Project L200

Stuart · 28-11-2014

Thought i would be as well start a thread for my day to day transport seeing the issues ive had and what im planning to do to it.

I bought the truck about 4 months ago and within a few days, i noticed an issue. Well... i say noticed, i couldnt really miss it as the truck was randomly throwing itself into limp mode, usually when i was pulling out of a junction, cruising down a road, overtaking, any time really, so back and forth to the dealer it started regularly going. The dealer kept saying it was a vacuum pipe but would never show or tell me exactly which one. Alarm bells started ringing that they didnt know what it was either. So eventually, thanks to a couple codes and some homework done by myself and a big handful of advice from the www.l200forum.com it turned out to be a sensor on the fuel pump.

Anyroads, i have just ordered a set of Cooper at/3 tyres to help with the white slippery stuff (should it ever come), and I have a reverse camera ready to go on to assist with reversing up to the trailer (fed up of the wife saying 'keep reversing, back, back back' THUD, 'STOP!')

So thats all for now, will update as required

Andi9386 · 29-11-2014

Sounds like a Dodgy dealer if they don't know what the problem is.

Always liked the L200 Pickups, not sure why but just really like them.

Stuart · 29-11-2014

They are just a small outfit andi, not like a mitsi dealer or anything. Their mechanic is only there for general servicing really.

Andi9386 · 01-12-2014

Ah right gotcha now. I presumed it was from a Main Dealership, but it's a wee independent dealership.

Stuart · 11-01-2015

Oops.. forgot about this, update required...

Got the limp mode issue sorted a month or so ago, suction sensor on the fuel pump was to blame. So all fixed, tuning box back on, manly tyres looking manly, and confidence kind of returning in it...

Jobs this month im home, fit reverse camera kit,
Fit parrot handsfree kit
New brake pads on front and check rear shoes.
Look for a reasonable CB setup as well, dunno why but i like the idea of having one.

mrcinquecento · 11-01-2015

Originally Posted by Stuart

Look for a reasonable CB setup as well, dunno why but i like the idea of having one.

I'm sure there are more subtle ways of "coming out" :laugh:

Stuart · 12-01-2015

Coming out? what are you on about?

mrcinquecento · 12-01-2015

Originally Posted by Stuart

Coming out? what are you on about?

Surely the only real reason to really want a CB is to instigate some man love with truckers? :laugh:

Stuart · 13-01-2015

But truckers only kill prostitutes dont they? Or are you speaking from experience?

Stuart · 19-01-2015

Brake pads changed today, slight wear imbalance on the drivers side, caliper sliders were seized, regreased them and all good again

Stuart · 20-01-2015

Rear brake shoes swapped and fitted my parrot kit i got for xmas today, and noticed i have a snapped leaf spring

Stuart · 25-01-2015

Got the leafs changed yesterday, im really bad at remembering to take pics.

5 hours to change the passenger side, an hour to do the drivers side.

The rear is now sitting a couple inches higher and the ride is solid...

Stuart · 12-03-2015

Failed the MOT on a brake pipe...

Stuart · 20-03-2015

Passed on the retest.. time ti get the tuning box back on,

M21MFS · 20-03-2015

Good times bud

28-11-2014	#1
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Project L200 Thought i would be as well start a thread for my day to day transport seeing the issues ive had and what im planning to do to it. I bought the truck about 4 months ago and within a few days, i noticed an issue. Well... i say noticed, i couldnt really miss it as the truck was randomly throwing itself into limp mode, usually when i was pulling out of a junction, cruising down a road, overtaking, any time really, so back and forth to the dealer it started regularly going. The dealer kept saying it was a vacuum pipe but would never show or tell me exactly which one. Alarm bells started ringing that they didnt know what it was either. So eventually, thanks to a couple codes and some homework done by myself and a big handful of advice from the www.l200forum.com it turned out to be a sensor on the fuel pump. Anyroads, i have just ordered a set of Cooper at/3 tyres to help with the white slippery stuff (should it ever come), and I have a reverse camera ready to go on to assist with reversing up to the trailer (fed up of the wife saying 'keep reversing, back, back back' THUD, 'STOP!') So thats all for now, will update as required __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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29-11-2014	#2
Andi9386 Dubster's Dad Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Symington, South Ayrshire Posts: 177 Thanks: 3 Trader Rating: 0	Sounds like a Dodgy dealer if they don't know what the problem is. Always liked the L200 Pickups, not sure why but just really like them. __________________ Originally Posted by ycming Owning it is the easiest thing keeping it on the road is the fun bit
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29-11-2014	#3
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	They are just a small outfit andi, not like a mitsi dealer or anything. Their mechanic is only there for general servicing really. __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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01-12-2014	#4
Andi9386 Dubster's Dad Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Symington, South Ayrshire Posts: 177 Thanks: 3 Trader Rating: 0	Ah right gotcha now. I presumed it was from a Main Dealership, but it's a wee independent dealership. __________________ Originally Posted by ycming Owning it is the easiest thing keeping it on the road is the fun bit
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11-01-2015	#5
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Oops.. forgot about this, update required... Got the limp mode issue sorted a month or so ago, suction sensor on the fuel pump was to blame. So all fixed, tuning box back on, manly tyres looking manly, and confidence kind of returning in it... Jobs this month im home, fit reverse camera kit, Fit parrot handsfree kit New brake pads on front and check rear shoes. Look for a reasonable CB setup as well, dunno why but i like the idea of having one. __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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11-01-2015	#6
mrcinquecento Stick your own title Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,598 Thanks: 78 Trader Rating: 0	Originally Posted by Stuart Look for a reasonable CB setup as well, dunno why but i like the idea of having one. I'm sure there are more subtle ways of "coming out" :laugh: __________________ www.fiat-scotland.com,the home of all things both scottish and italian. it's a bit like having an irn bru with your pizza, only much tastier 98 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting 16v, 94 Land Rover Discovery 300tdi
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12-01-2015	#7
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Coming out? what are you on about? __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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12-01-2015	#8
mrcinquecento Stick your own title Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,598 Thanks: 78 Trader Rating: 0	Originally Posted by Stuart Coming out? what are you on about? Surely the only real reason to really want a CB is to instigate some man love with truckers? :laugh: __________________ www.fiat-scotland.com,the home of all things both scottish and italian. it's a bit like having an irn bru with your pizza, only much tastier 98 Fiat Cinquecento Sporting 16v, 94 Land Rover Discovery 300tdi
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13-01-2015	#9
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	But truckers only kill prostitutes dont they? Or are you speaking from experience? __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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19-01-2015	#10
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Brake pads changed today, slight wear imbalance on the drivers side, caliper sliders were seized, regreased them and all good again __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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20-01-2015	#11
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Rear brake shoes swapped and fitted my parrot kit i got for xmas today, and noticed i have a snapped leaf spring __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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25-01-2015	#12
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Got the leafs changed yesterday, im really bad at remembering to take pics. 5 hours to change the passenger side, an hour to do the drivers side. The rear is now sitting a couple inches higher and the ride is solid... __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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12-03-2015	#13
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Failed the MOT on a brake pipe... __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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20-03-2015	#14
Stuart Get Your Own Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,273 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Passed on the retest.. time ti get the tuning box back on, __________________ German Turbo Powah!!:P http://cotag.net/index.php
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20-03-2015	#15
M21MFS Get Your Own Title Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 787 Thanks: 8 Trader Rating: 0	Good times bud __________________ New sig coming 2020..
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