200tdi Range Rover

KillaJoules · Apr 29, 2015

stutab · May 1, 2015

Right it's done [emoji2] ish.

All I can see that needs doing for the MOT has been done [emoji4]

But now the front prop is on its thrown up a knackered CV joint [emoji36] but the car came with a full swivel rebuild kit so I just need to buy a CV joint.

So jobs done to date:

Two new outer sills and inner sill repairs
New rear cross member
New front prop
New light stalk
Replacement lower tailgate
New upper tailgate, still in the box so the V8 one fitted for now
Front valance removed
Bullbar removed
Rear bumper fitted
Replacement wheels and tyres
New front ARB bushes fitted
Towbar removed and tank guard fitted
Engine service

Hmmm wonder what else will need doing for the MOT tomorrow?

stutab · May 2, 2015

Right that's brake pipes drop link and side repeater it failed on

classic kev · May 3, 2015

stutab said:
Right that's brake pipes drop link and side repeater it failed on

That's not too bad; could have been a lot worse! Brake pipes is not a bad job but if it has ABS bleeding can be a test of patience. Did mine a few years ago, replaced all the flexi pipes with braided at the same time which was a bit of luck really becasue all the unions were so badly corroded I had to cut them off so would have needed new ones anyway. IIRC did the whole lot single handed in a weekend.

stutab · May 5, 2015

Nah break pipes are the least of my worries, it's not got ABS but has got a powered breaking system, I think its the same as the LSE system but I do have a bleeding kit so will see how well it works

stutab · May 5, 2015

Right cracking on with the brake pipes tonight [emoji2]

What a little bastard this one was

Even on the ramps my Rangy is lower than Killajoules 110 [emoji15]

Hopefully Paddocks order will turn up tomorrow [emoji6]

classic kev · May 6, 2015

stutab said:
it's not got ABS but has got a powered breaking system, I think its the same as the LSE system

Stu, that is ABS!! Though didn't see from the photo's if it has the traction control as well. Make sure you follow the procedure for bleeding to the letter, it is a bit of a faff, make sure you take your time especially when bleeding the pump, the accumulator is easy enough to do and remember you MUST bleed both the hydrostatic circuit and the power circuit. It is a lot easier if you have an assistant for bleeding the brakes and even better if you can get it on a lift and have all 4 wheels off at once. Your challenge is to use more than 15 litres of brake fluid to bleed the system

KillaJoules · May 6, 2015

Hmm, didn't see any abs lights on the dash.

Stu and Lee are hopefully replacing the cvj tonight so they should see from that if it has an abs ring and sensor in the swivel

stutab · May 6, 2015

Thanks for the heads up Kev. Yes it is ABS. Previous owner said it wasn't but was a pressurised system. I have the procedure in my Haynes book. I have a bleeding gadget that I will use and hopefully help so all should be good, just says which order to do it in which is crucial.

Rustystuff · May 6, 2015

Yes that's the same set up as mine.... what a ####er it was ! As has been stated, follow the procedure to the letter !

stutab · May 7, 2015

Right all done to the letter. Nearly. I had to release a air lock under the bonnet before the peddle would prime. My vacuum bleed system works but I couldn't get a good enough seal so had Sarah pumping the brakes for me. Definitely need the ignition on and the pump running to prime the back brakes

stutab · May 7, 2015

It's passed it's passed :5bparty:

had to re bleed the brakes but all good

I do however have one problem, when braking the car now pulls to the right slightly before straightening out, it didn't do this before i changed the brake lines, does anybody know what could be going on? is it possible that I have connected the calliper pipes up the wrong was round on one side? would this do this or is it more likely that it is a dodgy calliper? I'm confused, any advice welcome before I try and track down a new set of callipers

Datatek · May 8, 2015

stutab said:
It's passed it's passed :5bparty:

had to re bleed the brakes but all good

I do however have one problem, when braking the car now pulls to the right slightly before straightening out, it didn't do this before i changed the brake lines, does anybody know what could be going on? is it possible that I have connected the calliper pipes up the wrong was round on one side? would this do this or is it more likely that it is a dodgy calliper? I'm confused, any advice welcome before I try and track down a new set of callipers

Some air remaining in one line?

stutab · May 8, 2015

Datatek said:
Some air remaining in one line?

Could be, it's getting better the more I drive it. Trialing it on Sunday so that should be a good test

classic kev · May 10, 2015

stutab said:
I do however have one problem, when braking the car now pulls to the right slightly before straightening out, it didn't do this before i changed the brake lines, does anybody know what could be going on?

Bleed the brake system again. Had this myself not that long ago although mine was pulling to the left. Have a look at the discs and see if there is any blue which could indicate a sticky caliper, it is possible to get an air lock in the front caliper(s), I had this issue and it was at one point that if I applied the brakes (hard) stationery at idle one front wheel would lock solid, opening the bleed nipples on the top of the caliper would release the wheel - bled the system again and normal service was resumed. I would also just check the wheel bearings. HTH.

stutab · May 10, 2015

Cheers Kev. The brakes are settling down now after another bleeding.

I changed the cv joint, with help from Jue and Lee. All set for trialing today then I lost reverse. Had the top off the box to look for something simple and no, so instead of trialing today we are swapping the gearbox. Hopefully I will find all the major issues and have a working Rangy

KillaJoules · May 10, 2015

benthomas · May 11, 2015

Like the mechanics pillow !

stutab · May 11, 2015

It was surprisingly comfortable

stutab · May 11, 2015

Well it was all going well tonight, everything back together ready for a test and wouldn't start. After some investigation work found that the starter solinoid wire had been trapped in the bell housing [emoji35] so need to take that off again tomorrow now

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