gordonjcp wrote:
Since nobody's been banned yet for talking Jeeps
No, but maybe for that aerial - hope you're not a bloody CBer Morat, get a proper licence :-D
HAHA, funny you should say that :) I was spotted by a local amateur (at the tip of all places) with my antenna and he persuaded me to come down to the local amateur group. Not that I needed much persuasion because I was already thinking about it but their instructor spent most of the time slagging off people who use CB so I didn't feel very much at home. I might go back, but honestly I'm not sure I'm that excited by the group of ancients that were there. I'm not averse to a bit of morse, it's an old skill I'd love to learn but I'd be much more interested in setting up a software defined radio running out of the back of my PC.
The CB is just for giggles and doesn't get a lot of use. I've also got a couple of handhelds but apart from when we're on the boat they only really get used when my wife and I are driving in convoy (usually to some garage or other!) and my 5yo wants to talk to Daddy :)
That is very reassuring to hear! Thanks Chris :)
(Now I want that Rangie too... but I can't afford three thirsty 4x4s!)
I put new leafs and shocks in mine, they're pretty cheap, and its happy bouncing along now :) XJs are sensitive to heat it's true but like anything else they're much better with proper maintenance. I changed the rad in mine, unblocked all the silicon from the thermostat and lo and behold, it's bang in the middle of the dial all the time. The transmission can overheat too if you're offroading in High Range - but you shouldn't do that anyway.
They're very basic compared with the Range Rover but that's also quite appealing, so is the relatively light weight at 15-1600Kg. I'd always choose the Range Rover for long motorway trips but an engine and trans that will make it to 250,000 miles without a rebuild is not to be sniffed at - even if the thing will rot through the floors well before then if you give it half a chance!
I do love the comfort and style of the Range Rover but if I didn't have the reliability of the Jeep to fall back on I doubt I'd be able to entertain the tantrums that the Range Rover throws.
I hope this doesn't get me banned either! :)
And one for Simon so he has an idea of what he'll be up against... as you can see the LPG doesn't really enter the manifold very close to the cylinders :( Sorry for the idiot arrows, I put them on this pic for an American XJ site where the concept of running a Jeep on Propane is a real novelty.
LOL it is - but I prefer to keep my Jeeps bouncy and my Range Rovers smooth :)
Cor, if you don't.....
It's got very yummy wheel arches and a large lack of rust. Two of my favorite things :)
If it just needs head gaskets it looks tempting. If it's going to need a top-hatted block, not so much. I guess this one is a bit of gamble but either way you'll end up with a very nice P38.
That's a fine looking beast, you must be fizzing right now :)
I can't believe it wears the miles so well, that drivers seat is excellent! I'm looking forward to having a good smooch round it some time...
Teeheehee, that's a refreshingly honest ad - apart from "minor compressions in the tailgate" does he mean dents? :)
Anyway, lovely colour. It would make a nice summerhouse.
👍 Some great paint correction skills there!
Fancy doing a green one? :)
How about a compromise of seeding it? I reckon that grass would mostly grow back through the mud anyway. It's resiliant stuff.
Ferryman wrote:
That is long term memory failing, with me it is short term.
When I'm busy with something and carry a tool, a part or whatever, something else comes to mind. Ah, that first and empty my hands. Five minutes later I cannot remember for the world where I left the thing I was busy with which is frustrating. That's age they tell me, I have to live with it.
I've been like that since I was born... so at least you had some lucid years! :)
LOL :)
Don't worry Simon, the wiring is sorted now - but it did give us a run around due to a very random suspension fault. Marty traced the relevant wires.
Anyway.. as for the fuel trims - it's had a new O2 and a new MAF since the install so it could probably do with another tweak now. I've got the second O2 on the shelf and I'll fit it as soon as I get to it (which might be a while). Last time I tried I started to round it off so I gave up sharpish. It's running OK but getting about 2.8 miles per litre instead of the 3 to 3.1 that others on here are reporting.
I'd also appreciate you having a look at my Jeep some time, but I think this is all going to be after Christmas now. I've been informed that our new budget priority is a couple of Basset Hounds!
Cheers :)
Good Lord :)
You may as well go all in and make a driveway to the shed!
More seriously, are you certain that bank is stable? It would be a sad moment if you woke up and found it had arrived in your new shed after a heavy night of rain....
HAHA this is going to be fun :)
Welcome Simon... you'll be pleased to hear that the Range Rover you converted for me is running nicely. It must be due a service soon!
I think we might need to discuss self tapping screws, but it's all fixed now :D
New kitchens do come equipped with a handy sized parts washer, so they're not all bad!
Maybe that could be our first group buy? :)
It's probably just been rolled in glitter by some "classic car restorer" type ;)
Mine looked a lot worse than that and was still working despite the crownwheel bearings having partially turned into shrapnel and caused much more damage than those chips. If you clean it all out to get rid of the broken bits and it still sounds OK - I don't see there being a problem.
On the other hand, a replacement is £280 from Ashcrofts....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGE-ROVER-4-6-VOGUE-P38-AUTO-2000-X-/252631784193?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
looks what back at £2750 BIN!
Everyone wants a shiny sump! don't they?
Martyuk wrote:
I've got a heater box here which I'll be freeing up the flaps on - so when I'm back and we work out when you can come down for me to fit the Audi heater core, I'll get that prepped with the new core, and then it will just be a case of swapping it out for the box which is in there..
I have spare blend motors, and the likes aswell, so it will be able to sort out whatever is going on.. but it could be a case of the motor stalling because the flaps are stuck, and with a freer heater box in there it might just all work as it should...
No doubt after I get back, I'll be itching to get stuck into Range Rovers again..
Awesome :) Thanks Marty! I'm sure we'll be ready for a toasty range rover by the time you get back. Thank God you fixed the heated seats, they're going to be a real necessity after all.