warover
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In April of this year, I purchased a 1999 Range Rover 4.0SE (Bosch/Thor) with the idea that I could flip it. Once I got it driveable, I decided to add this vehicle to my fleet and I enjoy driving it very much.
After having it towed to my house and pushed into my garage, I began the process of restoring this vehicle that suffered from gross neglect. Among the repair completed are:
Replaced the radiator
Replaced Thermostat
Replaced Water pump
Replaced Drivers door regulator & window motor
Replaced Drivers exterior and interior door handles
Repaired loose glass sound/rattle when closing left front door
Replaced Tires
Replaced heater core O rings
Removed, disassembled, and reassembled BeCM, ECM, and underhood fuse box
Replaced Head Gaskets
Removed front bumper and repaired AC fans
Mounted Running Boards (Side Steps) using Rivnuts/Jacknuts/Nutserts-whichever term you use.
These are the repairs that I can think of off-hand. The EAS had already been converted to Coil and I cannot imagine a smoother ride and I have owned many luxury vehicles. I have had fun roaming through salvage yards , harvesting parts from donor vehicles. I have only used the Land Rover dealership parts to order new door handle that was keyed to my vehicle and valve cover screws that I lost during the disassembly and a couple of O-rings. While I have worked on other vehicles, the head gasket project was a first for me and I gained the confidence that I could tackle most repairs.
I did join another forum and learned much about this vehicle from the members. However, I did find that site to be inhospitable and unwelcoming to newcomers. The site manager was very sarcastic, knew it all, and felt a need to comment on every post.
I have quietly viewed the posts to this site for about three months and I like the tone of the questions and responses. I have now decided to make yours my home forum and to share with you what I think I bring to the table, no discussion. I will ask for your help/thoughts when I hit the next wall. Thanks,
Erl
After having it towed to my house and pushed into my garage, I began the process of restoring this vehicle that suffered from gross neglect. Among the repair completed are:
Replaced the radiator
Replaced Thermostat
Replaced Water pump
Replaced Drivers door regulator & window motor
Replaced Drivers exterior and interior door handles
Repaired loose glass sound/rattle when closing left front door
Replaced Tires
Replaced heater core O rings
Removed, disassembled, and reassembled BeCM, ECM, and underhood fuse box
Replaced Head Gaskets
Removed front bumper and repaired AC fans
Mounted Running Boards (Side Steps) using Rivnuts/Jacknuts/Nutserts-whichever term you use.
These are the repairs that I can think of off-hand. The EAS had already been converted to Coil and I cannot imagine a smoother ride and I have owned many luxury vehicles. I have had fun roaming through salvage yards , harvesting parts from donor vehicles. I have only used the Land Rover dealership parts to order new door handle that was keyed to my vehicle and valve cover screws that I lost during the disassembly and a couple of O-rings. While I have worked on other vehicles, the head gasket project was a first for me and I gained the confidence that I could tackle most repairs.
I did join another forum and learned much about this vehicle from the members. However, I did find that site to be inhospitable and unwelcoming to newcomers. The site manager was very sarcastic, knew it all, and felt a need to comment on every post.
I have quietly viewed the posts to this site for about three months and I like the tone of the questions and responses. I have now decided to make yours my home forum and to share with you what I think I bring to the table, no discussion. I will ask for your help/thoughts when I hit the next wall. Thanks,
Erl
