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    To Change or not to Change...

    Hi All The 4200 is in need of a new set of tyres... so I am weighing up whether I want to swap out to a set of the EuroSpares replica GS alloys. It's a facelift 4200 with a GS grill already... so they would go I think... but I cant quite decide whether I want to... whether it's worth it etc...
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    Bodyshop Bristol / Bath

    Hi All Does anyone have any recommendations for a good bodywork place in the south west... ideally Bristol / Bath area? I actually need to get a few scuffs on our outbound Range Rover sorted to start with but the 4200 bonnet could also do with being done once they've proved themselves...
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    Help with... 'duck'... Volvo XC90

    Hi All, First to keep things on brand... the 4200 sailed through an MOT last week and with a bit of a tip from the guys at Emblem, I have found the source of my squeaky suspension. Lubing the shock ram did the trick... hopefully there is no bigger issue lurking... for now anyway I will focus on...
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    Any 4200s in Bristol / Bath + AC Noise after Aux Change

    Hi All, So very annoyingly having sorted a new alternator and aux belt with reasonable ease... no more than a few days have passed (and very few miles) before a series of belt related noises have started that seem to be AC related. It's coming and going a little at the moment but my initial...
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    4200 / Gransport Air Box Tip

    Hi All, Changed the air filter today and had the joy most would have predicted of wrestling to get the bolts apart. They were rusted together solid and the captive nuts obviously just spun in the plastic... penetrating oil and strategic spanner placements made no difference. In the end I did...
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    Suspect Alternator Failed

    Hi All, So less than a year into ownership and I already have content for the low loader thread :confused: I'll see if I can dig out the picture when I have a chance (month or two back - just haven't had a chance to assess). Basically when driving home one day the red voltage warning light...
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    Creaking Noise

    Hi All, I have a slightly strange noise which is really hard to discern and I wonder if anyone has any ideas that might speed up diagnosis. The noise is most prominent when the car is cold and hasn't been used for a period of time... I'd almost say the longer its left the worse the noise can...
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    Handbrake Shoe Adjustment

    Hi All I'm half way through a brake upgrade (thanks to MAFs excellent step by step reference) and so far all good... can't wait to feel the difference it makes. I wondered if anyone had an official procedure for adjusting the star nut that sets the handbrake shoes? I note MAFs tip of lock them...
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    Battery Charging Socket

    Hi All I'm looking to get a trickle charge set up so that I don't have to kill the battery every time the car isn't used for a few days... I'm actually looking at a fixed / installed solar panel on the roof of my garage as its in an external block and has no power... something like this...
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    Viewing 4200 - Any Advice...

    Hi All, I'm a bit surprised this is my first post as I've been on the forum various times and first test drove a 4200 back in 2009 - alas work, family and house have very much got in the way since! I now (have just about convinced myself) I have the time to actually take the plunge though...