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knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
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Great news Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
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31st May 2019 6:23 pm |
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Rnclayton
Member Since: 13 Apr 2018
Location: Radstock, Bath
Posts: 564
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So after 5hrs on public transport, got up to Oval Autos.
Joe was there waiting for me. Had a quick chat, then he took me to a local car valeting company to pick it up.
Back to his garage, and a look under the bonnet, then the explanation of what had been done. Showed me some of the bits off my car that needed replacing. Talked throught the crank. He showed me a video of my crank being tested, and where it failed.
He had 2 D4's with bodies off, so showed me around them. Showed me some of the stuff he looks at while the body is off. Also showed me where 1 of my suspension pipes had snagged. Saw a couple of places, where rodents etc can perch/live.
Apart from requiring the engine in the first place, it was a good experience, and would recommend Joe at Oval.
Thanks Joe, and in response to your parting words, I hope I never have to see you again as well.... MY07 Freelander2 SE Santorini Black - Gone
MY10 D4 XS Buckingham Blue
MY06 D3 HSE
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3rd Jun 2019 8:59 am |
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andy234
Member Since: 14 May 2019
Location: New Malden
Posts: 48
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Having read the whole thread, I'm very impressed that you got a positive result from this
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3rd Jun 2019 11:50 am |
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Rnclayton
Member Since: 13 Apr 2018
Location: Radstock, Bath
Posts: 564
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Thanks Andy.
I am still in contact with JLR, but they seem to be trying to end each email as a 'final one on the matter'. I am still questioning everything though. MY07 Freelander2 SE Santorini Black - Gone
MY10 D4 XS Buckingham Blue
MY06 D3 HSE
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3rd Jun 2019 11:56 am |
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knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
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Great news that you have it back Richard. I'm very pleased for you. It's great to see the internals at Joe's place isn't it? I was fascinated although very unnerved when I saw the pile of unuseable cranks under the bench
Fingers crossed, all will be well going forward for you. Salisbury plain next Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
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3rd Jun 2019 12:35 pm |
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knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
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Out of interest, do you have the video of the crank being tested? That would be good to see. Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
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3rd Jun 2019 12:36 pm |
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Rnclayton
Member Since: 13 Apr 2018
Location: Radstock, Bath
Posts: 564
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Sorry Kev, I haven't. It was showing it in a setup turning, with a meter touching it. It was 2 mm out, and the needle was moving every time that section came around. MY07 Freelander2 SE Santorini Black - Gone
MY10 D4 XS Buckingham Blue
MY06 D3 HSE
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3rd Jun 2019 12:39 pm |
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knwatkins
Member Since: 19 Sep 2018
Location: Poole, Dorset
Posts: 716
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Wow that's crazy. There must have been some serious heat to cause it to bend that much Kev
MY2014 L405 RR Vogue SE 4.4 SDV8 in Corris Grey
MY2010 L320 RRS HSE 3.0 TDV6 in Stornoway Grey
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3rd Jun 2019 12:45 pm |
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Rnclayton
Member Since: 13 Apr 2018
Location: Radstock, Bath
Posts: 564
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Well car is ticking along nicely.
I had intended to call, but Joe called me to check everything was ok. He also answered a few questions for me again.
Any queries or problems, he told me just give him a ring.
Again, can't praise the service enough. MY07 Freelander2 SE Santorini Black - Gone
MY10 D4 XS Buckingham Blue
MY06 D3 HSE
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5th Jun 2019 11:45 am |
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OvalAutos
Member Since: 28 Dec 2018
Location: Cradley Heath
Posts: 382
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Thanks Richard, we aim to please Joe
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10th Jun 2019 2:13 pm |
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