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  1. shocker

    1987 RRC 3.5L efi starting/hunting/hot stall problems

    Above vehicle has been off the road for a year due to welding then illness (both myself and RRC), in the meantime it developed a problem in that it will start from cold but run, hunting badly, for a maximum three minutes. As soon as any warmth develops it stalls and will not restart until it...
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    twin alternator w/ aircon clutch pulley?

    During a speculative conversation with leccy teccy type on the "twin alternator instead of splitcharge" subject recently, the use of an electrically operated clutch pulley (as found on air conditioner compressors) was suggested. In theory. I have had a search around and cannot find anything on...
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    Classic -Two Problems Spring Related-87MY 3.5L V8 Manual

    As above, my RRC has developed a major dip on the O/S/R. Now, since it had a lift kit fitted several owners before myself, its very noticeable - what can be causing this?. And that brings us to the second problem...how much of a lift has it got? How does one measure such a thing? It would be...
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    Classic no brakes ,non abs 87 3.5 V8efi vogue manual

    Lockheed type system ,had to replace various hoses during n/s front wing replacement which led to much bleeding .Both brakes and myself .The last time I used a Gunson easy bleed with spare tyre air pressure...having not used one for 20 plus years I forgot about the over pressure thing ...i.e ...
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    Classic 87 3.5L V8efi non ABS&a/c,VACUUM HOSE LOCATION PROBLEM

    Hi all ,back again after long absence .Been rebuilding n/s body on RRC (detail above) ,did o/s last year . However ,this time the front inner wing did not want to leave its home of nearly 30 years and I had a ...ahem....moment ,as it were....and tore it off by brute force with several wires and...
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    RRC '86 V8 3.5 clutch kit cost

    Im getting quotes of £120 and up ,up lots , on a clutch kit for this motor . Since its a bit of a bugger to do I would like to renew the lot , even though I suspect its only the driven plate thats thin ,so I wouldnt have to go back and do the job again . had a look round and paddocks come out...
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    Classic 1986 V8 3.5L clutch

    Im getting quotes of £120 and up ,up lots , on a clutch kit for this motor . Since its a bit of a bugger to do I would like to renew the lot even though I suspect its only the driven plate thats thin ,so I wouldnt have to go back and do the job again . had a look round and paddocks come out at...
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    3.5L EFI - coilpack plugs & in-distro electronic ignition ?

    Engine as above ,in RRC as below - any thoughts on the in-distributor electronic "points" conversions available as a retro fit ? Also ,coilpack plugs....I know bugger all about them having been purely diesel for decades - are they suitable ,worth the money ,any point ? Thoughts on performance...
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    Classic 1986 V8 manual flat tow recovery

    Done searches and found nothing really relevant (which is strange as we have definitely discussed this on here before) so for my mates peace of mind I said I would check.....again.... need to recover RRC ,towed discos before with gearbox and transfer box in Neutral ,no problems with autos or...
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    Classic haynes (dont laugh) restoration manual

    I know haynes are about as useful as (fill in most amusing blanks).....but has anyone perused the RRC Restoration Manual ? Is there anything in there thats likely to be of ANY use to me in my RRC rebuild now that you guys got me linked to the workshop books ? If so , can anyone give me a...
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    shocker ,the return of , part IV....at least

    HI all, shocker back from the nearly dead again . After rolling my ES D1 and having a series of strokes , losing my home and my yard and becoming wheelchair bound ,I am back , for better or worse ,still in cornwall but Looe now....I really know how to choose flood areas. Had to sell all my...
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    RRC pre 87 manual pdf

    As above, so below....after a long illness I come to rebuilding my 86 V8 vogue .Now as far as I know its just (just!) welding but other problems are bound to appear . I already have the LR workshop book for disco which covers a fair bit of crossover bits but not the V8 flapper lump and various...
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    pre 94 workshop manual / download

    Having been rightly informed that this is not covered by rave , does anyone have a link for the 200 type ? I know it exists because a) I used to have the disc , and b) amazon and e flay have it for enormous price
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    active RAVE download link

    Sick of looking at dead links all over the web , need an ACTIVE rave download for my girlfriends 200 type D1 V8i......even LR resource dont do the early disco now . Since she is the independent type (ie, she puts up with me , drives a landy AND is an authority on series 1s....sigh , perfect) she...
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    3.5i engine running temp

    Unable to access my machine with rave on , search failed.....so , anyone , I know the stat opens at 82deg but what is the proper running temp of a 3.5i ?
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    D1 front windscreen replacement,RRC?Td5?

    Had a look around but no definitives..... .....neighbour put a lump of concrete through my D1 98MY 300auto , hence I need to replace the glass . I understand that a bonded screen needs a wire saw or similar to remove...OK . The RRC looks like it will fir and that has an easier get-out on the...
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    3.5 efi RRC no fuel to engine bay

    Had a good scan of old posts . Some pikey sods syphoned my 86 RRC over the weekend and since then , refueled , it wont start . I have good spark . The fuel pump relay seems to contain no coil but some diodes and resistors I suppose because the pump comes on and off as needed . The adjacent...
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    declaring modifications-pros and cons

    As title.....obviously the insurer may try to wiggle out of paying up if you havnt told them about the mods but in my experience the presence of expensive extras is NEVER taken into account in their payout valuation , nor is the service history or level of maintenance . Yesterday I was...
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    agreed valuation insurance

    Can people with experience of this please share their experience ?
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    RRC insurance ,NFU & Agreed Values

    AS many here know I have had a write off a year for 4 years now so mu insurance aint cheap , but thats only to be expected . Ive been with NFU (like the rest of the farming family) for years now as there is a local ofice to go talk to not a bored chav in a call centre . I just got me a 1986...
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