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    Any road trip plans this year?

    Hi all, I have a couple of road trips planned this year and was wondering what adventures other folk are up to? As for us…Early July off to County Kerry in Ireland (my brother lives in Kenmare so it’s a road trip plus family visit) Then in late Sept we’re doing the bottom half of the NC500...
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    Prescott Hillclimb May 28

    Hiya, My son and I are off to the Prescott Historique on Sat 28th May Has anyone been to Prescott before as this is my first visit. Facilities such as Toilets? Or Food? Parking I understand to be on grass Should we take portable chairs? Any other tips? Thanks
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    V6s Rear k-brace - nearly a disaster!

    Hi all, So after removing all rear braces and getting shot blasted, refinished, treating subframe etc….I started the reinstall earlier today. The 6 x Main M12 bolts on the k-brace, all with new bolts ordered from JLR a few weeks ago. Slowly slowly up to 133nm as per workshop info on topix and...
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    Active exhaust butterfly not moving with spindle

    Hi all, Got my rear braces off for blasting and coating etc. Also tidying up the subframe as best as I can… Wire brush to remove surface rust Clean Rust converter (Kurust) Two coats of POR-15 (Brilliant stuff used on my landrover axles!) Dynax-S50 in the cavities and Dynax UC elsewhere Anyway...
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    Underbody K-Braces - Bolt torque confusion

    Hi all, Apologies for starting a new post on this, but I would like to clear up confusion over the torque specifications for the Front and Rear underbody braces. The two smaller braces at the rear and the small rectangle bracket under the exhaust centre I am ok and have no confusion! Vehicle...
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    Rear cross brace - Stupid question

    Hi all, This is probably a VERY stupid question….but I want to be sure of what to expect. I am about to finally remove my rear cross braces to get shot blasted, etch primed and painted etc (Por-15) I am not removing the subframe!…..but according to the workshop manual for subframe / x-brace...
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    Parking Brake Maintenance Mode -Query

    Hi all, I was having a clean up of my rear wheels last week, so removed them to give a thorough cleanup and lube the studs etc…. I decided to try out the parking brake maintenance mode, so I know what to expect when I change my rear pads in a few months….. So I followed the instructions, I...
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    V6S Differential Fill Plug - Did JLR move it?

    Hi all, I am fairly new to the forum and introduced myself about a month ago. I am planning on changing the differential oil on my late 2016 (2017MY) V6S mechanical LSD. I have everything ready to go, new plugs, BOT 720 oil, pump etc. However there is great confusion on my part about the hex...
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    Rear brace removal - supporting vehicle

    Hi anyone, I will be removing the rear braces from my 2017MY V6s Coupe for shot blasting and rust proofing with POR-15 etc in the coming weeks. In terms of lifting and supporting the vehicle for this, a full blown drive on ramp would be best…but I have no access to one. Obviously I cannot...
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    New introduction

    Hi all, Introducing myself. After the kids leaving home etc the other half and I could finally buy a “fun” car so after wanting an F Type Coupe and after a long search for the right vehicle, finally purchased an F Type Coupe, v6 ‘S’, Saphire Blue, pan roof at end of October and we love it...
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