Thanks Richard, I'll get some grease on the pipe.
I've checked and you can pull the wheel up and down a tiny amount but like you say, it's really no issue.
The garage we used is well known for being picky but at least they're thorough. They replaced the jubillee clip on the radiator -> Expansion tank return pipe to try and stop the slow leak there, which was braver than I was when faced with the chance of snapping off the plastic stub :)
Advisories
one for the missing seatbelt buckle cover.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside front (the ARBs have balljoints?)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside front
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside rear
Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear
Hmm, I wonder how many of these will turn into a fail by next year, and if any are likely to cause jiggly steering over bumps (especially surface changes)
You are kidding!!!
How much is postage to you from the UK?
Well it's done, and we've got a fresh ticket.
There were some advisories, most of which seem likely to be related to the wiggly front end.
Steering column top bearing worn? New to me!
I'll list them tomorrow...for your sadistic pleasure :)
Nice one Gordon :)
Gottit. I'll check when they give it back. They're usually happy to do either route but I guess they're a bit miffed that a P38 came in for an MOT and didn't enhance their pension pots :)
Still getting a few here...
Then again the internet hasn't exactly been on top form recently with all to DDoS shenanigens.
Slung it in for an MOT at erm... short notice this morning
The garage (excellent work, but notoriously picky on MOTs) came back with rear pads (not a surprise) and front to rear brake pipes x2 6 hrs to replace.
Am I being rinsed? I know these can be a git on some cars but I see varying reports from 1.5hrs each.
You're a very brave man!
guess so!
It's more of a local pub, for local people :)
It's more of a local pub, for local people :)
Gilbertd wrote:
I bought the headlining kit from Martrim and it ideally needs 3 people to do it so one can stand either side with a third rollering the material onto the headlining shell. The glue they supply sticks instantly so you have to get it right first time.
Threadjack - but that sounds like an ideal project for another $SeasonCamp I need mine done, and I'm sure we could find a third without looking too far!
But ALL the school run mums are rocking the Evoque!
You could have a white one ;)
Orangebean wrote:
It's nice looking, I agree, but around twice my budget and I'd cack myself driving it around the Devon lanes and scraping it along hedges.
One for the collectors there, I think
Now if you really want to throw money around:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-RANGE-ROVER-P38-4-6-VOGUE-SE-AUTO-58-000-MILES-FULL-SERVICE-HISTORY-/201622553087?
HOW MUCH????
hehehe
Hmm, that's a thought! I could do the opposite and keep my wife out of the hedge...
Ahah, mystery solved :)
I'll try to make sure the key goes on the peg, out of reach!
Thanks all!
Should be back in time for Christmas, wrapped in ribbon! :)
The fob batteries were fine (red light came on)
I couldn't remember the procedure for syncing the fob in the door, but I know a 2001 will sync at position 2 so I just stuck the key in and started it. After about 1 second of "Engine Disabled" it started right up.
It seems that tiny fingers have had possession of the remote recently, does it have a rolling code type setup which means it will lose sync after so many button presses away from the vehicle?
These are all good questions! I'll investigate and reply as soon as I can.
Thank you!