What did you do with your Range Rover today

stuu · Jul 23, 2020

Got some original 18s wrapped in Goodyear wrangler hp tyres.
They look tiny compared to the 19in sport wheels.
Mot booked for Monday.

Grrrrrr · Jul 24, 2020

Grrrrrr said:
Microswitches f*cked.

Marty might sell you some. They're dead easy to replace on our age. Not expensive.

micknkatenki · Jul 24, 2020

Have spent ages trying to jack up high enough and safe enough due to my drive NOT being flat and level...... ready to start removing rear subframe for a complete overhaul, full brake pipe replacement, replace secondary fuel pump...... then start on the front.........

RangeRoller dt · Jul 24, 2020

Grrrrrr said:
Marty might sell you some. They're dead easy to replace on our age. Not expensive.

How do you get the actual handle off, unbolt from inside?

Grrrrrr · Jul 24, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
How do you get the actual handle off, unbolt from inside?

No need to take the handle off for the actuator. Lock actuator boots on side of door, iirc. Then there are little plastic clips that you flick VERY GENTLY with a fingertip off the rods otherwise they snap!

RangeRoller dt · Jul 24, 2020

Grrrrrr said:
VERY GENTLY otherwise they snap!

That’l be me f***** then

Mark Piercy · Jul 24, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
That’l be me f***** then

Funked it then!!

frog hopper · Jul 24, 2020

frog hopper said:
Changed the steering damper today, having taken the old one off it didn't seem too bad so chucked it into the "Only slightly buggered box".
Next job was to try and get rid of any slack in the rear damper top bushes, after a lot of faffing about with measuring kit I opened out some big washers I had, step drills are wonderful for this type of work by the way, and managed to compress enough to gently hammer split pins in to finish the job.
Well I say finish, I did have to turn over the ends of the split pins, first one went OK, second one my grips slipped as I was grunting the short leg round and I gave the brake caliper a good backhander. Now feeling sorry for myself and still gently weeping claret over the mouse mat every time I flex my fist.

I did nothin to it, but me hand is starting to heal and most of the swelling is going down. Didn't stop me losing at darts last night though.

RangeRoller dt · Jul 25, 2020

Wasn’t the little knock you made it out to be then...

RangeRoller dt · Jul 25, 2020

Mark Piercy said:
Funked it then!!
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Flaterd by my gentle touch

Grrrrrr · Jul 25, 2020

RangeRoller dt said:
That’l be me f***** then

Been quite a few years since I had to touch mine and memory is a bit hazy but you slide a finger down the rod and feel for the slot in the clip. One of them sort of rotates around and pops out and the other may do the same or may rotate from one end and come away from the rod.

kermit_rr · Jul 25, 2020

Nothing yet! I really need to get a exhaust middle box ordered, is really quite loud

tomcat59alan · Jul 25, 2020

kermit_rr said:
Nothing yet! I really need to get a exhaust middle box ordered, is really quite loud

Yes I know!

kermit_rr · Jul 25, 2020

tomcat59alan said:
Yes I know!

Didn't think it was *that* loud

tomcat59alan · Jul 25, 2020

Well,yesterday while I waited for the new fuel pump to be delivered, still waiting, I checked the wiring for the pump.no feed. Turns out there was no ground at the pump relay RL12 I think it was. Sorted.then I lubed the bonnet release cables as one was sticking. Sorted. Then started putting back the interior, drivers side done except for the door card,I'll give that a bit of time just in case I have door lock issues again.bit more to do today.

tomcat59alan · Jul 25, 2020

Grrrrrr said:
Been quite a few years since I had to touch mine and memory is a bit hazy but you slide a finger down the rod and feel for the slot in the clip. One of them sort of rotates around and pops out and the other may do the same or may rotate from one end and come away from the rod.

That eounds like the opening lines to on of @holidaychicken 's sex manuals

hef19898 · Jul 25, 2020

Ordered the new headlining and fuse box. Also discovered that the rear left wheel arch is rusted through. The only one I didn't redo last year, because, you know, it looked good enough... Wondering if I can get away with a GFK patch or if it is a welding job... It's noon, so I will go buy some tools and will strip the old paint and rust away after lunch...

kermit_rr · Jul 25, 2020

hef19898 said:
Ordered the new headlining and fuse box. Also discovered that the rear left wheel arch is rusted through. The only one I didn't redo last year, because, you know, it looked good enough... Wondering if I can get away with a GFK patch or if it is a welding job... It's noon, so I will go buy some tools and will strip the old paint and rust away after lunch...

Holy wheel arches batman!!
Grind away ALL the rust and weld it, just my thoughts

hef19898 · Jul 25, 2020

kermit_rr said:
Holy wheel arches batman!!
Grind away ALL the rust and weld it, just my thoughts

Mine, too! Thing is I don't have a welder... So the garage it is. At least I gone prep it as much as possible myself.

brianp38dse · Jul 25, 2020

hef19898 said:
Mine, too! Thing is I don't have a welder... So the garage it is. At least I gone prep it as much as possible myself.

You have a Classic and you dont have a welder

new tools time, got to have new tools to play with

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