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 How on earth do you get the plastics to stay black! |
Black Bess
 Wed Jun 25 2014 5:02pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 16 · Views: 6928 · Subject: How on earth do you get the plastics to stay black! |
I can recommend Autoglym Bumper Care too. Works on any vinyl and plastic and lasts a good while.
I would be very cautious of using a heat gun near your windscreen. Could turn out very badly.
Ada ... |
| Instructions for changing a cam belt. |
Black Bess
Thu Jun 19 2014 9:47am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 7839 · Subject: Instructions for changing a cam belt. |
Will do. My car is currently up to 103,000 miles so I need to get on with it. Just need to find a clear day to do it!
I have the belts and pulleys and a new viscous fan tool. I put an alternator on ... |
| Instructions for changing a cam belt. |
Black Bess
Thu Jun 19 2014 8:51am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 7839 · Subject: Instructions for changing a cam belt. |
Thank you all, that is exactly the one I was looking for. And thank you Disco Mikey for taking the time to write it all up. I will be tackling the job in the next few days.
Adam.. |
| Instructions for changing a cam belt. |
Black Bess
Wed Jun 18 2014 9:25pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 16 · Views: 7839 · Subject: Instructions for changing a cam belt. |
Hi All
I remember reading some instructions with photos of a cam belt change on a 2.7 V6. I think it was a link to the Disco 3 forum, but I cannot find it now. Can anyone point me in the right dire ... |
| Major Gearbox Problem Cured Easily-- |
Black Bess
Tue Jun 03 2014 1:54pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 29 · Views: 78251 · Subject: Major Gearbox Problem Cured Easily-- |
Fascinating information. I will remember that in case I come across a similar problem.
Thanks very much.
Adam.. |
| BATTERY WARNING LIGHT |
Black Bess
Fri Mar 21 2014 3:04pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 20 · Views: 30241 · Subject: BATTERY WARNING LIGHT |
| I changed my alternator in a little over an hour, (maybe an hour and a quarter) never having done one before. Also, I did not have the tools to remove the viscous fan clutch, so had to improvise. I wi ... |
| Daytime running lights |
Black Bess
Fri Jan 31 2014 2:38pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 38 · Views: 32539 · Subject: Daytime running lights |
What do you mean by fairy lights?
Sounds very exciting.
Adam.. |
| Rear pads to be replaced |
Black Bess
Fri Jan 24 2014 2:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 8641 · Subject: Rear pads to be replaced |
Do that, and you will never need to worry about pad wear again....  |
| Rear pads to be replaced |
Black Bess
Mon Jan 20 2014 2:22pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 8641 · Subject: Rear pads to be replaced |
Hey thanks Paddi.
That is good to know.
Cheers, Adam..
TPMS will be mandatory on new cars soon. Talk about a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Why not just check your tyre pressures regularly? |
| 2 stroke oil in diesel tank tdv6 ?? |
Black Bess
Mon Jan 20 2014 2:14pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 42 · Views: 28624 · Subject: 2 stroke oil in diesel tank tdv6 ?? |
| I think I would be concerned about a build up of carbon deposits from adding two-stroke oil, rather than the reverse (I haven`t read the report by the way), also, I would have thought extra lubricatin ... |
| Rear pads to be replaced |
Black Bess
Mon Jan 20 2014 1:54pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 8641 · Subject: Rear pads to be replaced |
| I think you need to check the warning light sensors and possibly fit new. They should be a positive fit by the way, but old ones get brittle and really need replacemnt everyt time with the pads. The s ... |
| Is it too much care ?? |
Black Bess
Thu Jan 16 2014 10:15am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 4727 · Subject: Is it too much care ?? |
Can`t do any harm at all.  |
| RRS keeps pulling to the left slightly |
Black Bess
Thu Jan 16 2014 10:13am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 8 · Views: 2515 · Subject: RRS keeps pulling to the left slightly |
| I know that you have had the 4 wheel alignment done, but, binding brakes aside, this really is the most likely cause. It may well be that the rear wheels are parallel with each other, but not with the ... |
| TDV6 alternator replacement |
Black Bess
Wed Jan 15 2014 10:31am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 5305 · Subject: TDV6 alternator replacement |
Well, I am delighted to report that Black Bess now has a brand new alternator fitted and she is returned to normal.
Thank you Big Dave, for pointing out the technical guidance, it was very helpful. ... |
| TDV6 alternator replacement |
Black Bess
Fri Jan 10 2014 5:06pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 13 · Views: 5305 · Subject: TDV6 alternator replacement |
Thank you Dave. I feel much better about it having seen those photos.
I will report back next week on progress. Should be tackling it on Tuesday.
Thanks again
Adam.. |
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