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- Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:50 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: 1985 Range Rover HELP!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25800
Re: 1985 Range Rover HELP!!!
Thanks to you, I now know that I have definitely TDC and the distributor rotor pointing to no.1. Tried ignition but no fire. I have one of those spark plug testing bulbs, so tried it. And no spark! Friend had previously said it lit up but he thinks maybe he could have been wrong. The coil had produc...
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:40 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: 1985 Range Rover HELP!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25800
Re: 1985 Range Rover HELP!!!
Hi, New petrol (that was another job-had to change the fuel tank). I added a clear fuel filter between the existing one and the carb to check fuel was coming through. Thanks for advice re TDC. Will have a go at that later. Will post results of that, hopefully results include some brm brm noises. Chris
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:53 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: 1985 Range Rover HELP!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25800
Re: 1985 Range Rover HELP!!!
I wondered same and have tried moving it 180' but nothing changed. Now that heads are back on, how can i check when TDC?
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 3:33 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: 1985 Range Rover HELP!!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 25800
1985 Range Rover HELP!!!
It's been a very long while since I posted about my RRC. A lot of things got in the way but know I am back in the thick of the oily bits and hoping (so so hope) that an MOT will be soon. But... Here's what has been going on. Two years ago I posted about a great auto electrician who helped me. At the...
- Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:10 pm
- Forum: Technical queries
- Topic: Surface preperation
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1725
Surface preperation
A friend of mine has been watching this guys YouTube series on machining. Told me about this, have tried on a test piece and Ajax did indeed produce a very good finish. May be harder scrubbing a whole panel or car but for smaller areas...? Anyway, thought it was interesting http://youtu.be/x7onZGqrYyY
- Thu Feb 19, 2015 6:06 pm
- Forum: Classic Friendly Garages / services in your area
- Topic: Classic friendly Auto electrician Crawley
- Replies: 0
- Views: 18716
Classic friendly Auto electrician Crawley
Just met with Philip Smith and auto electrician to help with my Range Rover classic. Phil was friendly and really helpful and got it working for first time in months!!!!
Contact details are 01293 515747 07766 657180.
Found him via Google but would highly recommend.
Contact details are 01293 515747 07766 657180.
Found him via Google but would highly recommend.
- Thu Feb 12, 2015 8:33 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Introductions
- Replies: 279
- Views: 243379
Re: Introductions
Thank for welcome, hopefully soon, will be another RRC on the road too!
Finally found an auto electrician who was prepared to come out and have a look. Coming next Thursday and if good I will add his name to forum.
Chris
Finally found an auto electrician who was prepared to come out and have a look. Coming next Thursday and if good I will add his name to forum.
Chris
- Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Introductions
- Replies: 279
- Views: 243379
Re: Introductions
Hi I'm Chris I have a Range Rover Classic 1985. First , sort of, classic car in years having previously owned an MG midget and a Triumph Dolomite. This is first time I have had opportunity to work on a car at home. The Rangie belonged to a customers father and had been laid up In a barn for 13 years...