Cloudcupcake
Member
Had mine since Saturday, took it to garage today after my “suspension fault” within 15 seconds of driving off with it followed by black smoke within the hour followed by “engine system fault” and limp mode twice by Sunday. Thoroughly enjoyed the 40 mile trip which only used about £23.75 worth of diesel and was cheered by the collection of “free” cd’s left by the previous owner in his rush to run off with the cash, fav of which is the entire Neil Diamond collection. Was blasting a bit of Neil when a fellow commuter signalled to roll down the window to tell me there was loud squealing which was probably just a brake calliper and not a big job, I thanked him and then turned Neil back up full blast and had a sort of hysterical chuckle to myself. 34 faults cleared by garage and awaiting a new air compressor for f*cked suspension. Happy days still love it though 
gold rover
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Which garage are you using? If it's not Gibson's , make it soHad mine since Saturday, took it to garage today after my “suspension fault” within 15 seconds of driving off with it followed by black smoke within the hour followed by “engine system fault” and limp mode twice by Sunday. Thoroughly enjoyed the 40 mile trip which only used about £23.75 worth of diesel and was cheered by the collection of “free” cd’s left by the previous owner in his rush to run off with the cash, fav of which is the entire Neil Diamond collection. Was blasting a bit of Neil when a fellow commuter signalled to roll down the window to tell me there was loud squealing which was probably just a brake calliper and not a big job, I thanked him and then turned Neil back up full blast and had a sort of hysterical chuckle to myself. 34 faults cleared by garage and awaiting a new air compressor for f*cked suspension. Happy days still love it though
Keeping the Fender though?
Cloudcupcake
Member
Yes heard they were really good, but the guy I sold my car to has a garage in Glasgow and he’s a fanatic too and has taken pity on me cos I gave him such a good dealWhich garage are you using? If it's not Gibson's , make it so
gold rover
Well-Known Member
Is your guy in Glasgow a green oval specialist? If so, does he work on everything from Series 1 to the L405? (Plus other marques)
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
34 cleared
How many popped back up?
How many popped back up?
Cloudcupcake
Member
I will check with him today and report back
Cloudcupcake
Member
They seem to have all gone so far. He had someone taking it for a “robust” test drive session last night to see what occurred, I’m hoping he’s still alive this morning!!34 cleared
How many popped back up?
Cloudcupcake
Member
My blue bus that is, not the man, although I hope for that too clearly!
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
To take the man for a robust test drive?
If your battery is slightly weak it will throw up phantom codes. Likely if your bus has been standing a little while. Trickle charger may be good idea in long run.
Just drive it every day like it's the last I do
I do
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
We need updates on your bumper thread....we know you are up to somethingJust drive it every day like it's the last
Cloudcupcake
Member
Hahaha no although as he can fix my bus that’s not a bad idea....that sounds possible re battery actually, it’s only done 100 miles since MOT in June and 2000 miles in about 3 years, is it worth having it changed??To take the man for a robust test drive?
If your battery is slightly weak it will throw up phantom codes. Likely if your bus has been standing a little while. Trickle charger may be good idea in long run.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Not if it only needs a top up. Does dad have a battery charger?
They are funny though - can’t just disconnect battery like a normal car - there’s a procedure specific to your model.
There is a ‘drop test’ to see if your battery is capable. Not hard or few quid at the local Halfrauds if in doubt
You can look up a lot of what we mention in the searchbar there’s loads in there so worth getting used on how to use it
We are all here if you get lost
Cloudcupcake
Member
Brill thanks so much, will research that later! Can see this is going to be like having another child!Not if it only needs a top up. Does dad have a battery charger?
They are funny though - can’t just disconnect battery like a normal car - there’s a procedure specific to your model.
There is a ‘drop test’ to see if your battery is capable. Not hard or few quid at the local Halfrauds if in doubt
You can look up a lot of what we mention in the searchbar there’s loads in there so worth getting used on how to use it
We are all here if you get lost
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
They do become like one of the family. They will have hissy fits like children have a tantrum but you’ll love them all the same.
I’m on edge now til I get mine back
I’m on edge now til I get mine back
Cloudcupcake
Member
Yes I feel for you, sadly I am missing mine tooThey do become like one of the family. They will have hissy fits like children have a tantrum but you’ll love them all the same.
I’m on edge now til I get mine back
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
Went out as far as the barn in me P38..
Parked her up,..
And a little voice said..
"check the compressor" - It was fookin boiling hot! burnt me hand when i grabbed it!
Left it to cool.
Prolly done that since i got it as ive never taken the lid off lol
No leaks.
She can sit without a battery for over 3 weeks and she's still dead level.
so eh..
Tits a mystery!
Parked her up,..
And a little voice said..
"check the compressor" - It was fookin boiling hot! burnt me hand when i grabbed it!
Left it to cool.
Prolly done that since i got it as ive never taken the lid off lol
No leaks.
She can sit without a battery for over 3 weeks and she's still dead level.
so eh..
Tits a mystery!
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
You got pressure to keep it up, that’s main/1st thing.
When compressor is running take the exhaust filter off and feel if it’s pumping out air with your finger - could mean diaphragm in valve block is blocked up or split. Make sure inlet is clear too
When compressor is running take the exhaust filter off and feel if it’s pumping out air with your finger - could mean diaphragm in valve block is blocked up or split. Make sure inlet is clear too
