Thread: QUICK QUICK

the RR changed to bosch electrics somewhere around then, if it is a post change, things would be better. I mean anything is better than having lucas electrics 8O

I don't mind the look myself.

Some have had trouble with the suspension as well and have removed all the fancy stuff and put in plain old coils. Apparently all the expensive stuff in the standard suspension is rather expensive to fix.

thanks mate

my mechanic wreckons they aint to bad
95 pile of crap
96 a little better
most things sorted out sorta in 97 model

pro's: It's a Rangie
con's: It's not a Defender.

Hope you're not dicthing the 130 are you?

Originally posted by VladTepes
pro's: It's a Rangie
con's: It's not a Defender.

Hope you're not dicthing the 130 are you?

not a hope in the WORLD of dicthing that
love that car more than the wife :wink:

1997 model still had GEMS. The Bosch system wasn't introduced untill 1999.

The 4.6 may be ready to throw in the towel with a slipped liner or similar causing loss of coolant.

If the radiator hasn't been serviced, make sure that is done if you buy it - or just shell out for a new radiator (which I'd recommend. If I'd done that I might not have needed to replace the engine). You cannot afford to overheat the 4.6. Ask me how I know. (I was also in the local LR mechanics this week and they were replacing the engine in a 1997 HSE. I replaced mine a couple of months ago.)

Check that the temperature controls on the air con work on both sides of the car. It's a bit of a job to replace the blend flap motors (been there, done that). Make sure that the chequebook symbol isn't on in the HEVAC display. Belnd flap motors wear out - they are a consumable item. but they are bloody expensive.

If the SRS light is on, get it reset otherwise it may not pass RWC inspection.

Give the brakes a good jab and make sure that they stop you efficiently. The accumulator may be in need of replacement. I just replaced mine and what a difference it made to the brakes. Time how long it takes for the brake warning light to go out after an overnight stop or after fully depressurising the brakes by pumping them (with the engine off) for about 30 times. It should be be extinguished in less than 45 seconds. (You'll need to have the handbrake released to see this). Without pressure you have bugger all brakes (I've run into objects when I haven't waited for the brakes to pressurise).

Exercise the air suspension up and down. Note how often the EAS compressor runs. The compressor may need replacement. Budget on one.

Ron

thanks p38arover

i will get it check out completly before purchase
thats if i do at this stage

might let him hang out a little longer yet

Is the change from lucas to bosch the same in rangies as discos, my 98 TDi has bosch electrics. Matt

Originally posted by Ace
Is the change from lucas to bosch the same in rangies as discos, my 98 TDi has bosch electrics. Matt

No, it refers to the fuel injection computer used on the Thor engine.

Ron