Little Grey Fergie
Not all automotive adventures are on road. In this series of articles, we'll look at the recovery and restoration of a Little Grey Fergie.
Bathtime for the Citroën BX
Annual bathtime for the BX has come around again. Once the Autoglym is applied and we're shiny again, will we just breakdown?
Citroën BX – Brake pads and Discs
The ability to stop the BX has been rather lacking recently. Will EBC brake pads and discs improve the stopping distance?
Trailer – Wheel Bearings
While replacing the trailer bed, I noticed the near side wheel had some play. Clearly time for new bearings, or so I thought!
Retrofit – Freelander 2 Dimming Rearview Mirror
Long commutes in the dark, with bright lights behind, are no good for my eyes. The solution, retrofit of a Freelander dimming rearview mirror.
SDD – Battery Support Unit
Using a diagnostic tool puts a big load on the car battery. To avoid damage you should use a battery support unit. But what is it, and why is it needed?
Refurbishing a Trailer, or Two
A wooden decked trailer will eventually need refurbishing. But should the trailer get a refurbishing with aluminium chequer plate or phenolic plywood?
Workshop – OSB Ceiling Installation
After struggling with uneven lighting in the garage, I wanted to install a ceiling. The installation of the painted OSB ceiling has transformed the space
Symptom Driven Diagnostic (SDD) – Diagnostic Adapter
Land Rovers of a certain age eventually cry out for a diagnostic session. With dealer diagnostic sessions costing as much as £145 per hour, you may want to…
Instrument Cluster LEDs Lensed Vs Capless
In a previous article I looked at lensed LEDs for the instrument cluster. The results where not good, but are capless LEDs the solution?
Inspiration – David L. Jones – EEVBlog
When Electronics becomes unbearable, I need some inspiration. For me, electronics inspiration comes from Mr EEVBlog, David L. Jones.
Citroën BX – Engine Bay Rattles
The more I drive the car, the more I'm aware of a few engine bay rattles. After some investigation, I seem to have cured them with a lost shim.
Peg Perego – GAUCHO – 12v Upgrade
My kids love this Peg Perego Gaucho they where given, but it has a few limitations. In this article, I'll upgrade to 12v and a modern motor controller.
Land Rover Electrical Architecture
In this article we look at vehicle electrical architecture to give us a indication of module compatibility from one model to another.