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bogie Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: Notts/Sth Yorks/Lincs border Posts: 208 |
seems to be working so far for me - for the sake of a few quid, certainly worth a go ...got some big ones off ebay when I first got the car cheers
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30th Jan 2011 7:11pm |
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Nickj Member Since: 13 Aug 2010 Location: Ipswich Posts: 262 |
Do the large packs serve a certain purpose or shall i just type silica gel packs into 'the bay'? |
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30th Jan 2011 7:20pm |
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daveo Member Since: 21 Oct 2009 Location: london Posts: 2307 |
nick, have you check your spare wheel to see if you have water laying around the compressor, as under normal conditions with a dry car you wont get condensation, but if you have a leak and there is water collecting someware this will cause it...we at work get them packs when new machines are delivered, about 1 kg bags, how much are you paying for them... V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
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30th Jan 2011 7:21pm |
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bogie Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: Notts/Sth Yorks/Lincs border Posts: 208 |
£5 for 5 x 500g bags
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30th Jan 2011 7:29pm |
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Nickj Member Since: 13 Aug 2010 Location: Ipswich Posts: 262 |
No water in well, just read about it and planted a seed of doubt as to why sometimes my sat nav screen slow to start when cold.
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30th Jan 2011 7:36pm |
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Nickj Member Since: 13 Aug 2010 Location: Ipswich Posts: 262 |
and thats 5 x 100g not 5 x 500g hmmm ....internet mis selling regulations!!! |
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30th Jan 2011 7:41pm |
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dan_uk_1984 Member Since: 12 Nov 2008 Location: Bude, Cornwall Posts: 4014 |
If you leave the A/C on (like its meant to be) then you won't get moisture in the car unless you have a leak. |
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30th Jan 2011 8:30pm |
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paul_h_8 Member Since: 09 Jun 2010 Location: North East - England Posts: 256 |
Dan I'm gaining alot of information from your posts never new your ment to leave the AC on all the time is this just in a RR or all cars? Does it matter if you have the air circulating from engine or just in cabin if you know what I mean |
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30th Jan 2011 8:47pm |
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dan_uk_1984 Member Since: 12 Nov 2008 Location: Bude, Cornwall Posts: 4014 |
The principle applies in any car, mainly ones with "Climate Control" it is designed to just be set and left on Auto. With the AC running all the time - in cold weather it cycles on and off just taking the moisture out of the air. This is so important in a RR, not just for comfort and the not steaming windows, but also for the longevity of the various ECU's and connections. In the RR, just leave it on Auto-Recirc so it can close the vents if there is pollution and open up in fresh air. However even in a standard car, you can leave the A/C on and with the temperature set to hot it will again just cycle on and off dehumidifying. A/C systems have come a long way so are no longer a drain on the engines power and don't really effect MPG these days, especially on a big engine. |
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30th Jan 2011 9:15pm |
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hongkongphooey Member Since: 26 Aug 2010 Location: Douglas. Posts: 227 |
I had a leak past the rear boot lid seal that left some water in the RHS well at the rear, after replacing the seal with a new one, I put a large bag of the moisture absorbing crystals in until it had done its job. I then put another one in to be sure and months later it was still as dry as a nuns crutch, so out it came.
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30th Jan 2011 11:58pm |
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elpeede Member Since: 09 Mar 2010 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 713 |
I SUSPECT that the rear quarter seals may leak on some vehicles where they meet the D pillar
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31st Jan 2011 12:15am |
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liverpoolphil Member Since: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 111 |
i've been having a problem with my audio now for some time, but i cannot see / identify any traces of moisture in the rear compartment (it may be be a fauly amp - hope not as they are around £200 second hand)
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2nd Feb 2011 10:35am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35248 |
i'm sure the wife said she saw big ones for sale in the pound shop.. ... - .- -.
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2nd Feb 2011 11:56am |
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Nickj Member Since: 13 Aug 2010 Location: Ipswich Posts: 262 |
How much were they? |
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2nd Feb 2011 3:57pm |
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