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by R Toy
Sat Dec 05, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Seized exhaust valves
Replies: 48
Views: 13652

Re: Seized exhaust valves

Thanks I’ll check them out , i was looking at hydraulic ramps but those would do the job nicely.
by R Toy
Fri Dec 04, 2020 5:22 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Seized exhaust valves
Replies: 48
Views: 13652

Re: Seized exhaust valves

Was just going to ask the question re' seized exhaust valve . (first fault ! 2013 VS S ) . Seems to be stuck 1/2 way . I'll have a look underneath and try to loosen it up again . Mine only gets v low miles/yr so i can accept that its seized due to lack of use. Thanks for the info ! What garage ramps...
by R Toy
Thu Jul 30, 2020 11:52 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Problem with battery charge
Replies: 2
Views: 1115

Re: Problem with battery charge

Hi ' I recently had a problem with the battery apparently not charging properly ,' low batt -start engine' kept appearing on the dash, even after a long drive. (although the engine did always start ok) I decided the cheapest option was just to replace the battery, although the AGM battery was £180 ....
by R Toy
Sat Jul 27, 2019 8:59 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Service interval for low mileage car
Replies: 14
Views: 5299

Re: Service interval for low mileage car

More miles to justify service, that’s definitely the best option, I shall have to work on that . The service did include spark plugs but I assumed that was part of a standard basic service . Told it was 2 hrs with oil , filters and plugs . So oil at say £40 for full synth , filters at £20 Plugs £45 ...
by R Toy
Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Service interval for low mileage car
Replies: 14
Views: 5299

Re: Service interval for low mileage car

Well , I’ve just spoke with local dealer. Service is £670 , that’s the bad news , the good news is that it has a service package courtesy of previous owner with one service still to come 😁 so happy days . I shall revisit same dilemma this time next year . My last car , Tvr Tuscan was serviced every ...
by R Toy
Wed Jul 24, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Service interval for low mileage car
Replies: 14
Views: 5299

Service interval for low mileage car

Hi folks , Just wondered what other owners do regarding servicing low mileage cars . My v6 is now at 12 months from last service and is telling me it’s due , but having covered only 3k Miles it seems a little unnecessary. I used to service my last car every other year and am thinking of stretching t...
by R Toy
Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:34 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Weekend Toy or Daily Drive ?
Replies: 39
Views: 13230

Re: Weekend Toy or Daily Drive ?

As the Reg plate suggests very much a weekend toy although does get a few trips out to pick stuff up. I’ve only recently swapped from a Tvr Tuscan and I have to admit I still feel a little guilty having such a comfortable and easy car to drive. ( Tuscan was great to tho’ ) Will probably clock up 2-3...
by R Toy
Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:23 pm
Forum: F-Type Technical
Topic: stability control and other faults
Replies: 2
Views: 2140

stability control and other faults

Car had started flashing up 'stability control unavailable' and other warnings, on one occasion the battery/charge light came on but cleared on restart and worst of all it dropped out of drive on a busy dual carriage way , refusing to work again until stopped and restarted. :!: A friend has a diagno...
by R Toy
Mon Jan 28, 2019 10:12 pm
Forum: F-Type Technical
Topic: What’s the approved method of battery trickle charging.
Replies: 36
Views: 21457

Re: What’s the approved method of battery trickle charging.

Hi folks, I have recently fitted an external charging point via a magnetic plug/ socket which makes connecting a piece of cake and should you drive away without disconnecting it will snap apart with no damage. Also the rear towing eye cover makes an ideal mounting point which saves drilling holes in...
by R Toy
Thu Dec 27, 2018 9:02 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: F type depreciation/ value
Replies: 33
Views: 19225

Re: F type depreciation/ value

Hi Johno Sounds like i'm a little ahead of you in that I have just bought a 2013 V6 S in early Dec. The first thing that struck me was the huge choice of used cars available ,literally hundreds on Pistonheads and Auto trader . But once whittled down to convertible, 3.0 S , sports seats and red (low ...