89 Rangie Project & pics

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Originally Posted by RaZz0R

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

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The problem is since the day it was made, to how it currently is today ...people tend to change things (repairs) so wires & plugs can change colour // especially to the alternator ... and the hoses tend to be "moved about" which makes it hard to compare to the service manual if you don't know where it came from in the first place ;)

Once you you have completed this project ... you will be able to do this with you eyes shut :D and work off memory :)

Hows that floor pan ... did you post a pic for me to see??

On Ya :BigThumb:

Hey dude,

I checked over the pics I have taken & I have been taking them pretty much all the way... :) pretty much.. but I have missed some around the alternator lol mainly because when I took the pic something was in the way, but I am talking about 3 plugs so I should be able to figure it out :)

Your right, somethings have been changed, but I think I am lucky so far in that I don't think much has been changed over the years.
I haven't got pics yet of the front foot wells with the rust... will be doing that tonight when I unbolt the aircon system.

Reckon I should also remove the air intake on top of the engine or leave it?

I'll post up more pics tonight when I get home :)
At the moment I have removed the rad, alternator & hoses/wiring around both of those plus the fan belt. Tonight will be aircon system & pipes.
Exhaust headers/pipes next I guess... probly have to get under to following some wiring to unplug...

Also have to unbolt the fuel tank, drain it & take out the fuel pump. :) I have got 3 days approx to do all that haha :)

After that I am a little lost... guess the fuel rails for the efi.

Coloured small cable ties:) (Super cheap Auto have them) can be usefull for id. Also a white marker. or Make lables with tape;) Cheers Tony

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Originally Posted by Rangier Rover

Coloured small cable ties:) (Super cheap Auto have them) can be usefull for id. Also a white marker. or MAKE LABELS with tape;) Cheers Tony

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Take Rangier Rover suggestions Razzor

yes.... I am .. errrr should have :p
Will get some tomorrow so I have an idea lol checked over pics & they are good, they are showing what was where for wiring as well so thats good :)

Didn't get pics of the floor today - will do tomorrow I hope & I'll put up what pics I have taken over the week, been taking pics as I do stuff.

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Originally Posted by RaZz0R

yes.... I am .. errrr should have :p
Will get some tomorrow so I have an idea lol checked over pics & they are good, they are showing what was where for wiring as well so thats good :)

Didn't get pics of the floor today - will do tomorrow I hope & I'll put up what pics I have taken over the week, been taking pics as I do stuff.

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She will be right:D If you run into dramas one of us will post some pics of what it should look like:eek:

Maaannnn... what a day.

dropped the pipe headers off the engine today.. but then spent the next 4 ~ 5 hours, in short, working :( but at a mates place getting his home network going... YES HE IS HELPING TO PULL THE CURRENT ENGINE OUT!!... well he bloody better be after tonight!

blah :)

I have uploaded pics... to here: Index of /~razz0r/Rangie

Engine pics as I have been going are here: Index of /~razz0r/Rangie/motor

and these would be the pics of the rust behind the front wheels, seems both sides have rusted along where the mud flaps screw in to a plate.... either way its not as bad as I thought... pics are here: Index of /~razz0r/Rangie/rust

There are some that I have questions about... so I will post them on here... just tomorrow as I am stuffed atm :)

Mmmmm
Looks as if the photos were taken of the front passenger side???
It's just the floor pan .. but not the chassie??

Consider just cleaning the area all up

Apply "Fertan" rust converter to neutralize the rust

Clean area & apply paint primer (not water based)

Cut up some Galv or Zinc coated sheet metal pieces to cover and apply to the "Inside of cabin side" .... Sandwich with black gooey "Sicaflex" and fix with Tek screws (Do not use "Silicon" .. as it is a rust promoter)

Use wafer heads (phillip drive) Cut off protruding ends of Tek screws

Paint all area with "Tar or Bitumen" to seal off the repair

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Originally Posted by mike 90 RR

Mmmmm
Looks as if the photos were taken of the front passenger side???
It's just the floor pan .. but not the chassie??

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Thats correct :) seems to be spot rust but thats it.

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Consider just cleaning the area all up
Apply "Fertan" rust converter to neutralize the rust
Clean area & apply paint primer (not water based)
Cut up some Galv or Zinc coated sheet metal pieces to cover and apply to the "Inside of cabin side" .... Sandwich with black gooey "Sicaflex" and fix with Tek screws (Do not use "Silicon" .. as it is a rust promoter)
Use wafer heads (phillip drive) Cut off protruding ends of Tek screws
Paint all area with "Tar or Bitumen" to seal off the repair

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Awesome! :) Thank you sir!
That sounds like a plan & will get her past the rego.
I was also thinking of doing a plate on the inside of the wheel well after rego for extra strength, mainly to stop something getting punched up through the floor.

You can see in this pic a bit of the skin I peeled back - it has rusted all the way through.
http://www.users.on.net/~razz0r/Rang...t/IMGP0738.jpg

rest of it seems to be just surface rust tho on the chassis & brackets


tThere is a little on the drivers side as well - along the same area & side rails?
http://www.users.on.net/~razz0r/Rang...t/IMGP0741.jpg

But not as bad so should be fairly easy.


Here is one for you all - the accelerator cable, how the hell does it come off at the back of the efi? lol tried working it out, maybe 50% of the way there.

Another is, I was really hoping I wouldn't have to unplug all the wires for the EFI, but it seems the wires lead back in to the fire wall with no plugs or breaks. any idea's?
Should I remove the efi for lifting the engine or just leave it? Seems I will have to lift the top of the air intake anyway to unplug everything.


I decided that it might make it little easier to remove the engine if I remove the fan & shaft from the front - ie the water pump. Got it all unbolted.... only to find a plate also holding the power steering pump haha :) so tht has to come off first & was going to come off anyway.


BTW - Disco Steve - I did find the transmission oil cooler!!! :) nicely hidden away. haha
Steve is coming down vic way next week, to bring a long engine which had new rings done 10,000km ago. long range fuel tank & a bunch of other gear :)

Oh and one more...

IS.... there any trick to getting the top 6 bolts undone for the bell housing? Seems bloody tight up the back in there & I couldn't even see them lol Going to check it out more tomorrow tho.
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:twisted: loving the stained hands lol working as an IT geek & doing this after work has people asking me what I am doing all day. With the soft hands the grease is ingrained in my skin atm even tho I scrub for ages after lol

Just thought of another.... the starting system of the engine coming next week is not points... something else & I can't remember it right now lol - but I remember being told I would have to wire it in & it is a must better / strong spark then the stock points system????

Hello mate following ure progress.
My rangie had most of the issues you are dealing with.
He Shrek Rover is sorted now just need to get high beam back and wiper washer motor replaced and new Transbrake pads.
I will never sell my Rover as he has taken me to some amazing locations and back with comfort and warmth. heaters are the best in a vehicle I have ever owned. Power Steering was rebuilt by PO as well as the Gbox and transfer case.

He is my lifelong project Expedition Vehicle.
Al I am going to do to finish him off is add a full roof rack and rear wheel carrier + 2 jerry can holders on the rear bar.

Keep up the pace and you will have a rig not only to be proud of with all the work u r doing but also one that will amaze your mates with with its comfort and capabilities.
PS

Its all worth every second of ure time to reach the end result.:):D:)

Keep an eye on this forum re Upcoming trips WHite Timber Trail as our local Tassie 4x4 group will be doing a run there tomorow and posting pics into the forum.
Carlos 1986 Range Rover
Mark Diso
Gary FJ 40 Shorty
Mark Hilux
Dave Disco

Hopefully more will arrive on the day at Meeting point.
Cheers
Tim
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