Replaced the broken bonnet release cable that just snapped by the handle which was lucky, so I could at least open the bonnet with a pair of pliers.

Not too bad to change using a length of electrical cable to use as a pull through for the new one.

Yesterday fitted a replacement silver trim strip to the upper tailgate and replacement rear mudflaps from PowerfulUK as one of the originals was missing (and neither side had been fitted correctly in the first place. 2012 (L322) 4.4TDV8 Vogue SE, RSE, Fuji White over Arabica.
Previous V8s: BMW 645Ci, P38 4.6, P38 4.0, Merc CL500
Previous others: Honda x1, Volvo x7, Rover x6, BMW x6, Ford x1, Mercedes x2, Skoda x3, VW x2, Renault x2, Citroen x1, Mazda x3, Nissan x1, Audi x3, Kia x1, Fiat x4, Subaru x3, Austin x2, Triumph x2, Jeep x2, Hyundai x2, Lexus x1, Mitsubishi x1, Saab x2... and some others I've forgotten!

Bit of a wash and brush up followed by new rear brake pads. Will need new discs soon but already had the pads. 45 mins to do the offside (blooming wear indicator wire is a pig) and 10 mins on the nearside  Dec 2021- 2010 Facelift TDV8 4.4 AB in Stornoway Grey.

Fitted new steering outer track rod ends after garage told me they couldn't align it properly as there was too much play in the joints. Didn't need a ball joint splitter in the end as a couple of 'taps' with 4lb lump hammer did the job but needed a lot of heat on the threaded section to free the threads. Alignment booked on Monday. 2012 TDV8 Vogue (L322)

Took the family out for the day.

Sailed through its 3rd MOT today with no advisories

Changed the lower control arms. One side ball joint popped out easily, the other side needed heat with oxy-acetalyne, then the steel insert in the alloy hub came out after much pressure and hammering. I then pressed the steel insert off the old control arm in a 25T press. Then pressed the insert back into the hub, and installed the new control arm. Bloody pain of a job.

Replaced front left height sensor (thank you @advancedfactors)

Had the dreaded “suspension fault” suddenly, strangely after jet washing the arches. GAP told me zero voltage at the front left and hey presto a change of sensor sorted it after I tried taking it off (3 times) and using contact cleaner and hoping that might sort it.

Getting the old one off the bracket was a bitch, ended up grinding off the top of each set screw as they just turned in the old sensor. I knew it was a problem so ordered the new set screws as well, by the way the bracket is a LR only part at £173 plus VAT!!! I was very careful with the grinding disc. Dec 2021- 2010 Facelift TDV8 4.4 AB in Stornoway Grey.

Gave her a clean.

Found and fixed a rattling side intake vent with a glue gun 😂

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Treated my FF to its first wash with this:



Managed to blow off the little lock cover drivers door although the jet was at least a foot away,
then found it to be loose on reattachment, so heated it with my little heatshrink gun and squeezed the sides together so it was slightly concave, hey presto “CLICK!” and it was perfect again, phew!
Apparently, its very common, so be careful jetwashing! “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

Quite impressed with myself today. I managed to troubleshoot and fix a fault with my fuel gauge reading incorrectly as a result of a Fuel Sender Fault. This is not uncommon from what I can ascertain and affects Disco 3 & 4, RRS and FFRR. Anyway, long story short, it took about 2 hours to learn by doing, and was free!!

Full details here if you're interested...
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic66408.html Andy

2010 4.4TDV8 Vogue SE in Santorini Black with Ivory interior
2017 Audi SQ5 3.0 V6T Quattro in Volcano Red
2001 Audi Allroad 2.5 TDI manual with low-range in Highland Green. Currently SORN whilst undergoing some serious restoration!

Replaced my rear shocks with the aerosus ones, already had done front.

Did bags too.,

night and day difference. the rears were completely shot.

currently due to adaptive fault am guessing its in "hard" mode. but thats already like a million times better than the bouncing that was going on. Its actually a sport

Not anymore, 4.4 TDV8 now

The dreaded MOT day again today......WooHoo...passed

Now off outside as it's not raining, to change wiper blades as advised, already in my stock of parts and to fit my newly arrived Powerful UK reversing lights as in the photo Kevinp posted (cheers Kev) like the look of these and better than the single candle power of the originals. Then I will not have to ride the brake when I need light for reversing.