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  1. Rangebob

    RRC auto gearboxes?

    I.ve recently got a 1988 classic 3.5 v8 auto and on driving it home it felt a bit sluggish on shifting especially when pulling away from a stop, is this normal for an old auto? Also it smelt hot every time i stopped but the rad, block and pipes felt ok, does my model have an oil cooler, where...
  2. Rangebob

    Serious oil leak!

    help, i'm leaking oil an i think it's from the crankshaft main oil seal. It's coming from the very from the very front of the engine and flicking everywhere including onto the exhaust. Does anyone know if these seals can be renewed with the engine still in the rangie or do i gotta take it out...
  3. Rangebob

    Classic inner wings

    are they testable on the mot or can i get away with rusty holes in them as they're not really load bearing cos the suspension is mounted to the chassis? Are they easy to change? (bolt on) Where's the best place to get them from? Thanks again people!
  4. Rangebob

    how do you get it in?

    low range. On a 1988 3.5efi auto. What gear setting should i be in, should i be stationary, what can i do to free it if it's siezed? Cheers people.
  5. Rangebob

    Well, the wallet drain has started

    I picked up my "bargain" rangie yesterday and drove it home. What an experience and learning curve. So far that i know of it needs new suspension rubbers, new inner wing and is leaking oil from the bottom of the engine so poss a new sump gasket, hopefully it's just that and not the main...
  6. Rangebob

    Classic tart up

    havin just bought a classic 3.5 v8 efi, what's the largest tyres i can fit before i get a suspension kit and is there a chip/remap available for this model? Cheers in advance. Rob.
  7. Rangebob

    Offroading kit

    i've bought a classic range rover 3.5 efi and i'd like to take it off roading, what kind of kit do i need and if i was to go wading in it do i need to do anything to the engine and ancillaries to waterproof them? A snorkel would be an idea i know but i'm unsure about the electrics as they...
  8. Rangebob

    I'm now a range rover owner woo hoo

    i'm now the proud owner of a rangey rover classic. Do i have to buy me a tweed jacket now as well cos it's already started emptying my pockets what with going to collect it on sunday with a trailer and a mates fraud maverick. Plus i've got to mot it yet, anything i. Should look out for?
  9. Rangebob

    Vehicle transport

    I've bought a rangie with no mot or tax and it's about 250 miles away. Would it be legal if i was to book it in for mot near me and drive it to the mot station.
  10. Rangebob

    Best and worst modifications

    I'm in the process of buying a 1988 range rover efi and was thinking of tweaking it to do a bit of offroading. What mods have you guys made and what do you advise as the best, most value for money and what have you bought that you've found to be useless. Any tips tricks and views welcome...
  11. Rangebob

    Ello there

    Mornin people, i've just joined and was thinking of buying a range rover classic soon, any tips and things i should look out for. As i've not had loads of experience with landies. I'm quite mechanically minded so i do a lot of work myself if it's not snowing like it is at the moment. Cheers...
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