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what to do?
Rossko:
--- Quote from: muddymud on April 29, 2009, 22:48:31 ---took the new rrc out for a drive today was all seems ok. only things i noticed are, when you change gear or pull away there seems to be a lot of slack in the back end, i am guessing its the prop or diff, whats the easiest way of testing to find out whats a bit worn?
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Typically, it'll be wear in all of the driveline from transfer box to splined drive hubs. BUT if you have a clonk first check out the A-frame balljoint
--- Quote from: muddymud on April 29, 2009, 22:48:31 --- only other thing it seems to be spluttering at low revs and it needs a few revs to get it going like around 2000rpm also it doesn't like driving at anything less that about 2000rpm ( this is all on petrol) it hasn't been driven for a few weeks and its done 15000 miles, is this normal or does it just need a good thrashing and some tweaking?
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No, not normal. First give it a real good ignition system birthday, also checking for collapsed/split breather hoses etc.
If it persists, you may have a gremlin in the flapper EFi system - these are not easy to sort out, but there are guides around that you can work through checking sensors etc.
Another cause of power loss at that sort of mileage is worn out camshaft
cheers, Ross K
Rangierover:
--- Quote from: Rossko on April 30, 2009, 09:05:12 ---
--- Quote from: muddymud on April 29, 2009, 22:48:31 ---took the new rrc out for a drive today was all seems ok. only things i noticed are, when you change gear or pull away there seems to be a lot of slack in the back end, i am guessing its the prop or diff, whats the easiest way of testing to find out whats a bit worn?
--- End quote ---
Typically, it'll be wear in all of the driveline from transfer box to splined drive hubs. BUT if you have a clonk first check out the A-frame balljoint
--- Quote from: muddymud on April 29, 2009, 22:48:31 --- only other thing it seems to be spluttering at low revs and it needs a few revs to get it going like around 2000rpm also it doesn't like driving at anything less that about 2000rpm ( this is all on petrol) it hasn't been driven for a few weeks and its done 15000 miles, is this normal or does it just need a good thrashing and some tweaking?
--- End quote ---
No, not normal. First give it a real good ignition system birthday, also checking for collapsed/split breather hoses etc.
If it persists, you may have a gremlin in the flapper EFi system - these are not easy to sort out, but there are guides around that you can work through checking sensors etc.
Another cause of power loss at that sort of mileage is worn out camshaft
cheers, Ross K
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what would i need to buy for my rrc for his ignition birthday? and best makes to get.
Cheers,
Nick
TechnoTurkey:
I'd start with genuine lucas dizzy cap, rotor arm and leads I think.
Lewis.J.P_1987:
Get some silicone grease spray as well, just encase you find some puddles :P
dod51e:
As stated, Lucas Cap and rotor. Magnicor Leads, and some chain wax for a spray around re puddles. Old inner tumes cut to protect the dizzy is also a good idea. If you have a simple LPG then make sure the coolant system has no air locks in it. Top up from the highest point with the heater matrix open. This will ensure the vapouriser warms up as quick as poss. I have this simple system and she starts on petrol but with a quick blip of the throttle she's straight on to gas on all bar the coldest of days. Providing she runs quickly on to gas advance the timing a few degree's as LPG requires longer to burn that petrol.
But V8 ......... good choice.
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