89 Rangie Project & pics

245.75x16 is the largest tyre that will fit a RRC without rubbing without a body lift.
Suspension lift is irrelevant unless you put on longer bumpstops (unless you never fully articulate.)
To fit 245.75x16 without touching under extreme conditions you have to grind down the bolt at 12 o'clock on the inside of the rear guards, and cut off the majority of the inward flange on the 12 o'clock to 3 oclock at the front of both rear guards. On the front all you have to do is wind out the steering stops a little.
Do not be fooled by how far away it all looks if the rear axle is on the bumpstops, as the bumpstop can almost fully compress under impact. I have seen an 86 with 245MTs pluck out the flange, even when it was about 25MM away with 4 blokes on the back bumper.
Regards Philip A

1. bonnet cable broken - Easy to replace?

Just follow the cable

2. all hoses need replacing - will do anyway?

YEP With new engine

3. power steering box leaking (Input shaft area) <Requires reco? or new?
remember reading I can rip them off up to a 94 disco?>

YEP ... and get the control arm ... Did mine to the 90 RRC
But do it with the engine out or you will have to remove the oil pump
and you may have to cut both sides of control arm by 10mm to fit to tie rod ends

4. L/H Front window not working - new motor?

Take off the door trim & direct power to it // if broken replace

5. welsh plugs on block leaking - new engine will solve this
YEP

6. engine mounts cracked - will get a new set for new engine
YEP

7. sump gasket leaking oil - new engine will solve this
YEP

8. power steering pump leaking - on the hunt for it

Should come with new engine

9. Engine inlet manifold gasket leaking - new gasket for fitting on to new engine = easy
YEP

10. auto trans torque converter input seal leaking - is there where the engine bolts to?

You will be looking at it when the motors out .... thumbs up

11. transfer case leaks - NFI? figure all ranges can do it?

wouldn't be a rangie without it

12. exhaust leaks - solved with new system & extractors :)

YEP

13. fuel tank drain plug leaking - idea's?

Undo the plug & empty petrol into bucket ... inspect for water & dirt
This will give you an idea of tank condition
Might be case of just doing it up again

14. rust in both front foot wells - this one has me ****ed for now - need to talk to a panel beater mate lol other then that.. how would one fix such an issue? plate wield?

Take & post a photo ... I suggested fibreglass

15. front control arm bushes - all ranges?

Install new

16. rear "A" arm bushes - all ranges?

Make sure you ask the how?? before you attempt this

17. L/H rear wheel bearing (Will just do all 4 my self, easy dirty work :) )

Check/ replace the rubber seals between bearing & diff

18. front parkers (lol too easy - thats getting to road worthy small items)
YEP

19 all steel heater pipes corroded - hoping the sourced engine comes with
them... or I am on the hunt.

Buy new if possible

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Originally Posted by PhilipA

245.75x16 is the largest tyre that will fit a RRC without rubbing without a body lift.
Suspension lift is irrelevant unless you put on longer bumpstops (unless you never fully articulate.)
To fit 245.75x16 without touching under extreme conditions you have to grind down the bolt at 12 o'clock on the inside of the rear guards, and cut off the majority of the inward flange on the 12 o'clock to 3 oclock at the front of both rear guards. On the front all you have to do is wind out the steering stops a little.
Do not be fooled by how far away it all looks if the rear axle is on the bumpstops, as the bumpstop can almost fully compress under impact. I have seen an 86 with 245MTs pluck out the flange, even when it was about 25MM away with 4 blokes on the back bumper.
Regards Philip A

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Mate thank you very much!!
I searched alot on this forum for that answer & else where, got lots of mixed answers. :) thanks again - I shall get them fitted tomorrow :cool:

Mike, thank you for your tips a well mate :) I'll do the fuel tank as soon as I can, will be after the tires are fitted now :)

OK,

everything is nearly sorted parts wise... including a new fuel tank :)

This weekend I am going to start unbolting things to prep the current engine coming out. So... any tips on where I should start unbolting things? :)
Anything you would do first or a set order?

Tires: well yeah... still haven't decided if I am keeping the 265's on or not, tyre place did a back flip on changing them. I am just trying to figure out if I should pull them & sell them here & then buy 245's... or just cut & pray it all pass's rego... ??

Cut cut cut, and a 2" spring lift should clear them i think;)
Nice rangie by the way!!!

TIM.

Thanks Tim!!

I was more worried about the cutting not passing rego.
2" springs are coming as well next weekend so I'll keep them tires hehehe

update:

OK - So far, I have pulled the air filter & what I think is the sensor in between it & then inlet manifold. Dizzy cap & got the radiator out as well today - that was easier then I thought :) Dropped oil in the engine as well.

Next up I figured I'd keep on the cooling hoses & other bits that bolt on to the engine including the aircon..... Then to pull the fuel tank in the next day or two. by the end of the week she should be ready to come out :)

Make sure you take PHOTOS of the wiring harness & the hoses as they make their connections to places such as
Back of alternator / hoses to manifold (where they come from ...to) / hook up to coil .... so you don't get confused about ""what went where???"" when you try to reassemble

You'l get there yet
Mike

Hey Mike,

yeah I have taken pics... but not that detailed... figured the full service manual would have the wiring diagram in it... its not too bad but I might snap a few places just in case lol