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by LostintheSea
Thu Oct 08, 2026 1:46 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Torque
Replies: 6
Views: 591

Re: Torque

What amounts to little more than a metal bar costs an exorbitant sixty pounds. For that price, you could get a plethora of short sockets, crow's foot spanners, or long standard ring spanners.
by LostintheSea
Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:03 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Mot failure! Rear coil spring upper components...
Replies: 5
Views: 3617

Re: Mot failure! Rear coil spring upper components...

I appreciate that.Greatly valued 👍 I have recently placed an order for a pair. I have a query that perhaps you could elucidate for me: The rear springs and shocks are distinct components on the mk6, rather than being concentric. If I eliminate both sides simultaneously, the rear of the body will lac...
by LostintheSea
Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:01 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Mot failure! Rear coil spring upper components...
Replies: 5
Views: 3617

Mot failure! Rear coil spring upper components...

Degraded on both sides. Has anyone encountered this problem, and is it resolvable? I have not captured any photographs or conducted an inspection yet, but it appears that the mk6 lacks a rear subframe...
by LostintheSea
Fri Sep 04, 2026 12:30 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: Airbag Indicator 2001 Camry XLE
Replies: 8
Views: 17729

Re: Airbag Indicator 2001 Camry XLE

I assert that all wiring connectors related to air bags are yellow-hued. It would be advisable to locate the airbag control module and detach the main connector from it. Uncertain whether the SRS indicator will remain illuminated continuously with the controller detached. Alternatively, if you wish ...
by LostintheSea
Tue Sep 01, 2026 1:03 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: 2016 X5 4.0D
Replies: 4
Views: 20435

Re: 2016 X5 4.0D

Expense for a new transfer case along with four tires ?????.
The y x5 was equipped with a set of economical tires, all exhibiting uniform tread depth well above 2mm, which I maintained for two years without any issues.
by LostintheSea
Fri Aug 28, 2026 12:29 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The 2025/26 Mercedes GLC.
Replies: 6
Views: 18568

Re: The 2025/26 Mercedes GLC.

Considering that non-AMG hybrids are selling for £56-£58k, Sytner's offer of a black GLC43 with 2000 miles is pretty good. Yours for £62,000!
by LostintheSea
Fri Aug 28, 2026 12:29 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The 2025/26 Mercedes GLC.
Replies: 6
Views: 18568

Re: The 2025/26 Mercedes GLC.

I like your reasoning; the D's grey interior is gorgeous, but it's extremely rare, so I may have to ignore the 12,000 miles and give the bodywork a second look.
by LostintheSea
Fri Aug 28, 2026 12:18 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The 2025/26 Mercedes GLC.
Replies: 6
Views: 18568

The 2025/26 Mercedes GLC.

Choices choices. Would love to hear your thoughts on which engine would be best for my upcoming return to an MB GLC. After getting used to the minimalist dashboard in my XC40, yesterday's test drive of a white 26-plate 300E Prem+ petrol was a bit of a culture shock. Thoughtful and serene, but is it ...
by LostintheSea
Thu Aug 27, 2026 1:13 pm
Forum: General Car Discussions
Topic: The whistling sound from Outlander onward
Replies: 3
Views: 13977

Re: The whistling sound from Outlander onward

Did you say diesel? Then it's probably a split hose.