Thread: Some questions

G'day Guillocuda

1st problem

I would recommend that you get the ZF serviced, change oil/filter, and bands tightened.


2nd problem

First of all the headlights DON'T have a relay, that is the problem
but it is easy enough to fit one, I had to fit one on my 85 model I used a New-Era twin fused unit,they are not that dear,under $50 that will take the main power (amps) that runs the lights and all the switch does is change the relay coils,that is change the beams,the switch is /has probably melted internally,amperage draw =heat=melted plastic switch so you will possibly have to replace that I would suggest a new one, or if you can get a KNOWN good one from a wreck



1st problem second part

The acceleration problem may be from a dead Vacc advance,anoth common problem,take the vacc tube off the injector intake and suck through it, if there is no resistance then you vaccie is sick, you can get an exchange unit from advance diaphragm options in Qld www.advancediaphragmoptions.com or you can buy a new one not cheap.also after fitting a new vacc advance reset your timing to specifications

3rd problem

As for tyres, it depends if you are will to hack the body (radious the mudguards ) to fit the larger sizes in remember a modified bodied vehicle might only be saleable to a limited clientelle

4th problem

Any bent steering arm will cause poor steering and vagueness, but I would look first at the pittman arm (drop arm from steering box) ball joint, as they wear, I am at the moment replaceing mine (221,000 klm's) they come in kit form about $50, plus fitting so you should get out of it for around $200, mine is booked infor next monday at BOR.



cheers

G'day UncleHo

I bought my vehicle off of Timbocruiser with most of the mods with it.

Here's a picture showing how much clearance I have between the guards & tyres.



For your answers:
I'll give the adding a relay a go, but I'm absolutely hopeless with car electrics

Where can I find the vacuum advance, and one of my mates reckons that the torque converter probably needs replacing in the transmission as well?

Will give the pittman arm a once-over, but another of my mates reckons that the steering box definitely has a problem in it...I'm just sick of having to spin the wheel almost a third of a rotation to get the car to respond. Make's it exciting on a straight windy bridge!!!.


My range rover has 241,000kms.


EDIT: Can anyone also tell me the exact size/diameter bolt I need to put my rear bar back on? I didn't get them when I bought the vehicle, so it's been running around with a 'naked' bum for the past 7 months. :S


Cheers.
Nick.

Checked the vacuum advance: Seems fine..

I drove up to my uncle's on top of Collin's Cap, stomped the accelerator coming up a steep bend and it dropped into 2nd gear and accelerated up the hill....then it shifted into 3rd and I started losing revs and speed---Could that be attributed to the transmission as well?

Cheers,
Nick.

then it shifted into 3rd and I started losing revs and speed---Could that be attributed to the transmission as well?

No the tired old 3.5 engine pushing 2 tonnes.
Regards Philip A

Another reason for me to try and get ahold of a 4.6 then,


Cheers,
Nick

After some testing..

It doesn't look like it's the pitman arm for the steering...and the tie rod doesn't seem to be the problem, so I guess that narrows it down to the steering box? how much would be the average to pay for it to be fixed or a new one?