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2015 Nissan Leaf Front Lower Control Arm Replacement Ball Joint Failure
First failure after 7 Years of ownership, the Nissan Leaf lower control arm ball joint has failed.
In this video I will be replacing the front right lower control arm, including a new ball joint, and I'm doing it at home in my garage DIY style.
I figured it would be better, easier, and not that more expensive, to change the whole suspension arm as I don't have a bushing press and you really need to press it straight if you were to reuse the control arm. A little of and you would need a new control arm either way.
When you are doing this remember to buy new bolts for the ball joint end, and new bolts for the inner ends if needed. But the outer bolt is definitely needed.
The car would need an wheel alignment after this job. I didn't do that because I thought the left would fail soon. It haven't yet, and I'm still driving with no alignment done and the tires are not getting wearing issues. 😉
I will be looking into changing out the left hand side one and then go for an alignment, finally.
I will try to get some spring clamps that fit and do a bit more research on what is the instruction for doing this job at Nissan.
Disclaimer: I'm not a mechanic. :) So any thing you see in this video or text that I write is to be used at your own risk. Be safe.
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TOOLS I NEED:
Coil Spring Compressor :amzn.to/3yJxayr
Interior clips and clip removers: amzn.to/3yD2aA9
TOOLS I USE:
Pneumatic Rivet Nut Gun M6 M8 M10 : amzn.to/3QbkwxE
Ryobi Caulk GUN: amzn.to/4d1EQvb
Ryobi Caulk GUN NEW VERSION: amzn.to/3vNNmgI
HEADLIGHT Xenon Bulbs:
Cheap Off Brand Xenon D2S: amzn.to/4dpYoss
OSRAM Xenon D2S: amzn.to/4fyQPBN
HELLA Xenon D2S: amzn.to/4ducXLK
NIGHT BREAKER Xenon D2S: amzn.to/4frS3i3
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Battery+: I SUPPLY TO SKANDINAVIAN CUSTOMERS:
Leisure:
12V 100ah Skanbatt lithium battery, distribution board, cables, fuses, led lights.
New starter battery:
12V VARTA Silver Dynamic AGM Batteri 12V 95AH 850CCA (354x175x190/190mm)
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Thank you for watching this one and I wish you best,
Simon Mastermo 👍😊
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Land Rover Drive
Overlanding in Norway
VIDEO LINKS:
Winter Wild Camping and Overlanding in Norway in our Land Rovers - Part One
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Winter Wild Camping and Overlanding in Norway in our Land Rovers - Part Two
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Winter Wild Camping and Overlanding in Norway in our Land Rovers - Part Three
czcams.com/video/lfZhyhbMMyY/video.html
12V CAMP LIGHT WIRING & LITHIUM BATTERY SETUP - DISCOVERY 3
czcams.com/video/Zt5BbDq50ck/video.html
Land Rover Discovery 3 GULLWING Installation - Part One UNBOXING:
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Land Rover Discovery 3/4 LR3/4 GULLWING Installation - Part Two WINDOW REMOVAL
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Land Rover Discovery 3/4 LR3/4 GULLWING Installation - Part Three INSTALL
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Overlanding in Norway
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In this video I will be replacing the front right lower control arm, including a new ball joint, and I'm doing it at home in my garage DIY style.
I figured it would be better, easier, and not that more expensive, to change the whole suspension arm as I don't have a bushing press and you really need to press it straight if you were to reuse the control arm. A little of and you would need a new control arm either way.
When you are doing this remember to buy new bolts for the ball joint end, and new bolts for the inner ends if needed. But the outer bolt is definitely needed.
The car would need an wheel alignment after this job. I didn't do that because I thought the left would fail soon. It haven't yet, and I'm still driving with no alignment done and the tires are not getting wearing issues. 😉
I will be looking into changing out the left hand side one and then go for an alignment, finally.
I will try to get some spring clamps that fit and do a bit more research on what is the instruction for doing this job at Nissan.
Disclaimer: I'm not a mechanic. :) So any thing you see in this video or text that I write is to be used at your own risk. Be safe.
Want to see more or have questions? Join the PATREON's and help me create more content.
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TOOLS I NEED:
Coil Spring Compressor :amzn.to/3yJxayr
Interior clips and clip removers: amzn.to/3yD2aA9
TOOLS I USE:
Pneumatic Rivet Nut Gun M6 M8 M10 : amzn.to/3QbkwxE
Ryobi Caulk GUN: amzn.to/4d1EQvb
Ryobi Caulk GUN NEW VERSION: amzn.to/3vNNmgI
HEADLIGHT Xenon Bulbs:
Cheap Off Brand Xenon D2S: amzn.to/4dpYoss
OSRAM Xenon D2S: amzn.to/4fyQPBN
HELLA Xenon D2S: amzn.to/4ducXLK
NIGHT BREAKER Xenon D2S: amzn.to/4frS3i3
("Affiliate links, I can earn a commission")
Battery+: I SUPPLY TO SKANDINAVIAN CUSTOMERS:
Leisure:
12V 100ah Skanbatt lithium battery, distribution board, cables, fuses, led lights.
New starter battery:
12V VARTA Silver Dynamic AGM Batteri 12V 95AH 850CCA (354x175x190/190mm)
Want to see more or have questions? Join the PATREON's and help me create more content.
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Thank you for watching this one and I wish you best,
Simon Mastermo 👍😊
Mastermo Studios
Land Rover Drive
Overlanding in Norway
VIDEO LINKS:
Winter Wild Camping and Overlanding in Norway in our Land Rovers - Part One
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Winter Wild Camping and Overlanding in Norway in our Land Rovers - Part Two
czcams.com/video/EkGG-XStXzg/video.html
Winter Wild Camping and Overlanding in Norway in our Land Rovers - Part Three
czcams.com/video/lfZhyhbMMyY/video.html
12V CAMP LIGHT WIRING & LITHIUM BATTERY SETUP - DISCOVERY 3
czcams.com/video/Zt5BbDq50ck/video.html
Land Rover Discovery 3 GULLWING Installation - Part One UNBOXING:
czcams.com/video/dGw4Dnsa3mo/video.html
Land Rover Discovery 3/4 LR3/4 GULLWING Installation - Part Two WINDOW REMOVAL
czcams.com/video/KFKCUAogJY8/video.html
Land Rover Discovery 3/4 LR3/4 GULLWING Installation - Part Three INSTALL
czcams.com/video/PXzITGOmx3Y/video.html
Overlanding in Norway
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I just did this to my L322 RR
A bit bigger bolts and control arm I recon. 😂 And maybe sized bolts.
@@LandRoverDrive 22mm and 21mm
You will need to put a Land Rover badge on it!
That is true and I already got one in the garage, a big one, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet. 😅
Check out Nate’s new series 11 “88 with safari roof on Dirt Lifestyle. BTW, you missed an opportunity to lift the Nissan Leaf and put some rally tires on it. 😀
Hehe, I will check it out. I haven't seen much of Dirt Lifestyle yet so it's on my todo list. Erik also recommended his channel to me. And I didn't miss it, it just isn't time for it yet. I have already thought of 5 video ideas to do with the leaf. If am starting to like non overland cars being built into overland cars. Like small 4x4, all from a Subaru Justy to a Porsche . :) I don't know why, but I love such build now. :)
@@LandRoverDrive a friend of mine lifted their mini Cooper sport and put massive all terrain tires with tube bumpers on it.
@@jdenmark1287 Probably looks very cool. Just what I mean, normal cars built for a bit of off-road and overlanding.
Hello brother i see The vídeo and like Drive route in The cool Mountain . 🥶❄️
Hey and thank you. We love to do these mountain road drives during winter, and will do more in the upcoming winter. Autumn is on our doorstep now so it's time to get out and go overlanding.
Just a quick hello Simon. How are you and family? Glad to see you doing well with your vids and hope recording in advance has helped a bit with managing life in general? Anyways just came by to say hello, to let you know i'm still around but watching in 4K this time on my tv.. Wishing you,your wife,girls,and parents the very best and happiest and all the positivity there is.. Much love from France...
Hey hey, been super busy this weekend traveling. Good to hear that you haven't forgotten about the channel. And thank you!
@@LandRoverDrive My pleasure. Always!
@@tunes4life 👍😊
Look great!
Thank you Craig! 😊 I love the look, glad I went for the 265 width, even though 245 drive better. 😅
Son las mismas que yo uso....💪
Woop woop! Very cool. How long have you had them on and any issues yet? I'm on my second season this summer. I use winter tires in the winter. Simon
Excellent work and very enjoyable. Thank you for no silly music, the soundtrack of the vehicles was perfect 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it! And sometimes the cars and engine sounds are more than enough. 😊 Especially when it's an V6 and a V8. 👌
With my BF Goodrich KO2 tyres they get very noisy if you rotate conventionally due to lug stepping. Much quieter if you rotate as a directional tyre but they won’t last as long (though I did get 120,000km out of my last set so can’t complain.
Hey, that's great info, the noise factor. I went for a test drive yesterday and hour after changing the tires and it felt noisy, but it was raining heavily so could be a factor. I will do a test drive when it drys up and see. After well into the second season with my STmaxx I definitely have noticed more road noice. And on really slow turns, on almost full lock, I can feel the outer lugs really well. Like when backing into my driveway. 120k km is great. I hope to get 60-80k km and then I will be happy. 4 -5 season and 80k km is good I think. The rubber get's old quick after that. The KO2 was the top competitor agains my current setup and will probably be on the top next time. I would love to test out the Nokian Outpost tire just to see how much better it is to drive on longer trips. My winter tires is just a dream to drive with, easy and so smooth. 👌
@@LandRoverDrive I think they will be the new KO3 when you get to look at them. KO2 has issues with sidewall cracking on 60 profiles and less (related to running on lower pressure and sidewalls overheating). KO3 they are trying to reduce this.
@@snorris89 Yeah, you are probably right. They launched them a while back. I haven't seen them in Norway yet. 60 profile, I think I will go for the same size as I have for winter, 245/70R17, so nice to drive and feels like the car loves them much more as well. They roll easier, they drive true without any tracking. I'm tempted to go up to 245/75R17, which is just at the limit of what I'm allowed to have on my car, but again, the 70 profile is fits much better with the gearing. Only thing is the 70 vs 75 profile has a lower load rating, with the 75 you get 121. But KO3 will be on the top of the list for sure, I haven't really heard anyone having big issue with the KO2, so much be a good tire. :) Need new winter tires first, won't come cheap so hopefully I have good 3-4 seasons on the summers left. 😅
@@LandRoverDrive tyre wall cracking has been an issue in Australia on 265/60r18 which is my size. The r17 sizes would do better as the tyre wall to width ratio is closer. K02 side walls are super strong but that comes with reinforcement that will heat up if flexed so they are sensitive to low tyre pressures at highway speeds. I think the lr recommended pressures are too low for these tyre constructions.
@@snorris89 Nice info, and I think your tires have it a bit harder than up here in Norway, with the intense heat you see down there and sun exposure over time. When it comes to tire pressure I usually at 40 psi on the summer set, trying to avoid side wall sag as much as possible. It's a heavy car and on the General Grabbers AT2 I had, they got really soft in the end. I guess it will be a bit more noise but the D3 is not noisy at all, so worth it I belive. I feel the STmaxx's has sagged a bit since new, but I guess it is to be expected. Why I try to find the tire with the highest load rating that I can within legal speck. +-5% of original size is the rule in Norway. And Australia, Every Norwegian overlander dreams of driving there.
I generally turn on my vehicle, engage forward or reverse and sit back and let the engine rotate those buggers like nobody’s business.
Hehehe, my preferred way as well, as I'm getting older, but some times I like to go a bit crazy and mix it up a bit. 😂
For my non directional Duratrac tyres i swap front left to rear right and front right to rear left. I have never introduced my spare into the rotation which I probably should because when I changed brands to the duratracs I now have an unused Cooper Xeon Ltz tyre as my spare, which bugs me because I've never been happy with mxing tyre brands.
Yeah, makes sense to do it that way with four, you get a bit of both sides and a bit of front and rear. It’s maybe overkill to do a double cross, but then again, every tire gets all the type of wear. If that makes sense. This set of tires that I have on is my first set to be a complete set of five, so understand where you’re coming from. I had the original 19” underneath the car as a spare for 8 years. 😅 If you can match the size with your spare I wouldn’t bother changing it out, but if it’s far off it might be worth it if you end up using it at some point. Tyres are getting so ridiculously expensive that a spare is what I call luxury item at this point. 😂
@LandRoverDrive yes I agree with what you've done. Makes sense 👌 Luckily the cooper is the same size 255/55 R19. Yes, good tyres are expensive! More so in NZ. I have never had a flat tyre yet and hope not to in the future 🤞 so yes, does seem like a luxury, but is a must have when going remote, even though I carry tyre goo in a can and a tyre plug kit.
@LandRoverDrive I got rid of the spare under the car as I could not imagine emptying my boot in pooring rain to access the spare tyre 😅
NZ, nice, looks so beautiful there. 😊 And bit better climate than here. And yeah, would want a spare as well. Same size, I would run with that. I haven’t had a puncture yet neither, but I always like to be on the safe side of things. Especially if the family is on board. I would like a spare for winter but as I figured out today making this video, I would need two for rotation to work correctly. 😅 Double expensive. Wouldn’t be a big problem having just one as it would be more than good enough to make it to safety or back home. I probably could use one of my old ones as a spare no problem. 💡😊 You reminded me that I need to get some tire plugs. 👍
Hehe, my winch lift broke, so I have been going on trips with the spare safely stored in my garage. 😂😂 Spare carrier at the rear would be nice but I’m at the weight limit soon. 😅
On AWD vehicles front to rear and that's it
Okay, why only front to rear and not cross rotate on AWD? 🤔
@LandRoverDrive well I said AWD, because front tires also pull, when I had my first Range Rover, a 93 Classic, I noticed tread life significantly lost if I cross rotated
@@CristianZamora I will try to monitor my tires from now on and see if I will notice more wear because of the cross rotating. And 93 classic, very nice, what I would give to drive a classic tomorrow to work. 😊👌
@LandRoverDrive since front wheels are also driven, the inner steel belts get used to that torque load, swapping sides reverses that torque load and weakens the belts causing tire sag and higher wear on outer treads... this is what an old mechanic at the Land Rover dealer in Memphis told me
Aaah, thank you for this, that is awesome information, I haven’t thought of that. The inside structural part of the tire could weaken due to the change of torque direction. Hmm, I need to do even more research, and maybe hear what Cooper tires has to say about this. 🤓 I would guess wrong or too low pressure, off-road driving and other stuff would have an impact as well to the internals of the tire, and therefore add to the wear factor of a tire. My tires see mostly tarmac and gravel roads so an even use pattern.
Do YOU rotate your tires? And how do you do it? 🤔
Frankly, no. Best goes to the rear. If a new pair is required, the new ones go to the rear, old rear ones to the front.
And with your Coopers, once in a while check your inner sidewalls. As you might remember mine blow up at 110kph, on the rear. Big split directly at the bead.
@@Christian76S Okay, may I ask way, is there no need? And which tires are you using?
@@Christian76S I will put that on my todolist when I rotate or change to winter/summer tires. Very good point!
@@LandRoverDrive 1st: the better profile (tread depth) needs to go to the rear for an improved ability to displace water. Cause the rear axle is what guides the vehicle in its tracks. 2nd: Compare the swap of tires to grating down a piece of Parmigiano: you're turning it, changing sides, to grate it down faster. Right? Now imagine what happens to sawtooth of you change the main rotation direction by swapping them to the other side: wear and noise gets even worse. Hence I retain the sides, but better profile goes to the rear.
Great video Simon! I am planning to set up a similar installation with 2 batteries on my D3. Can you explain why did you decide for 2 AGM batteries and not AGM + LiFePO4? Thanks! Edit: I just noticed on the other video (part 1) that you are actually using a 3-battery setup: - primary (start) battery - AGM - auxiliary battery - AGM - leisure - lithium So my question is why 3 batteries? Would 2 batteries not be enough? If you are using leisure battery on camping, what is the point of auxiliary battery then?
Hey and sorry for the late reply, I saw your initial comment, and now I saw your edit. The 3 battery setup is what I belive to be the optimal setup for remote camping or longer trips. 2 batteries would be enough, but the second AGM battery is a nice backup if your main should fail. Also the aux-battery would help with the load of extra lights and eventually for when I get a winch installed. I'm maybe to far on the "better to be sure than sorry" side of things, so the aux would act as a backup and a booster if needed when it gets really cold. Below -20ºC Does it make sense? :) Simon
@@LandRoverDrivethank you Simon. It totally makes sense! Another quick question - do you use a separator between primary and aux battery? I've seen some videos saying that in 3-battery setup, the separator is not needed. Can't wait to see Your video on the setup 😀
@@artur_ziolkowski I will use a "smart" relay, that will charge the aux battery when the main is full, but it also has a switch, which you wire up inside your car, so you can link them together when you need to. Say when your main is flat, you are going to winch, or the "smart" relay won't start charging your aux-battery for some reason, like to low voltage. After reading a lot about it I figured it would be the simplest and best option when using the same type of battery. No need for the DCDC charge yet. I will get a DCDC charge at the end of my setup, but I think it will be one of the last components I will put into my system. Solar will come before DCDC, already have it all in the garage, just need to fit and test it out when I get the time. 😅 Are you building up a 12V system your self?
@@LandRoverDrive Yes, I plan to build my own 12v system as well. I also drive a Discovery 3 😁 However I am still on the stage of figuring it all out, from the battery types, all the components and the way I want my system to work. So I appreciate every bit of advice. Thank you! I was thinking about the voltage separator that would cut off the main battery whenever I'm not driving (and charging), so every time I'm on a short stop (keys in), the power is taken from the aux battery. And then when I'm camping (keys out), I'm using the leisure (LiFePO) battery. I understand your leisure battery is not charged while driving or on camping at all at the moment? How big are your batteries? And how long do they last for?
Cool, I will share what I know. And I’m still in the middle of my build. Leisure is 100Ah and I charge it at home, it will last for 3-5 days depending on the usages. Mainly I run my cooler box, not compressor drive so less effective, and I charge my batteries. While driving I plug the cooler box into the car and during the night I often just leave the cooler outside because it’s often cold enough outside here in the north. I think I need to do a proper test to see how long I can run the cooler with the battery. But for leisure, with thoughtful use, as described above, 5 days on one charge. We drive a lot on our trips so the cooler box runs on the car most of the time. We’re are you located? I guess in a warmer climate the cooler/fridge would need more power so then I would say 3 days.
Bit late to the party but great vid. I’m sure ur daughter will remember that for many years to come. Just bought a 2008 LR3. First camping trip in it last week. Slept like a baby 😴 Awesome vehicle 👍. No more tents for me 😂 Wishing you the best from UK
Hey Steph, and it's never to late for a LR party. 😂 A bit of carnerd humor.. Bad I know.. I love sleeping in the car, there's something safe and cosy about it, and you can park up anywhere to spend the night. 👌 My daughter loved it too and has asked me multiple time after this, if we could go camping. Now my daughter has grown a bit so need to make some modifications to the platform so we can both sleep on the top of the shelfs. I'm hoping for a great autumn and many nice trips. 😊 I wish you the best with your LR3, 2008 is a great model year. Simon 😊
And thank you! You're comment got me to rewatch this, reminding me of why I love these trips and that I need to take my daughter camping again soon. 😊
What song is at the beginning?
Gorgeous cars
Hey, I'm sorry but I can't remember and checked my lists but nothing specific was saved for this video... Simon
Yeah, You can't really go wrong with a classic. 👌 I hope to own one, one day.
Sorry , but I can not go overlanding with L320 .
Oh, why is that? 🤔
Hi. Is it supposed to have any play it the center bearing at all? They are a lot of videos where people are lifting the propshaft and you can see parts of rubber missing or no rubber at all, but how much play is it when new? I have a Discovery 3 with some vibrations at low rpms when the engine has to work in a high gear, only sometimes, the rubber is cracked and quite some play. From bills from the workshop before i owned the car, it seems like it was replaced 10 years ago and lasted 175 000km. Nice video :)
I actually have a bad cv joint in right front driveshaft/driveaxle so the vibration might be from there. So i should probably just change that one first :D
10 years is a long time. There shouldn't be any play in a new one, other than the natural play/softness in the rubber. After 10 years it can be the rear UV joint that could be going bad, the notching that I mention. If you get vibration under torque going uphill it could be something to do with the transmission or torque converter, if you have a auto-box. Else, a bad cv could bring some vibrations but not spesific to the engine running at low rpms. Many possible issues that could cause vibrations, so good to start at the cheapest place and that is to check everything before staring replacing stuff. 😊
And thank you! 👍
Those headlights need some Meguiar's Plastx love! :P
@@leerolfe5332 Headlight renewal kit? I have noticed the yellowing of the glass so I have to do something. I have access to a Relumens kit at work, a product from Silco.
@@LandRoverDrive No need for the kits mate just some PlastX which is a specific polish compound for plastic and a small buffing pad for a drill. The stuff is amazing. On my D4 they came up like new but as your D3 is a few years older you may have to cut a little deeper so just renew the clear coat on the lens with some E-Tech headlight clearcoat after the buff up and you'll be shocked how the headlight refurb can transform the front end.
@@leerolfe5332 I will try a simple polish first with a light pad and see how it goes, but as you say, maybe need a deeper cut to mine because of the edge. I did a refurb job on my Defender and had good luck on one and bad luck on the other, it never really cleared up properly. So a bit afraid to start on my D3 lights. But I guess if I don't try I won't learn anything. :) Good time to do it now as fall and winter is on the approach.
@@LandRoverDrive just take it easy and don’t let the pad get too hot. 30 seconds buffing then damp cloth it over. Don’t keep adding compound as it dries that’s a big mistake. Spray water on the headlight to rejuvenate the moisture back to the pad and that also keeps things cool. Been watching you a while now and your Discovery is in great condition. Nice paintwork etc so it’s worth trying to get the clear shine back to the headlights. 😉
@@leerolfe5332 Thank you, and about the Discovery looking nice, all I can say is that it's nice from a far, but far from nice. 😂 I will make an 10 year review video and show the toll of the past 3 years. Rust being the worst and the clear coat is starting to give way. 😅 But super happy with it, been a solid family and overland car for over 10 years.
A very thorough a comprehensive tutorial Simon! I'm surprised, with the amount of snow you have, that you don't favour the factory 4300°K colour temp?
Thank you! I like it when people take the time to be thorough with their "how to" vides my self. When it comes to the light temps I have found the 5500k to work the best, when taking the whole year into account. We get a bit of snow, but I would say I drive on only 10% if, that time of the year on snow covered roads. 😊 I would go for some extra lights with the option of yellow covers.
A before and after light intensity would have been useful. It’s a lot easier than a Disco 2 which is, in itself is reasonably easy.
Yeah, I’m thinking I will do that when it gets dark. I will switch from this general brand to the Osram Night Breaker bulbs, 200% light output they claim. I hope to be able to capture the difference in output and color as the fade over time and turn pinkish.
I have cleaned the silders holding the lamp with some w40 - makes it so much easier next time I need to replace a bulb 😊
A good tip, I have done the same, but seams to wash out after a winter. Was thinking while editing this that I will try to add some grease next time. Should hold a bit longer. 😊
@@LandRoverDriveI use copper ease grease, a before and after light comparison would have been interesting.
Yeah, good idea, have that on spray in the garages. Will test it out next time. And yeah, I will make a video this autumn, when it gets dark out, and try to capture the difference. I will be changing from this general brand to the Osram Night Breaker, to see if they actually makes a difference.
Ballistol is far superior to WD40 for use like that. WD40 has only around 25% lubricant where as Ballistol is superior in so many ways to WD40 for keeping thing movable ;)
@@leerolfe5332 Ballistol, will check it out. If the name was Norwegian it would spell out as “Ball in chair” 😂
Best video💪🏼 Thanks
Thank you and you are very welcome! 👍😊
You might know these motors on stanage edge in the uk
I would guess you would see a few Land Rovers in the UK. 😊
Another great trip, thanks for sharing guys. Loving the LandRovers 😊
Thanks for watching and the rovers is always a plus. 😊 A good trip with great friends. 👍
Good atmosphere - the Crew as well as the environment. Comfortable to watch….
Thank you Werner 👍😊 It’s what I aim for with my videos, “comfortable to watch”, morning coffee/tea videos. 😊 And the crew is amazing, good friends with positive contributions to the group. 👌 Thanks again! Best, Simon.
@@LandRoverDrive Obviously it works!
Thank you! 😊
har endelig fått kjøpt meg drømmebilen, en td5 defender, bor på svalbard ATM men når eg flytter ned så gleder eg meg til sånne turer.
Nice, TD5 Defender er helt klart en drømmebil. Angrer ofte på at jeg solgte min. 😅 Det er bare å glede seg for slike turer er helt fantastisk, om det er en helgetur i nærområde eller lengre tur har ikke så mye å si, bare det er det rette folket. 😊
Wow amazing roads and amazing time with friends again. I take it that you are all on studded tyres? Oh and the red truck is definitely the best 😂
Hehe, in an engine type of way? 😂 We are all on studded tires, Espen is on all terrain but with studs put in. 😊
Great video. Lovely countryside.
Thank you! Trying to capture it the best I can. 🏔️😊 Only a fraction that makes it through the lens and to the screen.
Très jolie Simon tu avais quel pneu pour rouler
Merci! Pour la conduite hivernale, j'utilise toujours des pneus hiver cloutés. Nokian Hakkapeliitta LT2 en 245/70R17. A little google translate. 😅 The 245/70R17 is the best size tire, when it comes to drivability, ease of driving, that I have had on my Discovery. I rides really nice, track really nice and the engine and gear ration in the gear box fits perfectly to this size. When I change out the summer tires I think I will buy a set of nokian outpost in that size, setting up the car for longer overland drives down into Europe. 🏔️🚗
A gorges vid up for you in Shropshire these lanes are open also
Thanks
Vacker video Simon!
Tack så mycket! 😊
Very cool, living the life!
Thanks man! Overlanding is the best hobby. 😊 Would probably make it a lifestyle if it weren't for all the bills that needs paying. 😊
Hi Simon,how is the old Erics yellow Queen?
Erik is currently doing some work to it and if you have Instagram you can check out my story’s to find his account. 😉 I will go and meet up with him and do an update on the classic later this year. 😉
Awesome video Simon! It has been a horrible heat wave here in Western Canada so it was so nice to see the snow in your video. Thanks man!
Good to be reminded on how it is to be cold. 😊 27°C here today, so not cold here either. And thank you! 😊
Not sure if it matters, but looks like you put the adjuster in the other way around. The turning wheel should be on the left, not on the right. This confused me a bit when I saw how you were turning the wheel to adjust the tightness of the shoes.
Maybe the camera angle changed or I have done something strange while editing. Can’t really remember. 😅
@@LandRoverDrive I don't think it's the camera angle. Just keep in mind that because you flipped the direction of the adjuster, in the future if you need to adjust the parking brake you should turn the wheel in the opposite direction of what the book says. E.g. by the book turning the adjuster wheel towards the center of the car wheel to push the brake shoes tighter against the brake disc, in your case you should turn the opposite way for the same purpose.
@@adv_addict Thanks, it’s noted. I usually release the top tensioner first, as prescribed, and then tighten it up the lower tensioner completely, before unwinding it again, 8 times was it 🤔, during service, so I just find the way it tightens because I done really remember the way. 😊 How often do you retighten yours? I try to do mine once a year, either during spring or autumn, when I change from winter to summer tires.
@@LandRoverDrive It's my first time doing this actually, so I found your video very helpful. Unfortunately, this didn't fix my EPB problem. The parking brake can engage fine every time (even after pulling the manual release cable), but when I press the Parking brake button down to release it doesn't do anything (no grinding noise), if I hold the button down for several seconds then a warning "Parking Brake Fault" comes on. The fault goes away if I turn the car off and back on. There is no persistent code. Based on that symptom, I don't think my EPB module is jammed but there might be actually an electronic issue with the module... I might have to replace the whole module unit.
Thong Nguyen Unbelievable....I played around with the parking switch for a bit and the parking brake is now working fine. Engaging and disengaging beautifully!
One time similar thing happend to me while I was driving and the diagnostic device was connected. It seems it momentarly affects the canbus communications and leaves a lot lot of irrelevant errors.
In retrospect, I think it was an overheating issue. I had the same symptoms happen a year later, going up Dovre mountain with a 2.8 ton trailer. Mid way the exact same thing happened but this time I check the water temps and it boiled straight away as I opened the lid, screwed it right back and saved it. Think I was running with a bit low level on the coolant. 😅 In short, I think it starts to throw codes when it starts to overheat. 😊
Replacing the uj on the propshaft is an easy job, seems daft to replace the whole shaft for the uj.
Hey, it all depends of the state of the propshaft, especially if the rear joint is notched. Easier to change the whole thing, so that’s why I recommend it. I haven’t change the center bearing or the universal joint at the rear before so would be fun to test that out next time. I’m all for refurbished and taking care of old cars and parts, as you will get to see a bit later on the channel. 😉
Derbyshire vids up hope you like them
Thanks, I will take a quick look and check out how the drives are. 👍
Always good to see a pride of Lions roaming in their natural habitat 😉
And great to be out roaming. 😊 I could do it for many more days, at a time, but work says no. 😂
You can’t beat proper tyres, and more importantly you can’t beat proper sausages 🇬🇧😎
And you can’t beat proper Land Rover friends! 😊 I wonder what you define as proper sausages?
Good to see the crew out and about again. 👍🏻🙏🦘
@@grahameroberts8109 Thanks! Always fun to edit and look back at these good times out on our trips. 😊 Makes me wanna pack my Disco and head out again. 🤙
What a great video! Sitting in the summer rain🌧 right now and wouldn't mind a winter trip 👍🤗
Hehe, wouldn't mind being out on a trip with you again Erik 😊 Glad we got last weekend. 😉 Need to plan a autumn trip, maybe including a autobox swap. 🤔
Great adventure Simon! Jill and I always look forward to your films. We have been adventuring also. Cheers
Hey and thank you! I have been following along your hiking adventures, and not me and my wife are a bit jealous of the scenery. 😊 We go for one or two local hikes every week here, but in the forest and nothing like the views you are showing. I hope you reach your goal of 52. I need to set a goal of 52 nights spent outside next year. 😊😊
We call it greenlaning i was glass rep and we drive what are badly maintaited highways all them 2 parts only of uk worth going to northumberland and wales and its borders (glass website )
The guy in the orange jacket, is one of the coolest Norwegian i met 😉
Hehehe, Hans Erik is such a great person and contributes to endless good fun! 😊 I'm thankful to have him as a friend.
Wow I so much wanted to be there with you guys good to see you out and about. Great friends just sat around a fire doing life together. Doesn't get better than that. Hopefully we can get together again soon.
Thanks and you should have been there! It was a great trip with great people, which makes for great times around the camp fire. 😊 If things align correctly then hopefully it won't be to long until we meet again. 👍
@@LandRoverDrive Just waiting for the invite 😁
@@simon-mouse8739 It's noted Simon. 😉 I hope to do a proper autumn trip, when all the tourists has left.
You say your thinking about heading to the uk i would not bother chaple gate shut rouch clough shut stanage edge shut tenterhill holingsclough shut plus 20 000 other lanes in the uk ( we do have some very boting green lanes its not worth the transportation here at all
Okay, are they cracking down on off-roading over there?
Hi guys welcome back. 👋
Thanks! Been hard at work with this one and took way longer than I though it would. I checked, a month since the last video was published. 😅 But the upcoming part 2 and 3 will be coming out the following Sundays 😉