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Give the r26 a once over the other day in prep for Anglesey. All seems ok, no urgent jobs required.
Washed it this morning for the first time in 2 months, it was looking quite shabby with tons of brake dust on the wheels. Bh snowfoam, bh auto wheel & quick coat of c2v3 and give the...
Was always told that buying decent oil is cheaper than a new engine, and its served me well.
See so many people chucking asda's finest cheap oil in half decent motors these days.
Sealey vac pump works great. Ive had this one for 15 years maybe longer, its had loads of use. Pump up and give it...
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Done loads of miles in the blue dci lately and around 203k now. It was due an oil and filter change so done it last Sunday.
Sealey vac pump to drain.
Valvoline synthpower 5/40and purflux filter.
Done until 210k.
Nice and simple 20min job.
Ive moved a few sets of 18" wheels about in...
Knock sensor needs torquing up properly so it reads right if you change it
Is it actually running ok?
I would personally get it scanned with something better i.e can clip or rstuner that shows the proper df codes stored and extended data, as them p codes can lead you up the garden path.
I seen a set of the Zestino's yesterday on a mates car. Looked like linglong specials sadly.
Run them off and get a set of Ar1 on. Great for the money.
You could try tapping in a slightly oversized spline or allen key bit. If you split the thread your in for a world of pain though.
I personally always gun these off
As im an absolute wheel hoarder i had a set of Michelin PS4S part worn in stock 2023 date stamp to fit so got them boshed on. Dropped off in blue clio
Checked out wheels before tyre fitting, all looking great and fresh.
Collected in the kangoo, always a struggle to get 4x 18s in 😅
2002 date...