Thanks Nodge. That’s good then. Did the cabin filter last year with all the others. Just passed it’s MOT today with OS track end with very slight play and some OSF brake pipes ‘corroded or covered with…..’ So thats all on the list now. I did wonder what the occasional thud from the OSF was...

Hi All, apologies if this qualifies for the most ridiculous question ever to appear on this site. I’ve got an 06 TD4 and the oil change is coming up, last year when I did it I also changed the air, crankcase, fuel filter at the OSR wheel arch (the long thin one)and turbo filters, gearbox, IRD...

Hi Andy, apologies for the late reply. Did them at the same time as the lower arms & associated bushes, and ARB bushes in February. Any way, MOT man’ll tell me tomorrow….🤷‍♂️ Cheers, Michael.

Got an odd ‘noise’ that sounds like it’s at the OSF. It shouldn’t be any of the bushes as they were replaced along with the bottom arms earlier this year. Investigated it as the MOT’s on Tuesday but no joy. Then got sidetracked into cleaning the gunk from behind the mud flap. Then got properly...

Thanks Kernowsvenski. 👍🏻

I’m thinking of doing the same, if it behaves itself and passes the MOT next Tuesday! Where did you buy yours from? Are they all much of a muchness? Cheers, Michael.

Decision made - Dinitrol it is. Thanks for everyone’s input. 👍🏻

That’s a possibility. I need to decide whether I want Lanoguard protection or bling BRG underbody.👍🏻

Thanks Andy.

Hi All, was catching up with the ‘What ya done on the FL today’ Fred and came across Nodges’ mention of Bonda primer. I’ve quite a bit of caliper paint in BRG and wondered about using the Bonda and the BRG over it. I was initially thinking of Lanogarding underneath but then remembered the BRG...

Many thanks Andy.

Hi All, My headliner has started to fall. I’ve read a few Fred’s on the subject and just wondered how much material people order for the job. Also, most places seem to offer widths of around 1.5-6 metres wide. I’m assuming this is wide enough with some stretching. Has anyone replaced the fabric...

I’m sure there’s plenty of physics on that topic. Thanks.

Hi, I was thinking(!) the other day regarding the ‘even a difference of 5mm between the front and rear tyre diameters can cause problems’ for the VCU. If as the FL1 manual states for normal driving a tyre pressure of 30psi all round is adhered to, the added weight on the front axle of the...

Treated mine to a cover for the tailgate tyre and a new leather sewn on steering wheel cover. Very posh if I say so myself…..!

Update. Back home, tyres changed, now at least I’ve got 5 matching on board. I managed to offset the cost of them by selling the ‘old’ 5 - the tailgate one was brand new complete with the coloured lines, the rear axles has 6mm on, the fronts about 5. All were dated 2021. As I don’t get any...

Thanks to all for your contributions. Still away in the Highlands so will update more as and when. But it’ll be new tyres all round first then sort out the VCU with Bell Eng. BTW, as it’s quite a trek from near York down to them, is changing it , bearings, diff bearings etc a job for any adept...

Passed the 1000 mile mark in the Scottish Highlands since last Thursday…..Isle of Mull today. Hope the VCU lasts (see ‘Another VCU Fred’).

Hi All, As per my signature below my FL1 has now done 150k, and has no previous service history. While in my ownership I’ve done: Fluid changes - engine oil, gearbox, IRD, in Nov 22. Diff in Feb this year. All filters - oil, pollen, PCV, air, and turbo breather I think it’s called. It’s a...

After having all the front re-bushed with new lower arms, they got Bilt Hambered to within an inch of its life. Unfortunately, one job done, three more show themselves. So it was off with the front bumper and underseal the front cross member. Would’ve been rude not to clean the undertray. Still...