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 Stripped Thread on Brembo Front Calliper |
Happydaze
 5th Apr 2025 4:14pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 453 · Subject: Stripped Thread on Brembo Front Calliper |
| Brake nipple repair search on eBay gives a variety of results including the therapy thing pictured, at 85 quid! Nielsen do a similar looking kit for 24 quid and big red (good supplier) do a kit with h ... |
| L322 Sill Repair Panels and Jacking Points Now Available |
Happydaze
1st Apr 2025 2:54pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 21 · Views: 3983 · Subject: L322 Sill Repair Panels and Jacking Points Now Available |
Thanks!
Any word on the quality / fit on the ebay full arch panels?
I agree on the lower section, above sill, suggestion. That would work for me on one side, sadly not the other though!!
Chri ... |
| L322 Sill Repair Panels and Jacking Points Now Available |
Happydaze
31st Mar 2025 10:22am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 21 · Views: 3983 · Subject: L322 Sill Repair Panels and Jacking Points Now Available |
| Quite timely reminder for me, if I can get off my lazy ass and do something about it! I note from the website that the wheelarch repair panels are out of stock. Is there any indication as to when they ... |
| 2012 4.4 TDV8 exhaust hanger mount L bracket search |
Happydaze
20th Mar 2025 11:38pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 1 · Views: 152 · Subject: 2012 4.4 TDV8 exhaust hanger mount L bracket search |
Looks like a simple repair for someone who can weld. It needs to come off to be done properly.
Alternatively, it looks simple enough to remake with some flatbar, which wouldn't require welding.
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| Bonnet replacement |
Happydaze
13th Mar 2025 11:54pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 675 · Subject: Bonnet replacement |
| Pop the struts off and open wide, slide the service locking tabs into place ( thin metal things on the hinge) and the bolts are accessible. Need an assistant to lift it away. Its very light but big an ... |
| Welding repair monocoque body shell? |
Happydaze
13th Mar 2025 3:42pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 9 · Views: 642 · Subject: Welding repair monocoque body shell? |
I think the welding element if the repair is not for a novice or well out of practice welder. Having said that I expect there might not be that much welding!
I imagine the rot is only at the bottom ... |
| Buyer’s Remorse After 10 Minutes-L405 |
Happydaze
12th Mar 2025 4:30pm
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Forum: General (L405) · Replies: 5 · Views: 1011 · Subject: Buyer’s Remorse After 10 Minutes-L405 |
I've never purchased a new battery that was properly charged up. Typically never a problem, but on these electrically hungry and fussy blighters?
Chris |
| [Free] 2 x 19” wheels |
Happydaze
11th Mar 2025 11:15am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 8 · Views: 1501 · Subject: [Free] 2 x 19” wheels |
I'll take them please, and in Wirral based and available at just about any time to suit you! I really only want the one on the left so if anyone else wants the right hand one please have it.
Pleas ... |
| Welding repair monocoque body shell? |
Happydaze
7th Mar 2025 9:52pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 9 · Views: 642 · Subject: Welding repair monocoque body shell? |
| I dont think it's illegal, yet, to make such repairs! I hope it remains that way too, but there is some doubt over the future, ref the 2024 dvla call for evidence! If you can do the other bits I can't ... |
| Where I can Get a Good Used 2012 6 pot 4.4 L322 Caliper LH ? |
Happydaze
23rd Feb 2025 9:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 9 · Views: 441 · Subject: Where I can Get a Good Used 2012 6 pot 4.4 L322 Caliper LH ? |
Might be worth contacting Big Red? They seem to be a one stop brake shop, refurb, parts etc. Can't hurt to ask if you're not needing to be on the road tomorrow?
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| Cv joint failure = loss of drive |
Happydaze
7th Feb 2025 5:14pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 415 · Subject: Cv joint failure = loss of drive |
| I had a brainwave about getting the driveshaft re- engaged fully in the cv joint without wholesale disassembly! Took the big nut off and pushed the cv joint through the hub. I had the hub jacked up su ... |
| Cv joint failure = loss of drive |
Happydaze
6th Feb 2025 5:25pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 415 · Subject: Cv joint failure = loss of drive |
| Well, it turns out there is enough room for the driveshaft to come away from the cv joint. There was no evidence of the shaft retaining clip but this was eventually found in two pieces after a search ... |
| Cv joint failure = loss of drive |
Happydaze
5th Feb 2025 5:16pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 415 · Subject: Cv joint failure = loss of drive |
I've just had another wee grapple with it, without getting the tools out!
Is it possible that the driveshaft has simply come out of the cv joint? Ie is there enough travel on the spline to allow th ... |
| Sill and rear wheel arch/jacking point repairs |
Happydaze
5th Feb 2025 4:43pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 578 · Subject: Sill and rear wheel arch/jacking point repairs |
That's come out well. In my view the final appearance is less important than the structural integrity, but having said that your finish looks pretty decent from the pics.
I've got to go through th ... |
| Cv joint failure = loss of drive |
Happydaze
5th Feb 2025 4:21pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 415 · Subject: Cv joint failure = loss of drive |
| I had a sudden loss of forward motion earlier. Thankfully we were still on our driveway. My initial thought was that the driveshaft had come out, again. I'd had this about a 1k ago following a replace ... |
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