| Author |
Message |
 Air con regas |
Grimble
 Sun Aug 17 2025 2:47pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 3 · Views: 236 · Subject: Air con regas |
Take it to a specialist.
The type of machine that kwikfit uses pulls a vacuum to detect a leak in the system and runs this for about an hour. This is nowhere near enough pressure differential to sho ... |
| Trim removal |
Grimble
Tue Aug 12 2025 4:51pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 14 · Views: 5198 · Subject: Trim removal |
| Dont worry, this roof trim can be removed by your fingers. Its retained by a number of metal 'wedges' along the length of the strip. Just open the sunroof fully to get a good grip. Feels wrong when ta ... |
| Tyre Advice - Are these Conti's Shot / Illegal? |
Grimble
Tue Aug 12 2025 4:47pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 39 · Views: 31609 · Subject: Tyre Advice - Are these Conti's Shot / Illegal? |
My TDV8 has Toyo's on which IMO are too soft for the RRS due to it's weight (my Lotus Elise also had Toyo's on as they are very soft and give lots of grip - weight isn't a problem).
If people recko ... |
| Trim removal |
Grimble
Sun Aug 10 2025 10:16pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 14 · Views: 5198 · Subject: Trim removal |
| The trim piece on the internal D pillar should clip back ok, even the screw behind the airbag badge locates easy enough. Had the external roof trim off a couple of times, comes off with a frightening ... |
| Parking brake fault on 2017 RRS |
Grimble
Wed Jul 30 2025 7:16pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 7 · Views: 1219 · Subject: Parking brake fault on 2017 RRS |
| I recently changed my rear discs and pads and struggled to get the plug to seat in the socket of the parking brake actuators. It took a lot of effort before the retaining clip would lock into position ... |
| Fuel tank support |
Grimble
Tue Jul 29 2025 3:25pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 2604 · Subject: Fuel tank support |
| Cheers, do you know if it can be applied via a garden sprayer? The type you pump up and use on weeds etc? |
| Fuel tank support |
Grimble
Tue Jul 29 2025 11:40am
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 2604 · Subject: Fuel tank support |
Got under the car to replace the fail item, a lower suspension arm dust cover, and had a look at the tank covers. Surface rust only, hardly worth an advisory.
No way I'm removing them, however a bit ... |
| Fuel tank support |
Grimble
Thu Jul 24 2025 3:51pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 35 · Views: 2604 · Subject: Fuel tank support |
| Just got an advisory on my MOT regarding corrosion on this item. Is it just a 'cover' or is it critical to the support of the fuel tank? |
| Air con fault |
Grimble
Sat Jun 14 2025 1:47am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 473 · Subject: Air con fault |
| I also have a very small leak, however an annual regas is a huge amount cheaper than condenser replacement. Not likely to keep the car long enough to make permanent repair financially sensible. |
| Brake Pads & Discs Worn |
Grimble
Fri Jun 06 2025 12:10am
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 6 · Views: 727 · Subject: Brake Pads & Discs Worn |
| Just replaced all 4 discs and pads, plenty wear left but after two years of MOT advisories, I thought that it would be third time unlucky. Have done about 40k in 5 years ownership and the pads and dis ... |
| [Wanted] 100% Diesel |
Grimble
Tue Feb 25 2025 6:07pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 7 · Views: 1469 · Subject: [Wanted] 100% Diesel |
| Thanks, have been doing a bit of research and it seems you cant get a D300 without the mild hybrid stuff. Shame really but there it is. Probably just going to have to put up with it if I want the newe ... |
| [Wanted] 100% Diesel |
Grimble
Tue Feb 25 2025 5:44pm
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 7 · Views: 1469 · Subject: [Wanted] 100% Diesel |
Thanks for replies so far.
Was the D300 engine ever installed in the Sport before the current model was introduced?
Im thinking thats my sweet spot in terms of age/price, as I like the L494 shape an ... |
| [Wanted] 100% Diesel |
Grimble
Mon Feb 24 2025 11:10am
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Forum: For Sale & Wanted · Replies: 7 · Views: 1469 · Subject: [Wanted] 100% Diesel |
Tree huggers look away!
My current L494 is 12 years old, so getting on a bit. I'm thinking it's time to change to a newer one.
What would be the newest model year I could get, that is 100% Diesel an ... |
| Alternator replacement |
Grimble
Tue Jan 14 2025 12:38am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1 · Views: 1099 · Subject: Alternator replacement |
Update. Alternator replaced and all is well.
The alternator itself is fine, the problem was the pulley bearing and clutch mechanism.
So I now have a spare alternator if anybody is interested.
Was g ... |
| Alternator replacement |
Grimble
Mon Dec 30 2024 6:07pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1 · Views: 1099 · Subject: Alternator replacement |
| Developed a rather concerning rattling noise from the engine bay. No warning lights or any other indication of a problem. Sounded like it was coming from the driver side down by the auxiliary belt. To ... |
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