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 Seized spark plugs |
flybd5
 26th Jan 2020 10:28 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2237 · Subject: Seized spark plugs |
| This is not grease. According to the MSDS for the product, it is 20% or less graphite, 50% or more water and the rest is a proprietary thickener and a pigment. It's made by ACHESON COLLOIDS COMPANY of ... |
| Where is the heater blower resistor? |
flybd5
25th Jan 2020 11:28 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 6920 · Subject: Where is the heater blower resistor? |
| I still can't find the damn resistor and its connector. I opened the left and right side pedestal panels and there's nothing like what's on the drawing. A clue, Sherlock? |
| Seized spark plugs |
flybd5
25th Jan 2020 7:46 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 2237 · Subject: Seized spark plugs |
| I've seen some comments about how some people have to deal with seized spark plugs on their vehicles. I'm not surprised -- if the engine block is aluminium and your spark plugs are made of steel or so ... |
| Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
flybd5
24th Jan 2020 9:30 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 8191 · Subject: Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
| All done. I managed to keep it all under $700 including the cost of the catalytic converter/flexible pipe assembly. I did not own this car before it had this problem, so I don't know what's normal, bu ... |
| Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
flybd5
24th Jan 2020 3:46 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 8191 · Subject: Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
Well, that's the only way to get to it.  But they have to blast the corroded hardware to get it off, and I'm hoping the sensors come out intact. |
| Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
flybd5
24th Jan 2020 12:45 am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 8191 · Subject: Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
| It's here! Now to see how much local mechanics will want to fleece off me to remove the old one and install it. I don't have the lift and necessary tools to deal with things like very corroded nuts an ... |
| Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
flybd5
21st Jan 2020 11:20 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 8191 · Subject: Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
| Ok, in the end I picked up a new assembly from Muffler Express in Canada, $322 with a one year warranty and the military discount. I don't need the front gaskets 'cause those just get new sealant and ... |
| Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
flybd5
21st Jan 2020 8:07 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 8191 · Subject: Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
Awkward was trying really hard not to laugh when the dealership tries to stick me for $105 for the forward gaskets. Each.  |
| Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
flybd5
21st Jan 2020 7:26 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 8191 · Subject: Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
My LR2 has more miles than that.  |
| Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
flybd5
21st Jan 2020 7:21 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 8191 · Subject: Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
| Not sure it works so much that way in Mass. with all the road salts and the corrosion that causes, but I will check. |
| Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
flybd5
21st Jan 2020 5:25 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 8191 · Subject: Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
| The flexible pipes cannot be repaired or replaced. The entire rear catalytic converter set has to be replaced. It's too close to the engine up front to be cut and welded, and in the back the flange on ... |
| LR2 AC / Heater Fan Blower Motor Resistor |
flybd5
21st Jan 2020 12:25 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 16 · Views: 21382 · Subject: LR2 AC / Heater Fan Blower Motor Resistor |
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| Where is the heater blower resistor? |
flybd5
21st Jan 2020 12:23 am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 6920 · Subject: Where is the heater blower resistor? |
| That post has someone saying there is no resistor. That is incorrect. Here are the pics from the manual. I think the pics are of a right hand drive car so I suspect the resistor is on the other side, ... |
| Where is the heater blower resistor? |
flybd5
20th Jan 2020 10:48 pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 7 · Views: 6920 · Subject: Where is the heater blower resistor? |
| This is driving me crazy. I am looking at the service manual and it starts out showing pics of the removal of a panel on the left hand driver's side. But two images later the picture shows access of t ... |
| Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
flybd5
20th Jan 2020 7:22 pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 24 · Views: 8191 · Subject: Leak in LR2 rear catalytic converter |
| I found a place locally that will cut off the flexible pipes and weld new ones on. Going tomorrow to get an estimate. |
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