Littelwill
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I've just blanked the EGRs as well. Took it down the road for a 10min trip to pick up a paper and what a difference! Might just be me wishing for a difference but does seem quicker to pick up.
that's standard with them clogging up
that's a MAP sensor, the maf is at the front on ur air filter pipe
still got to fit my egr blanking kit, did it take long to get the butterfly flap out
Littelwill
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It didn't actually take that long to be fair
did u completely remove the throttle valve body plse
was it hard getting the pin out to remove the butterfly valve
thks
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Littelwill
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The throttle body wasn't completely removed. I removed the metal EGR pipes to gain access to the butterfly. Then simply removed the pin and out it came. Really wasn't that hard tbh. A lot easier than replacing seat covers 
The throttle body wasn't completely removed. I removed the metal EGR pipes to gain access to the butterfly. Then simply removed the pin and out it came. Really wasn't that hard tbh. A lot easier than replacing seat covers
thks for that
is good fun replacing seat covers don't u think, lol
brian47
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Although the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm over 3/4 of the width of the tread, many motoring organisations such as the RAC recommend that at least 3 mm of tread depth should be regarded as the minimum for adverse weather conditions.
this is another reason i had then replaced today
with the weather getting worse, possible snow and ice i didn't wish to take the risk
does make a lot of sense as i know i wouldn't like to have a tyre that is lower than 3 mm tread on it
couldn't agree with u more, seeing landies aren't exactly light motors either
Magicgrotto
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Gary who said you could come out the corner ??
brian47
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You've probably read or seen me banging on about cold climate tyres, those with the little "three peaks and a snowflake" logo on them. Not only are they made of a more suitable compound for low temperatures, but the tread patterns are designed to make the most of snow's ability to stick to itself. The very small grooves called "sipes" pick up and hold on to the snow flakes so that the surface of the tyre is more able to take advantage of this ability.
The overall effect on stopping distances is quite remarkable.
did read ur articles and agree is amazing in how they perform
always amazes me in how just because u have four wheel drive it puts some people in a false sense of security
never fails to amaze me, once snow hits the roads a brand new range rover appears , screaming down the fast lane of the motor way
with them not releasing no matter what drive system is fitted to ur vehicle if u ant got traction ur a going a sliding
brian47
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That's why I prefer to change to cold climate tyres in November. I'm not bothered about "superior traction" or cornering, I'm driving around in a two and a quarter ton tin box and if somebody does something stupid in front of me, I've got to stop quicker than him and keep it under control.
it always seems to happen, with snow on the road u see a car in front , begging and praying for it not to stop quickly
saw a fantastic u tube clip ref winter tyres , a fiesta fitted with winter tyres driving past a stuck 4x4 , lol
last time we had decent snow 2013 , can never see the hidden dangers , i.e. black ice
scared the hell out of me when many years ago i hit ice in an old series 3 , taught me a lesson real fast , regardless of any traction systems u have if the tyres wont grip u may as well be on a rollercoaster , with no control at all
all i can ensure is having decent tyres on the vehicle and adjusting my driving according the conditions
alas though u will get non 4x4 s attempting all sorts of stunts
neilly
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which kidney you selling????................
Not the same company you got it from I hope.
Cheers
