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    brake light!

    hi all, the warning light has been flickering on my 1984 range rover for the last couple of weeks.today ive taken a look at it and as the brake pads were getting low ive changed both front and rears. ive also emptied and refilled the fluid. the light is still flickering and the brakes feel even...
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    headlights!

    cheers ratty
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    headlights!

    thats correct ratty, side lights only. is it ok to continue without the relay being replaced?
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    headlights!

    well, i checked everything over and couldnt find anything loose etc. i then pulled the dash off and found what looks like a dim/dip relay which i disconnected and now everything works! can anybody tell me how it works without the relay fitted? what does the relay do?
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    headlights!

    hi all, ive got a problem with my headlights that im going to try to sort today and any help would be appreciated....unless i pull the fuse the headlights are on continually! would this be a relay problem or something to do with the switch? or something else im missing?
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    gear stick?

    hi all, can anybody direct me to a clear diagram of how my gearstick is attached to the box! was driving home today and the stick became sloppy,carried on driving as i needed to get the old girl home but... just before i reached home the stick came off altogether! i cant quite work out what goes...
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    immobiliser problem

    hi all, ive got immobiliser/alarm problems with my 1984 RR. its an aftermarket unit fitted by the previous owner and its packed up! the fob wont disarm the alarm anymore(tried new batteries) so its immobilised.ive tried removing the alarm unit thinking i could just do without it but that still...
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    headlining?

    hi all, the headlining in my classic is looking a bit tired(material starting to bubble etc) so im thinking of changing it .ive got a fibreglass replacement hanging about that ive had for a while.has anybody tried covering a fibreglass one with similar material to original? or should i just...
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    low compression RR engine

    hi, can anbody running a low compression 3.5 v8 engine in their RR (8 25 1)give me an idea of performance? im thinking of fitting a recon one to my RR but its currently got a high compression engine fitted (9 35 1) and am looking for a realistic idea of performance difference.
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    engine gearbox compatability?

    the engine ive got in mind is an earlier one designed to be fitted to an LT95 box
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    engine gearbox compatability?

    im trying to find a replacement 3.5 engine for my 1984 RR but am having trouble finding any information regarding engine and gearbox compatability. my gearbox is an early longstick 5 speed .can anybody help or point me to a site that may be able to help?
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    efi to carbs?

    cheers id appreciate that,just checking out all avenues before i decide what to do about my shot engine!
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    efi to carbs?

    is there any problems involving changing a 3.5 v8 efi to run on carbs? is it just a matter of taking the injectors etc of and fitting the carbs then plugging the injector holes in the heads
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    engine advice needed

    bit late for that mate, the engines shot! so im looking to find out what year engine is compatable with the lt77 box and majority of my ancilleries?
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    engine advice needed

    cheers but what does that mean!
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    engine advice needed

    cheers for the info mines 17D00001A/B R.R CarbpulsairMan 9.35:1cr 1983-85 and the one im looking at is 34100001 R.R Carb 8.25:1 cr 1970-83 so would it be a straight swap? could i use all of my original carbs starter etc etc?
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    engine advice needed

    hi , can anybody tell me if this engine is suitable as a relacement for my 1984 RR with an early 5 speed box,power steering and electronic ignition.would it fit straight in or would any mods be required? "will fit early range rover,landrover series 3 stage 1 109 v8 or 101 forward...
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    oil pump hel needed!

    also...should i have packed all of the holes in the pump and cover or just the part where the gears are?
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    oil pump hel needed!

    thanks andy, can i take the pressure release valve out and check it whilst its fitted?
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    oil pump hel needed!

    hi all,i recently serviced my 1984 RR but let the oil drain from the pump before replacing the filter! so i have taken the filter cover off and packed the gears with vaseline as stated in the manual,put it all back together (including filling the filter with oil before fitting) and now i cant...