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 Not another EV Battery storey! |
Mikey
 25th Apr 2024 7:12pm
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Forum: Off Topic - Other Cars · Replies: 8 · Views: 132 · Subject: Not another EV Battery storey! |
If you can offset the costs of an EV against a business of a salary sacrifice scheme then they are very appealing choices.
A bit more man maths going on than just a business purchase, but our £3 ... |
| Not another EV Battery storey! |
Mikey
25th Apr 2024 5:46pm
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Forum: Off Topic - Other Cars · Replies: 8 · Views: 132 · Subject: Not another EV Battery storey! |
I didnt buy our EV to be green. It was purely financial  |
| 4.4tdv8 Engine Seize |
Mikey
24th Apr 2024 9:40pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 7 · Views: 284 · Subject: 4.4tdv8 Engine Seize |
DON'T use NWS  |
| Dodgy Garages |
Mikey
30th Mar 2024 10:13pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 10 · Views: 599 · Subject: Dodgy Garages |
Cut a pair off yesterday. One was rattling, the other coming loose
Got 2 easter eggs and some treats for the dog for my troubles   |
| Dodgy Garages |
Mikey
29th Mar 2024 9:55pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 10 · Views: 599 · Subject: Dodgy Garages |
We have a winner,
Seems when they changed the discs they simply didn't fit it. But I can't work out why it was removed in the first place.
Andy
It was probably loose and rattling. £400 for a ... |
| Dodgy Garages |
Mikey
29th Mar 2024 7:03pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 10 · Views: 599 · Subject: Dodgy Garages |
| Missing a backplate? |
| Low SAPS 5W40 synth engine oil |
Mikey
29th Mar 2024 12:40pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 33 · Views: 1698 · Subject: Low SAPS 5W40 synth engine oil |
| Strictly speaking, C* spec is largely irrelevant. You need an oil equivalent to STJLR.03.5005 to meet the required specs (2.7/3.0/3.6/4.4 with DPF) |
| Low SAPS 5W40 synth engine oil |
Mikey
28th Mar 2024 11:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L405) · Replies: 33 · Views: 1698 · Subject: Low SAPS 5W40 synth engine oil |
Don’t folks agree with Christian & Vera, and wish for a solution for their L405’s?
I'd like to see their technical analysis of 5w30 v 5w40, other than HTHS values, which is all they see ... |
| Engine oils |
Mikey
24th Feb 2024 3:12pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 4 · Views: 326 · Subject: Engine oils |
If JLR said 5w40 was suitable, they'd list it as a compatible oil
They don't, it needs 5w30 C1 spec |
| [sold] OVERFINCH OLYMPUS 22" + TOYO TYRES £450 |
Mikey
21st Feb 2024 6:32pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 11 · Views: 1725 · Subject: [sold] OVERFINCH OLYMPUS 22" + TOYO TYRES £450 |
| Consider these sold. PM Incoming |
| [sold] OVERFINCH OLYMPUS 22" + TOYO TYRES £450 |
Mikey
21st Feb 2024 1:38pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 11 · Views: 1725 · Subject: [sold] OVERFINCH OLYMPUS 22" + TOYO TYRES £450 |
| Could you courier, or wrap for a courier to collect? |
| 5.0 Supercharge engine oil, 0w20 or 5w20? |
Mikey
13th Feb 2024 12:54pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 1 · Views: 195 · Subject: 5.0 Supercharge engine oil, 0w20 or 5w20? |
| 5w20 is the original spec, but 0w20 can be used if the former is unavailable |
| Oil dilution due to dpf and subsequent engine failures |
Mikey
8th Feb 2024 11:05am
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 43 · Views: 3862 · Subject: Re: Oil dilution due to dpf and subsequent engine failures |
Interesting info on the issue of oil dilution and the resultant engine failures in TDV6 and SDV8 engines.
https://rangeroverworld.co.uk/news
The only issue seems to be trying to find 5W40 oil t ... |
| Steering Rack Motor Failure |
Mikey
4th Feb 2024 3:45pm
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Forum: Technical (L405) · Replies: 1 · Views: 225 · Subject: Steering Rack Motor Failure |
Caught this one before it failed completely. Exactly the same issue as Evoque and Disco Sport, but JLR won't acknowledge this as an issue. Much like when Evoque and DS racks started failing
It may ... |
| Non Start situation, check this first |
Mikey
27th Jan 2024 6:09pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 1 · Views: 287 · Subject: Non Start situation, check this first |
3rd time I've seen this now. Ignition on, all OK. Click frommstarter solenoid but no crank
Once you've established the engine isn't seized and battery isn't flat, check the main terminal junction ... |
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