Back On The Road

Well, it’s been some time since I’ve posted on here. House renovations and living the life of a pikey in a caravan for two years stopped play with the Rangie. It had developed an appetite for coolant which was getting a bit excessive. No leaks anywhere, more steam out the back than the Flying Scotsman and a very clean nr 4 plug pointed to a problem with that cylinder. It actually ran quite well once it had cleared but I couldn’t go very far. Something had to be done so I bit the bullet and got the local garage to remove the heads for inspection. No blown gasket (wishful thinking) or cracked head but did find a cracked liner in nr 4. Not immediately visible but you could feel it, especially with a finger nail. One scrap engine and it had only done 77000 miles. Hunted around and bought a used but good engine complete from our good sponsors Emmotts. The first two or three hundred miles were a bit iffy with starting until the ECU relearnt things but now starts and runs like it should. Just have to sort out the blend motors, A/C radiator, stereo and fuel gauge and we’ll be cooking with gas. At least it’s back on the road though. I missed it. (But not the fuel consumption……)
It's good to be back.

Good to hear of one being saved Hope you have many miles of happy hooning around in it

Darren

Should have taken the opportunity to fit a diesel engine.

Derek Ward said:

Well, it’s been some time since I’ve posted on here. House renovations and living the life of a pikey in a caravan for two years stopped play with the Rangie.

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I'd just assumed that you were dead. If you'd left a phone number I might have made your missus an offer













and maybe bought your Rangie

Welcome back!!! :whoosh:

Thanks chaps - reports of my demise greatly exaggerated and all that. Had the old bus for 6 years now so I think I'll be keeping for a while yet. Don't do much mileage now so fuel not an issue. I just like the burble from the Janspeed. Diesels never sound quite the same Datatek. Anyway, I'll be around for a bit yet.
Cheers