I shrunk it.

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Not so much in it as out of it - started to remove the alternator what a PITA this is turning out to be. Fair credit to those guys that have done it in a few hours . So far 4h in and have yet to wiggle it out from behind the turbo pipes.

I was thinking originally if the diode pack is goosed then I'd fix it up and put it back in - given this hassle I'm probably going to do a few things whilst the front is in pieces.

Entertaining to say the least - challenge is now to get it done by next weekend ready to take the canoe for a paddle... Ed

Seems to be a hot topic so ........

^ After my GB service, checked oil and all good so far (just need to do a long run out not to work and back)

Painted the front sub frame (again ) and now looking much neater than before

And painted the wheel nuts too as the black paint was out and in the mood ! If it dont work.......burn it!

If the IId tool cant fix it.......burn the FF.

If the FF cant be fixed......buy a Land Cruiser!

If the LC cant be fixed..............................................BUY a horse !!

Finally got everything back together. After dropping a nut and having to take the alternator out again I think I have the knack for it now.

(but don't ask me to do it on yours...) Ed

Stripped,cleaned and replaced seals on the rear calipers, nice even and smooth braking again!

Pulled off the rear door card and sorted the annoying "drrrrrr" when I closed the door.

cars first MOT since ive owned it so a big relief with no advisories

is the mesh in the spoiler down there standard?

mesh spoiler, er think so

Took off the (Nokian) winter wheels/tyres and put the summer (AT²) back on. A bit late, maybe, but I’ve been away for 4 weeks … Gosh, I’d forgotten how heavy the wheels and tyres are! Or maybe it’s just me getting old. Older.
While the wheels were off, I checked the discs and pads – dammit, the rear pads will need replacing soon  It's "bébéchoon", ackcherly, with accents. 'Steve' to my chums.
20 years ownership of Solihull products, ALL GONE NOW, sniff!
Current motor: Suzuki S-Cross 4WD auto, 1.4 petrol. Oh so reliable! 7 years now and no problems. Oh, all right then, a leaking shocker replaced under guarantee.
Previous:
TD6 HSE L322 Auto FF
2.5 TDi 4-door Classic
Disco II
And my 1st Rangie: in 1995, a 2-door VM 2.5 diesel Classic
Not to mention the Lada Niva before those. (I said not to mention it!)

Picked up dog guard from a fellow forum member

Long overdue ! now need to get a boot matt down

Or hoover the dog daily ahem... Hourly

Swapped the front nearside door lock, it's been lazy and throwing up a fault for ages and I hadn't got round to it, then read what Craig said a few days ago about the fact that if it fails in the dead locked position you have to wreck the door to get it open, and thought I better pull my finger out.... 15mins job done, now nice and fast like the rest of them....

Also fitted one of the later bottom tailgate recessed buttons so it doesn't open every time I lean on it

Door lock was £33 of ebay and genuine button £2.50.... bargains I recon!!!! Pete
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2014 L405 Autobiography SDV8 4.4 Loire Blue Ebony interior
2011 L322 Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8 Baltic Blue. Sold
2012 L322 Autobiography 5.0 Supercharged Ipanema Sand Sold
2002 L322 Vogue 4.4 V8 Epson Green (Fatty Offroader) Sold
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1st major job done by myself ( with only minimal help from my personal mechanic aka brother in law ) changed front air bags and shocks on my new L322. 8 days in and £1000 extra spent. £500 for new removeable tow bar, £400 shocks, £100 icarsoft diagnostics.
Oh, but it was a sweet test drive. At the risk of putting the mockers on it, hopefully that will be it for a while.