Spruce up after fitting four brand new wheels shod with new Pirelli Scorpions.
22nd Feb 2020 5:56 pm
ClassikFan
Member Since: 02 Nov 2016
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1027
kajtzu wrote:
Oil change, 7.7 liters of Shell Helix Ultra Professional AF 5W-30, Mann filter and a new drain plug.
7.7? I only get about 6 litres out when I remove my sump plug.Just 'cause you got the power... that don't mean you got the right.
23rd Feb 2020 7:18 pm
spiderlane
Member Since: 17 May 2017
Location: London
Posts: 97
Fitted my "Land Rovef" mud flaps.
Had to add an additional fixing on the rears to help them sit flush against the bumper profile.
23rd Feb 2020 8:43 pm
kajtzu
Member Since: 11 Aug 2017
Location: Helsinki
Posts: 6575
ClassikFan wrote:
kajtzu wrote:
Oil change, 7.7 liters of Shell Helix Ultra Professional AF 5W-30, Mann filter and a new drain plug.
7.7? I only get about 6 litres out when I remove my sump plug.
Yours is a TDV6, mine is a petrol V8.
23rd Feb 2020 10:33 pm
DIY Ace
Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 882
Nothing.
Got everything prepared and parts out to change the EPB shoes, discs and pads only to find that my Clarke 3T axle stands are not tall enough to hold both rear wheels off the ground at the same time.. doh! Day off work wasted.
Anyways, now ordered some of these beauties that will arrive tomorrow, so I'll have another go on Thursday.
https://www.sgs-engineering.com/jsr6-ratchet-axle-stands2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)
Member Since: 12 Aug 2018
Location: Henley in arden
Posts: 515
One of my pet hates are stickers in the windows of my car, however made an exception.
1st Mar 2020 7:54 am
fino
Member Since: 28 Feb 2014
Location: Middlesex/ Surrey
Posts: 163
Changed engine oil and filter.
Replaced exide battery, went for same make. Lasted 4.5yrs. As no longer main car use, new battery would help with starting due to irregular use, in lieu of previous trickle charging.
New brake pedal switch, MAF and autobox gear pivot fitted.
1st Mar 2020 9:03 pm
Ted Newman
Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: SE London
Posts: 840
Got it ready for sale -- I have to sell as due to brain tumour causing sight loss I can no longer drive and the wife fids the Disco cumbersome so we have bought a new Mini Clubman LR Discovery 4 XS pulling an Airstream 532 Caravan also own (since new) a 1996 MGF
2nd Mar 2020 10:07 am
Shane1000rr
Member Since: 04 Jan 2020
Location: County Durham
Posts: 97
Making a D3 front grill from a 2011 D4 one I mistakenly bought used my old discoloured chrome aftermarket D3 one Stripped it sanded outer primed and ready to be painted Bonatti grey then centre to fit after a bit of tinkering it fits fingers crossed it’ll look good.
2nd Mar 2020 4:57 pm
Shane1000rr
Member Since: 04 Jan 2020
Location: County Durham
Posts: 97
2nd Mar 2020 4:58 pm
DIY Ace
Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 882
DIY Ace wrote:
Nothing.
Got everything prepared and parts out to change the EPB shoes, discs and pads only to find that my Clarke 3T axle stands are not tall enough to hold both rear wheels off the ground at the same time.. doh! Day off work wasted.
Anyways, now ordered some of these beauties that will arrive tomorrow, so I'll have another go on Thursday.
Finished the EPB shoe replacement, discs and pads too. Bedding-in proves done (though that car let me get to 12 rounds before I accepted that it wasn't going to end the process itself).
MOT booked for Froday, hopefully it'll pass and then I can get it taxed and insured and start to enjoy the car again.2022 BMW i4 M50. Bought Oct 2022. 10,200 miles and counting...
2014 BMW 435d convertible. Bought July 2021. 58,000 miles and counting...
2005 Discovery 3 HSE Auto. Bought Feb 2019. 169,000 miles and counting...
2009 Freelander 2 XS Manual. Bought Sep 2013. SOLD Aug 2021 (already regretted!)
Member Since: 21 Dec 2015
Location: Gone
Posts: 5117
Ted Newman wrote:
Got it ready for sale -- I have to sell as due to brain tumour causing sight loss I can no longer drive and the wife fids the Disco cumbersome so we have bought a new Mini Clubman
That’s a pity Ted, but understandable. Good luck with the Clubman.
3rd Mar 2020 6:14 pm
Shane1000rr
Member Since: 04 Jan 2020
Location: County Durham
Posts: 97
Finished and rather pleased with it can’t wait to fit it after new alternator gets fitted on Sunday.
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