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Turbo's |
MachineHead
16th Nov 2016 3:44pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 11 · Views: 5795 · Subject: Turbo's |
Ive had a mad year so not been about much. The turbo is above the nearside diff. Its a pain in the butt to get to but.... if you put a hooked bend on a coathanger you can just get the bottom of the ac ... |
Someone in France hit my parker RR |
MachineHead
1st Sep 2016 9:25am
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Forum: General · Replies: 17 · Views: 9423 · Subject: Someone in France hit my parker RR |
Well my mint RR is no longer mint. On holiday in France and parked it up in a bay off the side of a quiet road, came back an hour later and some b d kindly re arranged the bodywork and dro ... |
Turbo Waste Gate |
MachineHead
24th Feb 2016 3:03am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 33 · Views: 19856 · Subject: Turbo Waste Gate |
Glad you got it sorted Maybe I should do a write up on it with photos next time round. It is a bit of a to hook but with a steady hand you can get the pivot arm the actuator ... |
Turbo Waste Gate |
MachineHead
23rd Feb 2016 9:48am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 33 · Views: 19856 · Subject: Turbo Waste Gate |
I removed the bottom plastic engine cover then used a coathanger ....no wait ... it was a bucket handle .. same thing just stiffer. Made a hook in the end then lying under the car looking from the rea ... |
Rear Brake Caliper sticking |
MachineHead
18th Feb 2016 1:24pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 28 · Views: 14938 · Subject: Rear Brake Caliper sticking |
Is yours a 3.6 or a 4.4 MachineHead?
Mine is a 3.6 tdv8 |
Error Codes |
MachineHead
18th Feb 2016 1:21pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 29 · Views: 15543 · Subject: Error Codes |
I'm just guessing here but
P0562 - System voltage low ---- battery issue?
Batteries throw up a load of errors and if the power is low would it not struggle to communicate with various control u ... |
A new toy |
MachineHead
10th Feb 2016 7:45pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 2575 · Subject: A new toy |
Yeah the bolts are a well known one you're spot on there, but this is put together in the UK .. so yeah even more reason to check them!
This one actually has quite a good history with engin ... |
Front Heater Blower |
MachineHead
10th Feb 2016 7:14pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 5 · Views: 2397 · Subject: Front Heater Blower |
Mine started squealing a bit before it died, on and off but it never stuck on at any point, it was working when I parked up then when I came back it wasn't. I got lucky managed to pick up a recondit ... |
A new toy |
MachineHead
10th Feb 2016 7:08pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 2575 · Subject: A new toy |
it's fine there was no need to delete it. I know exactly what you mean there are a few out there.
I got this as an alternative to a bike, for now ..... in fact after a bit I m ... |
Looking to Buy A 3.6 TDV8 - Advice Sought |
MachineHead
10th Feb 2016 7:04pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 13437 · Subject: Looking to Buy A 3.6 TDV8 - Advice Sought |
My black 09 Westminster is a joy to drive and has been amazing ...it has 110k on the clock now and it doesn't worry me in the slightest...modern engines last much longer the old high mileage thing is ... |
A new toy |
MachineHead
10th Feb 2016 6:59pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 2575 · Subject: A new toy |
cheers, it's not huge although it is quite big lol ... it sits really low to the ground to help stability which of course is only an issue if you ride it like you stole it and clearly I'm a grown ... |
A new toy |
MachineHead
10th Feb 2016 6:12pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 6 · Views: 2575 · Subject: A new toy |
I decided daily commute was too expensive and want to lower the miles thrown on the Rangie.... so for the days that the weather allows I decided to be a big child and order a new way to commute to wor ... |
Rear Brake Caliper sticking |
MachineHead
8th Feb 2016 11:37am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 28 · Views: 14938 · Subject: Rear Brake Caliper sticking |
Urg rear calipers, same as d3 what a nightmare they are.
Just had rear nearside replaced and fair enough on this occasion ripped rubber boot. Three days later.... boiling hot wheel, no ... |
Tdv8 RR -High Mileage? |
MachineHead
3rd Feb 2016 1:08pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 38 · Views: 21827 · Subject: Tdv8 RR -High Mileage? |
I think with age any part can go on any car, biggest issue I find is sticky turbo actuator but it's easily cured.
The turbo s about £800 and it's location adds to cost in labour, is hidden above near ... |
Tdv8 RR -High Mileage? |
MachineHead
31st Jan 2016 12:11am
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Forum: General · Replies: 38 · Views: 21827 · Subject: Tdv8 RR -High Mileage? |
I've got mine up to 108k now and its running smooth as a smooth thing that's been ironed (apparently cause I've never touched the iron at home) |
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