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    java black faded paintwork

    Cheers wammers, would a hand held polisher be ok when you say a machine? and any particular wax? Thanks again
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    L322 takes while to pull away when cold?

    cheers people Wammers i forgot that, few years back i had a few escort vans for work and they drove like snails all winter (well all year actually but they were even worse when it was cold outside) hoping thats what it is
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    L322 takes while to pull away when cold?

    my 2003 L322 TD6, when it starts from cold (most mornings last week), it seems to take a while to want to pull away if that makes sense? Once she's warmed up its fine, just as you press the accelerator down theres a slight delay and the engine feels 'tighter' and not as willing to rev...
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    java black faded paintwork

    my L322 black paintwork is a little dull, even after its been washed, whats best to bring its shine back? Been years since i worried about a cars shine back then i used T-cut, but im assuming theres much better stuff on the market now?
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    new keyfob for L322

    both my keys are looking a little worse for wear, wheres best to get a replacement one from?
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    L322 22" alloys - what wheel nuts?

    Got some 22" stormer rims to fit and know that the older L322 nuts rust, and the newer ones dont and stay polished... looked online and seen 2 differnt sizes though, anyone know what size I'll need to get? and why the 2 differnet sizes?
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    Is your Rangie ready for the cold snap??

    Going to need 4 new tyres in the next month or so, got to decide wether to get 4 new 20" tyres, or 22" rims with new tyres (tyres all pretty much same price for 20's and 22's, just gotta decide if work getting new alloys...
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    will a 2m x 1m mirror fit in rear of my L322?

    just wondered if this huuuge bl00dy thing will fit in rear of my L322 to keep mrsblonde happy so we can transport the damn thing home?
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    recent oil change - black already?

    had an oil and filter change done about 2 months ago in my TD6 L322, checked oil level yesterday and the oil is black already, is this normal? I always thought black oil = due a change? anyone?
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    price of couple of bits from LR

    anyone know the rough price of the following for an L322 genuine front and rear mud flaps full door handle set (grey colour) I'd phone up LR and ask but am out the country for a few days and was wondering if any of you guys had replaced them
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    Genuine Overfinch rims

    haha i know Wammers! Guys, other than looking for any defects, or damage are there any other checks i can do/things to look for? Would rolling one along the path be enough to check for any bends/buckles? Or should i ask to get them balanced up at a local garage (at my cost)? Your...
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    L322 - heated steering wheel not working

    as above really gents, press the button on steering wheel, it lights red for about a second, then goes off again, but fails to warm up, any ideas?
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    battery low in key - L322

    got a 'battery low in key' message on my dash today on the L322, im assuming its a simple remove and replace? nothing else i need to do?
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    Genuine Overfinch rims

    am off to view a set of genuine overfinch 'tiger' alloys at the weekend, where, and what markings will confirm they are genuine?
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    L322 EAS lowers once parked up and locked

    LAst coupel of times I've parked up the L322, set it to access mode (mrsblonde is only 5ft 2"), let it lower completely, then got out and locked it. As we walked away the front (and possibly rear, but didnt see it) re-adjusted a coupel of times, raising and lowering til it was happy with itself...
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    L322 upper tailgate securing

    when i close the upper tailgate on my L322, the left hand side (and ur closing it), doesnt seem to 'lock in' properly, and theres a small amount of play (not enough to open or anything, but i know its there), is there a way of adjusting this, or what would of caused it? Thanks in advance
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    L322 - Possible battery drain points

    Cheers Dtek, i should of listened to you guys 4 weeks ago, thought you was having a bit of a joke with me :o God knows how old the battery was mate, anyways just had a shiney new Varta fitted and all is solved (fingers crossed) Thanks again lads
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    L322 - Possible battery drain points

    Nooooooooooooooooooo :( but if you're offering mate....... Alas im not that lucky yet
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    L322 - Possible battery drain points

    i know, i know, theres millions of the things, my TD6 had the mod done to the resistor (I think its called that) by main dealer, but still my battery died after 2 weeks standing, are there any common places to check for a drain? I know a lot of you guys had probs, just wondered where the drain...
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    fitting new battery on L322 - what to do?

    Thanks again guys. At present my baby is dead as a doornail, so im guessing unlock manually, open bonnet to sevice mode, then pull fuses 8 and 49, then disconnet the negative battery terminal. do i need to wait 20 minutes then guys? seems to be bit of conflict of opinions here? Then...