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Expansion bottle / hose leak |
philip600
24th Jan 2021 4:21pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 441 · Subject: Expansion bottle / hose leak |
Hi, while replacing my aux belt I noticed a small weep of coolant from either the bottom of the expansion bottle or more likely the hose that clips onto it, is this a common leak & does anyone kn ... |
Auxiliary belt squeaking (again) |
philip600
24th Jan 2021 4:16pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 0 · Views: 408 · Subject: Auxiliary belt squeaking (again) |
Hi, a couple of years ago I put a post on about squeaking noise when cold from my 2012 4.4 TDV8 with 86k miles. At the time it was diagnosed as the tensioner & /or idler pullies, so they replaced ... |
Auxillary belt and Pulley replacement - MY12 TDV8 |
philip600
15th Feb 2019 8:19pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 42 · Views: 14436 · Subject: Auxillary belt and Pulley replacement - MY12 TDV8 |
Hi, that's the 7 parts they've used on mine so you should have all you need other than antifreeze. I think it is easy to break the plastic tee piece coolant pipe on the top hose so be careful with tha ... |
Auxillary belt and Pulley replacement - MY12 TDV8 |
philip600
14th Feb 2019 7:19pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 42 · Views: 14436 · Subject: Auxillary belt and Pulley replacement - MY12 TDV8 |
I've just had mine replaced by an independent specialist. Mine was making a squeaking noise when started from cold. Initially I was just thinking of replacing the tensioner but I was advised that it w ... |
Squeaking noise |
philip600
12th Feb 2019 7:33pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2961 · Subject: Squeaking noise |
Well I eventually got round to getting this squeaking noise fixed, the noise was getting worse & the service & mot was due so made sense to get it sorted at the same time. Independant special ... |
Fuel Burning Heater - Which Fob ? |
philip600
29th Oct 2018 9:33pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 3204 · Subject: Fuel Burning Heater - Which Fob ? |
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That's the one I have for mine 😊 |
Fuel Burning Heater - Which Fob ? |
philip600
29th Oct 2018 7:31pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 12 · Views: 3204 · Subject: Fuel Burning Heater - Which Fob ? |
The fob for my 2012 Westminster doesn't look like that, it's similar but the antenna bit is smaller. Not sure what type it is or receiver I have. Hopefully someone more knowledgable will be along with ... |
2012 tow bar |
philip600
21st Oct 2018 8:51am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2587 · Subject: 2012 tow bar |
Hi, thanks for taking time to reply everyone, much appreciated
Plenty of info to look into, I did wonder about the suitability of the swan neck type if I wanted to use my cycle carrier s ... |
2012 tow bar |
philip600
20th Oct 2018 3:01pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2587 · Subject: 2012 tow bar |
Hi, I want to try & get a tow bar for my 2012 Westy, it's not something we 'need' as such but more for just in case or to use for a bike rack so I don't want to spend a fortune fitting one. I've b ... |
Creaking noise |
philip600
8th Oct 2018 8:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1535 · Subject: Creaking noise |
New track control arm sorted the creaking noise 😀 |
Squeaking noise |
philip600
7th Oct 2018 7:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2961 · Subject: Squeaking noise |
Hi, did you get to the bottom of this ? Mine has very similar, only when cold, within a few mins it's gone. I had a listen this morning & thought it might be one of the belt pulleys but hard to pi ... |
Creaking noise |
philip600
7th Oct 2018 7:15pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1535 · Subject: Creaking noise |
Cheers, had a look last week & looks like nsf track control arm ball joint. Replacing part tomorrow. Looking at mot history it failed on osf one on last mot. |
Creaking noise |
philip600
19th Sep 2018 8:35pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 1535 · Subject: Creaking noise |
Hi, my 2012 Westy has developed a bit of a creaking noise. It happens when going slowly over bumps & also when steering or when turning the steering lock to lock when stationary. The sound is a so ... |
RR Sport wheels on L322 |
philip600
15th May 2018 9:00pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 8 · Views: 3766 · Subject: RR Sport wheels on L322 |
Cheers for the replies, I'd prefer to keep to original 255/50 as I've just bought a full new set. Will keep a look out for some 8.5" wheels. I don't mind the original Westminster wheels but they' ... |
RR Sport wheels on L322 |
philip600
12th May 2018 4:23pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 8 · Views: 3766 · Subject: RR Sport wheels on L322 |
Cheers, I'd seen that. Just checked a few more online calculators & all say a 255 is ideal width for 9.5" rim yet all the posts on here say you need 275 tyres, just wondered why most people p ... |
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