1. The-Wappy-One

    Alloywheels don't fit - well the do. BUT

    Ive Purchased a set of alloys like these (pic below) for 100 notes with decent treads and im right impressed but when i come to fit they don't fit.. well they do fit but the thread for the nuts doesn't come up high enough. now im guessing the nuts are different for alloys but when ever i look...
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    Which oil ?

    Whats the diffrence between semi sinth and fully sinth? as i've just been offered 10 liters of 5w40 for 25 quid fully synthetic is that better than 10w50 semi sinth wappy Edit __ Answered my own question Now my only question is whats the diffrence between 5w40 and 10w40, and which is...
  3. The-Wappy-One

    Which oil ?

    comprende ;) Just goggled it ... you came up a few times lol... found little more info from other users eg and from reading other posts so long as i change regularly (every 6000) things should be good;) how much do you pay for a 20l barrel Treworgey ?? and would 10w40 be ok for a 200TDi?
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    Which oil ?

    This has got me a little.. I too saw this sale at halfords for Magnatek as was going to get a few but went to a near shop and they told me that all im paying for is the name.. and that his 10w40 he had for 5L at 10quid, shurley there carnt be the same... this oil thing just confuses me one set...
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    Leaking coolant from somewhere? Pics Included!

    is this what im after? RTC6395 Water Pump and Gasket - 200TDI and does anyone know what there delivery times are for economy? as im needing it in for Friday? and is there anything to watch out for when replacing? wappy Thanks
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    A useful bit of kit?

    at 25 quid call me a tight yorkshire it but i tend to buy new lol.. and carry a few packs of sizes on me. i buy direct from my fave ebay nut and bolt supplier, they normally give me a good deal. i find repairing the thread to messy i do have a tap n die set for emergency's but i've only used...
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    Leaking coolant from somewhere? Pics Included!

    I've come to the conclusion it might not be the gasket. checked the service history (ive only had it for 1000+ miles) and it was changed not too long ago (allegedly) ... so i had another look and then noticed this Its leaking from a hole?? you should be able to see it in the center of the...
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    Leaking coolant from somewhere? Pics Included!

    Ahh so its not that hard a job then? so is it the water pump gasket? had a closer look today and just saw a couple of hex bolts and socket caps there so is it don't look too hard. is there anything to watch out for when taking it off? Thanks so far? Wappy BTW its a 200 Tdi
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    Leaking coolant from somewhere? Pics Included!

    Hi i wonder if someone could please help. I think i know where its at fault but i'm not sure what to do next lol Here is the leak The coolant dribbles down the pipe and is around the lip at first i thought it was a cracked pipe but now i'm starting to think its the gasket but im not...
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    Battery light goes on and then loose power stearing...

    Thanks for that put ,my mind at ease at least LOL the only one that is't listed lol is mine ROFLMAO!! 250 tdi k reg
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    egr blanking plate

    I read a lot about these when i start the disco i get these symptoms (egr symptims) but im not sure if i need one is it for td5 only? eg mine is a 2.5 - 93 k reg tdi disco can i fit one to mine? Thanks Wappy. ps sorry for jumping on the thread.. i couldent see the point in making another egr...
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    Battery light goes on and then loose power stearing...

    Hi there i hope someone could help.. well i've noticed this as its been dry since i got the disco, well with the heavy rain recently i thought i would have no problems with puddles... HOW WRONG WAS I.... Well coming up to a roundabout today, i noticed it was flooded so rather than causeing...
  13. The-Wappy-One

    Supermarket veg oil prices

    and following the saving money and greener option add road kill to the end of that search ;)
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    Supermarket veg oil prices

    Good point i think your right .. My exscues is i dont work in the food trade ;) lol but looking about here is what i've found Oil classified as food grade, new cooking oil is VAT zero rated and should only be used for cooking, so long as you say its for a cooking there is no vat lol ;)...
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    Supermarket veg oil prices

    One that might be intresting Booker Wholesale | Browse 77698ES -------- Vegetable Oil PM79 --------- 15 x 1ltr -------£8.30 That works out at 0.55ppl not bad and there are no restrictions on QTY BUT!!!! These are trade... and as allways with trade the price is likley to be exvat so you...
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    Supermarket veg oil prices

    Hi there Well Tesco’s were quiet adamant in the cs department to only allow 10 bottles at a go :( of pura but i was told they don’t store extra they just get delivery’s every day, tbh i couldn’t understand if i order 40 bottles and collected next week surely they could...
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    4 x 4 Light allways on :s

    Thanks for the better explanation thebiglad that makes more sence now. (NOOB ERROR ;) ) lol it shows im new to this lot lol lol lol.. as for the off roading what i ment by the gate comment is there is no where to go off roading, but my m8'ts family own a farm just off the m1 so im off there...
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    Not another key fob question (lol)

    im gonna keep this short and sweet. I've used the search buttons and seen all the refrence to the robbing ebay sellers with keyfobs but i have one question from all i have found, I have a Lucas Single button keyfob. can i reprogram one using this method? LAND ROVER Land Rover Discovery...
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    4 x 4 Light allways on :s

    Thanks a bunch lads.. Im gonna get a extra large can of WD and drain the blody thing in it lol lol while down at work i had a play and it seams to be a little better today.. it dosent seam to stick in 4wd (thanks for the correction battenberg) it did once but thats all.. as for the off road...
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    4 x 4 Light allways on :s

    Hi firstly robint i could kiss you .... well mabey not but im really greatfull, just had the nosey neighbours stairing as i reverse and up and down in front of there houses... lol i moved it back and the light turned off :) but it wouldn't move (the car that is) i fiddled around abit and it now...