Abandoned Range Rover P38... Resurrection or Bust
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It failed 
But only on the missing rear centre lap belt (which was missing last year when it passed at the same MoT station).
The plastic housing that the buckle pushes into is in place but no webbing or buckle and I can't understand what is missing or how it locates. Can anyone show me a pic of what I'm missing please?
ETA: I believe I've found a pic of the part I'm missing (buckle one end and bolt in place loop the other) but can't see where it bolts to. If anyone has a pic I would be grateful.
But only on the missing rear centre lap belt (which was missing last year when it passed at the same MoT station).
The plastic housing that the buckle pushes into is in place but no webbing or buckle and I can't understand what is missing or how it locates. Can anyone show me a pic of what I'm missing please?
ETA: I believe I've found a pic of the part I'm missing (buckle one end and bolt in place loop the other) but can't see where it bolts to. If anyone has a pic I would be grateful.
Edited by Tyre Tread on Thursday 11th May 19:25
(In Case anyone is still watching) Having obtained a seat belt centre strap from We R P38's and fitted it I took the car back to the MoT station and he passed it (without even checking it).
I'm not happy with his advisories TBH as there is not a layer of heavy underseal, it's not generally corroded, the front bumper mounts have surface corrosion, the exhaust mount is modified, not defective, the rear brake pipes were replaced last year and covered in underseal to protect them, there is sweet FA play in the steering (bloody good for a steering box IMO) and show me a RR without an oil leak.
Oh well, it's going up for sale now so if anyone is interested, now I've sorted most of the issues and it's running well, please give me a shout.
I'm not happy with his advisories TBH as there is not a layer of heavy underseal, it's not generally corroded, the front bumper mounts have surface corrosion, the exhaust mount is modified, not defective, the rear brake pipes were replaced last year and covered in underseal to protect them, there is sweet FA play in the steering (bloody good for a steering box IMO) and show me a RR without an oil leak.
Oh well, it's going up for sale now so if anyone is interested, now I've sorted most of the issues and it's running well, please give me a shout.
Great it has now passed, sorry it is going!
Some testers seem to dislike some cars with a passion - we had one years ago who took one look at my father's Citroen DS, declared he effing hated them and then proceeded to vent what must have been about a weeks worth of anger on the thing...oh, and it failed! A friendly tester is a thing of beauty.
Some testers seem to dislike some cars with a passion - we had one years ago who took one look at my father's Citroen DS, declared he effing hated them and then proceeded to vent what must have been about a weeks worth of anger on the thing...oh, and it failed! A friendly tester is a thing of beauty.
Gutted you are moving it on TT however someone is going to get a good runner now and one more has been given temporary relief from the scrap heap so thats a good thing. You can continue to live vicariously through my Frontera if you like, which is as ever only minutes away from trying to ruin me financially 
The Lord Nelson has had a thorough clean inside and out and been advertised for sale and I've had some interest.
Today SWMBO had an extra day off and, as we'd been busy over the BH weekend (well I had fixing other friends' cars) I suggested we take the RR out for a last hurrah for fish and chips at the coast. Off we set with GSD to investigate Porthcawl (It's a dump!).
We got about 40 mins from home on the M4 when I got and "EAS Error" Message and "Drive below 35mp". Bearing in mind we were on the Motorway that wasn't going to happen so we pressed on to the next exit where we turned off and headed home via a non motorway route just in case the Lord Nelson decided Not to proceed. We made it home with the suspension still up (but feeling quite hard) and swapped into the Lexus to enjoy our day out (Later in the day the Lexus threw a code too but it's an intermittent O2 sensor that just needs a reset with the OBD2 reader).
After a late lunch at Monknash we headed home and I plugged my friend's Nanocom into the RR. It came up with "Unknown Error" on the Air suspension. I cleared the code and no further errors came up but the air suspension wouldn't rise or fall and just showed the flashing lights on the selector as if it was trying to achive the ride height slected but just kept on flashing.
I got the Nanocom to open the front valves which didn't change the height the opened the rear valves which then lowered the rear a little and it looked like it was on bump stops. Then tried to raise it. The pump runs and the dash selector light flashes but there's no movement.
At this point I figured there's an issue with the pump so I popped the bonnet and removed the air intake filter for the air pump and stuck my finger over the hole. Very little suction. I therefore conclude that the air pump needs (another) rebuild so have ordered the seals from XR8 which should be here on Friday.
Ho hum!
Tyre Tread said:
[ Off we set with GSD to investigate Porthcawl (It's a dump!).
I had to renew my passport at short notice last year and Newport was the only place with availability so we decided to make a weekend of it and stay at Porthcawl for two nights. Big mistake.The beach is nice until you look around at the people there. As the tide comes in, so does all the piles of rubbish the feral visitors leave on the beach.
We also had fish and chips there which I thought was going to be good judging by the queue. Nope it could be described as average at best.
This is from someone who actually enjoys a weekend staying at a UK seaside town. Not Blackpool though, obviously Blackpool should be nuked from space.
Seals arrived today. Bloody wildlife!
Aaaaanyway, after much gardening (more slash and burn that gardening) and exposing (then quickly covering up) a Robin's nest and a Blackbird nest, both with chicks in them, I abandoned gardening and turned to The Lord Nelson.
I removed the compressor and took the cylinder off to find:
...the bore is scored. No idea how as there's no evidence of debris.
Of course, I didn't order a replacement cylinder but remembered I had one from when I last rebuilt the compressor and had put it "somewhere". Not in any of the expected places but eventually I found it.
I'd thought it was easy to replace the piston seal and end seals but my memory is playing tricks so I'll need to watch the video again. Fiddly getting the brushes back in iirc.
Aaaaanyway, after much gardening (more slash and burn that gardening) and exposing (then quickly covering up) a Robin's nest and a Blackbird nest, both with chicks in them, I abandoned gardening and turned to The Lord Nelson.
I removed the compressor and took the cylinder off to find:
...the bore is scored. No idea how as there's no evidence of debris.
Of course, I didn't order a replacement cylinder but remembered I had one from when I last rebuilt the compressor and had put it "somewhere". Not in any of the expected places but eventually I found it.
I'd thought it was easy to replace the piston seal and end seals but my memory is playing tricks so I'll need to watch the video again. Fiddly getting the brushes back in iirc.
Tyre Tread said:
Seals arrived today. Bloody wildlife!
Aaaaanyway, after much gardening (more slash and burn that gardening) and exposing (then quickly covering up) a Robin's nest and a Blackbird nest, both with chicks in them, I abandoned gardening and turned to The Lord Nelson.
I removed the compressor and took the cylinder off to find:
...the bore is scored. No idea how as there's no evidence of debris.
Of course, I didn't order a replacement cylinder but remembered I had one from when I last rebuilt the compressor and had put it "somewhere". Not in any of the expected places but eventually I found it.
I'd thought it was easy to replace the piston seal and end seals but my memory is playing tricks so I'll need to watch the video again. Fiddly getting the brushes back in iirc.
Seals Aaaaanyway, after much gardening (more slash and burn that gardening) and exposing (then quickly covering up) a Robin's nest and a Blackbird nest, both with chicks in them, I abandoned gardening and turned to The Lord Nelson.
I removed the compressor and took the cylinder off to find:
...the bore is scored. No idea how as there's no evidence of debris.
Of course, I didn't order a replacement cylinder but remembered I had one from when I last rebuilt the compressor and had put it "somewhere". Not in any of the expected places but eventually I found it.
I'd thought it was easy to replace the piston seal and end seals but my memory is playing tricks so I'll need to watch the video again. Fiddly getting the brushes back in iirc.
"Not in any of the expected places but eventually I found it" Why is that always the way? Hope you've got it back together.
Sorry for the lack of update.
BIG NEWS!
I had rebuilt the air pump and refitted it but had not tested it properly due to time constraints.
I was watching the Grand Prix yesterday when someone came knocking on the front door. I was about to tell them to sod off when he started asking me about the Lord Nelson and asking if it was for sale. He's seen it advertised online and recognised the location as he only lives about 1/4 mile down the road.
I showed him around it, took him for a drive. Told him all about it and explained that it's still a work in progress.
Turns out he has several Land Rovers and understands the challenges of LR ownership.
So we agreed on a price yesterday evening (Covers my costs and a very small amount for my time (probably a rate of about 10p per hour) and he came and collected it this afternoon.
A lovely chap. I took him to show him how to fill the gas and he seemed as chuffed as a schoolboy with a new train set.
So, an era ends.
Thank you all for your support and interest and if any other car waifs and strays come my way I'll put up another thread.
Now all I've got to do is find my wife a petrol Honda Civic Tourer with manual box and a new house back in the East Mids. How hard can that be compared to the story of Nelson.
I suspect this isn;t goodbye, just au revoir!
BIG NEWS!
I had rebuilt the air pump and refitted it but had not tested it properly due to time constraints.
I was watching the Grand Prix yesterday when someone came knocking on the front door. I was about to tell them to sod off when he started asking me about the Lord Nelson and asking if it was for sale. He's seen it advertised online and recognised the location as he only lives about 1/4 mile down the road.
I showed him around it, took him for a drive. Told him all about it and explained that it's still a work in progress.
Turns out he has several Land Rovers and understands the challenges of LR ownership.
So we agreed on a price yesterday evening (Covers my costs and a very small amount for my time (probably a rate of about 10p per hour) and he came and collected it this afternoon.
A lovely chap. I took him to show him how to fill the gas and he seemed as chuffed as a schoolboy with a new train set.
So, an era ends.
Thank you all for your support and interest and if any other car waifs and strays come my way I'll put up another thread.
Now all I've got to do is find my wife a petrol Honda Civic Tourer with manual box and a new house back in the East Mids. How hard can that be compared to the story of Nelson.
I suspect this isn;t goodbye, just au revoir!
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