It’s that time of year again… For those of you outside of the UK, the MoT is the annual safety inspection carried out on behalf of the Ministry of Transport for all road vehicles over three years old. Naturally, it couldn’t go entirely without a hitch. The MoT was at 10:00 this morning, but on […]
A Little Welding and a Popping Tail Gate
Since the decision is to keep the RRC for the long term, it is getting gradual repairs and rectifications. It’s in good order for its type and age, but is still prone to corrosion like all classic Land Rovers. It has a little rust in the usual places – the sides of the foot wells, […]
General Update
I haven’t added any posts for a while, so here is a general update. Work on the front axle is progressing slowly, but I have not done enough to be worth a specific post. the Range Rover’s poor performance has been cured with a new exhaust – the catalytic converter was badly clogged by the […]
Running Report, May 2010
I thought I’d make a small update on how the vehicle is running generally, since most posts are detailed modification or repair issues. Fuel consumption on a “combined cycle” commute to work (26 miles each way with 23 roundabouts, numerous cross roads and T-junctions, several long, steep hills and an even split between town and […]
Stereo and iPhone
Helena bought me an iPhone for my birthday last month (my old phone was on its last legs, crackling, freezing up and cutting out). Â It’s a great piece of kit (it must be – it’s electronic but I still like it, and that’s no mean feat). Â Of its many features, useful ones for […]
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