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by fnukle
Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: I'm haveing a clean up
Replies: 25
Views: 2371

10 Spline Rover Locker

Hi my names Pete
Saw the post wondering how much you want for the locker
Thanks Pete
by fnukle
Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Rear guard and bar chop... completed!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 1762

daymm looks good.
I took my rear bar off (standard ARB) and cut the rear quaters like you have and still keep hitting them. They push up and break the light sockets now :(
by fnukle
Sun Jul 06, 2008 8:34 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Rangie Classic LED replacment Tail lights?
Replies: 1
Views: 597

Rangie Classic LED replacment Tail lights?

Hi all Got a 88 Classic, Ive removed the rear bar to increase departure angle and as a result have been pushing the rear quarter panels up. No drama except for the Tail Lights that are getting busted as the light sockets get damaged in the holes behind the light assembly. Question: What are the ...
by fnukle
Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: part time 4wd kit
Replies: 41
Views: 4472

Slightly off topic - I also had to drive home from the springs once with front wheel drive only (broke both my rear axles), that was a disaster waiting to happen... If anyone has a range rover and ever has to drive home under fwd please do not attempt to use any form of spirited acceleration. Limp ...
by fnukle
Fri Jun 20, 2008 11:50 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: alternator help
Replies: 2
Views: 453

Depending on the exact issue an alternative is to pull it apart and free the brushes. Mine stopped charging last time I was at Landcruiser Park, after pulling it out and apart found one of the brushes was stuck in so a quick ten minutes of pushing, prodding and some cooking oil it free'd up. Slapped ...
by fnukle
Fri Jun 13, 2008 11:19 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Drivers door wont open on Disco
Replies: 1
Views: 383

To fix my doors I sprayed oil up into all the locks etc. Luckily you can still open your door, I couldn't and had to pull the door lining off and spray into everything that way. For my other doors i just opened them up and spray up into the locks that way and now they all open really easily. They ...
by fnukle
Thu Jun 12, 2008 8:48 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Crown Wheel & Pinions
Replies: 16
Views: 1485

jbell wrote:I've just got a set of 4.7's from great basin rovers in the u.s.
they're getting fitted this week, so I'll let you know in a couple
of weeks after a trip or 2. I'm running 35 krawlers [bfg]
Jeff
Where from and how much?
by fnukle
Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:01 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: RRC Shock Absorber length options
Replies: 10
Views: 715

Thanks heaps for that guys I'll grab the gear from him then, will ring him tomorrow :D
by fnukle
Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:22 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: RRC Shock Absorber length options
Replies: 10
Views: 715

Thanks mate,
I remember this being discussed ages ago but I must have been doing the search wrong as I couldn't find them, will do it again when I get home from work.

Also I've been trying to get onto http://www.lrautomotive.com.au for weeks, that link work for anyone else?
by fnukle
Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: RRC Shock Absorber length options
Replies: 10
Views: 715

RRC Shock Absorber length options

Have a Rangie Classic, 1988 3.5 V8 EFI, Two inch spring lift, 32" Mongrel muddies, rear maxidrive locker set up and an open front. Spring locators to keep springs where they should be(isn't needed yet) and stock Shockie mounts. The current Shock Absorbers are quite short really limiting the drop of ...
by fnukle
Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:38 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: HELP NEEDED!! Rangie won't start
Replies: 43
Views: 2073

Your gonna need to post details of what rangie it is. what engine it is, efi/carb? etc etc
any work been done to it blah blah
by fnukle
Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: 3.5 EFI missfiring/surging while in low range
Replies: 3
Views: 320

Sweet just got back from the local testing ground in Sumner park. Got it sussed, however embarrassingly was the AFM :) Quick Video of the beast from yesterday http://members.iinet.net.au/~lomu/rangiejump.mpg Right Click, Save As Dropped the engine oil, filled with new stuff +nulon engine flush ...
by fnukle
Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: 3.5 EFI missfiring/surging while in low range
Replies: 3
Views: 320

Just found a thread I must have missed. http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic138764.php A likely cause below: Thanks for the info Rovernaut I recently had the same symptoms, tried all what you have done and still no good. Turned out intermittent sticking of the exhaust valves . Also if the valve face ...
by fnukle
Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:17 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: 3.5 EFI missfiring/surging while in low range
Replies: 3
Views: 320

3.5 EFI missfiring/surging while in low range

1988 3.5 EFI Flapper ZF Auto, LT230 Rear Maxidrive Drives great in high range never a problem. Hoping someone has come up against this one before heh. This issue started awhile back originally while doing really steep climbs. Has now pregressed to major surging while stopped or nearly stopped in ...
by fnukle
Mon May 07, 2007 6:42 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: 88 classic ECU pinouts-dont match PDF
Replies: 4
Views: 393

Thank you so much for the info this will help me a great deal

Cheers
Pete F
by fnukle
Mon May 07, 2007 10:47 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: 88 classic ECU pinouts-dont match PDF
Replies: 4
Views: 393

How many rows of pins do you guys have on your pre 91 rangie/disco ECU?
by fnukle
Sun May 06, 2007 7:36 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: 88 classic ECU pinouts-dont match PDF
Replies: 4
Views: 393

88 classic ECU pinouts-dont match PDF

Hi all im tracing an injector fault. 88 rangie classic, 3.5 flapper. Entire right hand side bank injectors arnt firing. Fuel pressure is fine no problems there so im trying to do the ecu plug tests as per (RAVE)the Landrover workshop pdf manuals, in the rangerover classic section and also the 87-89 ...
by fnukle
Sun Mar 25, 2007 1:30 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Wouldn't idle, now wont run - Sensor??? SOLVED
Replies: 10
Views: 595

well the cold start injector turns off once engine warms up. ive pulled the plug off mine since we dont live in coldness(uk etc) Dodgy option below :) if it runs fine with some throttle then bend/tap the throttle tab(on throttle linkage) down more. the one that rests against a screw Non dodgy option ...
by fnukle
Sun Mar 25, 2007 11:11 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Wouldn't idle, now wont run - Sensor??? SOLVED
Replies: 10
Views: 595

top left sensor I assume your referring to the cold start injector.(has a electrical plug and fuel hose running to it) you say it doesnt idle will it run tho using some throttle? when it does run does it blow black smoke and smell real fuely? check the tps(throttle position sensor) using multimeter ...
by fnukle
Sun Mar 18, 2007 8:03 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: rebuilding a 3.5
Replies: 11
Views: 719

Well i have been thinking about that time and time again. Im still trying to find out all the prices. so i may still holdenerise it :P 5ltr holden would be a huge jump in performance and not much if at all worse off fuel drinking wise I'll be doing any work myself(& mates) so will only be parts ...
by fnukle
Sun Mar 18, 2007 7:22 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: rebuilding a 3.5
Replies: 11
Views: 719

rebuilding a 3.5

Hi all My 3.5EFI in my 88 classic dropped a valve and is generally all round shithouse. I have another engine under the house from a 77 2door.(fit EFI manifold to it) My plans are to re-ring, big ends, hone, service the heads, fit new cam shaft, fit the EFI manifold to it AND Megasquirt it at the ...
by fnukle
Sun Feb 25, 2007 12:17 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: Electronic rust prevention
Replies: 9
Views: 616

thanks for the info Adam thats fantastic.
Ive been thinking about getting it aswell. seems dont go cheap get the 300 dollar one.

theres accually two different types of electronic rust protection shizzle.
the 300 dollars ones do both which i assume is why they work alot better.
by fnukle
Fri Dec 29, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: ZF auto re-builder in Brisbane?
Replies: 6
Views: 454

pull it out yourself and that'll save you a thousand or 2 heh.
if your lucky might just be the clutch packs. pull em out and check condition of them if they're worn grab some new ones from www.fwd-motors.com.au(brisbane) they're a dam awesum place for prices and usually have everything in stock.
by fnukle
Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:03 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Typhoon Compressor from www.4wd1.com
Replies: 41
Views: 1986

whos covs wa?
by fnukle
Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:34 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: iratic idel
Replies: 3
Views: 304

i had the same drama. basicly would idle fine while cold but once it warmed up and engine had been turned off and restarted while still warm would stall while in drive or even netural. got a new airfilter checked and replaced vacum hoses disconnected cold fuel injector set timming adjusted airflow ...
by fnukle
Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:43 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: what to do with my rangie?
Replies: 4
Views: 468

if it was me i'd deffinately rebuild it since you have a 4.6lt, bigger tyres etc.
i forget what exactly but can upgrade the box with stronger parts which i'd be doing.
by fnukle
Sat Nov 25, 2006 3:46 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Engineering Mod Plate - Code For Suspension Lift???
Replies: 15
Views: 432

you cant get papers for a lift over 6 inchs. and if its under 6' you dont need any. 6' is the limit for total lift. total includes tyres, spring and body lift combined. so this friend of the friend is going to have to put in standard/ish springs and go back to get it rechecked as all good. then back ...
by fnukle
Thu Nov 23, 2006 10:33 pm
Forum: Rover
Topic: Blown 4 Rangie Diffs- What 2 do??
Replies: 21
Views: 1457

i started blowing diffs every time i went out so got maxidrives for me. 2 grand each end and its done.
didnt want to gay it up with nissan or toyota diffs

never heard of anyone breaking maxidrives at all anywhere.
by fnukle
Sun Nov 12, 2006 6:05 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: coil spacer....
Replies: 11
Views: 372

prices have gone through the roof. even ebay is around $200
hopefully procomp are still good pices
by fnukle
Sun Oct 01, 2006 1:46 am
Forum: Rover
Topic: snorkel probs on a 84rangie! 3.5carbi
Replies: 3
Views: 285

only at speed or also while accelerating hard?
highway speed or 60km/h?