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 help please |
mjrp
 26th Jul 2013 7:06pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2948 · Subject: help please |
| Well, if your dipstick is clean and the oil level hasn't dropped then it is entirely possible that your oil cooler is to blame, I haven't worked on a L322 so can't give you specifics on the gearbox le ... |
| help please |
mjrp
26th Jul 2013 6:33pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2948 · Subject: help please |
Hi
When you say your header tank has oil in it, what do you mean? Is there a sheen, like oil on a puddle, multicoloured or are you saying the header tank is full of black oil?
I have actually wi ... |
| Botswana trip |
mjrp
26th Jul 2013 11:13am
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Forum: Africa · Replies: 9 · Views: 10092 · Subject: Botswana trip |
Ha, there are lots of landmines! I'll do you a quick map!
You're in a great position, has your wife got a hot sister?! Best not answer that! I have spent many years exploring Africa and love it but ... |
| Botswana trip |
mjrp
26th Jul 2013 11:01am
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Forum: Africa · Replies: 9 · Views: 10092 · Subject: Botswana trip |
| Sorry, just realised it was quite an old thread! Well, shame you won't get there but you'll enjoy SA if you make it down there, actually, it's pretty nice here in Mozambique too, lots of good places t ... |
| Botswana trip |
mjrp
26th Jul 2013 10:36am
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Forum: Africa · Replies: 9 · Views: 10092 · Subject: Botswana trip |
Just seen this section!
Eugene, my info is a few years old now but should be something to work from.
Botswana is pretty amazing, I have driven all round. The North obviously has access to Vic Fa ... |
| RR in extreme cold |
mjrp
26th Jul 2013 10:20am
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 6305 · Subject: RR in extreme cold |
Hi King
Loads of good info, thanks very much.
Reducing flow through the radiator and keeping healthy coolant are both top of the list. Normally cars have 2 mains plugs fitted, then an electric h ... |
| RR in extreme cold |
mjrp
26th Jul 2013 9:38am
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 6305 · Subject: RR in extreme cold |
Eugene
I drove through Nigeria in 2000, drove from UK to Cape Town and back, working for an overland company at the time, drove an old Bedford M type the whole way! To be honest, Nigeria back then ... |
| RR in extreme cold |
mjrp
26th Jul 2013 4:56am
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 6305 · Subject: RR in extreme cold |
Axle
Do you run any different oil in your S/C or just the standard stuff? Scotland can have some nice chilly mornings too!
Mat |
| RR in extreme cold |
mjrp
26th Jul 2013 4:55am
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 6305 · Subject: RR in extreme cold |
Morning gents
Thanks for all the comments, sounds like buying one with a cold start system would be a good idea. I have a big workshop where I have fitted a timer power point so I can set when the ... |
| RR in extreme cold |
mjrp
25th Jul 2013 6:57pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 6305 · Subject: RR in extreme cold |
Hi Ebajema
It's great up there isn't it! Actually I'm very close to a few of the proper testing grounds, Arctic Falls is only a couple of km's away and they test a lot of Porsche, Merc etc. over th ... |
| RR in extreme cold |
mjrp
25th Jul 2013 6:50pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 6305 · Subject: RR in extreme cold |
Hi
Nah, there are additives in the diesel in Nordic countries, it's not an issue, I don't know whether the fuel filters have electric elements as well to raise the temp, probably.
Most people dr ... |
| RR in extreme cold |
mjrp
25th Jul 2013 6:32pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 20 · Views: 6305 · Subject: RR in extreme cold |
Evening
So, I'm trawling adverts at the moment, I'm coming to the conclusion that I need a silver Vogue SE with Black interior, around 60k miles and I don't mind Petrol or Diesel, fuel costs don't ... |
| Immaculate Very Low mileage 06 vogue S/C for sale |
mjrp
21st Jul 2013 1:06pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 37 · Views: 13910 · Subject: Immaculate Very Low mileage 06 vogue S/C for sale |
Hi Andy
Thanks, I'll drop you a PM for your number and will give you a call.
Mat |
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mjrp
21st Jul 2013 12:41pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 4360 · Views: 1360374 · Subject: Welcome to fullfatrr.com - introduce yourself here! |
Afternoon
I just signed up having been a casual reader on here for a year or so, I'm ready to step back in to Land Rover ownership I think!
I have owned a lot of Land Rovers, early Series throug ... |
| Immaculate Very Low mileage 06 vogue S/C for sale |
mjrp
21st Jul 2013 12:15pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 37 · Views: 13910 · Subject: Immaculate Very Low mileage 06 vogue S/C for sale |
Hi there
Sorry for this being a first post and not a proper introduction but, did you sell your S/C?
Many thanks
Mat |
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