Thread: 3.5 litre Mods

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

G'day,

Don't listen to the 4.4L, turbo, chev, BS...

For the everyday Rangie driver, medium offroad etc, the 3.5 carb setup is FINE. The overheating issues need to be looked at though (like every Rangie ). If its set up right (and not running 33" or larger tyres), it'll be fine.

Listen to Hangover. The only sensible post so far.

Good luck, don't give up, don't believe everything you hear about Rangies!

People are always so anal, they must defend their own choices

Had much involvement with these driveline alternatives, ever?, until you've owned one of each, pull your narrow minded BS up a little

Or better yet, just say your happy with your choice and don't feel the need for a larger engine, which is fine, don't say other options are BS

Fair point, rovercare...

However, what i don't like is people immediatley suggesting that a new Rangie owner should remove the crappy engine and spend 10k on a better one. Not a nice thought to face when you think you've bought a decent (25 year old) 4x4. I was told to upgrade the 3.5 to a 3.9 or 4.6 when i asked around about overheating and sluggishness just after i bought it - then discovered it was running on ONE CARBY . I'd be a tad annoyed if i found that out after spending x thousands on engine work.

I just think that new Rangie classic owners need as much encouragement as they can get

PS: I'd love a 4.6 in mine , but would never go the Chev...

Originally Posted by Stue 3 doors down

Have you ever seen a 3.5 inj with a turbo? I would love pics as it may be something a bit different. I use my D1 for touring and towing plus daily driver etc. Would a turbo on this engine be like a turbo on a diesel with regard to power and torque as I loved my HJ60 with the AXT turbo diesel for towing shame about the rest of the wagon.

A supercharger is what you want if your towing or for off road work in my opinion ,For the type of driving you discribed for low down grunt

Originally Posted by Bulldog

Fair point, rovercare...

However, what i don't like is people immediatley suggesting that a new Rangie owner should remove the crappy engine and spend 10k on a better one. Not a nice thought to face when you think you've bought a decent (25 year old) 4x4. I was told to upgrade the 3.5 to a 3.9 or 4.6 when i asked around about overheating and sluggishness just after i bought it - then discovered it was running on ONE CARBY . I'd be a tad annoyed if i found that out after spending x thousands on engine work.

I just think that new Rangie classic owners need as much encouragement as they can get

PS: I'd love a 4.6 in mine , but would never go the Chev...

Why now? 10k, pfffft, I've supplied and fitted alot more engine for a crapload less then that

2 things need fixing in all Rangie classics, diff's and underpowered fuel pig

G'day 81_2DOOR


First up, welcome to AULRO

If this is your first Range Rover I would first of all get the 3.5 motor tuned, which includes getting the carbies balanced,and the timing/dwell checked, the carbs/timing can be a good reason to have it sluggish, and running hot,then get the tranny checked, (is it an Auto??) if so could be blocked transmission filter, if it is a manual, get the oil type and quality checked, also make sure that the Radiator is clean, running coolant to the right specs, and that the thermostat is OK, I would pay heed to both Buldog and BigJon, as they have been around rangies for a while if you just want it as a daily driver and light offroad that should see you happy, and when you are familiar with the vehicle and have more knowledge, then you can start looking at doing engine work to it


cheers

A 3.5 in good tune in a manual rangie goes alright, no racecar but get along ok. best thing i ever did to my 81 rangie was fit a bosch dizzy, p&p the heads and fit a holley carb. I was getting up to 22mpg on 31's before i put it on gas, most 3.5's would be cactus by now unless its had a rebuild or 2.

Just joined this forum,overall it's great!Heaps of friendly,helpful people.
However,what's all this rubbish about 3.5's 'overheating" or being 'underpowered'.
My old 14d is just a peach,and I tow a camper,and live in tropical Darwin.
You want underpowered? Buy a 2.8 litre Hilux,or a 60 series Cruiser with a 2H.
You want overheating? Buy a Mitsubishi....any Mitsubishi.
You want a 4WD that keeps going out of tune? Buy an old Patrol or Cruiser with points ignition!

i'm an ex die hard Toyota man,through and through,worked at Toyota,breathed Toyota.They are essentially very reliable,but....BORING,rough,and slowwww.

Iv'e owned:
FJ45 ute (rough ride,thirsty,points chewing)
BJ40 SWB with Izuzu 3.9l diesel (a sign of things to come,same as LR)
60 series import diesel auto(bleeeeech)
60 series 2H manual (slow rustbucket)
Hilux ln106 2.8 diesel (good truck,but s l o w.The skin on the rice custard is safe.)
80 series 4.5 petrol (fast,thirsty,clunky driveline,boring)
80 series diesel turbo(yeah,shoulda kept that one)

Plus a few Nissans,Suzy's etc.

Now I'm broke,since I lost money on all my cars,almost anyway.So a Rangie from a wreckers was all I could afford,and I'm actually really happy with it.

Solihull 4eva man.