Alibro
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I'm the same.
I've been tempted to lacquer them like I've seen done on Youtube but not sure it would last any better and may cause other problems.
I've been tempted to lacquer them like I've seen done on Youtube but not sure it would last any better and may cause other problems.
kernowsvenski
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I did mine a couple of months ago and they came up great. Bit of a pain though as I've got light guards on and the hex screws just turned so couldn't get them out of the way! The lights look great for now but if they're going to need doing every year or so I'll have to sort those hex bolts!
Nodge68
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You need to use a UV blocking lacquer which will slow down the fogging process. When the lights are made, the Polycarbonate lenses are spray painted in a UV protective coating, to prevent UV fogging. Unfortunately over time this protective layer wears away, causing the initial fogging. The first abrasive clean with a fog removal compound strips the rest of the UV protective layer off, so the lights fog faster that before, hence the need for an annual clean.
andyfreelandy
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You've moved the muck onto the bumper now !!
GrumpyGel
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Thanks....
Decided to blast it from the beginning, so straight in with 400 grit....
Work through 800, 1500, 2000, 3000 and then polish.... 5-10 min each grade.... less than an hour total/headlamp...
Biggest problem when I started was buying the different grades without having to buy loads of the stuff....
I found this on Amazon.... others are available..... only used a third of a sheet of each grade per unit, and with 3 cars in the house, it will get used evenyually.... works out really cheap per unit....
Amazon product
Decided to blast it from the beginning, so straight in with 400 grit....
Work through 800, 1500, 2000, 3000 and then polish.... 5-10 min each grade.... less than an hour total/headlamp...
Biggest problem when I started was buying the different grades without having to buy loads of the stuff....
I found this on Amazon.... others are available..... only used a third of a sheet of each grade per unit, and with 3 cars in the house, it will get used evenyually.... works out really cheap per unit....
Amazon product
kernowsvenski
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So a Jackdaw seems to have befriended us at home. It's so tame and will play with the kids, sitting on their shoulders, playing and eating out of their hands etc. It's got to the point now where it know's we're going out and doesn't want to let us leave...
andyfreelandy
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We've had Jackdaws breeding in every barn this year !
One got into the workshop and 'rearranged' my laid out in order components !
They also leave a large amount of unpleasant deposit around, so watch your dashboard !
One got into the workshop and 'rearranged' my laid out in order components !
They also leave a large amount of unpleasant deposit around, so watch your dashboard !
Rank Amatuer
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Took mine for a spin yesterday with my Tacklife OBD dongle attached to see what alarms come up.
1) Something to do with the EGR. Don’t care, it’s defeated.
2) Glow plugs. I might get round to replacing them before the winter, although I know they’ve been knackered for years without causing any starting problems.
Quite pleased those were the only fault codes considering the age and mileage of the old bus.
1) Something to do with the EGR. Don’t care, it’s defeated.
2) Glow plugs. I might get round to replacing them before the winter, although I know they’ve been knackered for years without causing any starting problems.
Quite pleased those were the only fault codes considering the age and mileage of the old bus.
andyfreelandy
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Bad news for my wallet. LRO are covering a Freelander 1.8 Turbo conversion this month onwards.
Gonna have to try to do it now.
Maybe use my spare 1.8k engine and rebuild at the same time?!
Gonna have to try to do it now.
Maybe use my spare 1.8k engine and rebuild at the same time?!
andyfreelandy
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Rebuilt my rear hubs and zinc painted the rear suspension bars and bits ready for fitting. Brake plates are powder coated.
Trailing arm bushes were tight as #### and had to resort to local garage 10 T press - must get one!
Trailing arm bushes were tight as #### and had to resort to local garage 10 T press - must get one!
Alibro
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Last time I took bushes out I used a welder to heat the centre shaft so it fell out and it was fairly easy to bash out the rest of it.
andyfreelandy
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I cut the outer ring to take them out, they got stuck putting the new ones in!!! Apologies, didn't make it clear.
I wound them in with my puller but they both got stuck and I would've stripped the thread if I had continued so off to the press we went. Garage owner said he'd do pretty much anything for a few packs of biscuits!!
