1. nevillen

    Replacing the passenger side front door

    Thanks for that, i had looked for a youtube L322 video but couldn't find one, the beemer one looks almost exactly the same, I hope our wiring loom is as compliant!
  2. nevillen

    Replacing the passenger side front door

    So, tomorrow I travel up the M1 to meet the person with the 'complete' replacement door for our L322..I am hoping the job isn't going to be TOO stressful but am not holding my breath. Apart from the fact that the door itself weighs a fair bit, the major issue i envisage is the electrical hook...
  3. nevillen

    Towing Advice

    I agree, unfortunately my Lungs are so 'Fecked' I can't risk sanding, priming, painting and top coating even with a good mask!.It is was it is, and at least I am still able to be here to post comments which I was NOT supposed to be over a year agp now!
  4. nevillen

    Towing Advice

    I do agree with you a bit, I am not sure how a 'proffesional' would have negotiated sliding a 2+1/2 ton Rolls down a steep incline with no room to manoeuvre and acute angles on each side,, which I did manage to do without damage to vehicles or the glass fronted house, it is just a piy that the...
  5. nevillen

    Towing Advice

    Even if the 'Zambezi Silver' doesn't match I won't be too bothered, I will just Vynil wrap it! I am becoming a lot more profficent at 'wrapping' now I have done both rear quarters.
  6. nevillen

    Towing Advice

    You are SO right, do favours at your own Peril! Should have hired a professional....
  7. nevillen

    Towing Advice

    Well, finally got to tow the restoration project out of the container, it is an old rolls Corniche not a Bentley! Pulled it out no probelem, easy peasy, then towed it a mile and managed to 're;ocate' it dpwn a steep slope in front of a house with a massive glass window. All very good...
  8. nevillen

    Wanted, N/S front passenger door for 2002-2006 L322 vogue, preferably Silver

    Is anyone selling or knows of a N/S front passenger door for 2002-2006 L322 vogue, preferably Zabresi Silver. Managed to 'destroy' ours after having spent all day towing my pals old Rolls restoaration projectout of a container, on the way home the Police blocked Cricklewood broadway TWICE, as I...
  9. nevillen

    L322 Doesn't sound right?

    Just played the video, Hmmmm sounds as if the pulleys need looking at, perhaps the 'soaking' didn't help? Maybe give them a healthy dose of WD40, or as my Dad would have, run a bit of candle wax along the belts just to see if the noise changes, if not it sounds as if there might be a bearing...
  10. nevillen

    L322 Doesn't sound right?

    They are noisy old beasts, when you are inside you are insulated from the noise. My son always says he can hear my Rangey from way down the road when I pick him up. They are particularly noisy after about 20 minutes of running for some reason, but tend to 'quieten down' a bit from then on. Using...
  11. nevillen

    L322 2002 L322 EMS ECU dead all of a sudden?

    I know, but what was the battery you recommended?
  12. nevillen

    L322 2002 L322 EMS ECU dead all of a sudden?

    I purchased a 533107 Silver 020 12V Car Battery 5 Year Guarantee 110AH 920CCA 0/1 B13 By Varta form ebay, they are currently listed at £144 I believe Datatek suggested an even better deal but cannot remember the details, perhaps he might put them up for you, but he will agree that the L322 needs...
  13. nevillen

    L322 2002 L322 EMS ECU dead all of a sudden?

    As Datatek said, the early L322'a absultely devour battery power, anything less than full chaff ie: 14.7 volts when running and 12.8 at least when not will throw up ALL sorts of anomolies that seem to make no sense. The first thing I did when I got our Rangey ,same model as yours but a 2006...
  14. nevillen

    Range Rover Diesels - Which is the most reliable?

    My advice would be to avoid the L322 with the GM gearbox, the M57 engine is brilliant, but the box is like driving under a perpetual sword of damaclese! You know it's going to go some time, the electrics are also troublesome but liveable with especially if you have the right kit and knowledge of...
  15. nevillen

    Towing Advice

    I was beginning to think hiring a trailer might be the best option and suggested it to my friend, he thinks it might be the best option as well, ashw too had concerns about the gearbox.It also means I don't have to go out today and can concentrate on having a proper sunday lunch!
  16. nevillen

    Towing Advice

    Fortunately it has been stored in park with no hand brake on, my friend will have a newly charged battery on hand in order to be able to select neutral.
  17. nevillen

    Towing Advice

    I have towed stuff all over Africa back in the day using a land cruiser...was just making sure that there were no weird RR anomolies to deal with, all info I read says 3.5 tonnes limit
  18. nevillen

    Towing Advice

    So, on Sunday I have promised to help tow my friend's old bentley from where it has been stored (in a shipping container) about one mile to where his house is. I have told him to use massive amounts of penetrating fluid on the brakes ahead of attempting the tow. My question is, will my L322 2006...
  19. nevillen

    New Boots & ??

    Decided to treat the old girl (L322 3.0 vogue diesel) to some new boots and a proper 4 wheel alignment. Falken Wld Peak AT3WA's, the ones with the blue writing embossed on the sides, they look awesome and as if they can take on the world! £600 all in....a lot of bucks but sure footing that they...
  20. nevillen

    L405 Fuel tank shield.

    On our old L322 the tank guards are made of some weird carbon fibre type of stuff, absolute PITA to remove, even harder to put back on without a bit of modification. You might consider unbolting the 16 or so bolts and let the \shields\ drop down a little to access what is behind them. On ours it...