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StaffBull
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Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
around 14 or less?
around 14 or less?
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Nige
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StaffBull wrote:
> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg?
> is it around 14 or less?
Whilst not having the 4.6, the word 'economy' & Rangies dont go together!
I would think ( a 3.5 does around 12-16) it would have to be less.
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> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg?
> is it around 14 or less?
Whilst not having the 4.6, the word 'economy' & Rangies dont go together!
I would think ( a 3.5 does around 12-16) it would have to be less.
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Series 3 Landrover 88" (Albert)
__
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StaffBull
Guest
mmm as I thought!
I am looking for a V8 ES but people seem to be asking silly money for them
or they are bad examples when I go and see them, the amount of people who
list them on eBay as "perfect" and "all electrics work" and when you get
there they are piles of sh**!! and travelling from Anglesey to anywhere is a
pain.
There's a 4.6 Hse rangie on eBay at the moment ( lots of toys) but I'd be
looking to gas convert it - but if it's barely into double figures anyway
it's still going to be expensive.
The search for a Disco ES V8 goes on!!! what was someone saying on here
about rocking horse sh** and hens teeth?
"Nige" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> StaffBull wrote:
>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg?
>> is it around 14 or less?
>
> Whilst not having the 4.6, the word 'economy' & Rangies dont go together!
>
> I would think ( a 3.5 does around 12-16) it would have to be less.
>
>
> --
> Subaru WRX (The Bitch)
>
> Series 3 Landrover 88" (Albert)
>
> __
>
I am looking for a V8 ES but people seem to be asking silly money for them
or they are bad examples when I go and see them, the amount of people who
list them on eBay as "perfect" and "all electrics work" and when you get
there they are piles of sh**!! and travelling from Anglesey to anywhere is a
pain.
There's a 4.6 Hse rangie on eBay at the moment ( lots of toys) but I'd be
looking to gas convert it - but if it's barely into double figures anyway
it's still going to be expensive.
The search for a Disco ES V8 goes on!!! what was someone saying on here
about rocking horse sh** and hens teeth?
"Nige" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> StaffBull wrote:
>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg?
>> is it around 14 or less?
>
> Whilst not having the 4.6, the word 'economy' & Rangies dont go together!
>
> I would think ( a 3.5 does around 12-16) it would have to be less.
>
>
> --
> Subaru WRX (The Bitch)
>
> Series 3 Landrover 88" (Albert)
>
> __
>
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Nige
Guest
StaffBull wrote:
> mmm as I thought!
> I am looking for a V8 ES but people seem to be asking silly money for
> them or they are bad examples when I go and see them, the amount of
> people who list them on eBay as "perfect" and "all electrics work"
> and when you get there they are piles of sh**!! and travelling from
> Anglesey to anywhere is a pain.
Never been, but it does look like it could be a pain!
>
> There's a 4.6 Hse rangie on eBay at the moment ( lots of toys) but
> I'd be looking to gas convert it - but if it's barely into double
> figures anyway it's still going to be expensive.
Are we talking about a P38? If so, as you frequent here you will know about the slipping liner problem
that affects nearly all 3.9-4.6 V8's & basically makes it scrap metal?? Not interested in a diesel?
>
> The search for a Disco ES V8 goes on!!! what was someone saying on
> here about rocking horse sh** and hens teeth?
>
It's like anything with any car, condition is king along with service history. I'm no expert, but with
anything Landrover make - you learn real ****ing fast!
Nige
--
Subaru WRX (The Bitch)
Series 3 Landrover 88" (Albert)
__
> mmm as I thought!
> I am looking for a V8 ES but people seem to be asking silly money for
> them or they are bad examples when I go and see them, the amount of
> people who list them on eBay as "perfect" and "all electrics work"
> and when you get there they are piles of sh**!! and travelling from
> Anglesey to anywhere is a pain.
Never been, but it does look like it could be a pain!
>
> There's a 4.6 Hse rangie on eBay at the moment ( lots of toys) but
> I'd be looking to gas convert it - but if it's barely into double
> figures anyway it's still going to be expensive.
Are we talking about a P38? If so, as you frequent here you will know about the slipping liner problem
that affects nearly all 3.9-4.6 V8's & basically makes it scrap metal?? Not interested in a diesel?
>
> The search for a Disco ES V8 goes on!!! what was someone saying on
> here about rocking horse sh** and hens teeth?
>
It's like anything with any car, condition is king along with service history. I'm no expert, but with
anything Landrover make - you learn real ****ing fast!
Nige
--
Subaru WRX (The Bitch)
Series 3 Landrover 88" (Albert)
__
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StaffBull
Guest
I did not realise the slipping liner issue was so frequent!! - and I thought
it was mainly on the 4.0 and 4.6 and the 3.9 in the Disco up to 1999 was
much better.
I have a 300Tdi now but want an automatic, I think the 300 Tdi would be to
lethargic in an auto. and I was looking to get a V8 and gas convert it
(£1000) and then I'd have the 180Hp and the equivalent economy.
There are a number of V8's out there with over 100K on them without the
slipped liners, so the train of thought is to get one with the lowest miles.
is there an easy quick way to spot the onset of the liner problem, on
viewing a car especially as very often in a private sale you don't drive the
car very far.
"Nige" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> StaffBull wrote:
>> mmm as I thought!
>> I am looking for a V8 ES but people seem to be asking silly money for
>> them or they are bad examples when I go and see them, the amount of
>> people who list them on eBay as "perfect" and "all electrics work"
>> and when you get there they are piles of sh**!! and travelling from
>> Anglesey to anywhere is a pain.
>
> Never been, but it does look like it could be a pain!
>
>>
>> There's a 4.6 Hse rangie on eBay at the moment ( lots of toys) but
>> I'd be looking to gas convert it - but if it's barely into double
>> figures anyway it's still going to be expensive.
>
> Are we talking about a P38? If so, as you frequent here you will know
> about the slipping liner problem that affects nearly all 3.9-4.6 V8's &
> basically makes it scrap metal?? Not interested in a diesel?
>
>>
>> The search for a Disco ES V8 goes on!!! what was someone saying on
>> here about rocking horse sh** and hens teeth?
>>
>
> It's like anything with any car, condition is king along with service
> history. I'm no expert, but with anything Landrover make - you learn real
> ****ing fast!
>
> Nige
>
> --
> Subaru WRX (The Bitch)
>
> Series 3 Landrover 88" (Albert)
>
> __
>
it was mainly on the 4.0 and 4.6 and the 3.9 in the Disco up to 1999 was
much better.
I have a 300Tdi now but want an automatic, I think the 300 Tdi would be to
lethargic in an auto. and I was looking to get a V8 and gas convert it
(£1000) and then I'd have the 180Hp and the equivalent economy.
There are a number of V8's out there with over 100K on them without the
slipped liners, so the train of thought is to get one with the lowest miles.
is there an easy quick way to spot the onset of the liner problem, on
viewing a car especially as very often in a private sale you don't drive the
car very far.
"Nige" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> StaffBull wrote:
>> mmm as I thought!
>> I am looking for a V8 ES but people seem to be asking silly money for
>> them or they are bad examples when I go and see them, the amount of
>> people who list them on eBay as "perfect" and "all electrics work"
>> and when you get there they are piles of sh**!! and travelling from
>> Anglesey to anywhere is a pain.
>
> Never been, but it does look like it could be a pain!
>
>>
>> There's a 4.6 Hse rangie on eBay at the moment ( lots of toys) but
>> I'd be looking to gas convert it - but if it's barely into double
>> figures anyway it's still going to be expensive.
>
> Are we talking about a P38? If so, as you frequent here you will know
> about the slipping liner problem that affects nearly all 3.9-4.6 V8's &
> basically makes it scrap metal?? Not interested in a diesel?
>
>>
>> The search for a Disco ES V8 goes on!!! what was someone saying on
>> here about rocking horse sh** and hens teeth?
>>
>
> It's like anything with any car, condition is king along with service
> history. I'm no expert, but with anything Landrover make - you learn real
> ****ing fast!
>
> Nige
>
> --
> Subaru WRX (The Bitch)
>
> Series 3 Landrover 88" (Albert)
>
> __
>
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Nige
Guest
StaffBull wrote:
> I did not realise the slipping liner issue was so frequent!! - and I
> thought it was mainly on the 4.0 and 4.6 and the 3.9 in the Disco up
> to 1999 was much better.
It affects all 3.9-4.6 engines from what I see! Yes, it is common & costs a packet!
>
> I have a 300Tdi now but want an automatic, I think the 300 Tdi would
> be to lethargic in an auto. and I was looking to get a V8 and gas
> convert it (£1000) and then I'd have the 180Hp and the equivalent
> economy.
The V8 is a nice engine, but from what i see has as many problems as any other!
>
> There are a number of V8's out there with over 100K on them without
> the slipped liners, so the train of thought is to get one with the
> lowest miles.
Well, in theory yes, but practice is never like theory!
>
> is there an easy quick way to spot the onset of the liner problem, on
> viewing a car especially as very often in a private sale you don't
> drive the car very far.
From what I read, a good test drive whilst keeping your eye on the actual water level in the tanks etc is
a good way.
Have you tried www.rpiengineering.co.uk or maybe .com. A good (if a bit scaremongering) source of V8
info!
I'm sure one of the chaps in the know will be along shortly to blow my theory into the water!
Nige
--
Subaru WRX (The Bitch)
Series 3 Landrover 88" (Albert)
__
> I did not realise the slipping liner issue was so frequent!! - and I
> thought it was mainly on the 4.0 and 4.6 and the 3.9 in the Disco up
> to 1999 was much better.
It affects all 3.9-4.6 engines from what I see! Yes, it is common & costs a packet!
>
> I have a 300Tdi now but want an automatic, I think the 300 Tdi would
> be to lethargic in an auto. and I was looking to get a V8 and gas
> convert it (£1000) and then I'd have the 180Hp and the equivalent
> economy.
The V8 is a nice engine, but from what i see has as many problems as any other!
>
> There are a number of V8's out there with over 100K on them without
> the slipped liners, so the train of thought is to get one with the
> lowest miles.
Well, in theory yes, but practice is never like theory!
>
> is there an easy quick way to spot the onset of the liner problem, on
> viewing a car especially as very often in a private sale you don't
> drive the car very far.
From what I read, a good test drive whilst keeping your eye on the actual water level in the tanks etc is
a good way.
Have you tried www.rpiengineering.co.uk or maybe .com. A good (if a bit scaremongering) source of V8
info!
I'm sure one of the chaps in the know will be along shortly to blow my theory into the water!
Nige
--
Subaru WRX (The Bitch)
Series 3 Landrover 88" (Albert)
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Nige
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StaffBull
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ta!
"Nige" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Nige wrote:
>
> http://www.rpi-engineering.co.uk/
>
> I'll get me coat!
>
"Nige" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Nige wrote:
>
> http://www.rpi-engineering.co.uk/
>
> I'll get me coat!
>
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Richard Brookman
Guest
So Nige was, like
> StaffBull wrote:
>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg?
>> is it around 14 or less?
>
> I would think ( a 3.5 does around 12-16) it would have to be less.
You'd be wrong then
Mine (1997 RR 4.6 HSE auto) averages 17mpg, mostly on 10-mile commutes with
the odd longer trip and a fair bit of towing (1.2 tonne caravan and 2.2
tonne trialler/trailer combo) and some off-road. Best ever was 22mpg, on a
fairly leisurely solo motorway trip; worst was about 14, towing in hilly
country with a deadline to meet*. Driving style - well, I don't thrash my
vehicles any more (except the wife's Focus, which is a hoot), but I don't
hang around either. Keep it around 80 on the Mway and it'll return 18mpg.
Bigger engines aren't always less economical. The fuel management on the
4.6 is much better than on the 3.5/3.9 Efi, and way better than the 3.5's
carbs.
HTH
* A lie. The actual real worst was 6.3mpg according to the trip computer,
while checking that the woodland/quarry section of an event we had organised
was actually driveable by a road vehicle. Total distance was about ¾ mile,
so it probably wasn't representative.
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Rich
Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
> StaffBull wrote:
>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg?
>> is it around 14 or less?
>
> I would think ( a 3.5 does around 12-16) it would have to be less.
You'd be wrong then
Mine (1997 RR 4.6 HSE auto) averages 17mpg, mostly on 10-mile commutes with
the odd longer trip and a fair bit of towing (1.2 tonne caravan and 2.2
tonne trialler/trailer combo) and some off-road. Best ever was 22mpg, on a
fairly leisurely solo motorway trip; worst was about 14, towing in hilly
country with a deadline to meet*. Driving style - well, I don't thrash my
vehicles any more (except the wife's Focus, which is a hoot), but I don't
hang around either. Keep it around 80 on the Mway and it'll return 18mpg.
Bigger engines aren't always less economical. The fuel management on the
4.6 is much better than on the 3.5/3.9 Efi, and way better than the 3.5's
carbs.
HTH
* A lie. The actual real worst was 6.3mpg according to the trip computer,
while checking that the woodland/quarry section of an event we had organised
was actually driveable by a road vehicle. Total distance was about ¾ mile,
so it probably wasn't representative.
--
Rich
Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
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StaffBull
Guest
Sounds OK to me, even better than the 3.9 Disco! are they a nightmare to gas
convert do you know? I know the tank would have to go in the boot due to all
the suspension "gubbins" going on underneath
"Richard Brookman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So Nige was, like
>
>> StaffBull wrote:
>>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg?
>>> is it around 14 or less?
>>
>> I would think ( a 3.5 does around 12-16) it would have to be less.
>
> You'd be wrong then
>
> Mine (1997 RR 4.6 HSE auto) averages 17mpg, mostly on 10-mile commutes
> with the odd longer trip and a fair bit of towing (1.2 tonne caravan and
> 2.2 tonne trialler/trailer combo) and some off-road. Best ever was 22mpg,
> on a fairly leisurely solo motorway trip; worst was about 14, towing in
> hilly country with a deadline to meet*. Driving style - well, I don't
> thrash my vehicles any more (except the wife's Focus, which is a hoot),
> but I don't hang around either. Keep it around 80 on the Mway and it'll
> return 18mpg.
>
> Bigger engines aren't always less economical. The fuel management on the
> 4.6 is much better than on the 3.5/3.9 Efi, and way better than the 3.5's
> carbs.
>
> HTH
>
> * A lie. The actual real worst was 6.3mpg according to the trip computer,
> while checking that the woodland/quarry section of an event we had
> organised was actually driveable by a road vehicle. Total distance was
> about ¾ mile, so it probably wasn't representative.
>
> --
>
> Rich
>
> Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
>
convert do you know? I know the tank would have to go in the boot due to all
the suspension "gubbins" going on underneath
"Richard Brookman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So Nige was, like
>
>> StaffBull wrote:
>>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg?
>>> is it around 14 or less?
>>
>> I would think ( a 3.5 does around 12-16) it would have to be less.
>
> You'd be wrong then
>
> Mine (1997 RR 4.6 HSE auto) averages 17mpg, mostly on 10-mile commutes
> with the odd longer trip and a fair bit of towing (1.2 tonne caravan and
> 2.2 tonne trialler/trailer combo) and some off-road. Best ever was 22mpg,
> on a fairly leisurely solo motorway trip; worst was about 14, towing in
> hilly country with a deadline to meet*. Driving style - well, I don't
> thrash my vehicles any more (except the wife's Focus, which is a hoot),
> but I don't hang around either. Keep it around 80 on the Mway and it'll
> return 18mpg.
>
> Bigger engines aren't always less economical. The fuel management on the
> 4.6 is much better than on the 3.5/3.9 Efi, and way better than the 3.5's
> carbs.
>
> HTH
>
> * A lie. The actual real worst was 6.3mpg according to the trip computer,
> while checking that the woodland/quarry section of an event we had
> organised was actually driveable by a road vehicle. Total distance was
> about ¾ mile, so it probably wasn't representative.
>
> --
>
> Rich
>
> Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
>
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StaffBull
Guest
This is the beastie - on it's second lump, but surely that's a good thing
with only 44k an the new one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4513041426&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
"StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
> around 14 or less?
>
with only 44k an the new one?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4513041426&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT
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> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
> around 14 or less?
>
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Badger
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"StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Sounds OK to me, even better than the 3.9 Disco! are they a nightmare to
> gas convert do you know? I know the tank would have to go in the boot due
> to all the suspension "gubbins" going on underneath
>
90ltr "filled" torroidal with external multivalve will fit in wheel well in
boot, done 3 of these now. Problem is the electronics on the vehicle, go gas
injection if it's a later thor system with the "rams-horns" inlet manifold.
If it has the single large plenum intake, then a cheaper closed-loop vapour
system will work perfectly adequately if set up properly.
These vehicles are known to have plenty of backfire issues, most are caused
by ht leads breaking down or defective coil packs.
Badger.
B.H.Engineering,
Rover V8 engine specialists.
www.bhengineering.co.uk
www.roverv8engines.com
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Lee_D
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"StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Sounds OK to me, even better than the 3.9 Disco! are they a nightmare to
> gas convert do you know? I know the tank would have to go in the boot due
> to all the suspension "gubbins" going on underneath
What sort of age are you looking at ? We got a Disco ES 3.91996/7 (I
forget!) with Gas conversion , twin belly tanks afford a fill of around 60
litres so I guess they are 40 litres each tank. Gives us around 120 miles on
gas.
From my learning from the group the slipped linners seemed to effect the 4.2
and 4.6's. I've not heard of it being an isssue on the 3.9's and this along
with the gas conversion was insrumental in my decission to purchase this one
instead of a P38a which I like the look of but there reputation proceeds
them.
On autoroutes we got 18 to 20 mpg towing a 1300 kg large caravan plus kids
and lots of 3 week holiday stuff. Consider that along with the less than
half the cost fuel and forgetting and difference in LPG / Petrol efficiency
then your looking at equivelent to 40 mpg cost wise.
We purchased the car with the conversion already fitted.
Typically we get 14 mpg. Larger engines aren't always more thirsty because
you don't have to go up and down the gears as often. Anything over 3.5
Litres and if economy is an issue then stick to diesel.
Lee D
news:[email protected]...
> Sounds OK to me, even better than the 3.9 Disco! are they a nightmare to
> gas convert do you know? I know the tank would have to go in the boot due
> to all the suspension "gubbins" going on underneath
What sort of age are you looking at ? We got a Disco ES 3.91996/7 (I
forget!) with Gas conversion , twin belly tanks afford a fill of around 60
litres so I guess they are 40 litres each tank. Gives us around 120 miles on
gas.
From my learning from the group the slipped linners seemed to effect the 4.2
and 4.6's. I've not heard of it being an isssue on the 3.9's and this along
with the gas conversion was insrumental in my decission to purchase this one
instead of a P38a which I like the look of but there reputation proceeds
them.
On autoroutes we got 18 to 20 mpg towing a 1300 kg large caravan plus kids
and lots of 3 week holiday stuff. Consider that along with the less than
half the cost fuel and forgetting and difference in LPG / Petrol efficiency
then your looking at equivelent to 40 mpg cost wise.
We purchased the car with the conversion already fitted.
Typically we get 14 mpg. Larger engines aren't always more thirsty because
you don't have to go up and down the gears as often. Anything over 3.5
Litres and if economy is an issue then stick to diesel.
Lee D
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Tim Hobbs
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On Thu, 23 Dec 2004 01:41:36 GMT, "Lee_D" <[email protected]> wrote:
>"StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Sounds OK to me, even better than the 3.9 Disco! are they a nightmare to
>> gas convert do you know? I know the tank would have to go in the boot due
>> to all the suspension "gubbins" going on underneath
>
>What sort of age are you looking at ? We got a Disco ES 3.91996/7 (I
>forget!) with Gas conversion , twin belly tanks afford a fill of around 60
>litres so I guess they are 40 litres each tank. Gives us around 120 miles on
>gas.
>
>From my learning from the group the slipped linners seemed to effect the 4.2
>and 4.6's. I've not heard of it being an isssue on the 3.9's and this along
>with the gas conversion was insrumental in my decission to purchase this one
>instead of a P38a which I like the look of but there reputation proceeds
>them.
>
It is an issue on 3.9/4.0/4.6 in the Range Rover, but not the 3.9 in
the Discovery. This is, I am told, due to the Rangie having the ECU
programmed to keep the mix quite lean. This makes it run hotter...
--
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'58 Series 2 88" aka "Stig"
'77 101FC Ambulance aka "Burrt"
'03 Volvo V70
My Landies? http://www.seriesii.co.uk
Barcoding? http://www.bartec-systems.com
Tony Luckwill web archive at http://www.luckwill.com
>"StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Sounds OK to me, even better than the 3.9 Disco! are they a nightmare to
>> gas convert do you know? I know the tank would have to go in the boot due
>> to all the suspension "gubbins" going on underneath
>
>What sort of age are you looking at ? We got a Disco ES 3.91996/7 (I
>forget!) with Gas conversion , twin belly tanks afford a fill of around 60
>litres so I guess they are 40 litres each tank. Gives us around 120 miles on
>gas.
>
>From my learning from the group the slipped linners seemed to effect the 4.2
>and 4.6's. I've not heard of it being an isssue on the 3.9's and this along
>with the gas conversion was insrumental in my decission to purchase this one
>instead of a P38a which I like the look of but there reputation proceeds
>them.
>
It is an issue on 3.9/4.0/4.6 in the Range Rover, but not the 3.9 in
the Discovery. This is, I am told, due to the Rangie having the ECU
programmed to keep the mix quite lean. This makes it run hotter...
--
Tim Hobbs
'58 Series 2 88" aka "Stig"
'77 101FC Ambulance aka "Burrt"
'03 Volvo V70
My Landies? http://www.seriesii.co.uk
Barcoding? http://www.bartec-systems.com
Tony Luckwill web archive at http://www.luckwill.com
R
Richard
Guest
Our 3..9 Discovery has twin 35 litre tanks which gives us a filling capacity
of 58-60 litres - depending on the time of year and where we go for it.
We can manage (on a good day) 130miles which is 10mpg. Our old 3.9 Range
Rover used to give 18-20mpg as does our 3.5 90.
"Lee_D" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Sounds OK to me, even better than the 3.9 Disco! are they a nightmare to
>> gas convert do you know? I know the tank would have to go in the boot due
>> to all the suspension "gubbins" going on underneath
>
> What sort of age are you looking at ? We got a Disco ES 3.91996/7 (I
> forget!) with Gas conversion , twin belly tanks afford a fill of around
> 60 litres so I guess they are 40 litres each tank. Gives us around 120
> miles on gas.
>
> From my learning from the group the slipped linners seemed to effect the
> 4.2 and 4.6's. I've not heard of it being an isssue on the 3.9's and this
> along with the gas conversion was insrumental in my decission to purchase
> this one instead of a P38a which I like the look of but there reputation
> proceeds them.
>
> On autoroutes we got 18 to 20 mpg towing a 1300 kg large caravan plus kids
> and lots of 3 week holiday stuff. Consider that along with the less than
> half the cost fuel and forgetting and difference in LPG / Petrol
> efficiency then your looking at equivelent to 40 mpg cost wise.
>
> We purchased the car with the conversion already fitted.
>
> Typically we get 14 mpg. Larger engines aren't always more thirsty because
> you don't have to go up and down the gears as often. Anything over 3.5
> Litres and if economy is an issue then stick to diesel.
>
> Lee D
>
of 58-60 litres - depending on the time of year and where we go for it.
We can manage (on a good day) 130miles which is 10mpg. Our old 3.9 Range
Rover used to give 18-20mpg as does our 3.5 90.
"Lee_D" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> "StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Sounds OK to me, even better than the 3.9 Disco! are they a nightmare to
>> gas convert do you know? I know the tank would have to go in the boot due
>> to all the suspension "gubbins" going on underneath
>
> What sort of age are you looking at ? We got a Disco ES 3.91996/7 (I
> forget!) with Gas conversion , twin belly tanks afford a fill of around
> 60 litres so I guess they are 40 litres each tank. Gives us around 120
> miles on gas.
>
> From my learning from the group the slipped linners seemed to effect the
> 4.2 and 4.6's. I've not heard of it being an isssue on the 3.9's and this
> along with the gas conversion was insrumental in my decission to purchase
> this one instead of a P38a which I like the look of but there reputation
> proceeds them.
>
> On autoroutes we got 18 to 20 mpg towing a 1300 kg large caravan plus kids
> and lots of 3 week holiday stuff. Consider that along with the less than
> half the cost fuel and forgetting and difference in LPG / Petrol
> efficiency then your looking at equivelent to 40 mpg cost wise.
>
> We purchased the car with the conversion already fitted.
>
> Typically we get 14 mpg. Larger engines aren't always more thirsty because
> you don't have to go up and down the gears as often. Anything over 3.5
> Litres and if economy is an issue then stick to diesel.
>
> Lee D
>
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Richard Brookman
Guest
So Tim Hobbs was, like
> It is an issue on 3.9/4.0/4.6 in the Range Rover, but not the 3.9 in
> the Discovery. This is, I am told, due to the Rangie having the ECU
> programmed to keep the mix quite lean. This makes it run hotter...
So the Rangie ECU keeps the engine mix lean. If I took it out and inserted
it somewhere, would it do the same for me?
--
Rich
Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
> It is an issue on 3.9/4.0/4.6 in the Range Rover, but not the 3.9 in
> the Discovery. This is, I am told, due to the Rangie having the ECU
> programmed to keep the mix quite lean. This makes it run hotter...
So the Rangie ECU keeps the engine mix lean. If I took it out and inserted
it somewhere, would it do the same for me?
--
Rich
Pas d'elle yeux Rhone que nous
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Stuart Adair
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If you need to ask then you cant afford one !!!
Stu
"StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
> around 14 or less?
>
Stu
"StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
> around 14 or less?
>
S
StaffBull
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Mmm! not true, just like to plan where my money goes, I don't believe in
unnecessary wastage as I was not born to money but have to work for it (very
hard)
"Stuart Adair" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If you need to ask then you cant afford one !!!
>
> Stu
>
>
> "StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
>> around 14 or less?
>>
>
>
unnecessary wastage as I was not born to money but have to work for it (very
hard)
"Stuart Adair" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> If you need to ask then you cant afford one !!!
>
> Stu
>
>
> "StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
>> around 14 or less?
>>
>
>
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The Becketts
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I get 13 litres/100km on the highway and 18 litres/100km around town
Ron Beckett
Emu Plains, Australia
1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8
"StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
> around 14 or less?
>
>
Ron Beckett
Emu Plains, Australia
1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8
"StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
> around 14 or less?
>
>
S
StaffBull
Guest
whets that in real money?
"The Becketts" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I get 13 litres/100km on the highway and 18 litres/100km around town
>
> Ron Beckett
> Emu Plains, Australia
> 1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8
>
>
> "StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
>> around 14 or less?
>>
>>
>
>
"The Becketts" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I get 13 litres/100km on the highway and 18 litres/100km around town
>
> Ron Beckett
> Emu Plains, Australia
> 1995 P38A Range Rover HSE 4.6 Litre V8
>
>
> "StaffBull" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Has anyone here got a 4.6? and if so what would be the average mpg? is it
>> around 14 or less?
>>
>>
>
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