| Author |
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 Can't decide, RRS or Disco 4 |
alpaca
 Tue Sep 20 2016 4:48am
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 6703 · Subject: Can't decide, RRS or Disco 4 |
Yes - rrs looks, well , a bit less
Boxy and sporting - but performance and economy wise there is not much difference. Disco is easier to modify for off road if you plan to do that - and had more room ... |
| Replacement Rear Brake Pads |
alpaca
Sat Aug 06 2016 2:14am
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 2108 · Subject: Replacement Rear Brake Pads |
Take out some more life insurance - then it will probably be ok 
Simple pad replacement is easy - but a few other things to check.
1. What is condition of rotors - and how thick are they. If ... |
| sun roof drain tube blocked |
alpaca
Sat Aug 06 2016 2:08am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes · Replies: 2 · Views: 1824 · Subject: sun roof drain tube blocked |
| If you don't have "shop air" - buy a can of compressed air (electronics stores carry that). Open sunroof, pour a little water into the drain on both sides to confirm it is blocked, if so, ge ... |
| swaying while driving on uneven road surface |
alpaca
Wed Jul 06 2016 4:07pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 6217 · Subject: swaying while driving on uneven road surface |
Before changing steering rack I would get tie rod ends checked
For play, also control arms, and also make sure sway/anti-roll bar links and bushings are connected and good.
If you brake hard on smo ... |
| Red Park Brake Warning Flashing on Dash |
alpaca
Sat Jul 02 2016 10:16pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 5047 · Subject: Update |
Update
1.Checked wiring under the car (easiest if you remove rear right wheel). No obvious signs of damage.
2. Removed Fluse FL8 and checked (OK)
3. Disconnected battery ground, cleaned terminal ... |
| Red Park Brake Warning Flashing on Dash |
alpaca
Tue Jun 28 2016 6:31pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 5047 · Subject: Red Park Brake Warning Flashing on Dash |
| Thanks - I checked underneath, nothing is obviously damaged - the brake light started flashing after a few miles off road on dusty trail - but nothing too bumpy. That was before the river crossing and ... |
| Limitations of the Pirelli Scorpion |
alpaca
Tue Jun 28 2016 7:19am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 0 · Views: 1004 · Subject: Limitations of the Pirelli Scorpion |
| Maybe I just got unlucky - but I was out on the fire roads in mendocino this weekend and cut a 2 in gash on the center of the tire tread on a rock - but the time I realized the air was out and it was ... |
| Red Park Brake Warning Flashing on Dash |
alpaca
Tue Jun 28 2016 7:14am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 5047 · Subject: Red Park Brake Warning Flashing on Dash |
| Was out on the trail - just forest roads - nothing too severe - and the red parking brake light starts flashing - car still runs fine - but I did not want to try and put the brake on and off and get s ... |
| Wheel bearings. Buy cheap, pay twice. |
alpaca
Mon Jun 06 2016 2:20pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 4 · Views: 2459 · Subject: Wheel bearings. Buy cheap, pay twice. |
| Timken is good - or SkF ... |
| Bad Wheel Bearing? |
alpaca
Mon Jun 06 2016 12:56am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 5 · Views: 3208 · Subject: Bad Wheel Bearing? |
| Normally the bearing noise would get louder if you turn right (for left bearing) - open the window , turn at 20mph and see if the noise gets worse. I had bearing issue - making a clicking noise - but ... |
| another compressor question |
alpaca
Fri May 27 2016 5:01am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 2 · Views: 1445 · Subject: another compressor question |
| How old is it (years/miles) ? Relay will prevent it from switching on I believe - if it is running slow - you more likely have clogged dryer or worn piston. How long does it run when you first start c ... |
| Jacking adapter -Possible group buy |
alpaca
Sun May 15 2016 5:40am
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Forum: Group Buys · Replies: 30 · Views: 25160 · Subject: Jacking adapter -Possible group buy |
+1
(If I can pay you via PayPal - ship address in uk) |
| Water in passenger well |
alpaca
Sat Apr 23 2016 4:16am
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Forum: Faults & Fixes · Replies: 8 · Views: 3878 · Subject: Water in passenger well |
| I bought a $5 can of compressed air, stuck the tube down each side of the sunroof drain (open sunroof and you will see drain holes on front left and right corners - to make sure this is your problem , ... |
| Seats, mirrors and windows |
alpaca
Mon Apr 18 2016 2:42pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 5 · Views: 2096 · Subject: Seats, mirrors and windows |
I had mirror and window issue on passenger side - but fuse kept blowing - bad mirror motor. If fuses are ok - a few other places to look.
Check wiring connectors under passenger front seat (lhd) .. ... |
| battery drain ! back upper tail Gate? |
alpaca
Sun Apr 10 2016 10:10pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 5775 · Subject: battery drain ! back upper tail Gate? |
If that doesn't fix it - you could start measuring drain at each fuse to try and find offending circuit ...
I had bad alternator diodes which was allowing current to drain when car was off - alternat ... |
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