1. bigsmellydaddy

    cold starting

    Thanks, I thought I had been an arse as well, but tonight it took me 6 glow plug cycles to start her up, then a huge smoke cloud. Up until Saturday she started perfectly, that's why I am now thinking a plug or two has failed, it's unlikely to be the relay has failed as is does start eventually...
  2. bigsmellydaddy

    cold starting

    This morning I went to start my truck, 2.5dhse. I let the glow plug symbol go out and then fiddled with the radio before i tried to start it, it took forever to fire, i appreciate how the plugs work, but it was only a matter of seconds past the plugs light going out. Am I best just replacing the...
  3. bigsmellydaddy

    Head unit upgrade - DAB

    Having worked my way though the ICE upgrade i decided on a Kenwood unit, ipod/usb interface and DAB. The kenwood unit comes with a stick on antenna which I wanted to put on the rear quarter as per the originals. Head unit DAB antenna connection was SMA mini, the same as the 2nd connection on the...
  4. bigsmellydaddy

    Suspension Ride Hieght Lock

    And that the bulb is working.................
  5. bigsmellydaddy

    EAS compressor glitch (question bazillion and one)

    Could it be block re-build time ?
  6. bigsmellydaddy

    Are these the airbags I need?

    I took 4 hours to do 4 bags first time, front off side is a bugger, I used the hollow jack handle to pop off the top clips, having pulled out the wheel arch liner and chocked it with a small piece of wood. Front base pins are held on by a small bolt which is a bugger if you hadn't noticed it ...
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    Morning MrC. I have fitted a rather splendid Kenwood unit to my truck. It has DAB and came with...

    Morning MrC. I have fitted a rather splendid Kenwood unit to my truck. It has DAB and came with an ariel. I had a DAB in my old TD5 110 which I put a bee sting on the roof. The head unit I removed has the dab type ariel connector on it, Where does this smaller lead go to ? Could I use it (having...
  8. bigsmellydaddy

    p38 problems help

    What he says, mostly because he knows.
  9. bigsmellydaddy

    Mobile phone

    Is this the boy ? Phone cradle - Range Rover Sport / Discovery 3 / L322 (4263345330027) | eBay
  10. bigsmellydaddy

    eas valve block rebuild

    Right, taken apart and rebuilt, refitted. Lets see what the morning brings..............
  11. bigsmellydaddy

    eas valve block rebuild

    Thanks all. The compressor was replaced in the last 12 months, but i will take note for any future rebuild. I wasn't convinced by some of the guides saying to use vaseline, any petroleum based product is not good on rubber o rings ( i know that last sentence all sounds a bit dodgy).
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    Harmon / Kardon head unit replacement - definitive 'how-to' and adaptor harnesses

    I got a lead from Mr.C. It is now connecting a Blaupunkt Woodstock head unit, with bluetooth and the sub connected and it sounds amazing, my 13 year old asked me to turn it down ! now theres a first. The speaker system is superb with little or no distortion even when the head unit is maxed out...
  13. bigsmellydaddy

    eas valve block rebuild

    Evening. I have a eas block and a seal kit from the Netherlands. Questions: What is the best way to clean the block faces ? Meths, denatured alcohol ? Would spraying the seals with silicone lube before they are fitted help in the long run. I have read someone put one in a dishwasher, not...
  14. bigsmellydaddy

    EAS relay

    Bugger, Tried it with no relay, nothing went down but the light flashing to get to normal height took about a mile to go solid. (on start up it is solid access light - flashing normal height). I have a solenoid block to re-seal off the car, so I will try that next.
  15. bigsmellydaddy

    Yes EAS

    Try running the car with a door open for 10-15 mins, then shut the door, this will allow the system to fill the tank under the car before it tries to fill the bags ( Wammers or Datatek recommendation if i remember correctly ) then follow the procedure to check for knacked air springs - sounds...
  16. bigsmellydaddy

    P38 Rear Tailgate Gas Struts Removal & Refitting

    I just unscrewed the ends and refitted without having to take the ends off.
  17. bigsmellydaddy

    EAS relay

    Thanks, I suspect the block, but i just want to rule out the bags.
  18. bigsmellydaddy

    EAS relay

    Can I just confirm, if the eas relay is removed when the car is at normal rideheight when parked, will the offending corner be the lowest in the morning ? 2 or 3 days all ok, then all of a sudden the car goes down within hours sometimes, just when I think i've cracked it....................
  19. bigsmellydaddy

    It must an age thing.

    It can also burn out door locks, check the threads, I changed mine and the piece of mind is worth it on it's own !
  20. bigsmellydaddy

    Just bagged a bargain so if you need oil filter etc. Valid Today Only 7th May 2012

    I have just asked if they can add landyzone to their list, then go to the opie oil site, register and they will send their offers to you directly via email.