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 VW Scout EV |
TexasRover
 21st Sep 2025 5:27pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 2 · Views: 1013 · Subject: VW Scout EV |
Scout as in International Scout? Did not know VW owned that name?
Never got to own a scout, interesting vehicle I think (not the VW).. |
| auto or manual ? |
TexasRover
19th Sep 2025 6:06pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 12 · Views: 1008 · Subject: auto or manual ? |
In the US obviously there is just a license. If you choose to buy a manual you will just have to learn to drive it yourself. In Europe we just make rules for everything
Driving a manual is like a ... |
| Wiper stalk replacement |
TexasRover
19th Sep 2025 5:59pm
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 6 · Views: 293 · Subject: Wiper stalk replacement |
| A metric Crescent Wrench will fit |
| Silly towbar question… |
TexasRover
17th Sep 2025 8:16am
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 19 · Views: 1607 · Subject: Silly towbar question… |
On the bright side there is plenty of stock around so I can see, they are nice bits of kit.
It is a bit of a pain that NAS tow steps sit that bit higher than wanted, yet a non NAS spec drop plate a ... |
| Smith Allen 5w-30 oil |
TexasRover
11th Sep 2025 4:11pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 12 · Views: 1067 · Subject: Smith Allen 5w-30 oil |
| Apart from checking the specification beyond viscosity rating, which we assume are independently verified, the difference between a high and less high quality oil must be in the longevity (miles chang ... |
| Bronco testing |
TexasRover
10th Sep 2025 12:58pm
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 9 · Views: 1162 · Subject: Bronco testing |
| If Ford did not go throught the no doubt tedious type approval for Europe (which the UK is probably still part of) you might find it impossible to register the car for normal daily use. Maybe on a one ... |
| Single DIN 10 inch screen |
TexasRover
10th Sep 2025 7:56am
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Forum: In Car Electronics · Replies: 4 · Views: 756 · Subject: Single DIN 10 inch screen |
Looks great, in keeping even styling wise, does not look cheap. So which one did you pick?
I agree CarPlay/Android is absolutely fantastic and quickly becoming a must have in any car. When did some ... |
| Bronco testing |
TexasRover
10th Sep 2025 7:24am
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Forum: Off Topic · Replies: 9 · Views: 1162 · Subject: Bronco testing |
Love the Bronco resurrection great looks. Body on Frame Ranger shared platform in keeping with the original product.
But then they had to make some baby Bronco sport lifestyle thing (Escape platfo ... |
| Who has a petrol Grenadier |
TexasRover
9th Sep 2025 1:48pm
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Forum: INEOS Grenadier · Replies: 16 · Views: 3273 · Subject: Who has a petrol Grenadier |
| The arguments in favour of Diesel are entirely fabricated and policy driven in Europe. Plenty of conspiracy theories about, but if you live in the USA, Middle East etc it's clear that petrol is much p ... |
| How good is the Alternator? Ecoflow Alternator Charger |
TexasRover
8th Sep 2025 2:40pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 4 · Views: 624 · Subject: How good is the Alternator? Ecoflow Alternator Charger |
| I suppose that depends on any other loads, because you will be using the spare generating capacity to charge your EcoFlow. All might be fine till you switch on the heated seats, windscreen, headlights ... |
| Shim front half axle shaft (RFC578x) |
TexasRover
8th Sep 2025 1:28pm
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Forum: Td5 · Replies: 0 · Views: 365 · Subject: Shim front half axle shaft (RFC578x) |
Hi All,
I have been trouble shooting a rotational scraping noise that started to appear occasionally on my 2003 td5 DCPU.
The noise clearly follows the rotation of the tires (speed) and does no ... |
| Used prices |
TexasRover
7th Sep 2025 1:22pm
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Forum: General & Technical (L663) · Replies: 13 · Views: 1261 · Subject: Used prices |
| I don't know about the UK VAT, but going through the car trade will never be a zero sum game. I would think a 20-25% markup for their "services" would not be unreasonable. So they give you 3 ... |
| M57 manual in 200tdi |
TexasRover
7th Sep 2025 7:36am
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Forum: BMW Engine Conversions · Replies: 6 · Views: 2004 · Subject: M57 manual in 200tdi |
| The (removable) tunnel piece and the shape of the seatbox cutout where it connects are different between the LT77 and R380 so they are not a straight swap. |
| Series IIA dash panel early vs later style |
TexasRover
5th Sep 2025 7:07am
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Forum: Series Land Rovers · Replies: 3 · Views: 1957 · Subject: Series IIA dash panel early vs later style |
I believe what the OP is asking is should he convert to neg earth or keep to originality and retain the positive earth setup which will require work also.
So I would change. When people think origi ... |
| Expansion tank leaking |
TexasRover
3rd Sep 2025 11:34am
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Forum: Puma (Tdci) · Replies: 22 · Views: 11926 · Subject: Expansion tank leaking |
Just down to the ground I believe .
On a series (2 1/4) there is no expansion tank, instead there is the cap on the radiator and a small pipe right below it such that the cap works are a non return ... |
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