Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
Thanks Mike. Need to speak to you about V8 brakes actually - will drop you a note separately.
Dan - yeah I'll be there on the G4 stand 2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE G4 Challenge (1 of 68)
2023 Defender 90 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
2nd May 2017 6:51 pm
Wee Gaz
Member Since: 01 Dec 2013
Location: Coatbridge
Posts: 173
Looking very good chris awsome work mate
8th May 2017 4:18 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
The silver wheels look much better Chris. Brilliant work
8th May 2017 6:34 pm
John C
Member Since: 28 Aug 2007
Location: East Yorkshire
Posts: 3292
Totally stunning - enjoyed looking at those photos 2020 SDV6 D5 HSE, Carpathian Grey +
2022 Tesla Model Y LR... almost Carpathian Grey
Previously : 2005 TDV6 SE Auto, Cairns Blue (288K) - ours for 16 years
Inspiring the way you've gone about it. Awesome work.Paul.
06 Java Black HSE - gone
12 Baltic Blue HSE - gone
15 Fuji HSE Lux
Club Biscuits, mmmm nice!
Traxide/Luna hybrid & Yellow top
Some Prospeed bits
+ some other stuff
Club N.E.R.D.s.
8th May 2017 10:31 pm
pjb
Member Since: 05 Jun 2007
Location: Sunny Oxon
Posts: 308
Excellent workPreviously those that have a special place in my heart
BV55YZD G4 RRS
BP52GJE G4 110
7th Jun 2017 9:01 am
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
Today's improvement
...had the worn/greasy/plastic steering wheel removed today and replaced with a new soft Nappa leather wheel in line with the latest JLR products.
Good work by Royal Steering Wheels in Aylesbury, they seem to be held in very high demand and were busy when I turned up this morning. They cater for most vehicles I think. The quality of the installation was brilliant - he even wiped down my seats with baby wipes after fitting to keep the leather clean and fresh
I'm very pleased with the finish, it gives the interior a nice premium feel and I think it compliments the more modern piano black interior kit I've stuck in as well.
More exciting updates to follow on Monday after Mr Bodsy himself spends the day with the G4... 8)
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
Off Roading in the Snow
Very little to report by way of updates on the G4, it's generally ticking along nicely. The battery could probably do with replacing and it's got a dead glow plug, so start-up is a little rough on these cold mornings, but it passed its MOT the other week with no advisories.
So instead I thought I'd share some recent photos. I headed out in to the mud and snow with a friend on Sunday, absolutely no drama from the D3 as you would expect. The RRS on stock tyres was very capable too.
(got stuck here ^^^ oops)
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It's almost the longest I've kept a car, and still very much as in love with it as I was on day one
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
Just an update on the G4 for anyone who might be interested!
The old girl has just clocked 90,000 miles, and I've had a fair bit of work carried out over the last couple of months. As well as the usual service items, I've put in a new air suspension compressor and had a full EPB strip down (new retainers and spring clips etc) - all functioning well (and quietly!) now.
Last week she was under the knife and had the body off, which was a fairly big bit of surgery. I had a screeching noise which turned out to the exhaust crossover pipe. Having the body off provided access to replace all the brake pipes, renew the front and rear timing belts, the fan belt and the oil pump. The latter was purely for peace of mind as it's an 08MY and don't think it's ever been replaced.
I've also just fitted a new battery this weekend ahead of the cold months (was on a Lucas 800A so upgraded to a Tayna Exide EA1000 as recommended on here) and cleaned the battery connectors.
Here she is this weekend, alongside her new baby sibling.
Next on the list...
1) Since the body off work, I've had a couple of "Low Coolant" warnings and had to top it up twice. I've got FBH and rear AC so suspect it just needs more fluid than the garage poured in after doing the timing belts (no leaks visible).
2) Since the body off work, it's been throwing a fault code (B1B78-84) - think that means AC needs re-gassing although hadn't noticed. Possibly a consequence of having everything in pieces last week?
3) Cold start-up is a bit rough and idle is lumpy for the first 10 seconds on first start of day. Has been like this for a while but particularly noticeable in the cold. Wondering if it needs new injectors or if some injector cleaner might smooth it off?
Overall though it's working pretty well and I'm still very happy with it!
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
Nice thread Chris
You are doing well for yourself by the looks of things 8) , remember taking you for a spin in my Defender 90 around Tong when you came up (and before you passed your test!!)
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26th Nov 2018 11:00 am
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
Thanks Andy, I remember it well! Had a great day, just over 11 years ago now if you can believe it. Hope you're doing well. Do you still visit Tong?2007 Porsche Boxster (987) 2.7
2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE G4 Challenge (1 of 68)
2023 Defender 90 D250 X-Dynamic HSE
26th Nov 2018 12:00 pm
CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
Blimey was that really 11 years ago
I haven't been up to Tong for a couple of years now, things all changed when Rebecca the owner sadly passed away and since I did my Paramedic training I just don't have the time (or vehicle) any more!
26th Nov 2018 12:49 pm
CY
Member Since: 16 Aug 2005
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 4506
IID Values
Is anyone able to determine if these values are normal / healthy, please? For injectors I'm led to believe that the closer to 1000 the better, but Injectors 4 & 6 look a little far off? Regarding fuel pressure, not sure what value is normal here?
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