1. shocker

    classic brake fault

    Here is a section from the LR Workshop Manual : "Remove the front wheel on the side furthest from the master cylinder. Connect a bleed hose to the primary bleed screw on the front caliper furthest from the master cylinder. Connect a bleed hose to the secondary bleed screw on the same side of...
  2. shocker

    classic brake fault

    Yes, the front calipers have to be bled in an arsey versey fashion. There are three bleed nipples on each, two of which need to be bled simultaneously followed by the one left over. I have found that the best way is to make up a "T" piece of bleed hose. Others use two bleed hoses. As usual...
  3. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    Could be, have not seen it mentioned... but post head injuries I am not the brightest spark in the cylinder. New springs were not labelled thus. When I took out the old ones they were markedly different lengths but I put that down to one having lost its temper (as it were) causing the original...
  4. shocker

    Disco 1 Speedo needle issues

    Aaah, yes! I recall reading about that very thing, now that you mention it. Thanks Craig. I had discounted it (rashly) as it only appears at low speed...though just what I was using for logic at the time I couldnt say. Probably just making it up to show off to myself and feel clever. For once...
  5. shocker

    Disco 1 Speedo needle issues

    Dizzy, I had assumed that both the D1 and the RRC had mechanical speedos....you would know, having owned both for a long time, though! Disco-write-off-crash head injuries have done no good for my memory...
  6. shocker

    200tdi unusually high fuel use

    Yes fuel filter unlikely to be totally full. How is the seperator bowl?
  7. shocker

    Speedo

    The "engine hours" clock of a plant vehicle would be more helpful. Very rare to see a speedo/odo with tripped numbers these days, more likely that one would be run on with a power drill, or just replaced. One of my 30 year old trucks has a suspiciously low mileage that everyone comments on...Im...
  8. shocker

    200tdi unusually high fuel use

    Any performance issues? Air getting into top of fuel tank OK? No chance of a vacuum? Any inrush when you take the filler cap off?
  9. shocker

    Disco 1 Speedo needle issues

    I would be interested to hear the jurys verdict too... ...my RRC 3.5L V8 has a speedo-needle-bounce issue, below 20 mph.
  10. shocker

    Disco 1 Clack clack clack what the hell is that

    Valve wobble? Camshaft wear? 200, 300, V8 ?
  11. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    A bit late, but...I fitted the rear standard duty springs and the RRC still has a O/S lean. New shocks and ditto angle. Serious chassis welding - sides and top of lengthwise members replaced from middle cross member to fuel tank. Aforesaid cross member plated over, anti-sway damper re-seated...
  12. shocker

    range rover classic tailgate still feckin opening!

    Resurrecting this one...I have the hair-trigger top tailgate on my 87 RRC since did major chassis welding. The lower gate is way off closing on one side now...Im thinking that the hinge fixing point is rotted away (lots of rust shale falling out) as no adjustments help. Oh well, bungees are...
  13. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    News about cryptographic digital currencies, their soft-and-hardware and code writing. Like Bitcoin and Ethereum.. A bit obscure,I know. But m y mrs is gorgeous, clever and puts up with me !
  14. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    Right, got the website. My mrs is an electronics engineer and physicist and she is going to look it over after she has watched her weekly cryptocurrency news show. I have had the Tens machine for years and given up on...I had such high hopes and it was a real letdown. However, this from what...
  15. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    Do tell...my life is mortgaged to morphine these days. Im going to look that up right away
  16. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    Tell me about it! My place is like a chemists graveyard. But...really...60?? I thought that my count of 30 odd a day was bad! Just shows, theres always someone worse off. As you say, keeping in stock is a big problem when the pharmacy cannot manage and you cannot get a doctors appointment in...
  17. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    Thanks mate, good to know about the tow capability. Just what are the pros and cons of HD versus regular springs on a RRC? I know its been touched on in other threads but the conclusions were a bit contradictory. I assumed that HD would be better without thinking it through. Im sorry to hear...
  18. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    Ahhh..the light turns on! Thank you Pete Adam, thanks, its good to hear positive reports
  19. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    Norseman , yes, I have experienced the normal "dip", thats what lead me to leave this thing so long as I have. Thanks for the info mate. Now I have got to decide whether I just get some lift rear springs to match the fronts, or fit regulars all round. I am well versed in doing the work but...
  20. shocker

    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    By heavy towing I mean towing up to the rated capability of the vehicle. I live in rural Cornwall, my family farm livestock and it has to be moved at times. Also I own a large showmans living trailer that I will be towing across europe in the next couple of years. My health and disability mean...