In preparation for taking the 109 off the road for its axle swap, I'm getting the Lightweight ready for more frequent use on domestic duties (school run and for Helena's other requirements) while I grab the Range Rover for commuting to work. To … [Continue reading]
Shiny Wheels
I got the alloys back from Pristine today. They're very shiny! They have the same appearance of finish as new LR alloys, but they have had the full three layers (several coats each) of powder coating primer, colour and lacquer done much more … [Continue reading]
Alloys Delivered
The wheels have all been delivered to Pristine Alloy Refurbishing for a full strip, blast and refinishing service. Unfortunately, they were unable to remove the tyres from the wheels as their machine was suited to wider rims, so I had to take them … [Continue reading]
Alloys Refurbishment
I am taking the wheels to "Pristine" in Woburn tomorrow for their refurbishment. They are suffering from the typical corrosion of old alloys, especially the odd-one-out Discovery wheel which suffered more because its face and rim were diamond cut … [Continue reading]
Gurgling and leaking
The new water pump cured the squeaking, but the work led to a new problem - the coolant was gurgling in the heater matrix and gas was collecting in the thermostat housing, despite re-purging and refilling the system several times. The fault … [Continue reading]
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