First Range Rover

Murray500 · 5th January 2015, 01:47 PM

Hi Everyone

New forum user here, actually first time Range Rover owner as well.

Just a couple of quick questions for you experienced Range Rover lovers, hopefully I'm not rehashing old questions here as I'm still working out how to use the site and search function lol.

I was recently given an old Range Rover Classic, 1988 3.5 litre V8 auto with 310,00 on the clock, in very good condition as it's been in the family 15 odd years.

I drove the car from Mildura to Townsville, around Bourke in Nsw the engine developed a slight misfire, further investigation revealed a cracked vacuum hose between the charcoal canister and inlet manifold, I replaced the hose and continued on, the issue being that the engine still has a slight misfire through the entire rev range.

Has anyone had a similar issue and if so what was the issue and what was the fix?

Not having had a petrol 4wd in the last 20 years in a bit out of my depth here so any help is much appreciated.

Thanks

**VladTepes** · 5th January 2015, 02:23 PM

Firstly - welcome to AULRO.

Free Classic Rangie? Gotta love that !
I miss mine.

I'm sure someone will be along to help you with your enquiry.

Murray500 · 5th January 2015, 02:44 PM

Hi

Thanks for the welcome.

I've got to admit I'd never have bought one lol, the fuel economy issue would have scared me off, but after sitting in the old girl for 2300km's in 2 days and getting an average of 14.7 litres per hundred, only slightly worse than my old 80series Cruiser on 33's, I'm rather impressed, bearing in mind its age lol

I'm sure its not a big problem, more a process of tracking down the fault, not being familiar with these cars I just thought there may be a common component failure associated with an engine miss that Rangie owners know about lol.

cheers

**DoubleChevron** · 5th January 2015, 03:39 PM

Is it an electrical type miss .... is it only when there is a lot of heat soak under the bonnet? etc..... a good start is obviously new plugs and leads if they are ancient. Don't forget to check the dizzie cap.... You'll enjoy re-assembling the dizzie on the side of the road if you pull on the rotor button so be careful with checking that one. To remove the rotor button feed a screwdriver downt he side of it and hold the dizzie base so you don't pull the centripetal weights off.

seeya,
shane L.

**bee utey** · 5th January 2015, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Murray500

I'm sure its not a big problem, more a process of tracking down the fault, not being familiar with these cars I just thought there may be a common component failure associated with an engine miss that Rangie owners know about lol.

cheers

The same things you check & replace on any petrol engine, first of all spark plugs, then ignition leads, distributor cap, rotor button, coil, ignition module, injectors and so on until the problem is fixed. If you don't have any experience working on petrol engines purchase a workshop manual ASAP and/or check you tube videos for easy maintenance tips.

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Murray500 · 5th January 2015, 04:23 PM

Hi

Thanks for the replies, yes I'll start with the basics and work my way through the ignition system and see how we go.

Cheers

**Chivalry** · 5th January 2015, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Murray500

I just thought there may be a common component failure that Rangie owners know about lol.

I've snipped this a bit but quoting it just for future reference.

Welcome to the forum though!

**Grumbles** · 6th January 2015, 04:14 AM

WOW!! Lucky man. A free Rangie and seemingly in such good nick that on taking possession you could drive it some 2400 kms without experiencing any deal breaker troubles.

As for the miss - there have been some good suggestions already offered here.

**superquag** · 8th January 2015, 12:42 AM

I'm green with envy... you're getting a fantastic fuel figure... better than I've ever had-no matter how nicely I treat mine....

The RR engine room runs hotter than most other cars, so everything rubber and electrical is destined for a shorter life.

Amen to Ignition system as being your first stop. - As Bee Utey said...

Regarding the Ignition module, Your LUCAS one will eventually fail, - if it is'nt already on the way out.
(mine was, and the BOSCH one fixed the miss ing)

Let us know how it's running after new plugs and (NOT cheap & nasty) new leads.

As you've discovered, the biggest problem with Range Rovers is.... they're so Nice To Drive....

Murray500 · 10th January 2015, 01:23 AM

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