I got a quote from a local paint shop to repaint my bonnet for £180 (labour + paint only) - I ... |
| MOT Warranty? |
maffs
31st Oct 2011 8:09 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 2527 · Subject: MOT Warranty? |
I was told that it does not include wear and tear items like tyres, discs and pads but did include my track control arm.
I think thats the problem with these warranties - GREY AREAS like wear and tea ... |
| I have had great service from james edward of chester |
maffs
31st Oct 2011 8:08 pm
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Forum: Dealership & Sponsor Feedback · Replies: 3 · Views: 4498 · Subject: I have had great service from james edward of chester |
| I've always found them good to deal with although Llandudno does offer a day out and great service |
| Temporary spare wheel(or not) |
maffs
30th Oct 2011 9:36 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 9491 · Subject: Temporary spare wheel(or not) |
My spare wheel is a 225/65 r17. This is 10mm narrower than the other four  Wheel and tyre looks brand new
On the plus side, this ensures that i don't use the spare as a replacement tyre and leave ... |
| Rattling noise |
maffs
30th Oct 2011 9:32 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 12 · Views: 8284 · Subject: Rattling noise |
I've something similar but the rattle only occurs when i go around left hand corners. I'm going to check all the trims (as i've check the side steps and they are tight).
If i find it, i'll repost : ... |
| Conwy Landrover - Superb. |
maffs
29th Oct 2011 1:54 pm
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Forum: Dealership & Sponsor Feedback · Replies: 0 · Views: 2063 · Subject: Conwy Landrover - Superb. |
Absolutely fantastic service from Conwy Landrover.
Took the fl2 in for an MOT - It failed (you may have seen my post on approved warranties). They organised a courtesy car for the night, spoke to ... |
| Track Rod End - Approved Warranty Dispute |
maffs
29th Oct 2011 10:30 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 3429 · Subject: Track Rod End - Approved Warranty Dispute |
The dealer, to a degree on the phone yesterday, was on side but I'll push later. The info i need is the number of track rod ends they've changed on this age of vehicle with this number of miles.
Ch ... |
| Track Rod End - Approved Warranty Dispute |
maffs
29th Oct 2011 9:39 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 3429 · Subject: Track Rod End - Approved Warranty Dispute |
Cheers,
The warranty is a genuine land rover one although i guess its only a 'guise'.
I'll let them complete the work today (for £50) and then argue the point with them afterwards.
I find fin ... |
| Track Rod End - Approved Warranty Dispute |
maffs
29th Oct 2011 8:18 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 3429 · Subject: Track Rod End - Approved Warranty Dispute |
Hi Guys,
Took my FL2 for an MOT via a dealer only for it to fail on excessive play in the track rod end. I have the approved warranty in place and the MOT warranty up to £750 (£50 excess).
Now i ... |
| Rear Diff |
maffs
27th Oct 2011 10:03 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 21 · Views: 18865 · Subject: Rear Diff |
I believe that the bearing, with the old firmware, is working near its loading's limits.
Some will withstand the load, some wont. And of course, the failure rate, in this situation, is much greater.
... |
| 60K service cost at Harwoods Tonbridge |
maffs
22nd Oct 2011 8:38 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 22 · Views: 17001 · Subject: 60K service cost at Harwoods Tonbridge |
I've recently had something similar done on my FL2 at Conwy Landrover.
60,000 service £304.00
New Rear Disks and Pads £152.00
Disks and pad were fitted free. The handbrake mechanism was being fi ... |
| Rattling noise |
maffs
22nd Oct 2011 8:33 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 12 · Views: 8284 · Subject: Rattling noise |
I've something similar but the rattle only occurs when i go around left hand corners. I'm going to check all the trims (as i've check the side steps and they are tight).
If i find it, i'll repost : ... |
| tow bar selection help |
maffs
2nd Oct 2011 9:00 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 13300 · Subject: tow bar selection help |
some info here:
http://www.rydertowing.co.uk/towbar_relays/towing_relays.aspx |
| tow bar selection help |
maffs
2nd Oct 2011 5:02 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 18 · Views: 13300 · Subject: tow bar selection help |
A good website to learn about towbars etc is www.pfjones.co.uk - sometimes good prices too
+1 for pfjones |
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