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by bainswor
Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:47 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Body Lift, yeah yeah
Replies: 9
Views: 542

thankyou for the detailed explanation!

That makes it all a bit more understandable!

That kit looks quite good from Lrexpert.

Thanks again

Barny
by bainswor
Tue Jul 05, 2005 3:20 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Body Lift, yeah yeah
Replies: 9
Views: 542

ok sounds like a good start!

50mm diameter blocks?

where do I get new rubbers from? or what can I substitute?


regards Barnaby. maybe if I get new rubbers I can blow the nuts off with the oxy?
by bainswor
Tue Jul 05, 2005 1:41 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Body Lift, yeah yeah
Replies: 9
Views: 542

I did try vice grips but without any success, due to the position of the nut and bolt. further more, when I put the body lift block in, do I keep the rubber mounts? and I see the remnance of a rusted metal washer? do I need to obtain more of these? Do I use 25mm blocks or 50mm blocks? How do I ...
by bainswor
Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:38 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Body Lift, yeah yeah
Replies: 9
Views: 542

Body Lift, yeah yeah

Ok I know this is spoken about every 2nd week. I have searched but not much luck. I have a 77 rangie, manual, all standard. newish springs. I am going to put on 31x10x15 (maxxis mud). I would like to give a 1'body lift. I tried to get a bolt out at the front body mount today and they wont come out ...
by bainswor
Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:04 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: How Hi should my rangie be?
Replies: 3
Views: 356

How Hi should my rangie be?

Hi, I have a 2 dr 77 RR. I was wondering if my rangi is standard height, low or hi? I measured from the centre of the rim to the ridge that continue back from the bonnet. The rear was 65cm, and front 63cm. Can a few people just indicate to me what standard is. Thus being able to work out what I ...
by bainswor
Sat Dec 18, 2004 1:19 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: engine flooding
Replies: 2
Views: 152

Hi Yeah sorry it is happening when it is on LPG, could you just explain that a little bit further. I am new to the LPG thing. Is there anything I can do to try and fix it? occasionally if in confined space like a garage and it happens, once it is cleared and it starts there is a strong gas smell for ...
by bainswor
Fri Dec 17, 2004 4:26 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: engine flooding
Replies: 2
Views: 152

engine flooding

HI everyone, I have a 77 2dr range rover evrything fairly standard engine wise it has a holley carb. It is running on gas, and lately when I have been sitting ideling for about 30 seconds or more, the engine or something seems to flood. I cant take off it will just conk out. If it is not to bad I ...
by bainswor
Sat Sep 25, 2004 9:59 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: big problem, urgent help please
Replies: 9
Views: 386

the pedal does return to the top. Bleeding it didnt make any difference. since not being able to get it into gear last night, it has worked just, I mean just a couple of times today, everything happens in that last inch, engages and disengages. I think I might take the master cylinder out tomorrow ...
by bainswor
Sat Sep 25, 2004 12:50 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: big problem, urgent help please
Replies: 9
Views: 386

big problem, urgent help please

I have a 1977 2dr rangie. The problem is witht he clutch. the last couple of weeks the first half of the clutch has been realy soft then the last half it would engage and disengage. last couple of days the 2inches closest to the floor is where it would engage. Now it wont engage at all. It hasnt ...
by bainswor
Sat Jul 17, 2004 9:24 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: tricky one, clonking rear end!
Replies: 5
Views: 262

tricky one, clonking rear end!

When I coast, to a stop, my rear end shakes quite violently through the drive train. I thought it only happened when under brakes but that was not the case today. ANy thoughts? The diffs have supposdly been rebuilt, and all the bushes are nolathane, and tailshafts, and slip joints have been redone ...
by bainswor
Sun Jul 04, 2004 3:50 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Gearbox oil level
Replies: 4
Views: 292

Gearbox oil level

Hi, I am trying to service my new rangie, it is 1977 4sd manual. My manual says there is a dipstick for the main gearbox, I have taken the rubber boot off the topp and looked ever where and can not see anything like this or where one should be? Anyone able explain another possibe way for me to check ...
by bainswor
Fri Jul 02, 2004 2:05 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Centre diff lock
Replies: 13
Views: 616

ah ok! I jacked it up and it spun with no diff lock engaged, and then when it was engaged it tried to drive me off my axle stand. The light sometimes stays on after I have disengaged the lock, but turns off once I have driven a little way. The reason I thought it was not working was that I saw a ...
by bainswor
Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:41 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Centre diff lock
Replies: 13
Views: 616

ah sounds to easy!

Cheers for that!!

Regards Barnaby
by bainswor
Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:45 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Centre diff lock
Replies: 13
Views: 616

Centre diff lock

Hi I own a 1977 rangie, I was wondering if there is any simple way to work out if my centre diff lock engages when I lift that button. The big red light comes on, but I dont know if it is locking.

Cheers guys.

Regards Barnaby
by bainswor
Fri May 28, 2004 12:15 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: What should I pay for this?
Replies: 11
Views: 580

Those tyrees are dodgy really?

I was prepared to pay $2500 I reckon, because it already had decent tyres? But they are not good??


Regards Barnaby
by bainswor
Thu May 27, 2004 9:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: What should I pay for this?
Replies: 11
Views: 580

What should I pay for this?

Hey guys, I am still looking for my hilux. There is this one "HILUX 1981, 4 spd manual, 4WD, 2L petrol, met green, checker plate tray, b/bar, spot lights, CD, velour interior, lift kit, 6 mths regn, vgc $5500 ono" It has 33" yokahama diggers, the lift is a "suspension kit" he says. Apparently just ...
by bainswor
Sun May 23, 2004 8:25 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 18R
Replies: 16
Views: 541

Ok well that seems good! What about engine wise has the 18R got any bad habbits like blowing heads, eating oil, ect? any thing I should look out for> Drivline and suspension anything dodgy???? What do you guys reckon I should pay for a 1981-82 Hilux well body? Thanks heaps for the help so far ...
by bainswor
Sun May 23, 2004 2:11 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: 18R
Replies: 16
Views: 541

18R

Hi I am thinking of buying a 1981 hilux it has the 18r engine in it, I currently have a 2.7ltr turbo diesel Nissan Terrano. I am gettin the lux only for 4wding, is capable or is the engine to gutlles to pull it up rocks even in low?? Regards Barnaby P.S what do I need to look out for when buying ...