Recent content by fraserpetrie
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Guys, recently had my land rover stolen and have replaced it with another...!!! The last one didn't have an alarm or any form of security (I live in middle of nowhere in Scotland and theft not a big issue) however, it was taken from Humberside airport (secure car park would you believe!!) by a...
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Update: White van that was seen following my Landy has been traced and belongs to 'wanted' peeps by SOCA/Special Branch...!! Suspect it was a targeted hit..... :-(
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Yup, it's the one in my Avatar - ill try and upload bigger one...
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Was offshore - guy in hotel saw Landy driving through barrier - thought it was me!
Was also seen by car park mannie supposedly but I'm still offshore so reports are 2nd hand. Not sure of small print on policy so worried about being left whilst at place of work - although dont make habit of...
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Still in shock that some scumpton has nicked my Landy from secure :confused: airport car park, smashed through barrier in broad daylight too...!!!!
Suspect it's in a thousand bits by now - happened on 26th June, but only found out a last night :mad:
Not sure wot to do tbh other than report...
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Thanks for your help James... and Derek
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Just took it for a thrash in the heat and up a couple of hills - looks like 'topping up' coolant did the trick - who'd have thought it eh! Doh...!! (and to think I 'used' to be a mechanic.....!!!!)
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Went to check coolant level just after posting.... it was down a few litres..!!! Topped up so will keep an eye on things over coming week and let you know.
Thanks for prompt responses guys!
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My Defender ('03 double cab TD5) is playing up a bit? Over winter (live ooop North of Scotland) I put the usual bit of cardboard in front of radiator and side it's been 'effin cold all was well (until this week anyways). However, have noticed that after it is warm, and usually up a slight...
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I'd also go for iPhone, but wait till the 5 comes out - I'd expect an announcement in the next few months
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FIXED !!!!!!!!!! so happy! Goes like stink from cold..... !! Removed the MAF looked ok and replaced. Disconnected MAP/IAT took for run... No change. Removed it from manifold - it was oily and greasy so WD'd and blew clean with air line. Did the same for MAF and AAP. Took for another run...
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Great stuff, thanks Defcrazy - will give it a go.
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Defcrazy, all sounds like a good idea, but probably need a bit more info.... I'm not at home at the moment so will wait till I get back (10 or so days from now) and will then scour the Haynes manual etc. to get a better idea of where the sensors are exactly and what to check for and then post...
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Further to earlier thread I'm a little bit further on with diagnosing my power loss problem, and am looking for the next steps?
Model: TD5 2003 110 Double Cab with 140k on clock.
Symptoms: Very sluggish when cold (no smoke), absolutely no 'pull' whatsoever. Once warm (circa 15-20 mins)...
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Hello to all....... thanks for the warm welcome.
For info, I'm a bit of a real ale fan and for those close by, the Deeside Brewery is having it's annual beer festival next weekend, starting Friday...... see website for details...