New common faults and questions section

Having looked at this new section i'm thinking it may be better to have it as a sub-forum in each Model forum. For example FAQ for disco's in the disco section and defender in defender sections.


Whats the general thought on it? i'm just thinking it could get dificult to look through for specific problems.

Let me know your thoughts.

we already have a couple of posts that could be good as stickies - fur example....

" Originally Posted by Dopey View Post
Running pressure that is too high will give you a rougher ride and wear out the centre quicker. To determine the optimal tire pressure for a given tire and load, use the chalk line method as follows:

1) Fill the tires to some arbitrarily high pressure (38 psi is good),

2) draw a straight line across the tread of each of the tires (perpendicular to the sidewall),

3) drive in a straight line for ~ 100 feet,

4) examine the chalk lines.

If the line is gone only in the middle, the tire is overinflated. Reduce air pressure a couple of psi and try again.
If the line is gone only near the edges, the tire is underinflated. Add air and repeat process.
If the line is gone altogether, the inflation is good for the load in the vehicle. Write the numbers down for future reference."


alternative part numbers

picture posting for dummies
Relay wiring
common freelander questions
Freelander Heater fix, VCU bearings and IRD rebuild
Adding power steering to a Series 3

I have seen a "Star" system on other forums whereby yu can rate a post and give it a "star" if yu think it is particularly useful - 3 stars (typical) and it can become a sticky - wotcha fink Accy? - A bit like the "report post" link.

The Mad Hat Man said:

I have seen a "Star" system on other forums whereby yu can rate a post and give it a "star" if yu think it is particularly useful - 3 stars (typical) and it can become a sticky - wotcha fink Accy? - A bit like the "report post" link.

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there's already a 'rate this thread' at the top right - just done it on your rave cd post - but most people prob don't bother enough to have any effect.

accywingy said:

Having looked at this new section i'm thinking it may be better to have it as a sub-forum in each Model forum. For example FAQ for disco's in the disco section and defender in defender sections.


Whats the general thought on it? i'm just thinking it could get dificult to look through for specific problems.

Let me know your thoughts.

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was just thinking the same thing - as it is now some very common ones like 'rave cd' & 'egr blanking' will soon be lost at the end of loads of pages unless you make them all 'sticky' in the order they are added.

if they're all on one long section ,after a few months it's not going to be much easier or quicker than doing a search.

unless you make the 'top ten' or 'top 20' most common questions 'sticky' - but then who decides which ones ?

A very good idea in general though - just need fine tuning

the only prob with a "rate this thread" is that normally there are a few "gems" hidden in about 25 pages of chat - that is why I suggested a "rate this post"

The Mad Hat Man said:

the only prob with a "rate this thread" is that normally there are a few "gems" hidden in about 25 pages of chat - that is why I suggested a "rate this post"

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true - my fault - read your post as "rate this thread" not "rate this post"

gawd - we've got a poll as well now!

well, its a good idea, but its a shame some of out better users could not be admins.
were always going to have merkins putting the wrong thing in the wrong thread etc. if a few of the longstanding members could have the ability to move and delete tose then it would be neater.

its a must to break down the rooms into vehicle make, maybe even model (engine type) and maybe even after that the series.

im quite a neat person when it comes to files folders etc so i would prefer something like below

Common Faults> Defender
RR
Disco
Series 1etc
Freelander> 1.8
2.5V6
TD4> Engine
Drive Chain
Electrics
Alarm
Bodywork
Accesories
Interior

that kinda thing. i realise that one post could fit into more than one catergry, but your never going to please everyone.

I just want to stress again that if experenced mechanically minded users could change the post/thread title to it actually means something usefull then that would help.

how does that sound?

UC

hangon, that list didnt come out how i expected, but late for curry so no time to re do. u swiched on types should realise > means new menus

UC - you really need to get out more!

and if everything was so easy to find you'd never learn anything from reading all the other stuff that's not quite what you were looking for but which you have to read just so you can find what your looking for

well i was thinking for merkins. i know how to use search so it doesnt really matter where u put things for me.
how about the policing thing? i assume this section is going to be for resolved issues, i dont think its really the place for 11 page threads.

with me?

as for getting out more, i would, but live in the sticks, no busses and i own a hippo, so i probably only get it started once a week

The forums work very well just as they are.

Tinkering (just for the sake of it) has a nasty habit of changing the way the majority of users "see" a forum like this, and generally that means quite a lot of them begin to lose interest because "it isn't the same any more".

When one has a successful formula, it's as well to let it roll along until a real problem arises - at which stage one fixes it. At this time LandyZone ain't broke, so we best don't try to fix it.

However, I feel there are some people who may not be able to resist the temptation to get in with a big hammer and box of spanners. This usually happens in forums like this.

CharlesY

Cummon Carlesy - this aint a major rework - it is just tinkerin - dont yu get sick and tired of "Wheres the for sale section" and "wots the best tyres" freds?

all that needs sorting is the search function ! - do a search for "veg oil" and see what i mean

think that anything that helps people to find help quickly can only be good

Forums are forums, they exist to exchange understanding and knowledge on a global scale to like minded individuals on a single subject thread.

There are regular posters, passing through newbies with one off questions and old hats who've seen it all before.

The newbies ask the same qustions, it's up to the rest to moderate and say 'use the search mate - it's been covered a thousand times' or 'this is the answer...'

Most regulars will read most of the threads, not always posting or replying, but when the newbie comes along - direct them to that relavant post 'cos the've read about it and remember about it.

The more sticky's the more it becomes an index and you only have to go to the help section in windows to understand the difference between what people think is a problem and what the programers perceived a problem might be. The forum gives it a personal touch, where a solution can be discussed in a direct responce to a question asked.

Maybe we should have a 'hall of fame' for legendry posts where people have gone the extra distance to write up detailed posts with pics etc. are moved to and then simply locked... gems that we all look for when a problem arises and we need collected wisdom.

I have no problem in posting a link to a useful thread if it answers the question asked, I would also appreciate being directed to such a thread. However, half a screen full of sticky's is just plain rubbish!

Exactly how these posts reach that status is the next question...

Universally_Challenged said:

i assume this section is going to be for resolved issues, i dont think its really the place for 11 page threads.

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all it needs is one thread covering each issue with a good description as the title- eg. 'disco - water in footwells' then a few links to the best threads on that subject. - there is no need for anyone to reply unless they are adding other links or info on the same subject. that way you have all the info required within a few clicks without having to read through pages & pages of posts that often go off on a tangent.

as U/C says the section should be for resolved issues only - not for people to ask questions - as has happened already - I bet within a few weeks there will be quite a few pages of people just asking questions here instead of elsewhere & it will all become a jumbled mess

charles - I agree that part of the learning experience is searching through all the threads - I have found out things I needed to know by searching rather than asking & expecting someone else to tell me where it is - but sometimes you can't afford to spend 3 hours reading through 10 pages of threads to find that the vital piece of info you need is on post no 105.

burtonboy said:

all it needs is one thread covering each issue with a good description as the title- eg. 'disco - water in footwells' then a few links to the best threads on that subject. - there is no need for anyone to reply unless they are adding other links or info on the same subject. that way you have all the info required within a few clicks without having to read through pages & pages of posts that often go off on a tangent.

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FFS! - are yu volunteering to look thro all the posts on this forum to see which ones are "the best threads"?

Roy and Accy dont have much time as it is - WE would need to police it and regulate it - all we cud do would be to ask Accy or Roy to remove (or repost) posts put in here in error.

I did that once......but I'm allowed out occasionally now

The Mad Hat Man said:

FFS! - are yu volunteering to look thro all the posts on this forum to see which ones are "the best threads"?

Roy and Accy dont have much time as it is - WE would need to police it and regulate it - all we cud do would be to ask Accy or Roy to remove (or repost) posts put in here in error.

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all it takes is 10 mins to do a search on a subject & then link to those threads - many people have already had the same problems & know what the best threads/posts are because they've used them themselves - not suggesting we cover EVERY single problem on EVERY model of EVERY make - just the common ones that are asked 2 or 3 times a weeks EVERY week - then if anyone just happens to come across a post that isn't included - just add a link . - just keep it for the 20 or 30 most common questions/problems

how about adding 'Please do NOT ask questions in here' to

Common Faults and Questions Have a look here to see if you can solve questions that you might have. ?

I think yu need to differentiate between threads and posts - useful posts - yes - but whole threads - yu will only get peeps repeat posting "I dont intend to read the whole thread of 45 pages but....."