kermit_rr · Sep 12, 2020

Western Slope Rover said:
Probably because it weeped after it was installed.

Probably, the old gasket looked and felt almost bituminous.
The new one that came with the pump didn't have the little blue line of gasket sealant, i thought they all had that. I was going to put my own on, but it had gone off in the tube

DanClarke · Sep 12, 2020

Today she went in for an MOT.
PASS, no advisories and a comment that the emissions were "Spot-on" and that she drives like a dream.
It may help to have a Brother In Law as a tester; but when pressed he said "There's nothing on it I would see fit to write up as even an "advisory" right now. The closest thing to an advisory is the rear box, as I can see that it will be leaking before long."
So, as its 20+ years old and has done a massive 17,123 miles I am pretty pleased.

kermit_rr · Sep 12, 2020

kermit_rr said:
Probably, the old gasket looked and felt almost bituminous.
The new one that came with the pump didn't have the little blue line of gasket sealant, i thought they all had that. I was going to put my own on, but it had gone off in the tube

Threatened it some more and it appears to have dried up. Been for a drive and no leaks!
Next job, figure out why the exhaust is still so loud, no leaks on any joints, new box. Sounds like it's got a big blow somewhere when you're accelerating

Bagshot · Sep 12, 2020

Decided I have a 'Friday Afternoon' truck. (Ask yer dad, one that was built on a Friday afternoon before everyone knocked off, so last ones thrown together before clocking off for the weekend..). Thought I would tackle the bad paint above the windscreen.

Masked off everything and started 'rubbing'

Bugger me..! I've seen more paint on a Datsun Sunny. The more I sanded, the more came off..In Pieces..!!! The base coat was just coming away from the primer. So had to go gentle and try and keep something on. Managed to finish and spray it and not looking too bad, just need to polish it off when the clear coat hardens.

kevstar · Sep 12, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
@kevstar brought up something like a tools/garage section while back
Not sure what came of it?

Nowt came of it, No one is interested in changing or making the site better.

Easier to stand & pee from a moving bus than stand an pee into a passing one......

Daraboy1973 · Sep 12, 2020

I drove mine to Scarborough from Manchester for some fish and chips

Daraboy1973 · Sep 12, 2020

Hi all new on here . Mine is a 2012 SDV6 LUX Sport in Santorini Black . Have it two months love the motor best I have ever owned . Hopefully I can pick some brains as niggles & things arise

RangeRoller dt · Sep 12, 2020

@Daraboy1973 Change your location to something a bit more vague, never know who about (there is a stolen Landy section too)

kevstar said:
Nowt came of it, No one is interested in changing or making the site better.
Easier to stand & pee from a moving bus than stand an pee into a passing one......

Just start your own thread in general section may be popular?

kds · Sep 12, 2020

Daraboy1973 said:
Hi all new on here . Mine is a 2012 SDV6 LUX Sport in Santorini Black . Have it two months love the motor best I have ever owned . Hopefully I can pick some brains as niggles & things arise

Bleeding hell 2012 sdv6 thats a bit posh for here, friend of mine got same engine in his disco sport does over 40 mpg on a run. And if thats your post code as location best take it off before somebody thinks about calling round, back of beyond is near enough.

marjon · Sep 12, 2020

@Daraboy1973. Welcome

you may want to make. Your location a bit more generic not your postcode.

J

tomcat59alan · Sep 12, 2020

Daraboy1973 said:
I drove mine to Scarborough from Manchester for some fish and chips

Spreading the virus eh?

Daraboy1973 · Sep 12, 2020

Got it cheers never gave it a though will do thanks guys !

kermit_rr · Sep 12, 2020

Checked landy was all tucked up for the evening and noticed a coolant wee at the back of the engine
If it's not one thing, it's another!! Heater hoses are dry so that only leaves the valley gasket :'( i can't cope with doing that one again!!!!!

kermit_rr · Sep 12, 2020

tomcat59alan said:
Spreading the virus eh?

I can think of closer chippys

Daraboy1973 · Sep 12, 2020

tomcat59alan said:
Spreading the virus eh?

All social distance rules observed masked up like a bandit

Daraboy1973 · Sep 12, 2020

kermit_rr said:
I can think of closer chippys

No fun driving around corner lol first decent run in it

Dopey · Sep 13, 2020

Bagshot said:
Decided I have a 'Friday Afternoon' truck. (Ask yer dad, one that was built on a Friday afternoon before everyone knocked off, so last ones thrown together before clocking off for the weekend..). Thought I would tackle the bad paint above the windscreen.
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Masked off everything and started 'rubbing'
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Bugger me..! I've seen more paint on a Datsun Sunny. The more I sanded, the more came off..In Pieces..!!! The base coat was just coming away from the primer. So had to go gentle and try and keep something on. Managed to finish and spray it and not looking too bad, just need to polish it off when the clear coat hardens.

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The paint on RR are cra* they didnt have a good UV top coat if you ask me, my bonnet has ben done 3 times, and its come back again, also same place as your, and the roof sides

RangeRoller dt · Sep 13, 2020

+1
Mine is similar on original paint. Can’t complain for the age really but it is only the roof as above

Grrrrrr · Sep 13, 2020

Daraboy1973 said:
I drove mine to Scarborough from Manchester for some fish and chips

Testing your eye-sight?

Grrrrrr · Sep 13, 2020

Dopey said:
The paint on RR are cra* they didnt have a good UV top coat if you ask me, my bonnet has ben done 3 times, and its come back again, also same place as your, and the roof sides
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Lacquer on my bonnet needs redoing but the rest isn't bad. Colour seems to make a difference.

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