| Author |
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 Front wishbones - replacements |
sportgoogle
 Mon Apr 07 2025 8:02pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 1 · Views: 239 · Subject: Front wishbones - replacements |
Wanting to replace both the wishbones.
The famous bolt problem as cannot remove the one bolt because of rusted bolt in the bush.
Seen its advised to use a hacksaw blade to cut the bolt for removing ... |
| Autobox not staying in manual |
sportgoogle
Tue Jul 28 2020 9:54pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 1734 · Subject: Autobox not staying in manual |
Towed the caravan today and tried to find best mpg using cruise control and manual mode in the auto gearbox.
But the gearbox would not stay in manual, kept going back into auto.
Is this right ... |
| Wheel Wobble/Vibrations |
sportgoogle
Thu Jul 16 2020 10:25pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 2065 · Subject: Wheel Wobble/Vibrations |
| Pirelli's |
| Wheel Wobble/Vibrations |
sportgoogle
Thu Jul 16 2020 9:38pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 6 · Views: 2065 · Subject: Wheel Wobble/Vibrations |
Took the Sport to have its wheels balanced as the fronts wobble/vibrate at approx 60mph.
The garage took a look at the tyres and said there's no point because of the tyre wear on each tyre is causi ... |
| I'll come clean |
sportgoogle
Tue Jul 07 2020 4:41pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 3984 · Subject: I'll come clean |
Thanks,
Excellent explanations of the various things to look out for.
My mileage is approx 15/18k yr with 30% Mway and 70% fast A road. |
| I'll come clean |
sportgoogle
Mon Jul 06 2020 9:17pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 3984 · Subject: I'll come clean |
£16/20k
Not interested in the post 14 2.0d Evoques with the engine oil issues with the DPF's. |
| I'll come clean |
sportgoogle
Mon Jul 06 2020 8:06pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 10 · Views: 3984 · Subject: I'll come clean |
OK,
I'll come clean.
I dont have a RRS but my son does which I have posted on his behalf as he don't have the time with work and his family.
But i have taken a fancy to these and maybe will h ... |
| RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
sportgoogle
Wed Jul 01 2020 4:40pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 4354 · Subject: RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
I got my Red bit from Powerful albeit its black.
They 3D printed it |
| RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
sportgoogle
Sat Jun 27 2020 10:15pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 4354 · Subject: RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
sportgoogle, thanks for posting your findings, I'm sure someone will benefit from this in future.
I have the newer type, but I cannot recall having to pull it out to be able to turn it. It looked ... |
| RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
sportgoogle
Thu Jun 25 2020 8:57pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 4354 · Subject: RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
Can confirm by finding both the later parts with ratchet of the Tow Hook.
The early version lock/handle can be replaced with the later version with the ratchet without any drilling etc. |
| Where to buy tow electrics for late 2012 sport. |
sportgoogle
Wed Jun 17 2020 11:01am
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Forum: General · Replies: 15 · Views: 5412 · Subject: Where to buy tow electrics for late 2012 sport. |
Bearmach.com
Offer a range of 7 or 13 pin kits, also other parts for chassis, engine etc |
| RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
sportgoogle
Tue Jun 16 2020 6:05pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 4354 · Subject: RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
I have found out why JLR changed the design of the Detachable Tow Hooks for the Discovery/Range Rover Sport.
'The back side of the larger design having ratchet teeth moulded into it which prevents ... |
| RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
sportgoogle
Mon Jun 15 2020 11:18pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 4354 · Subject: RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
Ok thanks,
I have searched in every nook and cranny and cannot find why the later large handle version should be the one to use and why.
cheers |
| RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
sportgoogle
Sun Jun 14 2020 12:41pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 4354 · Subject: RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
Thanks
I have seen the video awhile ago.
Basically will the new later bits replace the old bits.
And why has the KNW500020 superseded the KNW500010, better safety etc ????
thanks |
| RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
sportgoogle
Sun Jun 14 2020 11:08am
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 4354 · Subject: RRS 2012 - Detachable Tow Hook Lock. |
Thanks,
Couple of questions:
If I got both the new bits, will they replace the older bits with the screw holes etc in the hook.
Is the new handle with its ratchet in the handle and bit on the ... |
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