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by mickrangie
Sat Feb 21, 2009 6:59 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: auto tdi discos
Replies: 8
Views: 804

Defenders had the 300TDI untill 98 or 99 i think then went with the TD5 untill the current ne with is a 2.7 ford engine. 300tdi's are very simple 1 wire fully mechanical engines easy to work on problem solve etc TD5 great engine, few simple mods like exhaust and bigger IC and chip can make these ...
by mickrangie
Tue Feb 17, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: what radiators are people running their V8 fenders?
Replies: 22
Views: 2000

I have a radiator from a 3.9 V8 good condition with oil galleries either side (was from an auto)

Ford Au Twin thermos work really well on v8 and 300 tdis they are a perfect fit and only come out 90mm from the rad

Mick
by mickrangie
Wed Jul 23, 2008 8:12 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: lt230 or viscus tranfer?
Replies: 9
Views: 1220

yeah i did sorry just started new job haven't had time to scratch myself will PM you back today
by mickrangie
Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:20 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: lt230 or viscus tranfer?
Replies: 9
Views: 1220

I have a LT 230 for sale well I been meaning to sell it rebuilt at 90000k (new bearings etc) when i bought it done 55000k since i had it well looked after drop me a PM if you are interested make me an offer.

Mick
by mickrangie
Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:37 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: hi tough axles contact
Replies: 11
Views: 1451

Lez Richmond Automotive in Melbourne can get them 0394640494

or try the old maxidrive number maybe they kept it???
by mickrangie
Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:34 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Rangie Classic LED replacment Tail lights?
Replies: 1
Views: 638

these are cool

http://db.hella.com.au/cgi-bin/catalogu ... recid=2133

make sure what you get have reflectors in them other wise cops might hassle you

Mick
by mickrangie
Fri Jun 27, 2008 7:34 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Snorkel Question..
Replies: 6
Views: 1010

ALRacing wrote:I really wish the LRA Website would get back and running again :roll:
He is trying he lost the web server HDD's shouldn't be long now....

Mick
by mickrangie
Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: poor idle and cruise control not working
Replies: 7
Views: 740

i had a similar problem a while back it turned out the vac hose that runs off the cruse diaphragm was kinked and it was holding the the throttle open via the vac pipe on the cruse and see if it still happens. with the stepper motor give it a bath in crc or the like and see if it comes to life if it ...
by mickrangie
Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Snorkel Question..
Replies: 6
Views: 1010

nothing a bit of flexy pipe wont fix
by mickrangie
Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Painting my Rangie
Replies: 62
Views: 7523

it's like a big witches hat :P :P :P
by mickrangie
Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:50 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Land Rover Ute
Replies: 9
Views: 1511

chk out this Image

few utes on here including mine.
by mickrangie
Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: My Disco hates water - help
Replies: 11
Views: 862

also if you want to get serious drill and tap a hole in the side of the dizzy and run a low volume of compressed air in to when you want to go swimming. Worked for me for years. I found it was the water hitting the radiator that was the problm not water getting into the dizzy. the dizzy has hole in ...
by mickrangie
Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: rangie cut down into a trailer
Replies: 18
Views: 2146

ok, so what is involved in hooking up hydraulics? i havnt done this kinda stuff before Run brake pipe or hose from each wheel to a t - piece then run a single line to the actuator on the trailer coupling fill with brake fluid. then you have to bleed the system. Same a motor car you must get all the ...
by mickrangie
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:36 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: rangie cut down into a trailer
Replies: 18
Views: 2146

the hydraulic 50mm hitch would be the same as on tandem trailer and would be much cheap then the on in the pic but i would you it off road
by mickrangie
Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:05 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: rangie cut down into a trailer
Replies: 18
Views: 2146

Yeah i am going to use one of these with the hydraulic piston ram thing on it on it and just plumb up some brake hoses to the rear discs or get a electronic brake setup but i think the 1st option will be cheaper, however it would be nice to be able to control the brakes on the trailer from within ...
by mickrangie
Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: front windows 96 disco
Replies: 8
Views: 624

ottie wrote:ill try that tomorrow.thanks.but would this be the case as when i use the test light it lights up at the plug and after the plug before the motor?
maybe it might be earth, signal and power i am not 100%
by mickrangie
Mon Jun 02, 2008 5:32 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: front windows 96 disco
Replies: 8
Views: 624

chk the solder joints on the window lift ecu (behind glove box) its very common for them to become dry joints so you wont be getting any power

HTH

Mick
by mickrangie
Sun Jun 01, 2008 10:28 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: rangie cut down into a trailer
Replies: 18
Views: 2146

I am going to build a 4x4 trailer out of my old rangir chassis. I am also going to reuse the rear axle housing and disc brakes.... haven't worked out the finner details on the draw bar yet but the brakes is the easy part have a look at this forum - http://www.aulro.com/afvb/trailers-vans-campers ...
by mickrangie
Sun May 25, 2008 5:26 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: POST UP YOUR ROVERS
Replies: 722
Views: 283558

def90 wrote:nice disco bud, not sure about the front bar though
Is that a front bar i thought he didn't stop and collected a cow gate :lol: :lol:
by mickrangie
Wed May 21, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Painting my Rangie
Replies: 62
Views: 7523

you compare that to a yota! shame on you! go sit in a corner! :bad-words:
by mickrangie
Wed May 21, 2008 6:46 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Rangie UTE build - Kit fom LRA
Replies: 170
Views: 39271

LOCKEE wrote:Looks good, saw it at a servo airing up the other week.
Cheers
by mickrangie
Wed May 21, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Rangie UTE build - Kit fom LRA
Replies: 170
Views: 39271

Mickrangie How much of the Disco grill did you have to cut out to get the RRC bullbar and winch to fit? Do you have any close up pics of the grill I can look at? I have a RRC ARB winch bar and Warn XD9000 winch that I'm going to put on the front of my 98 tdi Disco and am wondering before I do, what ...
by mickrangie
Mon May 19, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: POST UP YOUR ROVERS
Replies: 722
Views: 283558

RRisco UTE - Was A Rangie ute but i fitted the shell to a TDI chassis for the diesel engine and then the dash and then the panels so i guess it's a disco ute with a rangie roof.... http://www.lrocv.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10074/licola.jpg http://www.lrocv.com.au/gallery/albums/userpics/10074 ...
by mickrangie
Thu May 15, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 389

thanks guys all sorted cheers
by mickrangie
Wed May 14, 2008 8:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Help!
Replies: 6
Views: 389

Help!

Help!!

I need a VDO sender and a K type thermocouple probe tomorrow where and who sells them in a store? I am in Melbourne.

Mick
by mickrangie
Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:01 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Painting my Rangie
Replies: 62
Views: 7523

eheheehehehehe thats very Orange!! much better then baby poo yellow!!
by mickrangie
Mon Mar 10, 2008 5:19 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Painting my Rangie
Replies: 62
Views: 7523

good stuff brad!! you might stand out a little...... :D :D
by mickrangie
Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:19 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: ANOTHER 2 DOOR BUILD UP
Replies: 10
Views: 1222

Loanrangie wrote: do it now Mick befort the missus says her clock is ticking
why do you think i spend so much time down at the warehouse working on the car :? :?
by mickrangie
Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:15 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: ANOTHER 2 DOOR BUILD UP
Replies: 10
Views: 1222

nice work brady!! when are you painting yrs?
by mickrangie
Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Rangie UTE build - Kit fom LRA
Replies: 170
Views: 39271

i'd hate to add up what you spent on that thing :oops: . Looks great now though. not as much as you think still in single gorilla's!! , and thats the kit, steel paint the disco and engineers costs..... still a lot less then buying another car and i have been selling a lot on the way too so it's all ...