Diesel L322

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Originally Posted by F4Phantom

Well that makes more sense, I thought they really were selling this idea that the sludge box would last, now we see that they know it wont last but they did it regardless for the sake of oil changes.

However what I would like to know is total lifetime output. EG you change the ATF a few times and thats it on the one half of the equation, and that ATF gets recycled. On the other side you change metal parts, seals AND the ATF (assuming they dont put the old ATF back in on a rebuild) and then add up all the carbon output costs of mining the steel, transport and discarding old parts, then see which side hurts the planet more. I am very green myself but you need to be realistic.

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I likewise consider myself as truely green as they come but let's face reality as least some of the time!

Yes but that sort of thought/logic requires thinking further ahead than 12 months and reflecting upon history back more than 24 months - doesn't it?

It's very similar to so called "renewable energy" from photovoltaic solar panels - if one calculates the green house gasses and all the other pollutants and the energy used to make a panel and then properly calculates the life span energy production then one would not be calling those contraptions "renewable energy" however green politics works miracles in all sorts of ways these days.

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Originally Posted by Daniel

Tranny service - if a mechanic can do it then so can I - just need some advice first.

Belt change - I got one in as a spare from Paddocks - surely it mustn't be that hard??
Usually it's just a matter of slackening off the tensioner, slipping the old one off and slipping the new one in - have you tried?

I haven't but know that there is a clip on top fan guard that probably needs to be removed first to give better access, as with all modern vehicle designs.

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Mate you do yours first and when I come over to Cessnock in a months time I'll pay you a visit and you can show me how to do it!!!!. Pat

short update. Left Sydney Sunday lunchtime, arrived Cairns early Tuesday morning.
Amazing vehicle totally impressed very economical and eats up the kilometers with excellent ride.
Only thing that would have been good would have been a bullbar a lot of kangaroos north of Goondwindi.
but here you have another convert to Range Rovers !

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Originally Posted by cairnsrover

short update. Left Sydney Sunday lunchtime, arrived Cairns early Tuesday morning.
Amazing vehicle totally impressed very economical and eats up the kilometers with excellent ride.
Only thing that would have been good would have been a bullbar a lot of kangaroos north of Goondwindi.
but here you have another convert to Range Rovers !

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Great news! - glad to hear that you enjoyed your armchair ride to Cairns.:)

I have the factory nudge bar on mine and we've had some small hits but nothing big head on, although we've had a couple big hits into the passenger door. It surprising how strong the bumper supports are behind the plastic facade.

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Originally Posted by cairnsrover

short update. Left Sydney Sunday lunchtime, arrived Cairns early Tuesday morning.
Amazing vehicle totally impressed very economical and eats up the kilometers with excellent ride.
Only thing that would have been good would have been a bullbar a lot of kangaroos north of Goondwindi.
but here you have another convert to Range Rovers !

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glad you had a great trip, dont forget the pics... :D

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Originally Posted by neil 90

glad you had a great trip, dont forget the pics... :D

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Sorry no photos travelling on my own so couldn't take any selfishly I have the memories !!

I finally got around to driving one of these for the wifes new ferry. Was fairly impressed overall but I was not happy about the finish rubbing off (rubber, aluminum etc) along with warped rubber on the drivers door handle. The materials may be high quality on the showroom floor but they dont look good in 5 years. Lower priced cars dont have these issues. The plusses was the power for such a small 3L diesel although it was a bit loud. At 100kph it felt smooth, and over all they are good value when used. EG a 130k car looks the same as a 50k car.

I hope you enjoy your ownership I may get one at some stage.

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Originally Posted by F4Phantom

I finally got around to driving one of these for the wifes new ferry. Was fairly impressed overall but I was not happy about the finish rubbing off (rubber, aluminum etc) along with warped rubber on the drivers door handle. The materials may be high quality on the showroom floor but they dont look good in 5 years. Lower priced cars dont have these issues..

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Yes agree with that.

The one I have just bought has been a soccer mums car never off road etc and only 43K but the chrome handle on the centre storage box has come off, the door handles are starting to fade and there is a bit of chipping on the grey plastic on the centre console.
The Hyundai Getz ex rental I had at one time was wearing better.

Crazy on the part of LR but then it is an English car ! I can say that as I was originally from the old country!

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Originally Posted by cairnsrover

Sorry no photos travelling on my own so couldn't take any selfishly I have the memories !!

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no worries, but try and post some of yours anyway, allways good to see another rangie :)