P38Penguin
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Hi guys, some of you may remember the green disaster I had, well, after what seemed like replacing every part on the car, the head gasket went (possibly a cracked head too). The previous owner did a very good job at not looking after it and I did what I could but ultimately called it a day when that blew.
Fast forward to 2 weeks ago. Found a lovely 1998 (99my) Rioja Red 4.6 HSE, lpg (quite an expensive system by the looks of it). original had book (even the letter from landrover to the new owner!) with a load of service stamps and receipts. It's on 167k but had a replacement engine at 90k.
The spare is on the front but will get that sorted in the new year.
Overall, I'm very impressed. The engine is smooth and plenty of power when you poke it or burbles along when cruising. Had a few niggles when I got her (wouldn't have expected any less lol).
Idle was rough then decided she'd like to idle at 1500-2000rpm. Whipped the IACV off and that was caked in crud (someone decided they wanted a K&N air filter in, changed to standard now) so cleaned that and the throttle body butterfly valve. Idles perfectly and generally runs a lot better on both petrol and gas.
Fuse 20 in the driver seat fuse box keeps blowing, looks like it's something to do with the passenger seat (seat motor perhaps?)
Back end keeps dropping when parked, had her on ramps today and I'd say the air springs are well past their best (severe cracking of the rubber at the bottom on all four), so a new set will be needed.
She never gets past 1/4 warm so I suspect the thermostat is either stuck open or not there, also found today a set (left to right) of radiator fins were lying on the inner part of the bumper so new rad will be needed, might as well do those at the same time as the coolant will need to be drained.
So far that's it. Pleased as punch tbh, looks stunning in the red
Added myself to the member map and can help out on LZIR if needed. Merry Christmas all and a very happy, prosperous and Landy new year
Mick
Fast forward to 2 weeks ago. Found a lovely 1998 (99my) Rioja Red 4.6 HSE, lpg (quite an expensive system by the looks of it). original had book (even the letter from landrover to the new owner!) with a load of service stamps and receipts. It's on 167k but had a replacement engine at 90k.
The spare is on the front but will get that sorted in the new year.
Overall, I'm very impressed. The engine is smooth and plenty of power when you poke it or burbles along when cruising. Had a few niggles when I got her (wouldn't have expected any less lol).
Idle was rough then decided she'd like to idle at 1500-2000rpm. Whipped the IACV off and that was caked in crud (someone decided they wanted a K&N air filter in, changed to standard now) so cleaned that and the throttle body butterfly valve. Idles perfectly and generally runs a lot better on both petrol and gas.
Fuse 20 in the driver seat fuse box keeps blowing, looks like it's something to do with the passenger seat (seat motor perhaps?)
Back end keeps dropping when parked, had her on ramps today and I'd say the air springs are well past their best (severe cracking of the rubber at the bottom on all four), so a new set will be needed.
She never gets past 1/4 warm so I suspect the thermostat is either stuck open or not there, also found today a set (left to right) of radiator fins were lying on the inner part of the bumper so new rad will be needed, might as well do those at the same time as the coolant will need to be drained.
So far that's it. Pleased as punch tbh, looks stunning in the red
Added myself to the member map and can help out on LZIR if needed. Merry Christmas all and a very happy, prosperous and Landy new year
Mick
