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?? MX5 is longitudinal & not transverse usually a piece of wee wee as long as everything isn't seized but never done a NC
Edit:- Just re-read I suspect you were referring to headlight bulb
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?? MX5 is longitudinal & not transverse usually a piece of wee wee as long as everything isn't seized but never done a NC
Edit:- Just re-read I suspect you were referring to headlight bulb
sevenfourate
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Iām replying to the bulb replacement part š¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£
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Drago
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Fitted new aircon filters in the....almost had me there! There's 2, and they both looked like more like turf than filters so were probably original.
rogerzilla
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On the NC, it's made difficult by the fusebox being right behind the NS headlamp. The OS bulb is easy.
Many people take the entire front end off to do the job.
Scottish Scrutineer
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- Location
- Fife, Scotland
Recently replaced my rather high mileage VW Caravelle T5.1 with a younger T6 Shuttle version, which has meant a few updgrades:
Headlamp bulbs changed to Philips GT+ 200, interior lamps fitted with leds, battery replaced as it was the original and showing signs of failing.
On Thursday we set off on a 950 mile round trip to collect a new bike for my wife, just under 300 miles, as we turned off the M61 in there was a noticeable vibration when at about 45mph, thought it was a wheel weight thrown off or similar.
Stopped off at Van-King in Bacup to get a bed system installed, then continued south. The vibration was worse, most noticeable when accelerating from 40-50+ during the many roadwork sections on the M6 and M5. Overnight stop at Bridgewater and I thought I'd better investigate. The O/S driveshaft inner CV was making a rather ominous click/rattle when I grabbed it. The MOT history showed that the CV gaiter had been replaced a couple of years ago. Obviously the CV joint had cried enough. New driveshaft ordered whilst sitting in the hotel, hopefully for delivery today.
Next day, continued to Axminster, then a brief trip to Seaton on the Jurassic Coast, then headed home. The vibration was getting worse, still predominantly at 40-50 mph, though there was some signs of it at 60mh. Lots of roadworks, stop/start traffic queues on the M6 at Birmingham just to add to the stress on me and the drivetrain. Arrived home having travelled 500 miles with a definitely poorly van.
Delighted to see DPD pull up outside on Saturday morning with a large and heavy parcel. New driveshaft from J&R who had informed me that a Saturday courier deliver was not available, however DPD driver said they like to clear their feet if possible for Monday, so an unexpected bonus for me. Driveshaft was replaced on Saturday afternoon on the drive outside my garage, and a successful test drive showed all was good.
BTW the Van-King bed system works really well with the Bike Stow
Headlamp bulbs changed to Philips GT+ 200, interior lamps fitted with leds, battery replaced as it was the original and showing signs of failing.
On Thursday we set off on a 950 mile round trip to collect a new bike for my wife, just under 300 miles, as we turned off the M61 in there was a noticeable vibration when at about 45mph, thought it was a wheel weight thrown off or similar.
Stopped off at Van-King in Bacup to get a bed system installed, then continued south. The vibration was worse, most noticeable when accelerating from 40-50+ during the many roadwork sections on the M6 and M5. Overnight stop at Bridgewater and I thought I'd better investigate. The O/S driveshaft inner CV was making a rather ominous click/rattle when I grabbed it. The MOT history showed that the CV gaiter had been replaced a couple of years ago. Obviously the CV joint had cried enough. New driveshaft ordered whilst sitting in the hotel, hopefully for delivery today.
Next day, continued to Axminster, then a brief trip to Seaton on the Jurassic Coast, then headed home. The vibration was getting worse, still predominantly at 40-50 mph, though there was some signs of it at 60mh. Lots of roadworks, stop/start traffic queues on the M6 at Birmingham just to add to the stress on me and the drivetrain. Arrived home having travelled 500 miles with a definitely poorly van.
Delighted to see DPD pull up outside on Saturday morning with a large and heavy parcel. New driveshaft from J&R who had informed me that a Saturday courier deliver was not available, however DPD driver said they like to clear their feet if possible for Monday, so an unexpected bonus for me. Driveshaft was replaced on Saturday afternoon on the drive outside my garage, and a successful test drive showed all was good.
BTW the Van-King bed system works really well with the Bike Stow
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fossyant
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- South Manchester
Three of our cars all need an oil change. Mine was done in October 21, so a little overdue, but it's covered about 4,000 in that time. The Aygo, got oil in Jan 22 and then gain in June 22 (just to be sure as we'd bought the car in October 21). It's covered 3,000 since last June (about 1000 in the last week !). Next is MrsF's car. Fortunately they all use the same oil, so 20l of Mannol Fully Synthetic for Ā£48 and 3 filters for
Ā£20. 20l will last 6-8 services !
Ā£20. 20l will last 6-8 services !
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That's a good price I was looking for 20l of 5w30 for the 2 kitcars & the Shogun. Where's that from
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
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- South Manchester
Ebay -
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303139536604
Pop in Code CATCH20 to reduce it.
Very little colouring to it, virtually clear. Full VW etc specs so should be fine.
rockyroller
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I will be doing the filters on a 2014 which may not have been driven since 2015. bought the engine & cabin filters today & hope to change them after work today. hoping they're just dusty
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Notice they also do a ATF which they say is compatible to the Shogun
MITSUBISHI DIAQUEEN CVT FLUID J1
MITSUBISHI DIAQUEEN CVT FLUID J4
rockyroller
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- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
haha the joke was on me. someone beat me to it. I was in there anyway, so I put my new ones in. cleanest filters I ever replaced!
gbb
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- Peterborough
I switched to Mannol recently after seeing good reports on price and quality. I brought mine off Amazon, Ā£22 I think for 5 litres.
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Drago
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Roof bars ordered for the 2008. I get to enjoy the stress and tourists of fitting them.
Also topped up the adblje yesterday. Apparently with these it's best to keep them topped up. Let them get too low and the warning messages pop up which don't always clear when the fluid is replenished, so it's advised not to let it get that far.
Also topped up the adblje yesterday. Apparently with these it's best to keep them topped up. Let them get too low and the warning messages pop up which don't always clear when the fluid is replenished, so it's advised not to let it get that far.
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Was an expensive night on the Net
Rav4 front discs & pads
MX5 Spark plugs x2 sets
MX5 oil filters x2
MX5 gearbox oil x1
MX5 Diff oil x1
Shogun 10L of Diaqueen gearbox oil
Shogun Tranfers box oil
Shogun Diff oil x2
20L of engine oil MX5 x2 & Shogun, there will not be any left
Rav4 front tyres being fitted tomorrow
Ā£570 Ouch
Rav4 front discs & pads
MX5 Spark plugs x2 sets
MX5 oil filters x2
MX5 gearbox oil x1
MX5 Diff oil x1
Shogun 10L of Diaqueen gearbox oil
Shogun Tranfers box oil
Shogun Diff oil x2
20L of engine oil MX5 x2 & Shogun, there will not be any left
Rav4 front tyres being fitted tomorrow
Ā£570 Ouch
