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 Borg and beck rear discs/pads |
gogsy1956
 Wed May 03 2023 8:42pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 3320 · Subject: Borg and beck rear discs/pads |
| I remember borg and beck from decades ago as a high end clutch and brake supplier. I have used them on the Rangerover without issue,,, I'm suprised they are not more highly of. |
| Tracking issue after new arms |
gogsy1956
Fri Apr 21 2023 7:11pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 12 · Views: 2919 · Subject: Tracking issue after new arms |
| Just curious as to where you got the alignment done? |
| megaflush |
gogsy1956
Tue Apr 18 2023 6:45pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 2 · Views: 1609 · Subject: megaflush |
| Team valley transmissions in Gateshead,,, not used them personally but may be worth a call. I used Quattro auto care in Riccall, Yorkshire when I had mine done a few years ago |
| Good polisher to recommend ? |
gogsy1956
Sun Apr 16 2023 9:11pm
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Forum: Detailing & Car Cleaning · Replies: 6 · Views: 3212 · Subject: Good polisher to recommend ? |
| I use a meguiars DA and have never had a problem with it,, but a lot depends on your budget. Rupes are very popular among the more professional users. Some units have a wider throw than others. Whate ... |
| Time for fresh paint |
gogsy1956
Thu Apr 06 2023 8:37pm
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Forum: My Range Rover Sport · Replies: 5 · Views: 3387 · Subject: Time for fresh paint |
| What would cause the paint to go like that in the first place?? |
| 3.6 TDV8 - Front and rear disc replacement - Meyle |
gogsy1956
Tue Mar 28 2023 8:27pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 4588 · Subject: 3.6 TDV8 - Front and rear disc replacement - Meyle |
| I don't think you can go wrong with Meyle parts,, they do a good range of parts for suspension etc and while not being the most expensive they are certainly better than the cheap options they even hav ... |
| The cars telling me Suspension and battery issues |
gogsy1956
Fri Mar 17 2023 2:27pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 3222 · Subject: The cars telling me Suspension and battery issues |
| Me being a sceptic,,, I don't trust any garage as far as I could throw them. If you have the means to check the charging rate I would do it,, won't cost anything. If you are still seeing less than 14 ... |
| The cars telling me Suspension and battery issues |
gogsy1956
Thu Mar 16 2023 9:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 10 · Views: 3222 · Subject: The cars telling me Suspension and battery issues |
| But you said it was only charging at 13.5V,,,,, needs to be 14.7 or thereabouts,,,, a new battery is not going to fix a low charge rate. Check it again if it's still low I would be looking at an alt ... |
| Locking wheel nut broke |
gogsy1956
Wed Mar 15 2023 9:41am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 5 · Views: 3252 · Subject: Locking wheel nut broke |
| If you are not confident in getting them off be careful you don't make things worse. You say they are overtightened?,,, I don't think a hammered on socket will cut the mustard,,, speaking from very r ... |
| Locking wheel nut broke |
gogsy1956
Tue Mar 14 2023 8:22pm
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 5 · Views: 3252 · Subject: Locking wheel nut broke |
| Unless you have a decent toolbox to hand I would take it to a garage,, they will have the special tool necessary for removing locking wheel nuts. Just wrestled with mine for a day or so after a garage ... |
| Mongoose |
gogsy1956
Thu Mar 02 2023 5:30pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 1965 · Subject: Mongoose |
| I didn't say it was free,,, it cost 30 odd quid fro cartools and includes the passwords so no subscription,,,if you want to be able to do the basics and not modify ccf files it's a lot cheaper than a ... |
| Mongoose |
gogsy1956
Thu Mar 02 2023 1:20pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 1965 · Subject: Mongoose |
| I was just reading about this a couple of weeks ago,, not a lot of info on it other than it is JLR software program. It does appear to do almost everything you might require and it's as cheap as chips ... |
| TDV8 Alternator replacement |
gogsy1956
Tue Feb 21 2023 8:27pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 2003 · Subject: TDV8 Alternator replacement |
| I quite enjoy tinkering about,, there was no great rush to finish and I have a garage to work in,, and a really good selection of tools,,, endless cups of coffee and music so quite comfy. Put back t ... |
| TDV8 Alternator replacement |
gogsy1956
Mon Feb 20 2023 10:19pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 2003 · Subject: TDV8 Alternator replacement |
| Update to the saga,, as to the question of loosening the ACE pump,,, bottom bolt would come out but don't think the top one would so no advantage there. The bracket that would help if loosened is impo ... |
| TDV8 Alternator replacement |
gogsy1956
Sun Feb 19 2023 2:29pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 2003 · Subject: TDV8 Alternator replacement |
| Alternator decided to throw it's hand in,,, the only good bit of luck it happened outside the house so wasted no time getting it into the garage.ordered new denso unit and thought I would prepare the ... |
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