huff3r 347 Report post Posted September 15, 2012 Cool ride, wicked sound, feel like a boss driving one of these! Best axle articulation of any 4x4 (if the same setup as the 3 door?) I believe it is the same setup. Certainly does sound awesome, I can't believe this was marketed as a luxury car! It sounds too rough. It is also insanely tall. But handles like it isn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 It's a tank! Love the headlight/taillight grilles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Nice one. I was cruising through Kohimarama on Sunday and spotted a very straight looking black Vogue with a Roof Box, was boss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rogan 7 Report post Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) I've owned 2 classics ( V8 and a 200tdi diesel). Both were fantastic cars. The v8 was massively set up for off roading, about the only thing it lacked was diff locks. And I now own a P38 as a spare. They look much better with a bit of lift but you also need bigger tyres to fill the wheel arches or they look a bit wrong. It gets tricky climbing in when they're lifted and the factory (and some aftermarket) sidesteps don't go that well with offroading. Somethings to consider. Choose your towbar well. The factory one sits on a big plate hanging down the back *edit* I just saw the pics and you've got the big plate already there. Go off road with it and you'll get hung up on the bracket quite often; try and minimise the towbar drop and you end up with a very high tow ball. Removal of the front air dam is essential for off roading - I took mine off then refitted it with wingnuts. That way it was only a 5min job to remove when I wanted to take it out and get muddy. One big issue is the factory tow points - they are rubbish. If you are going to get stuck off road then have a good look into fabbing up something decent. Exhaust pipe can be an issue and I've seen a few ripped off when reversing off road. Think about putting a 90 on the back and piping out the side behind the rear wheel - also note that there aren't many cars that sound better than a RR v8 with a rumbly exhaust. Always get windscreen insurance. The rear window costs a fortune to fix (used to be about $2k for a non rusty one) For spare parts and off road accessories, speak to Brett at Top of the Range in Albany, Ak. (09)4158148 from memory. They are RR specialists and have access to a heap of parts and are always wrecking classics, discos etc. Other people is Morris from Stag 4x4 out West Auckland. There's also Landrover spares in West Ak but I always found them expensive compared to TOTR & stag. I believe there's a place in Penrose (can't remember the name but something like Landie Spares), and there's RJR Spares up in Warkworth. Edited September 19, 2012 by rogan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 2, 2012 So I've had the Range Rover a couple of months now, taken it out with the horse float a few times, and I love the sound of it! It pulls well, not effortless, but good enough. Definitely has a drinking problem though. Went for the WoF and failed on a couple things. Dodgy repairs on the bonnet by previous owner were not up to standard. Small patch of rust under the inner guard. Except it turned into full blown cancer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted November 2, 2012 So I've had the Range Rover a couple of months now, taken it out with the horse float a few times, and I love the sound of it! It pulls well, not effortless, but good enough. Definitely has a drinking problem though. Went for the WoF and failed on a couple things. Dodgy repairs on the bonnet by previous owner were not up to standard. Small patch of rust under the inner guard. Except it turned into full blown cancer! Wow - and that has "supposedly" occured since it's last WOF???You're going to need some corrugated cardboard and a tin of newtech filler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Wow - and that has "supposedly" occured since it's last WOF??? You're going to need some corrugated cardboard and a tin of newtech filler Yeah umm... it has some Ali door plates that were screwed down OVER the edge of the carpet, preventing it from being lifted. Now I know why. I'm too scared to unscrew the other 3 and check the rest of my floor! Guess I should invest in a TIG. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Looks like a very old problem, wonder if it's been in the sea? 15lt per 100kms is remarkable, my wifes Territory does 18! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 2, 2012 Looks like a very old problem, wonder if it's been in the sea? 15lt per 100kms is remarkable, my wifes Territory does 18! It was damp under the mats, I think it's leaking through some rust developing near the top of the firewall. I always suspected it'd be a bit of a project, but for $1900 I couldn't say no. 18?! Dad had a territory and never had it over 15! I've been trying my hardest to be good with the throttle, but the v8 rumble is hard to resist. (Fortunately V8s sound so good just idling along too!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 I think I killed it. Hard to start, misfiring like crazy once started. Miss is cylinder 7. Oil around the spark plug hole? White smoke out the exhaust (unburnt fuel because of the miss?). So far I've replaced coil, leads, plugs, dizzy cap and rotor. No significant improvement. Beginning to suspect its a blown head gasket or something similarly sinister but I don't really know what else to check. It's so old it could have a multitude of problems (hence why I did all the ignition anyway). Anyone have any ideas? Or do I just put a 3.9 in it instead? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted November 12, 2013 4.6 from a P38. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Compression test it.........................??? Checked wiring around ECU, under driver's seat?? I take it yours is EFI 3.5?? I was 'blessed' with the ownership of a couple of Rangies in the past, mostly because at the time I didn't want to pay what even very average Hilux's were selling for. The Vogue I had like yours was a nice unit - the other was a early 4 door I brought with no oil pressure - cured that & used it as a hack for firewood, playing at river etc. The Vogue was good on fuel on a trip, & the 4 speed ZF auto was great....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 16, 2013 Seems to be the ignition module on the distributor as it's still not getting strong spark. Not a huge drama just gotta find the right replacement part! Would love to go to megajolt and use edis, but that's not in the budget til next year. Having parents in the states should help though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 59 Report post Posted November 27, 2013 Seems to be the ignition module on the distributor as it's still not getting strong spark. Not a huge drama just gotta find the right replacement part! Would love to go to megajolt and use edis, but that's not in the budget til next year. Having parents in the states should help though! I might just have a disi for one call me if you get stuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted November 27, 2013 Cheers Jon, done the ignition module now and it's worse than before. I think I may have stuffed up the ignition timing so I'll need to sort that out. Spark is definitely stronger though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 59 Report post Posted December 5, 2013 Cheers Jon, done the ignition module now and it's worse than before. I think I may have stuffed up the ignition timing so I'll need to sort that out. Spark is definitely stronger though. headgasket, leaking bore liner and common worn out cams give me a yell if you are still stuck probably talk you through a couple of things 3.9 will fit easier than P38 P38 4.6 requires mucking around, they have coil pack , as opposed to disi, front cover swap and other items required Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted December 9, 2013 Ok so I've sorted the ignition out, it's no longer a problem. Now I have a fuel problem. Way too much of it. I had soaking wet plugs, so I disconnected the cold start injector. No more wet plugs, but they foul up almost instantly when I let off the throttle after starting it. Any ideas? Re-condition injectors? It is better without the cold-start, but still a problem. Should I try hotter plugs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted January 4, 2014 Does anybody know of any mechanics near Hamilton who have experience with the rover v8 engine? I'm a bit stumped to be honest, it's looking like airflow meter or the fuel pressure regulator. But I'm definitely not pro enough to test either of them myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted January 4, 2014 With this, & a AU as well, ya gotta be fairly rapt you've that Suzuki.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brockie123 31 Report post Posted January 10, 2014 hows the cam look? when those wear out on them they do all sorts. should be noticably popping when off throttle when running if it is the cam. god i hate these vehicles for this reason! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 It's running again! Turns out it was the coolant temp sensor. And a whole lot of other things. Long story short it's not a $1900 car anymore haha. But still worth every penny for the noise it makes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted February 23, 2014 congratulations on the resurrection! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 27, 2014 The 3.9 and 3.5 engines do sound bloody good IMO. Mind you most rover V8s did. I'm a sucker for a good V8. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil-540i 166 Report post Posted February 28, 2014 Good score that it lives again..................... Know the feeling - I've just had a quad click up a eye-watering bill in a shop due to electrical gremlins............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bezzal 1 Report post Posted March 5, 2014 3 pedals. You are correct, but also missing the point in my view. I used to put my coffee down on the transmission tunnel and drive to work and not spill a drop. No cup holders in sight. The ride is fantastic and they keep up with modern traffic. When we would off road everyone would want to pile into the rangie rather than have their teeth shaken out in the back of a landcruiser. Great trucks, ownership is a holistic experience that your facts and figures just can't capture. Similar to BMW ownership in someways. Cheers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
