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 switching out back box exhaust on SDV8? |
Dave B
 Wed Apr 17 2024 7:22am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 901 · Subject: switching out back box exhaust on SDV8? |
Although my 2010 TDV8 had no DPF, I had MIJ fit a stainless straight through system front to back.
This was cheaper than the cost of 2 new rear boxes that were needed when I purchased it.
Many d ... |
| adhesive removal |
Dave B
Tue Mar 26 2024 9:51am
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Forum: Detailing & Car Cleaning · Replies: 12 · Views: 1951 · Subject: adhesive removal |
Never use White Spirit on paint, Methalayted Spirit is the one you need.
Dave |
| 20% Off Tyres |
Dave B
Mon Jan 29 2024 11:13am
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Forum: General · Replies: 1 · Views: 881 · Subject: 20% Off Tyres |
Wouldn't normally use them, but National Tyres have a deal on at the mo, 20% off on 2 or more tyres.
Got £120 off 4 tyres including fitting at home, which was a no brainer.
Offer code was GD-20 ... |
| Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
Dave B
Wed Jan 17 2024 9:42am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 58 · Views: 7501 · Subject: Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
| A little bit of deflection here, but to keep 'views' going, in the late 80s early 90s, when 'trucking' to what was still the USSR in winter, the standard additive to diesel was petrol, as much as 25% ... |
| 2010 RRS gearbox replacement |
Dave B
Tue Jan 16 2024 5:42pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 9 · Views: 1780 · Subject: 2010 RRS gearbox replacement |
If the gearbox is from a similar engined car, and of the same year, it will work without any programming.
I changed just the megatronic unit (which is the only bit that programming affects) in a SD ... |
| Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
Dave B
Thu Jan 11 2024 12:17pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 58 · Views: 7501 · Subject: Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
Totally agree, they're quite capable of throwing a wobbly treated as suggested by the people who make them, so why add another option for disaster.
Dave |
| Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
Dave B
Thu Jan 11 2024 12:04pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 58 · Views: 7501 · Subject: Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
| Whilst I will listen and take note from engineers or people who obviously know what they are talking about, there are some on here who have an opinion on everything and view any alternative argument a ... |
| Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
Dave B
Thu Jan 11 2024 9:15am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 58 · Views: 7501 · Subject: Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
Just because you call yourself an engineer, it doesn't mean you 'know it all'.
Engineers signed off the crap regen software that destroys the crap designed crankshaft in LRs V6 engines.
Engineer ... |
| Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
Dave B
Sun Jan 07 2024 10:11am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 58 · Views: 7501 · Subject: Adding two stroke oil to fuel. yes/no |
We used to use it to great effect on an old straight 6, 3litre Opel Senator petrol engine.
Much much quieter, especially on start up, and did improve the mpg which could be diabolical if driven wit ... |
| LR vs Range Rover Wheel centre Caps |
Dave B
Tue Jan 02 2024 9:39am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 2 · Views: 3535 · Subject: LR vs Range Rover Wheel centre Caps |
I bought 'cheap' ones on line, and replaced them when they started to look scruffy.
You can buy 4 sets for less than LR want for theirs.
Dave |
| Overfinch 5.0 SC V8 exhaust too loud |
Dave B
Fri Dec 08 2023 10:39pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 21 · Views: 3089 · Subject: Overfinch 5.0 SC V8 exhaust too loud |
Whilst the removal of the rear silencer(s) will make it louder, it's the centre box that does the main silencing, the rear boxes mainly affect the tone.
My guess is the centre box has been taken ou ... |
| Spare tyre - multi directional tread pattern ? |
Dave B
Wed Dec 06 2023 9:19am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 10 · Views: 2844 · Subject: Spare tyre - multi directional tread pattern ? |
It didn't, that's utter rubbish, however I wouldn't put it past tyre centres saying it is to fleece customers that don't know better.
Dave |
| Wiring fog lights for DRL’s? |
Dave B
Wed Nov 15 2023 5:12pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 23 · Views: 4575 · Subject: Wiring fog lights for DRL’s? |
I didn't go for any fog provision, pure DRL, but both are available from
https://www.powerfuluk.com/
Dave |
| Warped front discs? |
Dave B
Sat Nov 11 2023 1:07pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 9 · Views: 1757 · Subject: Warped front discs? |
Possible, and more than likely, however dodgy wheel bearings will give the same effect, as can knackered suspension joints, so whilst you might be right, you could also be wrong.
Dave |
| Need tyres |
Dave B
Fri Oct 27 2023 8:42am
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Forum: Wheels & Tyres · Replies: 22 · Views: 5647 · Subject: Need tyres |
I had a work mate who was always complaining that he had yet another puncture. It never occurred to him that having Chinese tyres at around £30 a time could have been why.
They're cheaper because ... |
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