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ash27 Member Since: 23 Jun 2020 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 47 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi all,
Down in Devon with mates Defender:
Smallest bit of off-roading avoiding a tractor down a small lane:
Everything seems to work on it but have noted a couple of issues since the test drive. 1 - Forgot to check the folding mirrors ![]() 2 - Driver side heated seat works but occasionally the fan sounds like its going to take off. This however seems to be getting better the more I use it so will probably take the back off the seat and give it a good visual check over. 3 - Gearbox. Nothing I noted on the test drive but now I have driven it more it seems to be a tad clunky now and again, like when I am slowing down to traffic lights on the final change. I can also feel it sometimes on slow driving I pick up some clunks for want of a better way of putting it. Apparently this was serviced not long before it was sold but I am still trying to get clarification from the garage who did the work exactly what has been done, rather than just the stamp in the book. Next step is booking it in with http://www.gandgautomotive.co.uk/ who are local to me and seem to come recommended to give it a good inspection and give their opinion on the gearbox and go from there. Also just for some fun, some of my older cars, I seem to just be working my way up the size scale.... My 4th ever car after two other Saxos and an original Mini. This ended up at various stages of modding, the most fun being completely stripped out apart from the dash and some Sparco seats
Then wanted more power:
Then wanted RWD:
Then wanted RWD and more power ![]()
Then had kids.... ![]()
Cheers, Ash |
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Robmack Member Since: 15 Oct 2020 Location: Perthshire Posts: 8 ![]() ![]() |
Looks great! |
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JAYBOY Member Since: 17 Oct 2012 Location: South Wales Posts: 2204 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Looks great, enjoy the FFRR life |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6416 ![]() ![]() |
I went the other way
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![]() Experience is the only genuine knowledge, but as time passes, I have forgotten more than I can remember ![]() Volvo V70 P2 2006 2.4 Petrol 170bhp Estate SE MG Midget Mk1 1962 Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999 |
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stu1 Member Since: 06 Dec 2013 Location: UK Posts: 276 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I really wouldn't worry about the gearbox - ours occasionally does it and has done ever since we've had it. |
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Classic Matt Member Since: 05 Sep 2020 Location: West Sussex Posts: 72 ![]() ![]() |
Nice looking car! |
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Joe90 Member Since: 29 Apr 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 6416 ![]() ![]() |
@ash27 - don't tempt me, I got a serious twinge when I saw you had moved from V70 to FFRR, just about weaned myself off it |
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ash27 Member Since: 23 Jun 2020 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 47 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
That's a good writeup Joe.
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ash27 Member Since: 23 Jun 2020 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 47 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
As per another thread I had confirming on the required suspension parts for the front struts I have now completed my first proper driveway fix for the car.
Tools required to remove it:
Key takeaways; 1 - I would not attempt this job without new Bolts/Nuts for the hub knuckle ones. The replacement nut I got was a 24mm over the original 22mm if I remember correctly. Was a trip to Halfords as I didn’t have the right size... 2 - Listen to people when they say twisting the bolt is the only option, save yourself some time and get a massive pole ![]() 3 - Read the guides as the interesting process to get air reset, going lock to lock etc worked as expected. 4 - If you have any mechanical knowledge try this job. It’s not that hard and feels great when the car jumps back into life ![]() Lastly as a suggestion for Joes’s guide a footnote for cars with the uprated brakes. Heat is required to remove the top brake dampener off the old struts. Don’t bother trying to force it. I have a heat gun now and some welding gloves to finish this part of the job. 07 4.2 Supercharged Previous: 2011 Volvo v70 D5 | 2009 Honda S2000 | 2010 Mazda MX5 2L | 2006 Vauxhall Astra VXR | 2002 Hyundai Coupe 2L | 2002 Saxo VTR | 1999 Saxo 1.4 | 1999 Saxo 1.1 |
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dhallworth Member Since: 10 Oct 2011 Location: Glasgow Posts: 3155 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nice write up.
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