MY new toy...91 Rovie - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Benzz0 · 07-02-2007, 06:12 AM

good morning...I just picked up this little gem for $800.00 the guy who owned it is moving back to Isreal to be with Family and back into the Isreali Army...he needed to get rid of it and I have always liked the round eye rovers so I wasn't going to let this pass up...plus I didn't want it to go to the junkyard he was about to sell it to...

I have some ???? as I am a jeep person and always wheel my TJ but I was thinking this would make a nice camping/wheeling rig...

Engine tick - I researched here that it may need an oil flush (alreadyu contacted a local guy from Rangerovers.net about this)...seems to be a tap...not an exhaust leak as I got plenty of experience with them from jeep

Only reall problem I have noticed is the AC compressor clutch does not engage (bad switch? broken wire to the compressor?) haven't had too much time to troubelshoot but will be on vacation this week...

valve cover gaskets are leaking which is an easy fix...oil pan gasket shows signs of a recent gasket change with blueRTV? Dunno if that is a OEM thing...but it doesn't leak, just the valve gaskets leaking a little on the exhaust with smoking...

here she is

flame away!

I didn't tow it like this, I was snapping pics prior to taking it off the trailer

JasonR · 07-02-2007, 06:28 AM

I hate you. You always find the great buys.

Roverhound · 07-02-2007, 06:32 AM

The leaking is to let you know it has fluids in it. When it stops leaking it is empty and you need to refill it. If you fix the leaks how will you ever know it's empty?
It's cool in England so the ac (aircon in Brit speak) compressor is only there for looks.
Calling it "Rovie" confirms gayness on your part.

Benzz0 · 07-02-2007, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverhound

The leaking is to let you know it has fluids in it. When it stops leaking it is empty and you need to refill it. If you fix the leaks how will you ever know it's empty?
It's cool in England so the ac (aircon in Brit speak) compressor is only there for looks.
Calling it "Rovie" confirms gayness on your part.

you prefer I call it the new soccer mobile?

ABrooks · 07-02-2007, 06:42 AM

Was second prize two old rovers?

Anway, check all the lines (oil cooler, transmission, AC, fuel) unless they've been serviced recently, they'll all need changing. Are any of the floorboards left?

The good news is that there are a lot of smart rover people around richmond that can give you the help you'll (definately) need.

PTSchram · 07-02-2007, 07:01 AM

There goes the neighborhood!

Welcome to the cult. You thought it was bad with a Jeep, just wait 'til you meet Pendy!

Roverhound · 07-02-2007, 07:09 AM

You have Rovertym Engineering in Midlothian. Talk to Steve or Seth, they'll set you straight. 804-639-4180

Benzz0 · 07-02-2007, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverhound

You have Rovertym Engineering in Midlothian. Talk to Steve or Seth, they'll set you straight. 804-639-4180

I have met them both personally and Seth is now a stay at home Dad

good guy too...Haven't had much time to time to speak with Steve but wheeled with them on occasions - he has a pimpass Disco too

Roverhound · 07-02-2007, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzz0

I have met them both personally and Seth is now a stay at home Dad

good guy too...Haven't had much time to time to speak with Steve but wheeled with them on occasions - he has a pimpass Disco too

Steve's a good guy and really knows his LR shit.
For any parts or advice you may need try Will Tillery in Danville. 434-251-9331

Old Scout · 07-02-2007, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzz0

I have some ???? as I am a jeep person and always wheel my TJ but I was thinking this would make a nice camping/wheeling rig...

Just copy this:
/forum/land-rover/560516-updated-picts-42s-portals.html

Nomar · 07-02-2007, 11:53 AM

Cptyarderho is the Richmond guru of Classic RRs. Well, until he moves, that is...

Roverhound · 07-02-2007, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomar

Cptyarderho is the Richmond guru of Classic RRs. Well, until he moves, that is...

Where's he goin'?

Benzz0 · 07-02-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverhound

Where's he goin'?

he moves around quite a bit...

Roverhound · 07-02-2007, 04:38 PM

We have some Richmond guys coming down here to camp at the end of the month. Bring the Rover down and we'll teach you how to drive it.

Nomar · 07-02-2007, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roverhound

Where's he goin'?

C'ville !

cptyarderho · 07-02-2007, 07:45 PM

Probably Crozet.

I have my POS back together after the head gasket job, now I need to fix the timing to see if it starts and leaks. I do NOT want to pull the spare engine from the parts truck at the moment...

cptyarderho · 07-02-2007, 07:47 PM

Nomar, I have not forgotten to check on the color of the other truck, I may get by there tomorrow.

SCSL · 07-03-2007, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cptyarderho

I have my POS back together after the head gasket job, now I need to fix the timing to see if it starts and leaks.

Hell, if it doesn't start leaking soon you'll know you've got a problem...

Roverhound · 07-03-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cptyarderho

Probably Crozet.

I have my POS back together after the head gasket job, now I need to fix the timing to see if it starts and leaks. I do NOT want to pull the spare engine from the parts truck at the moment...

Chuck, see my post above. You know damn well if it isn't leaking, it's empty!

cptyarderho · 07-03-2007, 11:02 AM

Nomar, the bitch is Colorado Silver...

loveshackle · 07-03-2007, 11:07 AM

Sweet find!

And 'Rovie' is ghey as hell, cocksnuggler

.

07-02-2007, 06:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
JasonR I GAF! Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29802 Location: Cocoa Beach, FLA Posts: 623	I hate you. You always find the great buys. __________________ FBook "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die." Last edited by JasonR; 07-02-2007 at 06:28 AM.

07-02-2007, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roverhound Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31971 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 399	The leaking is to let you know it has fluids in it. When it stops leaking it is empty and you need to refill it. If you fix the leaks how will you ever know it's empty? It's cool in England so the ac (aircon in Brit speak) compressor is only there for looks. Calling it "Rovie" confirms gayness on your part. __________________ Boosting my post count, one flame at a time. I am offended by people taking offense. Not saying you shouldn't be offended, just saying that it causes me offense when others get offended by the offensive. Please respect my rights to be offended by your offense.

07-02-2007, 07:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
PTSchram Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Member # 12499 Location: In a Snap-On truck tryin' to make it pay Posts: 10,543	There goes the neighborhood! Welcome to the cult. You thought it was bad with a Jeep, just wait 'til you meet Pendy! __________________ Wrenchin' to riches! If you want peace, prepare for war.

07-02-2007, 07:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Roverhound Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31971 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 399	You have Rovertym Engineering in Midlothian. Talk to Steve or Seth, they'll set you straight. 804-639-4180 __________________ Boosting my post count, one flame at a time. I am offended by people taking offense. Not saying you shouldn't be offended, just saying that it causes me offense when others get offended by the offensive. Please respect my rights to be offended by your offense.

07-02-2007, 11:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Nomar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Member # 41584 Location: Virginia Posts: 178	Cptyarderho is the Richmond guru of Classic RRs. Well, until he moves, that is... __________________ 91 Trail-truck 91 Hunter 93 LWB 73 88" Last edited by Nomar; 07-02-2007 at 11:53 AM.

07-02-2007, 06:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
ABrooks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13704 Location: VA Posts: 388	Was second prize two old rovers? Anway, check all the lines (oil cooler, transmission, AC, fuel) unless they've been serviced recently, they'll all need changing. Are any of the floorboards left? The good news is that there are a lot of smart rover people around richmond that can give you the help you'll (definately) need.

07-02-2007, 04:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Roverhound Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Member # 31971 Location: Stuarts Draft, Virginia Posts: 399	We have some Richmond guys coming down here to camp at the end of the month. Bring the Rover down and we'll teach you how to drive it. __________________ Boosting my post count, one flame at a time. I am offended by people taking offense. Not saying you shouldn't be offended, just saying that it causes me offense when others get offended by the offensive. Please respect my rights to be offended by your offense.

07-02-2007, 07:45 PM	#16 (permalink)
cptyarderho Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14944 Location: Charlottesville, Va Posts: 720	Probably Crozet. I have my POS back together after the head gasket job, now I need to fix the timing to see if it starts and leaks. I do NOT want to pull the spare engine from the parts truck at the moment... __________________ 2001 DII "The parts falling off this vehicle are of the finest British craftsmanship."

07-02-2007, 07:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
cptyarderho Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14944 Location: Charlottesville, Va Posts: 720	Nomar, I have not forgotten to check on the color of the other truck, I may get by there tomorrow. __________________ 2001 DII "The parts falling off this vehicle are of the finest British craftsmanship."

07-03-2007, 11:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
cptyarderho Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 14944 Location: Charlottesville, Va Posts: 720	Nomar, the bitch is Colorado Silver... __________________ 2001 DII "The parts falling off this vehicle are of the finest British craftsmanship."

07-03-2007, 11:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
loveshackle Rock God Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9925 Location: Big Bear, CA Posts: 1,445	Sweet find! And 'Rovie' is ghey as hell, cocksnuggler. __________________ ---------- "All great change in America begins at the dinner table" ~ Ronald Reagan

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