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4th April 2022, 21:16 | #13511 | |
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I did that - then found that the reason I couldn't see the left one was that it was missing Found a tiny leak from the inlet manifolds and a tiny leak from the thermostat. Can't help thinking I might as well do headgaskets having come this far.....
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5th April 2022, 10:49 | #13512 |
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Took it for its MOT,passed with couple of advisories
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front Strangely the front brake pipes N/S and O/S front have repaired them selfs from slight corrosion from last year |
5th April 2022, 11:13 | #13513 |
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After giving the Zed a good run to Portsmouth and back last Friday and then Bristol and back on Saturday, Sunday saw a small damp patch under the engine bay - no undertray when I got her! Closer inspection and it was diesel. Popped the bonnet, had a root around and there's a small pool of the offending fluid gathering on top of the gearbox between the cross-hatch reinforcements.
That'll be a job for when I've got a week off at the end of the month. If anyone's had a similar experience with a diesel leak in this area, please share as I'd rather not be ripping bits off if I don't need to. Guessing it could be a worn return pipe or damaged connector.
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5th April 2022, 12:01 | #13514 |
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Planning on giving mine a wee hoon today.
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5th April 2022, 17:54 | #13515 |
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Hydro Mount FL1
Fitted a FL1 hydro mount to the NUK lots better now and well worth the little mod you have to do on the top thread for the special tool to fit.
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5th April 2022, 18:58 | #13516 |
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I had my alloy wheels refurbished today by a mobile company. Done a great job, can’t believe the difference!
Wheel well space didn’t look too crusty and appears it’s had new rear shocks and dampeners at some point.
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5th April 2022, 21:36 | #13517 |
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Had a great drive in the 75 this afternoon, stuck about 40 miles on her, already planning another drive tomorrow
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6th April 2022, 15:43 | #13518 |
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Fitted DAB aerial, then quick vac n wash, now it's raining
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6th April 2022, 20:59 | #13519 |
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As I have the V6 in bits I thought I'd do a compression test before starting reassembly - just incase I need to keep digging.
No.3 spark plug came out fine. No.5 decided it didn't want to leave its snug home. 1st time I've ever used a rattle gun on a plug! Not something I'd recommend but did the job beautifully. Think I'll make sure the threads are sparkly before I get the compression tester stuck in there......
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6th April 2022, 21:39 | #13520 |
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Copied suzublu’s solution for loose door handle surrounds.
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