The Moog Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 We saw a sacred Scottish monument yesterday Flat4, w00dy, Steviemillar and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 PC now 3. Thank you, Elvis juice. privatewire, bangernomics, loserone and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Definitely tomorrow. Stopping over tonight 90 minutes south of collection location which will hopefully be reached by mid-late morning.Are we there yet Dad?? Please let it be the Suburban. The Moog and Tamworthbay 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 We need updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Moog and NJGLeeds collected a vehicle.They first had to repair it.They were last seen resetting fault codes at the A90 junction near Lawrencekirk. The Moog, Supernaut, Jim Bell and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 The vehicle in question had lots of mud on it. This is one of the rear silencers. Jim Bell, The Moog, Craig the Princess and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 The vehicle in question has a very nice interior. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Said vehicle will also be taking some Aberdeenshire moss with it, south of the border. ...or scattering it all over the A90. Jim Bell, The Moog, Saabnut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Said vehicle has an engine from another manufacturer. Jim Bell and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 If you go off said vehicle I'm happy to swap it for a smoll Audi in the same colour. Just drop it off in Dunfermline on the way past... Jim Bell and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 The fact that Neither Moog nor NGJL has responded likely means they’re on the move and not broken down. Tamworthbay, Saabnut and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 The fact that Neither Moog nor NGJL has responded likely means they’re on the move and not broken down. Or just busy resetting the error codes... again. The Moog and Saabnut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Or eating The Moog and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 We worked out that the vehicle in question would get into Goodwood. Supernaut, Jim Bell and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 The fact that Neither Moog nor NGJL has responded likely means they’re on the move and not broken down. Or all four of them are having 2 days worth of poos. The Moog, Rusty_Rocket, sporty-shite and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Said vehicle has an engine from another manufacturer.Have I sat in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Are we still guessing? If we are then I’m assuming it’s a P38 with the BMW 2.5 diesel. Which would explain the need for fault code resetting breaks en route. The Moog, egg and Supernaut 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Have I sat in it? loserone, D Spares & Tyres, mat_the_cat and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 To all interested parties.... It is indeed the P38 Have reset the fault codes several times, dropped off some bits with 320touring and picked up some other bits. Currently now at Gretna services queuing for some of the colonels finest fried cat. Further updates to follow upon arrival back in Lancashire, hopefully still under our own steam. PC remains at 3. Jim Bell, Saabnut, Flat4 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Are we still guessing? If we are then I’m assuming it’s a P38 with the BMW 2.5 diesel. Which would explain the need for fault code resetting breaks en route. YOU ARE WINNAR. This was the scene that greeted us on our arrival. NJGLeeds and Moog were replacing the rear shock absorbers, as both were snapped. They then loaded up with some spares, and didn't even bother cleaning off any of the nature that had made the Range Rover its home. The right rear air suspension sensor was a bit... erm, fucked. It never sat quite right on the road. NJGLeeds had a code reader with him, and was using it rather frequently. He stopped twice between Saabnut's house and the A90. A distance of under 10 miles. It has a very comfy interior though. I even sat in it and made brum brum noises. I did have a giggle at NJGLeeds driving away with the window down, and I could hear the dashboard beeping frantically as he drove off. From what I can remember, it also thought the bonnet was open all the time and kept demanding that the driver selected neutral. The Moog, Skizzer, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Full update when back but these pictures to tickle your fancy. It certainly has been a long day and involved many shiters. Still another couple of hours but will write it up properly (when waiting for the AA) Are t shirts holding up the steering wheel an MOT fail? Dan_ZTT, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, fairkens and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Are t shirts holding up the steering wheel an MOT fail? Oh? What else has broken in the interim? The Moog, Jim Bell and Flat4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 What an adventure! We have a P38 at the moment. Black, P-reg, tidy and with the coil spring conversion, slightly lacking in electricity, but all will be well. Never had a 4x4 before it. After test driving an 04 Grand Cherokee before getting the P38 I must say sitting in the majestic P38 makes the Jeep feel pretty naff. The Moog and Exiled_Tat_Gatherer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Currently now at Gretna services queuing for some of the colonels finest fried cat. Whoa! Hold on. Driving a slightly-broken P38 halfway across the UK, OK, I can live with that. But choosing Gretna over Tebay?! The Moog, Ohdearme, dome and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Yep, but it was a case of needs must. Tebay was my first choice, trust me, but it was another hour down the road and we’d have expired by then. Anyway, now home safe and sound....a massive thanks must go to Will (the Moog), Mrs Moog and M-I-L Moog along with Saabnut, Tayne and Supernaut...an absolute pleasure to meet you all...not forgetting 320touring and his bro for their words of encouragement* Going to sit and calculate my average MPG now with the aid of my last 4 cans of Elvis juice. Further details to follow tomorrow:-) 320touring, Saabnut, Skizzer and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Well done guys! What an epic rescue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Whoo hoo! You made it, I can relax now. I knew* you would be fine! Flat4, Jim Bell and NorthernMonkey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Today started slightly bright and early with a departure time from Kinross at 8 am. A quick stop to avail us of breakfast goods then off to Saabnuts FOD. First challenge of the day was whether to believe Google maps (2 hrs 10) or applemaps (1hr 30). Assuming that the day would go swimingly we chose apple which seemed to work. Once we were close a tractor towing a forklift passed us. Hmmmm I think we are close. Nick kindly came and found us at the top of the lane and we carefully scraped the exhaust all the way along the lane to this beauty apparently the brakes sort of worked We were definitely in the right place Behold a vision of njgleeds desire - It was missing magical dancing pixies so they were reinstated The flat tyres were giving the gift of air It was then started and driven into the garage for some remedial work. A cold start video will be posted tomorrow once I sort my life out. First up was the small matter of changing the rear shocks which had snapped. They had been carefully covered with a light* dusting of farm mud to make things interesting. Initial steps As many swears and some percussive adjustment the old one was off. The problem is quite clear A couple of hardy shiters came along to share in the joyous occasion - always good to meet new/catch up with old friends. First side took almost an hour but then we were cooking on gas. Side two Problem Intervention Solution Rip shocks All back together on pumped up wheels it was time for the off. Of course not. It's a P38. First up the bonnet wouldn't close Saabnut produced a tin of spray stuff that smelt vaguely like penetrating oil - that plus percussive adjustment was applied Success In the meantime someone was taking advantage of the vacant driver's seat to make Brum Brum noises So off we set.... Springer, LightBulbFun, privatewire and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Looks like an epic day out to me. The photo of the battery was very useful, thanks. I now know what the battery clamp looks like, as mine is missing. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Not really... It's a P38 Time to plug in the code reader and then reset the suspension Bets were taken on the number of faults. Saabnuts record was something around the 120. Sadly we could only muster about four. One being right rear height adjuster, a bonnet open signal, error message asking for the gearlever to be put into neutral and something else. All cleared we headed off. For 5 mins before we pulled over to reset the suspension again. This was to become a theme. Luckily Mrs Njgleeds was enjoying the heated seats so much that she didn't mind too much. Diesel procured On way back we collected missus Moog then hot footed it to 320tourings automotive grotto to do some swapsies. Handed over a GSA gearbox, driveshafts and clutch, mx5 bits for GM - received was an mx5 hardtop. This required brothers touring to employ their automotive Tetris skills to fit everything in Njgleeds tried to fix the adjustable steering wheel at this point. It had sort of broken and he had fixed* it with a t shirt. Taking the time of the stop he tried to fix it properly (spoiler alert- he didn't). The bonus find was a chip, which looks like the RR has been fiddled with to be quicker and less thirsty. Pointing south we set off on the trek back to god's glorious land of Accrington and Fence. A mixup meant that we pulled into Gretna services both thinking the other had car issues when we were just bored and pushing different buttons! Food consumed and off again only for the RR to have a reticent to proceed - resulting in an impromptu visit to the hard shoulder Applying years of wisdom - Njgleeds turned it off and on again, curing (sort of the issue). He thinks it was over boosting causing it to go into limp mode. We took it carefully home Finally back to Accrington to drop off hard top and swap out jacks/wheels etc - a quick wollard before clattering off into the dark was. Long day but well worth it. Glad we didn't try to do it in a day there and back. Cavcraft, catsinthewelder, RobT and 30 others 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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