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 A new noise, any ideas |
vs322
 14th Jun 2020 2:56pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 3 · Views: 1346 · Subject: Re: A new noise, any ideas |
| I noticed a single metallic click sort of noise as I was coasting very slowly to a stop and very lightly touched the brakes. It can be replicated easily. I initially thought the pads on one wheel clic ... |
| 3D Printing - Plastic mods for your RR - ideas? |
vs322
27th May 2020 12:37pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 60 · Views: 19836 · Subject: 3D Printing - Plastic mods for your RR - ideas? |
| If not already asked, headlamp wiper cover caps for earlier models? Simply unobtainable. |
| Painting l322 exhaust, Hammerite Paint ok ? |
vs322
24th May 2020 5:49am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 9 · Views: 3309 · Subject: Painting l322 exhaust, Hammerite Paint ok ? |
| High temp matt black spray works great. Surface preparation needed is minimal, just wash with soapy water, use the green (rough) side of a scotch brite sponge while you're at it. Rinse and let it dry. ... |
| Full tank not showing full? |
vs322
20th May 2020 3:08pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 5 · Views: 1700 · Subject: Full tank not showing full? |
Very informative, thanks 
If it does it again, I'm going to check the connectors. But it was sure no coincidence this happened right after filling the tank so I might have to change the s ... |
| Full tank not showing full? |
vs322
20th May 2020 2:47pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 5 · Views: 1700 · Subject: Full tank not showing full? |
| Thanks for this but OP's is a 2007 and my own a 2004. Do they share the same components with the 2010-11? |
| Full tank not showing full? |
vs322
20th May 2020 2:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 5 · Views: 1700 · Subject: Full tank not showing full? |
It might actually sort itself out .
Last saturday filled up mine. Had about 10 liters left as the light had come on and the pump showed 90.1 liters.
Much to my surprise the gauge only went a hair ... |
| 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
vs322
16th May 2020 5:20pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 19 · Views: 6503 · Subject: 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
Thank you, Pete. Bringing the old lady back in shape is really rewarding.
Tuesday going for a window tint. The weather is getting warmer every day and it's becoming sort of a necessity on a black car ... |
| 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
vs322
16th May 2020 4:26pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 19 · Views: 6503 · Subject: 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
So here we are, covers fitted with their new gaskets and grommets.
Did an oil change, changed yet another, the last, vacuum hose, adjusted handbrake and fitted a replacement headlamp wiper pump.
Th ... |
| 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
vs322
13th May 2020 9:56am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 19 · Views: 6503 · Subject: 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
Oil leak on mine began (or became apparent) after a thorough engine cleaning and degreasing.
Trust me, I know how it is, hunting down leaks with mirrors, cellphones torches, you name it 
As ... |
| Hi (my first post) and a couple of silly questions |
vs322
12th May 2020 7:50pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 5 · Views: 2247 · Subject: Hi (my first post) and a couple of silly questions |
Welcome!
As Dolphinboy wrote, sound advice.
As for the tyres pressure, I have the same type and keep them on 33 front and 36 rear, if I remember well. There's a table on the driver's door pillar ... |
| 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
vs322
12th May 2020 1:59pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 19 · Views: 6503 · Subject: 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
| Worth changing the rubber grommets too, if you haven't gotten them already, of course. |
| 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
vs322
12th May 2020 12:48pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 19 · Views: 6503 · Subject: 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
Looking good. 
Did you have them carborundum grit blasted or did you use a less aggressive medium, e.g., plastic grit or crushed walnut shells? EDIT. I just saw you latest missive posted whi ... |
| 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
vs322
12th May 2020 12:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 19 · Views: 6503 · Subject: 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
Great improvement, they will look good fitted...
Indeed
watched a wheeler dealer recently and they made sure they didnt powder coat the inside of rocker covers cos the he ... |
| 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
vs322
12th May 2020 10:37am
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 19 · Views: 6503 · Subject: 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
Duly noted, Pete
Covers came back today. Some pitting here and there (as expected) but otherwise, very, very fresh 
https://i.ibb.co/RHdgwQ3/IMG-ef99c06271d980f4cba1f59c3ddb9736-V.jpghttps:/ ... |
| 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
vs322
6th May 2020 8:21pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Mods (L322) · Replies: 19 · Views: 6503 · Subject: 4.4 V8 Petrol rocker cover gaskets |
Thanks Pete, this makes perfect sense.
I'll schedule another oil change a bit sooner too. |
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