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DSM10000

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  1. Since the OP hasn't been on since writing, I don't think he or she will see any answers.
  2. This one is hard, but here's what I think. Did you run over something hard and sharp enough to puncture the sump? This would cause the engine to stop working and oil to leak out. The insurance might pay for this. You need to show that your going off the road and the engine breaking down are connected. This is where things get tricky, because these engines are known for breaking down suddenly and badly. This engine failure is likely to have happened even if you hadn't had to move out of the way of another car. Even longer warranties don't cover these engine problems, and LR denies there's a problem, even though people who know what they're talking about know otherwise. I think the insurance company will try to get out of all responsibility, which is what will happen unless you can show otherwise. In this case, I think the insurance company will say that the fact that a known technical flaw happened right after your off-road trip was just a coincidence.
  3. Hello, I'm a female motorist who knows nothing about cars, engines, etc., so I'd appreciate some assistance or advice. I own a 2011 Landrover discovery Landmark with a 3ltr engine and a lengthy service record (mostly performed by Landrover). Earlier in the year, I was driving home on a country road with screaming children and loud music to drown them out when I encountered a large car travelling at approximately 60 miles per hour. I braked hard and drove my car up onto the country verge, which you can imagine had bushes and other obstacles on it. When it became apparent that the sound was emanating from my car, I turned down the radio to confirm, and I thought I must have struck the dirt flap onto the tyre, but then the car shut down. The AA eventually came to my aid (another tale) and towed the vehicle to my local, highly reputable garage. The AA lad did inform me that the engine was frozen and that there was oil underneath it, which is never a positive sign. The garage also informed me that the car's engine and undercarriage were seized. After detailing what had occurred, I was instructed to contact the insurance company, which was not in my name. This was a lengthy process, but the car was eventually returned to them. The vehicle was then subjected to a diagnostic examination, which revealed the following: "Non-Start Metal in oil filter SUSPECT engine failure vehicle not in shop to perform full VHC" After months of silence from the insurance company and hundreds of hours of phone calls, they have returned to say that they will not cover the cost of the engine because it was mechanical and not accident-related. kudos if you're still paying attention... my concern is, are they tuning out? How can I prove the relationship between the engine and the accident if they deny it? what are my subsequent steps?
  4. You should be aware that the criteria that bike helmets must meet vary greatly from those that vehicle helmets must meet. In my opinion, I would rather wear a vehicle helmet when driving. The current MSA standards are as follows: (a) ALL MSA EVENTS AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS. FIA 8860-2004. FIA 8860-2010. SA2010 SNELL. SA2005 SNELL. The SNELL SA2000*. SNELL SAH2010 and SNELL SA2010. 31.1A and 31.2A of the SFI Foundation. *BS 6658 Type A/FR**Withdrawal is possible as of January 1, 2015.Withdrawal is possible as of January 1, 2016. These are from the Yearbook for 2014. Another piece of advise I would provide is to make sure it fits. If you're searching for one for trackdays, you should choose one that satisfies current MSA criteria. Then, if you ever decide to compete, it will be OK, but it will also have a fire-resistant lining.
  5. Thankyou. I had an x1 before this one, and they recalled it, installed a new map, and voided the remap. They also declined my request for a vehicle loan. It doesn't specify what the recall is for, so I have no idea whether it's related to my safety. My best guess is that it's the same recall that the X1 had.
  6. Is there a way to save the car's navigation data? There will be a recall soon, and all the data on it will be deleted.
  7. Hi Both sources state that it has 258 horsepower. My bum, though, tells me there's more Does 320 horsepower on the sports computer always equal Stage 1 320 bhp? Thanks
  8. Hi I just got this, so I'm sure I'll be writing about it. It's a 2014, and it's more quicker than I expected; also, the sports display may reach 320bhp at times; I previously had an x1, and the sports metre appeared true. Is the large blue callipers with m logos on the vehicle an upgrade? Do you think the sports metre is accurate?
  9. Before condemning the bottom end, try measuring manually or installing a replacement pressure sensor.
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