The Low Loader Thread

RoaryRati

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lozcb said:
To me thats a sign , change the F1 relay now and check the hydraulic oil level , contacts either on the F1 relay ( similar to the old type points )are getting iffy , or the F1 pump contacts are getting iffy , be prepared to change the F1 pump , there was one on here for sale quite cheap not so long ago
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Thanks for heads up - we'll keep our fingers crossed we get back okay - we're about a half way round our 3k jaunt - SI please note
 
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RoaryRati said:
Thanks for heads up - we'll keep our fingers crossed we get back okay - we're about a half way round our 3k jaunt - SI please note
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Pinkies crossed for you it holds out until you get back , these are the exact early signs , when it starts dropping out , happened to me about a dozen times before it actually went in the pit lane at Goodwood track day some years
 
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lozcb said:
Pinkies crossed for you it holds out until you get back , these are the exact early signs , when it starts dropping out , happened to me about a dozen times before it actually went in the pit lane at Goodwood track day some years
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conaero said:
Fluid was topped, pump is new, relay I believe they have a spare. It’s probably just got hot. Relax and enjoy.
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We are............ - proof to come
 
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After ten years, today was the day my Defender fancied a go on a low loader. Suspect it’s turbo related - it went pop then fizz - maybe a pipe popped off but I suspect the turbo is goosed. It drove onto the low loader ok, but wheezy.

No phone signal, so I had to walk up a hill to phone the RAC. There are worse places for this to happen and I did enjoy an early packed lunch. Can’t see it on my phone but it’s somewhere down there by the tree line with the bonnet up…
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Hurricane52 said:
After ten years, today was the day my Defender fancied a go on a low loader. Suspect it’s turbo related - it went pop then fizz - maybe a pipe popped off but I suspect the turbo is goosed. It drove onto the low loader ok, but wheezy.

No phone signal, so I had to walk up a hill to phone the RAC. There are worse places for this to happen and I did enjoy an early packed lunch. Can’t see it on my phone but it’s somewhere down there by the tree line with the bonnet up…
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I've had some rather lovely breakdowns over the years, to be fair.
Some rotters but most of them have allowed for quiet contemplation in the sunshine
 
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philw696 said:
Looks pretty though.
Hope all will be okay.
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It does look pretty most of the time, straight to SCC in Sheffield, was only a couple of miles away when the temperature suddenly started rising, parked with a puddle!

They're sure it's blown a hose it's just going to be getting at it.........
 
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minardirule said:
It does look pretty most of the time, straight to SCC in Sheffield, was only a couple of miles away when the temperature suddenly started rising, parked with a puddle!

They're sure it's blown a hose it's just going to be getting at it.........
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The joys as these cars get older and perishable items.
Hope you're back on the road soon.
 
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minardirule said:
Been promised next week but you know what mechanics are like!!
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Certainly do having been one for 45 years and still on the tools.
Certainly prefer working on Classics to anything Modern especially the current offerings out there.
I'm sure you'll be in good hands :)
 
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