That is a bog standard clutch release control valve. Not a Land Rover part. Possibly fitted by someone who thought he had a racing car.
stuu
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It's out now anyway haha
They fit the things on the bmws makes quick changes rubbish
Hard launches rubbish
And sat on full opposite lock trying to get a clutch kick in is a no go.
Bloody detest the things mabye it's had a pipe thrown off somthing else on.
Poor old rangies had 18 previous owners no ones probably given a hoot about it aslong as it drove to be fair
They fit the things on the bmws makes quick changes rubbish
Hard launches rubbish
And sat on full opposite lock trying to get a clutch kick in is a no go.
Bloody detest the things mabye it's had a pipe thrown off somthing else on.
Poor old rangies had 18 previous owners no ones probably given a hoot about it aslong as it drove to be fair
Rolled it
myfirstl322
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Bonnet did well to survive.
frog hopper
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Finally, after a total of around 12 hours spread over the last 3 days, I managed to get enough of the dash out of my 88 classic to get at the heater unit. The good news is that I ran a lead from battery and the fan seems to work just fine. Phew.
Bad news is that I shall have to spend more time looking for the suspected electrical fault, this would probably be a doddle for anyone who is electrically savvy, I was just chuffed I managed to work out how to check the fan motor in place.
While I'm in there is there something I could do to lubricate the fan bearings without stripping it down further? Like a liberal spray with some silicone or spray grease or similar? I had wondered about carefully drilling a small hole in the casing to insert the straw off a spray can, or removing one of the screws on the end of the motor unit, would this work? or should I just leave well enough alone? if it aint bust dont fix it sort of thing.
As someone else said "they start on the assembly line with the heater unit and then build the vehicle around it", can't belive how much of a pain in the arse this job has been. Did the fan replacement on a disco 5 years ago, just the same barrel of laughs.
Bad news is that I shall have to spend more time looking for the suspected electrical fault, this would probably be a doddle for anyone who is electrically savvy, I was just chuffed I managed to work out how to check the fan motor in place.
While I'm in there is there something I could do to lubricate the fan bearings without stripping it down further? Like a liberal spray with some silicone or spray grease or similar? I had wondered about carefully drilling a small hole in the casing to insert the straw off a spray can, or removing one of the screws on the end of the motor unit, would this work? or should I just leave well enough alone? if it aint bust dont fix it sort of thing.
As someone else said "they start on the assembly line with the heater unit and then build the vehicle around it", can't belive how much of a pain in the arse this job has been. Did the fan replacement on a disco 5 years ago, just the same barrel of laughs.
How much did you charge them?
I wouldn't put anything in there. As soon as you get oil it will grab dust and go sticky. I guess some PTFE spray of some sort could possibly help but if it has worked perfectly this long I'd leave well alone.
Dry lubricant if you can get it in there. If you can get the motor caps off then a drop of oil on the end bearing sometimes help, particularly if it's a sintered bush.
Tricky of York
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Today I refitted the rear lamp unit after it spent the night in the airing cupboard drying out, the lamp not the car. Then drove to York Marina for a well earned coffee with Mrs Tricky. Living the dream! Tomorrow going to force the kids to leave their electronic devices at home and head for a stately home with gardens, that will let the dog have a good run. Might even take a few Range Rover & dog shots for his Instagram.
stuu
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Fergie46
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Took the old crate through a car wash (top of the range Prowax jobby, only the best) just to watch the carpets stay nice and dry
Only to look up at the sunroof and discover the headlinings falling off it - best tackle that before it gets worse - looks like it's just glued on - anybody had a go at this?
Only to look up at the sunroof and discover the headlinings falling off it - best tackle that before it gets worse - looks like it's just glued on - anybody had a go at this?
Took the old crate through a car wash (top of the range Prowax jobby, only the best) just to watch the carpets stay nice and dry
Only to look up at the sunroof and discover the headlinings falling off it - best tackle that before it gets worse - looks like it's just glued on - anybody had a go at this?
The headlining is foam backed cloth. Over time the foam degrades and the cloth falls off it. You can't just stick it back up it will look like an abortion. You need to strip the old headlining off, clean down the liner and replace with new material. Several on here have done that job.
