Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
It's what the dealer thought, but they had to go through the full diagnostic procedure with LR before they would authorise them to fit the part.
I was told that they tried, but couldn't refit the fuel pump with the body in situ (which I've now been very reliably informed is extremely likely). It even might be that they've now fitted it and it still doesn't work. To be blunt, after nearly 4 weeks, I'm not sure what to think now
Going to check this on Saturday:
2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
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28th Jun 2017 6:33 pm
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1259
Have they been good at keeping you informed?
The FFRR looked nice too 8)
28th Jun 2017 8:45 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
No, they've needed plenty of nudging
Thanks for the comments; I thought the photos might have been a bit too much, I'll put them back in a bit 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
28th Jun 2017 8:48 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Sorry to hear the problems are continuing, not good
On the plus side, the Range Rover looks very nice, is it a V6 or a V8? I hope you get on ok with it.Andy
28th Jun 2017 9:20 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Thanks Andy. We shall see; we're both keeping an open mind for Saturday. This one's an 8.
I was given a great tip to go to the NFU for my insurance on it and WHAT a difference. Well worth trying and it's pretty amazing what their policy covers that others won't even think about 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
28th Jun 2017 9:24 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
I think a Range Rover needs to be a V8.
When I had an accident many years ago in my dad's 110 the NFU were very good at sorting it all out, but sadly they don't consider our house in Cornwall to be rural enough to cover our D4.
Things must have really changed when they insured the Defender in South East London, as I was never aware of any rural parts in New Cross!!!Andy
Yeah, but as I've said on here in other threads, the downside is carrying two ewes and a bale of hay all the time. .
Dean
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2011 D4 XS - OBD port protection, RLD spare wheel protector, All LED interiors lights, Timed Climate enabled, iiD tool paired.
2011 D4 Landmark - Stolen from same dealer before I paid for it
2011 D4 GS - Stolen whilst at dealer ... All LED interiors lights, DRLs, Spare Wheel protector.
1996 300Tdi - Eaten by tin worms
28th Jun 2017 9:32 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
With a Range Rover you only need a flat tweed cap to qualify 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
28th Jun 2017 9:35 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Sorted, just need the Range Rover now as I already have the cap!
I must admit I am looking longingly at the Range Rover's now, but using the proceeds from a house sale to buy a car wouldn't be one of my smarter financial moves, but then neither was buying a Discovery......Andy
28th Jun 2017 9:39 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Fitzy73 wrote:
I think a Range Rover needs to be a V8.
When I had an accident many years ago in my dad's 110 the NFU were very good at sorting it all out, but sadly they don't consider our house in Cornwall to be rural enough to cover our D4.
Things must have really changed when they insured the Defender in South East London, as I was never aware of any rural parts in New Cross!!!
I've driven a 6 and an 8. The 6 is smoother and more civilised, but the TDV6 is lacking a bit in the bottom end after the SDV6. The 8 is a bit more gruff, but pulls from nowhere, runs interstellar gearing and (amazingly) uses less fuel, unless you use all the power...
It's interesting about the need for a rural address.2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
28th Jun 2017 9:47 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
I got her back yesterday morning. After 4 weeks.
I agreed to collect it at 8am on Saturday and it's only when I arrived that they asked me if I'd like it washed as well! And that was after they'd added over 200 miles of "extended road testing".
To my absolute horror, they've installed a roll over car wash and they were just about to put it through it, when it broke! They subsequently gave me back a wet and dirty car.2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
2nd Jul 2017 12:09 pm
Fitzy73
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: Truro
Posts: 2407
Glad you have it back and hope it is now sorted?
On the plus side, you would have done more than 200 miles in four weeks, small comfort I know, but at least that's something. I certainly wouldn't be keen on them using a car wash
Did you test drive the Range Rover?Andy
2nd Jul 2017 1:17 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Yes, I did
What a car! Just about the most spacious and comfortable place that the family have ever sat down together in Nice V8 too
Just none too keen on the way it was presented for sale and the lack of flexibility of the sales staff. Strictly limiting a test drive to a round trip of 5 or 6 miles didn't help much either. Decided to look elsewhere 2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
2nd Jul 2017 1:52 pm
Ja92mie
Member Since: 16 Sep 2014
Location: Newquay
Posts: 1259
Glad you got it back! I bet your glad to see the back of the RRS!
As for limiting a test drive to 5-6 miles when your spending FFRR money is ridiculous!
2nd Jul 2017 2:06 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
Posts: 7438
Thank you. The sales chap is aghast that I should have had a problem with it, but it's nice to know that I'm not being completely unreasonable!
And yes, I'm glad to be out of the RRS! I'm sure it's great, if you like that kind of thing; it's just that it's not for me.2011 - 2015: 3 x FL2
2015 - 2017: 2 x D4
2017 to date: FFRR SDV8
2023 to date: FL2 as a second car
2021 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200
2022 to date: Hinckley built ‘14 Triumph Trophy 1200 & sidecar!
(One of only two known to exist in the world!)
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