Got back from our first long trip in our new to us MY11 4.4 TDV8 Vogue. We had a very enjoyable week in Ceredigion/Pembrokeshire.
Door to door we did 758 miles and our Galway Green beauty did not miss a beat - mind you I don't think I have ever taken so much car first aid stuff with me, iCarSoft LR2.0, oil, PAS fluid, coolant, the Sprinter jack, wheel change rods etc etc!
The old girl is now touching 130k miles so I did have some butterflies beforehand but am more than pleased with the way we wafted along with 32-42 average mpg showing most of the time up hill and down dale.
And of course Galway Green is such an unusual colour - so how do you explain not one but two identical Rangies coming the other way within 10 minutes in deepest darkest Pembs?
Ron

Gave the old girl a bubble bath and a wax. Cleaned the interior as well.

My back is killing me but was worth it...

Drove around a dairy farm.




“Green Ice”. Fortunately that field was flat.

Took it for a full 4 wheel alignment at an indy that is new to me but sadly not local. Needed to give it a good run as it's not turned a wheel since December so seemed like a good idea, albeit a 280 mile round trip  2011 TDV8 Vogue SE

Had a little play on Salisbury Plain. I took the same c.3-4 mile route I did in a new Defender 110 on Monday. Both shod with “road” tyres. Both enormously capable, you’d need some seriously challenging terrain for the superior off road ability of the new Defender to shine.

Finally got around to curing the minor leak from my radiator drain plug.
Looks a bit like this...



That one is from the diesel models and I have been told a new one is not available for the SC.

My o ring kit did not have the right size so borrowed a kit from a friend who is a professional and had a far superior kit than mine. It still took several attempts so for any one else who has a similar problem with the sc then the rings are 6.1mm x 9.3mm

Too be extra sure I also put an ring on the head of the tap insert and tightened very carefully to ensure that i did not damage the o ring.

So far the problem is cured.

David Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.5 2017
MG TF 2003

Previous Cars of note
Land Rover Discovery 2
Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Company car
MG Midget 1974 - Concours

Spent the day on recovery duty’s at Goodwood Festival Of Speed with Sussex 4x4 Response

I originally planned to do this to connect my iPhone for phone use but reflashing the Bluetooth module with my GAP OBDII tool sorted that.
A quick fix to stream music via Bluetooth from my phone. I originally did this fix in my D£ and hardwired it.
I just used a 90-degree male connector and went through the console to the inside and then used the power plug inside.
I think this has been shown a few times on the forum.

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Fitted new overfinch steering wheel. Absolutely love it.

Fitted the electronics for the paddle shift. I now have fully working paddle shift, feels fantastic. Took me 2 hours, not bad for a beginner. Thought I would I have a go myself seeing as I had some time off.

first time outside since i got it 3 months ago to steam clean engine bay and a bit of engine glaze that i got 25 years ago still good this stuff will last for a couple of months its that old the label has dropped of . so i have now finished in the engine bay fingers crossed it will be nice to use it not long now

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Sure traditionally the belt is supposed too be on the car.... looks like the pulley as dead so that's the next job on Tuesday

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Not today yesterday, had an oil and filters change. Had only done 4000 miles since last service 2020. John
2008 Stornoway Grey 3.6 Tdv8 Vogue
2005 TD6 Java Black Vogue - Written off!!
GAP iiD BT
2003 Discovery TD5 Auto, Nanocom Evolution - gone to a new home!
MasseyFerguson 152 - No electronics!! - Sold

I replaced the Air Con condenser yesterday and had kwik Fit re-gas the Aircon. added 2ml of UV die, 10ml of AC OIL incase I missed a leak but pressure tested and all good. 2003 Range Rover 4.4 Litre V8 - Adriatic blue

2003 Range Rover 4.4 Litre V8 -Maintenance History Click Here = http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic39687.html

Did a supercharger oil change, a very simple job made difficult by access problems. I will put some photos on "My Range Rover" soon. Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.5 2017
MG TF 2003

Previous Cars of note
Land Rover Discovery 2
Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Company car
MG Midget 1974 - Concours