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by LeeStu
Thu May 28, 2026 9:20 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: The driver's window switch assembly was replaced.
Replies: 9
Views: 143

Re: The driver's window switch assembly was replaced.

You can adjust the Tesla's window tint if you so desire.
by LeeStu
Fri May 22, 2026 11:04 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Keeping an M57 engine in good working order: what fuel is best?
Replies: 4
Views: 179

Re: Keeping an M57 engine in good working order: what fuel is best?

diesel; replace fuel filters every 20,000 to 30,000 miles, or every three years, whichever comes first.
by LeeStu
Wed Apr 29, 2026 4:16 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?
Replies: 7
Views: 90

Re: What to do about a knackered exhaust valve?

If what you say is true and the vehicle's valves and wiring are still there, then maybe an exhaust valve controller might be used to regulate them without the car having to sense their position? Same as Renntech or any other EVM.

It is fairly unusual for them to seize, so you might try servicing ...
by LeeStu
Thu Apr 23, 2026 9:18 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Do you know of any SW London professionals who specialise in 1994 W/A124 Mercedes?
Replies: 5
Views: 56

Re: Do you know of any SW London professionals who specialise in 1994 W/A124 Mercedes?

Just months before the Covid hiccups, Nigel Serdet departed Mercedes Weybridge in the middle of 2019 and established his own location in Bracknell.

In 2023, he acquired Alexander's of Twickenham, a larger property in Whitton, from a retiree. Additional spaces and access to a wealthier clientele in ...
by LeeStu
Thu Apr 23, 2026 9:16 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Do you know of any SW London professionals who specialise in 1994 W/A124 Mercedes?
Replies: 5
Views: 56

Re: Do you know of any SW London professionals who specialise in 1994 W/A124 Mercedes?

I highly suggest Nigel at Alexanders of Twickenham, and I use him too.

The former Mercedes-Weybridge driver is now the head of a modest five-bay business.


Although it may seem like a considerable distance (30 minutes by car or rail to Whitton), I have never found it to be a problem.
by LeeStu
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:05 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation
Replies: 5
Views: 68

Re: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation

How often does it run into problems like this?
by LeeStu
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:04 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation
Replies: 5
Views: 68

Re: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation

Thank you for getting back to me. I see your point. In a couple of stories I read, the authors claimed that after updating the SD, the users were left with nothing. An SD card will be ordered. I am grateful.
by LeeStu
Tue Mar 10, 2026 10:02 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation
Replies: 5
Views: 68

Enhance the 2017 Sportage's navigation

I need to upgrade the navigation system in my 2017 Kia Sportage. An SD card is already installed in this model. Should I use a dedicated USB drive or just remove it and plug it into my computer?

Unfortunately, I would like not to risk damaging the original SD card by formatting it, even though the ...
by LeeStu
Fri Mar 06, 2026 1:38 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment
Replies: 9
Views: 154

Re: Leg Support for Dead Pedal Adjustment

After applying Sikaflex EBT + to the compacted carpet, I successfully secured my Australian employment.