| Author |
Message |
 Metallic click from front on drive |
Hog
 Wed Mar 17 2021 5:00pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 1798 · Subject: Metallic click from front on drive |
| sounds like a driveshaft CV to me. Try a sharp turn while pushing the throttle. if you hear it clicking it's a CV |
| Clipped a kerb and... |
Hog
Tue Mar 09 2021 1:30pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 9 · Views: 1969 · Subject: Re: Clipped a kerb and... |
Currently being assessed as a potential total loss 
Why? It's hardly the biggest repair job in the world to replace a few suspension arms and associated odds and sods. Or has it done more d ... |
| preventative maintenance |
Hog
Wed Feb 24 2021 12:55pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 13 · Views: 2893 · Subject: preventative maintenance |
There is no evidence that more frequent oil changes help at all. It is more important to keep a healthy oil level
There seems to be a relationship between the right oil, long oil change periods, oi ... |
| preventative maintenance |
Hog
Tue Feb 23 2021 6:30pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 13 · Views: 2893 · Subject: Re: preventative maintenance |
| Hi, just doing a bit (a lot) of reading up on the crankshaft fails on the 3.0 sdv6 engines on these cars. Can this happen to any 3.0, any year model, any mileage or is it a certain model year? Is ther ... |
| Restricted Performance (no fault codes) |
Hog
Mon Feb 22 2021 5:03pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 8 · Views: 4119 · Subject: Re: Restricted Performance (no fault codes) |
Hi All,
I have just started to experience the restricted performance alert whilst driving normally under light to medium engine load. no fault codes are present that would indicate the cause of the ... |
| Scrubbing/grinding from near side front |
Hog
Sun Feb 07 2021 5:42pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 7 · Views: 2852 · Subject: Scrubbing/grinding from near side front |
| Thanks for the replies, it seems to be steering related as you get a feel of the scrubbing noise through the steering wheel now, it is getting worse when cold but fades away as the car warms up while ... |
| Transmission cooler leaky pipe |
Hog
Wed Jan 27 2021 4:31pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1150 · Subject: Transmission cooler leaky pipe |
Not an easy job ..but not impossible with body on.
Easy with body off |
| Help! Loud tapping noise following timing belt change |
Hog
Wed Jan 27 2021 4:26pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 1190 · Subject: Help! Loud tapping noise following timing belt change |
| Does not sound good> maybe the garage made a mistake and they did not install the cambelt properly. The engine might be out of timing...which could cause severe damage. Do not run it! Have it towe ... |
| Help with recommended 275 45s |
Hog
Wed Jan 20 2021 1:28pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 11 · Views: 4254 · Subject: Re: Help with recommended 275 45s |
Decided to change over to 275 45 20s having just bought my first rrs 2012 read lots on here would recommend over the 40 profile for a much more comfortable ride on our crap urban roads,
Please can an ... |
| Tyre pressure for larger profile tyre |
Hog
Tue Jan 19 2021 12:47pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 10 · Views: 2962 · Subject: Tyre pressure for larger profile tyre |
| I use 35 front and 38 psi at the rear with cold tires. a 40 or 45 tire does not make any difference. Tire wear is very even. A good wheel alignment is pivotal though and make sure that your measureme ... |
| Burnt RRS |
Hog
Mon Jan 18 2021 6:52pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 1929 · Subject: Re: Burnt RRS |
Seen on FB: https://www.facebook.com/576507186/videos/10157744299087187/
"By all accounts this happened following a suspension warning light coming on...  !
Must have reached so ... |
| L320 Side step trim |
Hog
Sat Jan 16 2021 3:14pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 2589 · Subject: Re: L320 Side step trim |
| Hi all. Excuse the mess been a hectic few days. Just went out to my car and discovered this.... no idea why it’s happened but does this appear to be an easy fix and what do I need to do/ look out fo ... |
| SDV6 288 vs SDV6 306? |
Hog
Wed Jan 13 2021 3:59pm
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Forum: Orders (L494) · Replies: 5 · Views: 4100 · Subject: SDV6 288 vs SDV6 306? |
I checked it. Torque 306 700 NM. 288, 600 nm. a substantial difference
You will notice |
| SDV6 288 vs SDV6 306? |
Hog
Wed Jan 13 2021 3:54pm
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Forum: Orders (L494) · Replies: 5 · Views: 4100 · Subject: Re: SDV6 288 vs SDV6 306? |
Hi folks prospective used RRS owner here
Is there much noticeable difference between these 2 engines? For my budget I can get either from a LR dealer but the mileage on the 306 car will be a bit hi ... |
| Car wont start / idle |
Hog
Sat Jan 09 2021 9:40pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 8 · Views: 1766 · Subject: Re: Car wont start / idle |
Hi, my 3.0 SDV6 wont start and looking to see if anyone else has experienced same issue for a hopeful quick fix.
When I try to start it, the engine will briefly fire up for a couple of seconds at a ... |
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