The Range Rover Classic thread:
Discussion
NomduJour said:
Wind noise - my LSE seems to have very little, if any, from around the door tops, but there's an awful lot which appears to be coming from around or ahead of the windscreen (rather than the A pillars). Just had a new roof header panel and windscreen fitted (which entailed removing the outer roof), and I'm satisfied that it's nothing to do with the fitment or sealing of the roof or windscreen - in fact, it's no better than it was before with a poorly-fitted screen rubber and a big lump of the header panel missing. Nothing else is obviously missing or misaligned, and there are no draughts.
Am I expecting too much? It's not too bad under 75-80, but it's spoiling things.
It's character. Mine sounds as if the roof is going to peel back at 90mph, it must have the aerodynamics of a brick. I doubt if the development of the Real Range Rover ever involved a wind tunnel.Am I expecting too much? It's not too bad under 75-80, but it's spoiling things.
CAPP0 said:
Morning chaps.
Edd is working on my Classic today, and one of the tasks is to fit a new ignition module, so he's got the distributor out. He's just called me to say that there is quite a bit of lateral play in the distributor shaft itself, ie, side to side. I'm nowhere near him or the car so I haven't got quantification of "quite a bit" yet, but his concern is over whether or not this is affecting the air gap to the reluctor and hence spark strength.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
Did Edd say if there was a big, fat, scary, crackling spark?Edd is working on my Classic today, and one of the tasks is to fit a new ignition module, so he's got the distributor out. He's just called me to say that there is quite a bit of lateral play in the distributor shaft itself, ie, side to side. I'm nowhere near him or the car so I haven't got quantification of "quite a bit" yet, but his concern is over whether or not this is affecting the air gap to the reluctor and hence spark strength.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
I cant help re sparks
but this is worth 5 minutes
http://petrolicious.com/the-two-millennials-behind...
but this is worth 5 minutes
http://petrolicious.com/the-two-millennials-behind...
V8 Fettler said:
CAPP0 said:
Morning chaps.
Edd is working on my Classic today, and one of the tasks is to fit a new ignition module, so he's got the distributor out. He's just called me to say that there is quite a bit of lateral play in the distributor shaft itself, ie, side to side. I'm nowhere near him or the car so I haven't got quantification of "quite a bit" yet, but his concern is over whether or not this is affecting the air gap to the reluctor and hence spark strength.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
Did Edd say if there was a big, fat, scary, crackling spark?Edd is working on my Classic today, and one of the tasks is to fit a new ignition module, so he's got the distributor out. He's just called me to say that there is quite a bit of lateral play in the distributor shaft itself, ie, side to side. I'm nowhere near him or the car so I haven't got quantification of "quite a bit" yet, but his concern is over whether or not this is affecting the air gap to the reluctor and hence spark strength.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
squirdan said:
4.6 engine from JE
R380 gearbox
Complete repaint
Interior sound deadening
Seats retrimmed in leather
ARB's
Better dampers
Late model brakes
Few other bits and bobs
1982 4 door...
Thanks and have fun with the rebuild. I'm currently building a 2 door with a 4.6 going in too.R380 gearbox
Complete repaint
Interior sound deadening
Seats retrimmed in leather
ARB's
Better dampers
Late model brakes
Few other bits and bobs
1982 4 door...
Interesting choice with the R380. I personally see the things I like about the RR as being synonymous with a V8 and the ZF auto. That's the beauty of a personal rebuild, you can pick exactly what you want.
Cheers, Steve
NomduJour said:
Don't remember it being that bad when they were new.
One problem is that all our new cars have become so much quieter that the wind noise from a Rangie stands out more these days. Over the years though, I have noticed a couple of things that can make quite a difference to the noise above 75/80. Rangies with sunroofs(ves?) always seem louder and will vary in how much depending on how the seals are fitted. The other thing is the sponge filter in fresh air scoop/vent. They break down eventually and it's surprising how much wind noise they were stopping.
RicksAlfas said:
DonkeyApple said:
The other thing is the sponge filter in fresh air scoop/vent. They break down eventually and it's surprising how much wind noise they were stopping.
I don't have one. The old one had to be hoovered out! Is it worth refitting one? I don't do much high speed work.DonkeyApple said:
One would certainly assume a Range Rover Classic Long Tail to be more aerodynamic. 
More aerodynamic in terms of a brick versus a brick shaped thing. Always makes me laugh they went to the trouble of making the air suspension drop over 55mph. 5mm (10 maybe) does not a sportscar make.
Well now. Edd says that with a new ignition amp, the car is reliably stating properly (small drum roll!). He's driven it and says it drives fine, albeit not especially pokey, but he's not familiar with the RRC so he doesn't know how slow/fast it should be.
Next thing is to wait until it's stone cold tomorrow morning and try again. If it passes that test, it's home to me and I'll be contemplating what it needs for an MOT (which will include trying to work out why there's a clonking noise from the wipers but no wiper movement). If it gets an MOT, the sky's the limit!
Next thing is to wait until it's stone cold tomorrow morning and try again. If it passes that test, it's home to me and I'll be contemplating what it needs for an MOT (which will include trying to work out why there's a clonking noise from the wipers but no wiper movement). If it gets an MOT, the sky's the limit!
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