I know that he didn't skimp on services and general maintenance, so let's see, roll on Monday, interested to see what I discover

If compressor line is bubbling with system off, it's most likely NRV-1 allowing tank air to escape via the drier. The more the tank empties overnight, then the pump has to work harder in the moring to fill it & raise the car.

When I took the diaphragm end off the disk style seal had torn and nearly all the o rings were flat. The only issue I have now is when I leave the car and pull the relay out it airs down over the course of a few hours/overnight , so I do...

Car refused to crank over the other morning until I did a percussive realignment on the starter motor..... New starter fitted, got to admit I'm impressed at how much a PITA of a job it was. But the new starter is much smaller and the car now...

This code can also be lost or change if you go and change the language of the cluster with a universal tester, ask me how i know :D Anyway got the ac working, ended being broken wire going to the compressor. I thought the clutch was engaging...

Thanks so much to all of you. This is very encouraging. Just about to start another session of night shifts at work so will be contacting him next week while this key still functions!!

Sure is. I was sitting flummoxed , looking at DSP thinking"nope that's not it". Immediately followed by " ohh landyzone it'll have the answer". 😁👍

You still don't get it. Taller gears require more torque just to maintain speed against drag but you cannot seem to grasp that fact.

No, that's not really true, is it? Service interval is 100000 miles or 10 years. Some normal belts are good for 100000 miles and chains can be even longer. many dealers are recommending the belt is replaced sooner. Special wet belt oil!? why...

I know it's a long time since this was posted. The wet belt system was designed for longevity. fewer belt changes meant lower running costs. However the issue arrises when someone uses the wrong oil. many garages just use any old semi synth or...

I think it depends. If a previous owner replaced the front pair previously, for example, it's unlikely they'll need replacing again. But check to be sure

All I did was 2nd gear, ignition on, tow it and foot off the pedal when you're ready.

it was an x3 box, you would have to change both diffs as the transferbox is not a true diff

and that keeps making me feel tied

Taller gears require more torque accelerating or not just to maintain speed against drag but you cannot seem to grasp that fact.

You are talking about a situation where a car is accelerating in a higher gear than the optimal gear, requiring more torque. When driving at a constant speed on the highway for several hours this will not be the situation I will be facing (as I...

Looks like i needs some front arb bushes! I'll bet the rear suspension will need looking at before too long anorl Cheers @ER1C

Hi mate I'd just like to thank you, I've rebuilt the valve block and after some fiddling around with a split compressor pipe it air up extremely quick . Cheers 👍👍

Happy to report after almost a year she’s still oil tight at the front seal. I think Speedi Sleeves are a good solution to worn seal running surfaces.

great!, I have found it: https://www.skf.com/in/products/industrial-seals/power-transmission-seals/wear-sleeves/skf-speedi-sleeve/productid-99192

Changing the bulbs on the instrument cluster is dead easy, just remove the module and you can get at them all from the back. +1 for Les on the key front. I got a spare made a couple of years back. JLR gave me the lock barrel code and all I had...

Surprising as the ride on mine is really good only bettered in the cars I have had by the XJS. I do run locked at motorway height which softens things up a bit.

If the new oil you added has cleaning agents in it, it will probably loosen up a decent amount of gunk. So i would do another oil change reasonably soon. The how soon would be based on how dirty i think the engine is and how expensive the new oil is.

I've got the yellow polys on my anti roll bar but did fit oem spec bushes into the hockey sticks. 👍