Up until the last hour, I have been almost non stop on the go for the last 7 days.

Saturday I needed to blow off steam, so took the dogs down to the coast and drove some byways while they were being walked by my partner.

Sunday collected the beast which is now 70% broken.

Monday I collected a new bumper in the right colour that needs some minor cosmetics from Chatham with the trailer and had to get the C-Max fixed which a certain auto centre have actually damaged!

Today was meant to be a rest day, but ended up dealing with more Range Rover related stuff including repairing and modifying broken parts.

And to my surprise, I went to fit my fully working passenger cup holder from the breaking Range Rover to this one, and managed to get the one from this car working But keeping the other as a spare, or may fit it to the V8 when I get that back if I can't get that one working.

Got some RRS parts to dismantle next if the weather holds out, but the clouds have suddenly gotten dark

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Just realised, 6 months is up since the oil and filter were last changed, I have covered some heavy miles, and the oil shows it, black as black gets I wish I had spotted this sooner, as I have a big journey ahead of me tomorrow and no time to get the oil changed before.

But coolant checked, oil checked, screen wash topped up, just got to give Tank a bath, then get it packed up for tomorrow morning. Get the dog sitter in, and off we go.

Spent this morning in A&E, and not long until I can sit and relax ahead of tomorrow.

Can't wait to go to the LRO show.

Tank was a motorway mile muncher today, averaging an impressive 36.9mpg according to my app when I filled the tank with fuel

Only had 1 stop on the way up to make as it has lost about 1 litre of oil in 7 months.

But this year, made it there and back with no issues. Last year, I was forced to pull into Cambridge Services when the fuel system error message came up with restricted performance.

The LRO show was the best one I have attended yet.

Looking forward to next years show.

Today didn't quite go to plan. Gained a Bluetooth upgrade for the boot. Driven all over Kent & Sussex today after dealing with someone who is not welcome back to mine or my friends property, not someone from here but another social media platform, who arrived, walked around the Range Rover I am breaking, and then in addition to the parts he bought, a few items went walk abouts And it was items that had been removed within about half hour before the guy turned up.

Well Tank did one last run as a favour to a friend. Delivering a mini moto to a very happy kid.

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Well, the Ink Blue C-Max gave me a kick up the backside to get my TD6 fully roadworthy again. I didn't realise just how bad the tyres were on the passenger side of the car until the wheels were taken off. I thought it was just the edge of the tyres that were going bald. But passenger tyres changed, forgot to get the front wheel balanced as it was a wheel I supplied with a tyre already on it, but has made a huge difference already.

I went down this route as on further investigation, I discovered that I have been lucky that my C-Max hasn't set light to itself with the wiring to the coil pack, as some clever person put heat shrink NEXT to the exposed wires, instead of on the exposed wires. Job for another day. But so glad to be back in Tank properly again. Next though is MOT time. And although I have been told it should pass, I still convince myself of the worst possible outcome.

And very stressed still with my V8 STILL not being sorted.

Yesterday was not fun. My MOT is being done today and 1 of the things needed was the headlight wiper arm cap. Luckily for me, someone breaking one about an hour away had one I could get the same day, and while I was there, I thought I would save my neighbour fuel and hassle and picked up his tailgate, had to take the trailer as the car is full But that was problem number 1, flat tyre on the trailer Then a guy who came for an air strut from my breaker forgot to pack the right tools, and mine were locked in my neighbours house Once he had been to Halfords and bought the correct tools, I managed to get on my way. But feeling exhausted, and really need a day to let my body catch up, but not going to get the opportunity until Monday by the looks of things.

Everything is crossed for the MOT tomorrow. I think I have sorted everything that needed doing for an MOT.

Well, I got impatient and Tank went in for his MOT today. Would you believe that I went over the car with a fine tooth combe, even drove 70 miles easily round trip to collect a headlight wiper arm with cap as that would have failed the MOT, replaced 2 tyres, only to miss a bulb! The orange wore off the front passenger wing indicator bulb. Fitted before its test, and passed with no advisories

So Tank is officially back on the road

However, the radio stopped working on the way to the MOT. I think my BM54 has dies

But got to get a few other things sorted projects wise and get my Ink Blue C-Max fixed. Having to admit defeat and pay an auto electrician to repair and rewire the engine wiring loom on that to get it working again

And tomorrow working on Tank is off limits as I have got to deliver the Tonic Blue C-Max to its new owner.

Feeling very relieved.

The only annoying thing now, is the drivers headlight wiper arm is Bonatti grey and the passenger side is black, and the weather is past being able to paint stuff outside. So will have to try and forget that little imperfection

Decided to get the front passenger wheel re-balanced as the car had a horrible wobble. Glad I did, almost completely got rid of it. I think it just needs wheel alignment next. That was my Saturday morning, then Sunday afternoon, carried on stripping the spares car down.

Today has been a rest day

But one thing I am pleased about, is learning how the Range Rover goes together. Made me more confident than ever to tackle jobs I lost confidence in myself doing, but will be going for it when summer comes around next year The tinkerer in me is in hibernation, essential jobs only in winter

Today was not without issues! I thought I would be naughty and pop out for a 99p burger an hour before I was due to leave for my trailer towing assessment, Tank said NO. Battery was almost flat So had to summon the yellow Taxi. They turned up, checked my battery, found it was low on charge, then jump started my car, After taking my TV module out, the battery decided to drain itself, not sure if I may have left something on, but drove to Bexhill, left it alone for 2 hours while I was driving a Nitro, came back, started no issues, drove home in the dark, no issues. Will find out tomorrow if there is a drain problem. The AA said that a drain was showing though. And strangely, my radio started working, so I had music again, but no display for obvious reasons.

Was great getting to see the Sea again though.

Carrying on from my V8 thread, some stupid little who couldn't read this sign:

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Mirror situation dealt with, guy caught up with, no money exchanged, doubt he will ever go near me or my cars again though

After getting some good news from the hospital in respect of, no longer have to go in every 2 days for blood tests, and with a club meet for my club happening this weekend, I thought I had better go and get Tank cleaned, so took it to the Car Spa. They were ultra thorough today, almost on the floor cleaning all underneath for me Then I arrived home to a selfish blocking my V8 in and taking up 2 spaces with a crappy little Corsa. So took matters into my own hands, and luckily I have access to my friends Landy which was behind this Corsa, So moved that back enough, then put Tank inbetween, leaving a cigarette papers worth of gap between my nudge bar and her tailgate

As soon as that POS gets moved, I will be getting my V8 off the garden and back on to the road. But only reason it was on the garden was because the gas workmen were finally finishing the path to get it opened.

Glad I don't live in your street

Had some fun this weekend. Played in my nearest Ford after attending a Range Rover meet on Saturday. Then Sunday took my partner to Kew Gardens which the entry tickets were bought as a wedding anniversary present in September. I know have disgusting Royal Mud on my poor Tank. It will be going to a jet wash on Tuesday or Wednesday

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