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41,815 · May 2, 2018

Question:

I'm looking to hire a car in the US in October for a few days with my better half. The insurance situation we generally understand (book it through a UK website and you're likely to get the mandatory cover, check that this is the case) but I was wondering if there was anything else we should generally be aware of with regards to car hire over there. Both of us are over 25 and have clean licences...

They'll charge you extra for breakdown cover. They don't usually include it standard as most credit cards providers out there offer it already and so people don't need it.

May 2, 2018

Don't get out the car if the plod stop you & keep your hands in view.

8,355 · May 2, 2018

Would imagine if you're not parked on the Queen's highway or public carpark and you are sleeping in it (camper), you should be ok. Lorry drivers are allowed to as it's classed as their home, iirc.

You could get done, even in your own house made of bricks if they could prove intent to drive. Such as a statement from someone saying you were going to drive and they had to take your keys. It all depends on the copper on duty and how they want to interpret the law. Without a good lawyer the magistrates usually side with the CPS too so be very careful.

Do not trust in innocent til proven guilty beyond all reasonable doubt. Hide keys in a bush or somewhere they would be unlikely to be found

14,077 · May 2, 2018

Looking for stupid question amnesty thread, but found this one!

I've put a "new" Longlife exhaust on my C4 VTS and it slots into the cat fine, but with a bit of slack. I may be able to shim it with a bit of beer can to get a tighter fit.

The real problem and question is what type of clamp do I need for it as the cat has a flange, but the exhaust just has a bulge? See pic

Also see my thread http://autoshite.com/topic/29249-uninteresting-c4-vts-help-needed-to-diagnose/page-3?do=findComment&comment=1494496

2,204 · May 2, 2018

I wouldn't mind a 'foreign ebay tat' thread though. I have to say I don't like the mix of both and we are getting a lot of them on the tat thread these days but am not sure what everyone else thinks.

I like the foreign ones but would prefer to peruse them in a foreign thread.

+1 for this.

16,172 · May 3, 2018

Looking for stupid question amnesty thread, but found this one!

I've put a "new" Longlife exhaust on my C4 VTS and it slots into the cat fine, but with a bit of slack. I may be able to shim it with a bit of beer can to get a tighter fit.
The real problem and question is what type of clamp do I need for it as the cat has a flange, but the exhaust just has a bulge? See pic

IMG_4984.JPG

Also see my thread http://autoshite.com/topic/29249-uninteresting-c4-vts-help-needed-to-diagnose/page-3?do=findComment&comment=1494496

Try looking on the Bosal online catalogue to see what their part no. is for a clamp for that joint.It looks to me that the bulge in the exhaust pipe should be bigger.

9,689 · May 3, 2018

Just sorting through all my tools and come across some sockets my dad gave me. What on earth is a 2 inch socket useful for? ~~Trucks and lorries~~ Battle Tanks?

Might be for front wheel bearings. Old trick on some buses / trucks when doing front drum brakes was to release the bearing nut then remove the wheel complete with tyre and drum. Sort brakes then reassemble. Meant you only had to torque up one nut (the wheel bearing), not all the dozen or so wheel nuts.

17,694 · May 3, 2018

Landrover hub nuts are 2".

3,384 · May 3, 2018

Not quite the same thing but similar. When I replaced the rear wheel bearings on my Mk3 Mondeo I wondered why Ford had seen fit to use 5 wheel nuts to hold the wheel on, yet the wheel bearing and hub were only bolted to the rest of the car with 4 considerably less substantial torx head bolts.

May 3, 2018

Anyone know anything about Sherpa front slidey doors? I'm looking to get one and retrofit the front slideys on. I can only really find stripped down driver's doors on the Bay though - no nearside ones or rails in sight. Anyone know if those extra bits are available and whether a retrofit is possible?

7,950 · May 3, 2018

Not wanting to start another thread for possibly 1 reply.

Could someone do me a mot history check on a landrover 110. Reg H486 ONP

Sadly in Far East and site won't show up from here

Tia

May 3, 2018

Our Lass'es Kia magentis is now making a rumbling/bearing dying noise from the aircon compressor pump pulley, and I am having trouble finding a replacement one that costs less than the car is worth!

They are circa £300 new on the bay, not tried any breakers yet, but I imagine they are not cheap or plentiful either, so I was wondring if it is possible to bypass the pulley with a shorter serpentine drive belt?

Anyone any real experience of this in a relatively modern engine like this? (2001 2.5 V6 petrol auto).

In the olden days I would have taken a measurement and gone down the local factors to compare with their stock, but these new fangled belts are different widths and profiles, so am struggling with how to go about doing this

Cheers in advance of any input chaps and chapesses

Also whilst I'm on, anyone changed the ABS pump on a Rover 75 2.6 V6 petrol auto 2002? (I think - it's the one I bought off 6 cyl last year), it's MOT time soon and looking at worst case scenario - how hard a job is it if indeed it is

1,871 · May 3, 2018

Question:

I'm looking to hire a car in the US in October for a few days with my better half. The insurance situation we generally understand (book it through a UK website and you're likely to get the mandatory cover, check that this is the case) but I was wondering if there was anything else we should generally be aware of with regards to car hire over there. Both of us are over 25 and have clean licences...

should be fully covered , once at the desk and dog tired they will try to push carefully worded add on cover for all manner of shit , you should be covered for accidents and break down , decline anything else

check what the fuel situation is...best if you can take it back full , they will most likley try and push a pre pay option thats dearer per gallon than the pump and would rely on you handing it over empty

4,744 · May 3, 2018

Our Lass'es Kia magentis is now making a rumbling/bearing dying noise from the aircon compressor pump pulley, and I am having trouble finding a replacement one that costs less than the car is worth!

They are circa £300 new on the bay, not tried any breakers yet, but I imagine they are not cheap or plentiful either, so I was wondring if it is possible to bypass the pulley with a shorter serpentine drive belt?

Anyone any real experience of this in a relatively modern engine like this? (2001 2.5 V6 petrol auto).

In the olden days I would have taken a measurement and gone down the local factors to compare with their stock, but these new fangled belts are different widths and profiles, so am struggling with how to go about doing this

Cheers in advance of any input chaps and chapesses

Also whilst I'm on, anyone changed the ABS pump on a Rover 75 2.6 V6 petrol auto 2002? (I think - it's the one I bought off 6 cyl last year), it's MOT time soon and looking at worst case scenario - how hard a job is it if indeed it is

Does the Magentis use the 2.5 v6 from the Galant ? they seem to poach a lot of mitsubishi stuff

39,193 · May 3, 2018

Does anybody else draw out mental pictures/flowcharts in their mind whilst trying to visualise how to shuffle the fleet into the right order on the drive?

Where to put each one for maximum ease and minimum moves?

I’m trying to achieve the vehicular equivalent of ‘Fools Mate’ here, to no avail.

7,602 · May 3, 2018

What is the best way to get an oil stain off a driveway ?

I've heard burning does it. Any truth in it ?

May 3, 2018

I've heard pouring washing powder on & waiting for rain.

Or stain the rest to match...

18,878 · May 3, 2018

should be fully covered , once at the desk and dog tired they will try to push carefully worded add on cover for all manner of shit , you should be covered for accidents and break down , decline anything else

check what the fuel situation is...best if you can take it back full , they will most likley try and push a pre pay option thats dearer per gallon than the pump and would rely on you handing it over empty

I’d like to see them try to push anything past Lady Grumpius. She’s not one to agree to anything she doesn’t want and will kick up a public fuss if they try!

1.1k · May 3, 2018

What is the best way to get an oil stain off a driveway ?
I've heard burning does it. Any truth in it ?

If it's a concrete drive, spray brake cleaner on the oily patch & wipe it straight off with an old cloth. I wouldn't try fire, especially on tarmac!

22,352 · May 3, 2018

This would be handy. I cant look at ebay tat on my phone as it opens to pages from 2012! no way im scrolling forward through eleventy billion pages to get to the last few days. Its fine if im on my laptop though

I have had this, so I post a full stop which takes me just after the most recent post, I then delete it and scroll back

22,352 · May 3, 2018

What is the best way to get an oil stain off a driveway ?
I've heard burning does it. Any truth in it ?

Just park over it. (And with a Land Rover you will soon stain the rest to match)

2,392 · May 3, 2018

Asked the question a week or so back about this...heres the new sills fitted to the old banger....before and after...much better result and easier than patching it

57,465 · May 3, 2018

Date tested21 October 2016 PASS

Mileage79,407 miles
MOT test number8516 0411 3814

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date26 October 2017

Date tested20 October 2016 FAIL

Mileage79,407 miles
MOT test number4584 8978 0025

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH FRONTS (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to limit (4.1.E.1)
What are failures and advisories?

Date tested5 October 2015 PASS

Mileage71,240 miles
MOT test number7660 0761 7873

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date26 October 2016

Advisory notice item(s)
slight lift in n/s/f hub
What are advisories?

Date tested1 October 2015 FAIL

Mileage71,240 miles
MOT test number5078 4139 1431

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
front tie rod play in bushes
slight lift in n/s/f hub
What are failures and advisories?

Date tested27 October 2014 PASS

Mileage62,358 miles
MOT test number3082 8080 4337

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date26 October 2015

Date tested8 August 2013 PASS

Mileage61,047 miles
MOT test number2762 0002 3224

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date7 August 2014

Advisory notice item(s)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
exhaust deteriorated
What are advisories?

Date tested31 July 2013 FAIL

Mileage61,047 miles
MOT test number2556 4221 3275

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
exhaust deteriorated
What are failures and advisories?

Date tested8 August 2012 PASS

Mileage59,797 miles
MOT test number9567 4152 2274

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date7 August 2013

Advisory notice item(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
What are advisories?

Date tested8 August 2012 FAIL

Mileage59,797 miles
MOT test number4857 9132 2294

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
What are failures and advisories?

Date tested2 August 2011 PASS

Mileage58,260 miles
MOT test number8079 2401 1275

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date1 August 2012

Date tested27 July 2011 FAIL

Mileage58,247 miles
MOT test number8182 5850 1217

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
What are failures?

Date tested22 July 2011 FAIL

Mileage58,230 miles
MOT test number9773 9350 1244

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
diff leaking oil
What are failures and advisories?

Date tested15 July 2010 PASS

Mileage56,664 miles
MOT test number2849 1679 0181

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date14 July 2011

Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
What are advisories?

Date tested15 July 2010 FAIL

Mileage56,664 miles
MOT test number8211 7659 0122

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
What are failures and advisories?

Date tested14 July 2009 PASS

Mileage54,506 miles
MOT test number9605 5529 9187

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date13 July 2010

Date tested14 July 2009 FAIL

Mileage54,506 miles
MOT test number3813 1589 9117

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
front bumper has corroded edges
park brake drum has sideplay
What are failures and advisories?

Date tested1 July 2008 PASS

Mileage53,245 miles
MOT test number2012 7358 8466

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date30 June 2009

Date tested27 June 2008 FAIL

Mileage53,223 miles
MOT test number3909 4937 8196

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
What are failures?

Date tested23 May 2007 PASS

Mileage53,043 miles
MOT test number2141 1374 7154

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date28 May 2008

Date tested23 May 2007 FAIL

Mileage52,043 miles
MOT test number1210 9354 7121

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
What are failures?

Date tested12 May 2006 PASS

Mileage50,847 miles
MOT test number2537 7233 6453

Test locationunavailable until further notice
Expiry date28 May 2007

Date tested5 May 2006 FAIL

Mileage50,801 miles
MOT test number8515 6552 6175

Test locationunavailable until further notice

Reason(s) for failure
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
What are failures?

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May 3, 2018

Does the Magentis use the 2.5 v6 from the Galant ? they seem to poach a lot of mitsubishi stuff

Not sure to be honest, struggling with this one, the Missus really loves this car and I want to keep it from the bridge as best I can, but it's not looking good as the test is up in 6 weeks and there is welding to be done too to the front subframe, got to keep looking at the options

10,103 · May 3, 2018

I have had this, so I post a full stop which takes me just after the most recent post, I then delete it and scroll back

Snap!

Although I do often forget the remove bit

Also,that Land Rovers' mot history stinks of being owned by someone who uses the test as a sort of service indicator

Bet they used to winge and whine when it broke down on them....

27,977 · May 3, 2018

Now that I'm on the second side of the Oxford re welding, my attention has turned to the need to consider additional works that do not need sparkly sticks.. with this in mind, I have the following questions:

As I have a 1500 B series fitted, what are the correct:

Oil filter

Air filter

Spark Plugs

Spark plug leads (or do I buy a kit to make my own?)

Rotor Cap

Points set / condenser (yes I know I should buy NOS rather than new -but which ones?!)

I cant seem to find definitive answers, and as there are so many variants of the b series I'm struggling to find the ones i need.

your help/guidance and links would be much appreciated!

7,950 · May 4, 2018

Cheers on the landrover mot history, that looks like a real liability .. look fwd to a purchase then

4,908 · May 4, 2018

Question:

I'm looking to hire a car in the US in October for a few days with my better half. The insurance situation we generally understand (book it through a UK website and you're likely to get the mandatory cover, check that this is the case) but I was wondering if there was anything else we should generally be aware of with regards to car hire over there. Both of us are over 25 and have clean licences...

It may be obvious (or not) but the credit card used in the booking must be in the lead drivers name. We failed to do this, disclosed it at the counter in Florida and had to re-hire a car there and then. Then the next day we had to drive back to MIA to sort out the original hire car. It was proper expensive but got all money refunded dealing through the original hire company in the UK.

- Don't be thinking a cabriolet is a good idea either during the day in certain parts. I felt like my brain was boiling in my head at some traffic lights.

- Motorways or ' the innerstate' appear to be a seven lane 'free for all'. Any lane, any speed and usually will come across a large piece of vehicle or building material just laying in the lane.

14,412 · May 4, 2018

I was in the centre of a 7 lane.

Early morning 7am. Every space packed, 10 foot gaps and all doing 60mph.

Full size paving slab in my lane, could see cars in front bouncing up and down but didn't know why until I hit it.

Some escaped, 3 of us got flat tyres.

Got my wheel brace out and space saver.

Brand new car, wheel brace wrong size!

Fortunately one of the other peoples car fit mine. (Its a tire iron over there I now know).

60 dollars for wheel and tyre, which I thought was quite cheap.

Tyres not covered on insurance.

18,842 · May 4, 2018

What is the best way to get an oil stain off a driveway ?

Depends what the driveway is made of, but GUNK driveway cleaner does remove some oil from some surfaces.

I've tried washing up lipsquid, washing powder, driveway cleaner, brake cleaner, white spirit etc.etc. and nothing has every *fully* removed the stain.

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