Just drove it, did do some very wet country roads heated seat on car in 3 on the auto box music on sat back and enjoyed it.

Nothing else to report.

Might adjust the steering box tomorrow and iv x2 new rear boxes I could fit
 
Made and fitted new rear axle brake pipes,was about to drop the tank but my mate came for me to sort his dipped headlight problem. When they tell you don't bother checking the bulbs because they were new last year, DON'T LISTEN TO THEM!!.Replaced both bulbs and sorted.;):D:D
 
Spent 30mins in front room laughing at my neighbour across the road. Front wheel drive transit stuck on the green, where he shouldn't park. Eventually he got it down to the diff. Then his "mate" arrived in rear wheel drive van to try & pull him out. . . .so now two vans with drive wheel spinning in the muddy grass . . . . much more laughing ensued.

Eventually I decided to help, before they completely destroyed the green. Backed the RR up and attached my engine hoist chain to his towing eye. 30 seconds later he was out, and owes me several beers !!

My main regret is not doing a video of their "fun" !!
 
Spent the whole day sorting my ABS / TC issue. Thrown off the scent by having bought 2 duff wheel sensors (PS, don't buy the cheapo £42 aftermarket wheel sensor from Rimmers & then decide to buy a second hand genuine Wabco from a breakers). Just get a genuine new Wabco & save a day. :(
 
martynv8 said:
Spent the whole day sorting my ABS / TC issue. Thrown off the scent by having bought 2 duff wheel sensors (PS, don't buy the cheapo £42 aftermarket wheel sensor from Rimmers & then decide to buy a second hand genuine Wabco from a breakers). Just get a genuine new Wabco & save a day. :(
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The £14.00 ones off eBay work just fine. Just check they have a resistance through them and that it changes when metal is moved across near the tip of the sensor. :D
 
First cheap one I bought lasted about a month it died after driving in a local ford the second one I spent and extra quid has been fine ever since I do keep a couple of spares tho just incase , this is the only car iv ever owned that I actively buy and stock my own spares lol
 
Attempted to change the thermostat in my P38 DSE today before it got too cold. Couldn't get the viscous fan off. buckled two screw drivers that I'd jammed in the pulley bolts. It is a left hand thread and should be turned in a clockwise direction, isn't it :oops:? Will need to make up a tool as I'm not prepared to spend £70 on one :) Anyway, took the rad out, the coolant looked brownish, so a proper flush through required.
 
Musicmaker said:
Attempted to change the thermostat in my P38 DSE today before it got too cold. Couldn't get the viscous fan off. buckled two screw drivers that I'd jammed in the pulley bolts. It is a left hand thread and should be turned in a clockwise direction, isn't it :oops:? Will need to make up a tool as I'm not prepared to spend £70 on one :) Anyway, took the rad out, the coolant looked brownish, so a proper flush through required.
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You can get the tool off eBay for £15. IIRC it is either a 32mm or 36mm spanner and smack with a hammer. Reverse thread on diesel.
 
I've got the 32mm spanner, it's the tool to hold the pulley steady before I undo the viscous fan I need. Just thought, I'm now hoping that the thermostat is in place and knackered. Otherwise, if it's missing, there may be an overheating issue..
 
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Musicmaker said:
I've got the 32mm spanner, it's the tool to hold the pulley steady before I undo the viscous fan I need. Just thought, I'm now hoping that the thermostat is in place and knackered. Otherwise, if it's missing, there may be an overheating issue..
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I'm sure I only paid £15 but cannot find the link. The metal is soft and I bent the holding tool on the first attempt but straightened it in the vice and it did seem to help.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pc-Visco...561427?hash=item1e910ce993:g:I0gAAOSw-jhUAIbA
 
Thanks for the links Grrrrr. The tool on the Irish site does look flimsy, but if it does the job! I found a length of bar in the shed, thinking about drilling two holes in it to fit over the bolts, then go from there.
 
Mostly this weekend i have watched it not work!
it's going to the garage today to see what the enormous bang was!
 
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