L322 Range Rover - Cheapest ever?
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markw996 said:
I replaced my rear wiper arm too, but also be aware that the rear washer fluid is piped through the motor / wiper gearbox housing and is prone to leaking and rusting up the wiper motor. I cleaned mine out and fitted an aftermarket seal.
It does have headlamp washers, they are built into the wiper arm caps. If they're not working then suspect the pump. There are 3 identical pumps (that do the headlamp washers, front screen & rear screen) so you can swap them around to aid fault diagnosis.
As you can probably tell, I have spent a lot of time DIY fixing my 2003 L322 over the last 6 years of ownership!
Ah! So they are low pressure water as they have a wiper? One of the caps is missing for a start! Something to look into, cheers.It does have headlamp washers, they are built into the wiper arm caps. If they're not working then suspect the pump. There are 3 identical pumps (that do the headlamp washers, front screen & rear screen) so you can swap them around to aid fault diagnosis.
As you can probably tell, I have spent a lot of time DIY fixing my 2003 L322 over the last 6 years of ownership!
markw996 said:
Steering column fault will be a broken piece of white plastic, the part is available for under a fiver but a b
d to fit.
Did mine about 5 years ago hence memory sketchy.
Oh and about removing the lower dash.... not possible I'm afraid so I hope you have small hands!
Edit, have a look here: http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/steering/...
Nice one, cheers.d to fit.Did mine about 5 years ago hence memory sketchy.
Oh and about removing the lower dash.... not possible I'm afraid so I hope you have small hands!
Edit, have a look here: http://www.rangerovers.net/repairdetails/steering/...
Edited by markw996 on Thursday 17th November 08:52
Jimmy Recard said:
Dr G said:
Sounds like you've got a good handle on things; 3500 quid really isn't a lot of money for that much car (and potential).
Are the wheels original? They look a tiny bit odd to my eye.
The headlamp wipers are not an MOT requirement with xenons but the washers and levelling must work (where fitted).
Yep, the wheels are correct. Optional on an HSE I think and not that common.Are the wheels original? They look a tiny bit odd to my eye.
The headlamp wipers are not an MOT requirement with xenons but the washers and levelling must work (where fitted).
Looks great op. I've got first refusal on my mate's similar 02 plate V8 Vogue if he ever sells it!
http://accessories.landrover.com/gb/en/range-rover...
You got me looking, lovely thing but this reminded me why I dont go there, good and honest ad !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-4-6-HSE-V8-P...
I know its a P38...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-4-6-HSE-V8-P...
I know its a P38...
J4CKO said:
You got me looking, lovely thing but this reminded me why I dont go there, good and honest ad !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-4-6-HSE-V8-P...
I know its a P38...
WELCOME TO A WORLD OF LAND ROVER PAINhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-4-6-HSE-V8-P...
I know its a P38...
I bought a 2002 3.0 TD L322 for 2k from a friend (an old guy I used to work with). He was and is a Land Rover nut - and still has a Defender and Series 2.
The Rangie had been sat for months and had dropped on its suspension. Also, water had gotten in to the back and fluoded the pump and caused staining on the rear plastic. So the example I bought was more a project than the lovely one you've bought.
I sent it straight to a Land Rover specialist, who fitted a new pump and also a control unit that tell it when to put air in the airbags. But the car wasn't talking to the system, so it stayed on the ground.
I phoned the garage up and said to remove the bits, I'd sell it as a project; but was nicely informed that it was working!!
Hurrah, I mention that I'd keep it - to which he strongly advised me to sell it. So I sold to a trader for 4k, netting about 600 quid profit after the repair bill.
Engine and gearbox were fine though...
Subsequently, I caught the Land Rover bug and bought a Series 3.
The Rangie had been sat for months and had dropped on its suspension. Also, water had gotten in to the back and fluoded the pump and caused staining on the rear plastic. So the example I bought was more a project than the lovely one you've bought.
I sent it straight to a Land Rover specialist, who fitted a new pump and also a control unit that tell it when to put air in the airbags. But the car wasn't talking to the system, so it stayed on the ground.
I phoned the garage up and said to remove the bits, I'd sell it as a project; but was nicely informed that it was working!!
Hurrah, I mention that I'd keep it - to which he strongly advised me to sell it. So I sold to a trader for 4k, netting about 600 quid profit after the repair bill.
Engine and gearbox were fine though...
Subsequently, I caught the Land Rover bug and bought a Series 3.
EarlOfHazard said:
I bought a 2002 3.0 TD L322 for 2k from a friend (an old guy I used to work with). He was and is a Land Rover nut - and still has a Defender and Series 2.
The Rangie had been sat for months and had dropped on its suspension. Also, water had gotten in to the back and fluoded the pump and caused staining on the rear plastic. So the example I bought was more a project than the lovely one you've bought.
I sent it straight to a Land Rover specialist, who fitted a new pump and also a control unit that tell it when to put air in the airbags. But the car wasn't talking to the system, so it stayed on the ground.
I phoned the garage up and said to remove the bits, I'd sell it as a project; but was nicely informed that it was working!!
Hurrah, I mention that I'd keep it - to which he strongly advised me to sell it. So I sold to a trader for 4k, netting about 600 quid profit after the repair bill.
Engine and gearbox were fine though...
Subsequently, I caught the Land Rover bug and bought a Series 3.
Very interesting! Any pics? Would be interested to see.The Rangie had been sat for months and had dropped on its suspension. Also, water had gotten in to the back and fluoded the pump and caused staining on the rear plastic. So the example I bought was more a project than the lovely one you've bought.
I sent it straight to a Land Rover specialist, who fitted a new pump and also a control unit that tell it when to put air in the airbags. But the car wasn't talking to the system, so it stayed on the ground.
I phoned the garage up and said to remove the bits, I'd sell it as a project; but was nicely informed that it was working!!
Hurrah, I mention that I'd keep it - to which he strongly advised me to sell it. So I sold to a trader for 4k, netting about 600 quid profit after the repair bill.
Engine and gearbox were fine though...
Subsequently, I caught the Land Rover bug and bought a Series 3.
Time for an update.
BMW key anyone? One of the RR keys didn't work. A £1 battery has made the second key work; excellent.
The suspected wheel bearing...wasn't. Lower front arm bushes were knackered, causing premature wear to the tyres. 4 new road tyres and new arms later, all is well. Driving much, much better.
Now that the important bits are done, the smaller, annoying bits, can be sorted out over the next few months. Exciting!
BMW key anyone? One of the RR keys didn't work. A £1 battery has made the second key work; excellent.
The suspected wheel bearing...wasn't. Lower front arm bushes were knackered, causing premature wear to the tyres. 4 new road tyres and new arms later, all is well. Driving much, much better.
Now that the important bits are done, the smaller, annoying bits, can be sorted out over the next few months. Exciting!
Edited by MJ85 on Friday 18th November 11:45
J4CKO said:
You got me looking, lovely thing but this reminded me why I dont go there, good and honest ad !
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-4-6-HSE-V8-P...
I know its a P38...
I like how in a nod to fuel consumption the reg plate says Kuwait. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-4-6-HSE-V8-P...
I know its a P38...
Although after having actually read the ad it seems it doesn't work long enough to consume any fuel.
Edited by davamer23 on Friday 18th November 13:04
I thought I'd post a small update.
The L322 has very much made itself at home. We are in the process of moving, and its space and comfort have been great. My wife has mentioned that she'd struggle to want to go back to a normal car now... whoops.
Anyway, most of the niggles remain for now, but will be sorted in my new garage/workshop at the new house. I have just had the front brake pads changed, including a wear sensor, for £108 inc. VAT at my favourite local garage. Not too bad.
Farm shot..
With the E39.
The car has given a couple of 400 mile tanks, although the MPG, when calculated, isn't that amazing as the tank is large. Many say the TD6 is under-powered (174 BHP and 2,550 kg or 68 bhp/tonne), but neither of use have had a problem with it, and we both dislike overly slow cars. So far, so good. Another update soonish, I'm sure.
The L322 has very much made itself at home. We are in the process of moving, and its space and comfort have been great. My wife has mentioned that she'd struggle to want to go back to a normal car now... whoops.
Anyway, most of the niggles remain for now, but will be sorted in my new garage/workshop at the new house. I have just had the front brake pads changed, including a wear sensor, for £108 inc. VAT at my favourite local garage. Not too bad.
Farm shot..
With the E39.
The car has given a couple of 400 mile tanks, although the MPG, when calculated, isn't that amazing as the tank is large. Many say the TD6 is under-powered (174 BHP and 2,550 kg or 68 bhp/tonne), but neither of use have had a problem with it, and we both dislike overly slow cars. So far, so good. Another update soonish, I'm sure.
MJ85 said:
Cheers! Funny thing is, the spare is a typical HSE wheel. Not sure why, but these do appear to be the optional wheels as seen here... although one website I read said they were the standard wheel.
http://accessories.landrover.com/gb/en/range-rover...
Mine had optional wheels too and the spare was one of the standard alloys. I think that's just how they do it!http://accessories.landrover.com/gb/en/range-rover...
Nice Car OP. Is that Giverney Green?
We have an 03 L322 Vogue TD6 and it is an excellent car - not without its faults though!
I've had ours remapped by Alive Tuning, and it has made a great deal of difference and returns 27.1Mpg on the computer every day (short runs mainly too)
I'm currently trying to figure out how to get auxillary video input into the headunit for a wireless reversing camera. Alternatively trying (and failing) to find a suitable replacement head unit that matches the L322 (as opposed to a bmw one that doesn't match the dash).
We have an 03 L322 Vogue TD6 and it is an excellent car - not without its faults though!
I've had ours remapped by Alive Tuning, and it has made a great deal of difference and returns 27.1Mpg on the computer every day (short runs mainly too)
I'm currently trying to figure out how to get auxillary video input into the headunit for a wireless reversing camera. Alternatively trying (and failing) to find a suitable replacement head unit that matches the L322 (as opposed to a bmw one that doesn't match the dash).
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