Thread: Newbie in the Land of Rovers

Not only spigots but make sure you have the correct nuts for the later rims

Gary

Thanks Gary. I definitely have the right nuts (on the car that is). I checked the spare wheel and didn't find the spigot so I reckon that might be it. Can most tyre/wheel alignment places get them or should I just order the ones wayneg gave the link to? I'd rather not wait until it gets here from the UK

Porchy

Spigots may not be available in Oz. Go for the ones waynrg pointed out on ebay.

Or this one
RANGE ROVER P38 ALLOY WHEEL FITTING KIT SPIGOT RINGS | eBay
The cars nuts ( not yours ) should be different to standard P38 nuts ? For the later rims

Gary

Well gents, as I expected you were right. She needs the spigots. They seem to sell them in packs of 4. The question I have is, are they fitted to the wheels or the hubs? I will need to fork out for one for the spare if they are fitted to the wheels.

BTW I have been told to keep it away from LPG. I am interested to see what your experiences are with the old BBQ juice.

Thanks

Porchy

You only need 4, they fix to the wheel. If fitting the spare just swap it over.
I would think it would be a good idea to use some anti seize compound if you are planning on getting punctures

Thanks mate I shall buy myself a set then. I don't really plan on getting punctures, but it is the boss' car so I would not want her on the side of the road worrying about it.

Well, two/three weeks into ownership and the Land Rover Lurgie has hit. The boss was driving down to pick up the kids this arvo and her phone rang. She pulled over to answer it and the car took it as a cue to start making a pfuffing noise that sounds a bit like it is missing as well as losing compression. The first thing I did was drop it in to my mechanic. He will be doing a comp check first to check which side is the culprit but tells me it sounds like a rocker might have jumped off or a possible valve issue. Cover/s off at the least, if not a head off, AAAAARRRGH.
He is a good mate so will let me pay off an account but it erks me that it happens now when I can't get on the spanners and fix it myself.

Sorry about the rant, just needed to vent.

Porchy

Sorry to hear of your woes, especially so soon after getting the car.
In you first post you said the car came with loads of receipts for recent work including an engine re-build. Any Guarantees or Warranty?
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