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						SubscriberAftermarket things can be so hit or miss. Did you go genuine in the end?
On another note, today I noticed the AC was going warm when I was stationary. I already suspect the pump is EOL, but could this be an indication the fan is getting tired? It’s had a good innings, but not sure if these get slower or just fail.
2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
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						Super ModeratorI think I'm past the point in life where I can tolerate the refit and fight the retailer game, they are in UK. I told them refund it.. And use the money towards a genuine shaft. I'm awaiting their reply as I had to send them photos of the two shafts.
I'm really good at changing them quickly now.
To see if it's the fan, check pressures. If pressures get up and fan isn't singing. Turn off the engine and quickly grab the fan.. Should be firm like a normal viscous fan.
We were joking at work last week. I used to drive with one wheel off the road in the gravel
to shake the compressor into life.
Your compressor has been sad a very long time now, I think I did one summer with mine and that was that.
With the Optima dead; time to fit a new Aux battery.
Some earlier comments re the SSB HVT-70LD (an 85AH aux battery) influenced my choice. (Thanks to whomever posted)
For those interested…it is tight, but doable.
Move some of the unused plugs out of the way…ensure your battery tray will take a slightly longer battery and it’s ok
Red circles:
Both just,and I mean just, touch the power steering bottle and under the bonnet insulation.
There is enough “give” in the power steering / washer bottle brackets to not worry me at the moment. The under bonnet insulation also doesn’t worry me now.
But height is ok
2 Bluetooth battery monitors installed and I’m now a battery monitoring OCD nut….
Happy days
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Samsies
2010 TDV6 3.0L Discovery 4 HSE
2007 Audi RS4 (B7)
Replaced the brake pedal switch today. Hoping that was the cause for my rotary gear selector not wanting to turn out of Park...
Otherwise some more fun to be had... hmm
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Everything is easy when someone else is doing it
MY14 SDV6 SE Corris Grey
Compomotive 18s : D697s : Traxide DBS : LLAMS : ARB compressor : IC-455
Rhino Platform : GOE compressor, Tx & front bash plates, deluxe sliders
Me too. (I cut the outboard edge off the battery tray to fit this one in)
SSB HVT-70LD installed 202209.jpg
Everything is easy when someone else is doing it
MY14 SDV6 SE Corris Grey
Compomotive 18s : D697s : Traxide DBS : LLAMS : ARB compressor : IC-455
Rhino Platform : GOE compressor, Tx & front bash plates, deluxe sliders
Changed out the front CV driveshaft's in my D3, LHS inner joint was worn leading to vibration under load. Replaced with Repco branded shafts and I was surprised to see the outer CV bell is substantially larger than the originals. Got them at 20% discount on sale so they where basically the same price as cheapys from the UK
Shane
2005 D3 TDV6 loaded to the brim with 4 kids!
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/members-rides/220914-too-many-defender-write-ups-here-time-d3.html
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