There is no feedback from the stop valve to the ECU. The ECU powers it but has no idea if it functions or not. It either works or it doesn't.
RovyCouple
Active Member
I exchanged my Subaru Forester (highly tuned),10 years ago, for a 2.5DSE 1996, I lived in Cardiff, The exchange took place on my way to Switzerland in Charing just before the ferry, £1750 , I asked the seller which of your cars will get me to Swiss and back. no hesitation the Rovy, and it did best swop I ever made, added the little black box ,it was a rocket, now live in France and got two P38's (in France they're called Pet's). A 1997 2.5 and a 1999 V8 4.6. A must have is a nanocom, as has been said (Whammers), it's most likely the bloody green sender/sonde.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
120,000 isn’t a lot. You should be coming up to your water pump service interval before long if you’ve not already done it.
The Sheep Worrier
Member
I hear you completely.
As I say I'm just a DIY'er when it comes to mechanics and can only say what seems to have fixed it. After seeing the crud and how mashed the end of the valve was, we were both convinced on that being the cause.
All wiring/connectors in the vicinity were checked and to be fair no signs of distress or bad connections/arc-ing.
It'll be probably Saturday before it has a run out when I go shooting so will see what becomes of it then.
Thanlyou, I appreciate your time and thoughts.
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The Sheep Worrier
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I've no doubt that Forester would have got you there and back too, the motors like all are good when maintained properly. Were you involved with SWS at all or CSC?
I was quite active with SWS organising run's out in the welsh hills etc but not so much these days, still have two GC8 Impreza's.
Little black box you say.....tell me more?! Tuning /generic map tweak I assume ? Would I be silly in 'tuning' a 21 year old Motor though are are they pretty strong generally?
Bet that V8 Is a hoot to drive, and fuel
The Sheep Worrier
Member
Hoping to get some more service history on it soon, with any luck its had it done in recent times . Are these motors chain or cam belt? I really should know more about it
The Sheep Worrier
Member
There are two heater blower motors each side by the pillars there is resistor thing that can blow stopping the blowers.
well done on getting the engine sorted
Sorry, i forgot to respond to this!
Great, can you point me in the direction of the resistor thing please?
And thanks, I didn't do a lot was just there for morale and picking up bacon rolls /supplying banter
Little black box is probably a Power box. Tricks the ECU into chucking more fuel in. Better off with a mapped chip, imo.
tomcat59alan
Well-Known Member
But don't bother if its an auto.
tomcat59alan
Well-Known Member
Did you open up the plastic duct that carries the wiring?
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Chain
tomcat59alan
Well-Known Member
Chain, of you want to learn more about your motor I surgest you download Rave I think the link is in the technical archive top left on the home page.
If his description of the crap in the Elab port is anything to go by, he will need a lot more than a copy of RAVE. Although it will help.Chain, of you want to learn more about your motor I surgest you download Rave I think the link is in the technical archive top left on the home page.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Itl run on 3 he got 5 left
The Sheep Worrier
Member
If his description of the crap in the Elab port is anything to go by, he will need a lot more than a copy of RAVE. Although it will help.
I gave the best description I could, as I've pointed out I'm not a mechanic. However I'm not 'simple' either. Being a plumber and gas engineer ,I'm used to dealing with problems and solving them, as well as having a good knowledge of GC8 Subaru's and MK3 Hilux.. This is my first Range Rover, this is 'new ground' to me.
Please don't insult my integrity, i'm trying to learn and giving the results as they are found.
I understand you know a lot about these vehicles and respect that and have thanked you for your input.
Iv'e taken the vehicle for a few runs and it seems to be right. I'll report back on this thread if it isn't
The Sheep Worrier
Member
ThanksChain, of you want to learn more about your motor I surgest you download Rave I think the link is in the technical archive top left on the home page.
The Sheep Worrier
Member
I didn't Alan, should I have??
The Sheep Worrier
Member
It is an Auto.
Im used to driving a well tuned Impreza on the nice weekends so obviously its a bit of a slug in comparison, pleasantly surprised though as its no 'flat' and pulls really well.
I think with a motor that's done 120k and is 21 years old I'd rather 'nurse' it a bit and not 'tune' , it'll probably s4it itself knowing my luck
tomcat59alan
Well-Known Member
The auto doesn't cope well with the extra grunt,the manual on the other hand.
Nobody insulted your integrity. Being able to change the spark plugs on a Subaru or fit the spare wheel on a Hilux does not make you mechanically experienced. The ELAB being taken out by swarf and debris around the valve seat is indicative of a very badly revamped exchange pump or damaged pump internals. You may also noticed that the comment was not addressed to you.
