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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...

So, update, Had the drop links, ARB bushes, and lower arms + bushes changed. Will it need the tracking done? Thanks to all who contributed. Cheers, M.

Thanks Nodge. While I’m at it I think I’ll do the ARB and replace the lower arms and relevant bushes. It’s gotta get us up the west coast of Scotland in April. It’ll be the longest trip I’ve done in it. Cheers, M.

Update: Andy you were correct, the OS drop link top bush is the culprit. Given that I’ve only done 3.5k miles since purchasing in October 21 would the heavy duty DL’s be worth the extra? Regards, Michael.

Thanks Andy.

Hi All, Over the last couple of months I’ve noticed a knocking noise from ( I think) the NSF area. It sounds like a bush or bushes as it makes its presence known when going over holes/ manhole covers etc. I’m having the diff oil changed next week so while it’s up in the air I’m going have a good...

Cheers Kevm.

:) No problem Col.

What about putting the clamp on round one of the glow plug cables individually? Regarding the weather, mine is back to starting as normal so I’m thinking it was just the cold. Going to check the plug’s resistance though. Cheers, M.

Nodge, Can I put 225/60’s on my present rims that have 225/55’s on? Since the Geolandars aren’t available in 225/55/17. Cheers, M.

I’ve got a decent amount of tread left, at the moment. The post was part we’re going to the Scottish Highlands in April and I just like the look of chunkier tyres! They do look ok though. Cheers, Michael.

Cheers Malcolm, I’ll check them out too.

Thanks Kevm and STV.

Thanks Nodge, I did consider making a shunt resistors to use with my meters. They’re good for 10A so I could give them a try. It’ll just show O/L if it’s higher than 10. But by the time you’ve bought wire thick enough and spent time calibrating it all, I think I’d rather buy one of the Auto...

Thanks again Andy.

Thanks Stv, That makes more sense. I’ll see if I can get a value of them.