LR/RR virgin newbie needs buying advice please :-)

philvy said:

I thought only me had this problem...
I've heard something about corsa fans fitting with little effort, might try the breakers on saturday.

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heres a link.......if the blades are the same size ??

Corsa B Heater Blower Motor with Resistor 93 - 00 on eBay (end time 21-Mar-11 07:35:47 GMT)

I fitted the square type heater into the middle of the cabin on my series...seems to do the job quite well (at burning your ankles, anyway) - never seems to have enough blow to get to the windscreen properley though! Fitted an additional 12v heater - that managed to raise the temperature by a staggering 1c in the cabin - although it did have the psychological effect of making you feel warmer as I mounted it near my head.

Oh, had to convert the 24 square one to a 12v motor.

Hippo said:

Yuo'll be tellen me next a Freelander couldn't pull a range rover classic. :doh:

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No one mentioned the RR was running or brakes on!!

rustyrhinos said:

I fitted the square type heater into the middle of the cabin on my series...seems to do the job quite well (at burning your ankles, anyway) - never seems to have enough blow to get to the windscreen properley though! Fitted an additional 12v heater - that managed to raise the temperature by a staggering 1c in the cabin - although it did have the psychological effect of making you feel warmer as I mounted it near my head.

Oh, had to convert the 24 square one to a 12v motor.

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trying to find an inline fan ,just to boost the drivers side..something like a ducted fan for rc aircraft but in 12v

Series71 said:

heres a link.......if the blades are the same size ??

Corsa B Heater Blower Motor with Resistor 93 - 00 on eBay (end time 21-Mar-11 07:35:47 GMT)

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I'm too tired to do a search now, it was somewhere that the heater was alright, only the fan wasnt stron enough... I'll find it eventually...

Good night, off to bed.

something like this...
AEO 10200KV Brushless Motor 30mm Ducted Fan EDF AELG on eBay (end time 13-Apr-11 20:00:13 BST)

Series71 said:

trying to find an inline fan ,just to boost the drivers side..something like a ducted fan for rc aircraft but in 12v

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If you do that, you'll have one blowing, one sucking and a hole in "the middle". Just try and blank of the nearside vent, stuff something in the demister or something like that...

cornwolf said:

Hi guys

I am thinking of buying a V8 Range Rover auto to convert to Lpg to use as a comfortable daily driver ....... was thinking of spending £2-3k on an mid-late 90's, maybe more if it's right.

I don't expect a lot for my money but have read horror stories about stuff that needs more than my mole-grips and hammer to fix (ie electronic stuff)

Could you guys please tell me what to avoid (must be auto as wife cant drive stick an I'm lazy)

Phil, West Cornwall

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Hi Phil,
You are looking at a P38 Range Rover, I've had a few of these, and have 2 at the moment. I may be mad, but I love them, foibles and all.

To start with, do the research, watch them on ebay, see what they sell for - there are loads out there, so don't rush into this.
You should be able to get a decent one (pre 1999) 4.6 HSE with LPG already fitted for less than £3000.

Make sure it does not overheat, use water or oil.
If the advert does not say this, ask them the question.

Air suspension problems are common, but can be fixed with a little perseverance.

The AC usually doesn't work, most common cause is a leaking AC condenser, 2 hrs to replace and £80 odd.

HEVAC 'book' symbol usually is 1 or 2 or 3 faulty blend motors (£60 - Island 4x4) each or heater temp. sensor (£15). You just need to have small arms and 2 elbows to replace them - although I haven't and can just about manage - see rangerovers.net for pictorial guide and shortcuts.

Buy a post late '96 model or later for improved central locking and immobiliser systems - not as much hassle if / when it does go wrong.

That will do for starters, although I may think of more later.

Budget for investing in some diagnostic software from the likes of Blackbox Solutions or similar.

I know this sounds a lot, but when they are working properly they are fantastic vehicles, and they do respond well to TLC and a dedicated owner.

I hope this helps,

Mike .

Series71 said:

trying to find an inline fan ,just to boost the drivers side..something like a ducted fan for rc aircraft but in 12v

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Hair dryer fans, I was told run on DC, Its the heater that used the huge amount of power that hair-dryers require.
If that is the case then that would be an ideal modification/bodge for an in-line fan.

Vagrent said:

Hair dryer fans, I was told run on DC, Its the heater that used the huge amount of power that hair-dryers require.
If that is the case then that would be an ideal modification/bodge for an in-line fan.

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I bow to your ingen.......cant spell it resour....cant spell it ........idea

Cheers I am gonna nick that:lol:

Vagrent said:

Hair dryer fans, I was told run on DC, Its the heater that used the huge amount of power that hair-dryers require.
If that is the case then that would be an ideal modification/bodge for an in-line fan.

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Most AC motors run on DC, but where do you have 220V DC?

philvy said:

Most AC motors run on DC, but where do you have 220V DC?

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Dunno, try conecting 10 batterys in series:lol:
The must have some sort of transformer in em.