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08-26-09, 08:05 AM
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GIGGIDY!!!
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Little update - tranny had to be rebuilt - then air compressor went out that inflates the rear axle air bags - helped take apart the compressor and it was caked full of mud = shot. New springs are supposed to be going under the Rover to replace the air bags.
Driver's front door won't open - something came apart inside the door - but we can't get into the door because the door is closed and the inside panel is blocked by the seat. Looks like the seat is coming out. I nixed the 'torch' idea. 
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08-26-09, 05:49 PM
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the only way to get through a Rover repair is to stay focused on the complete a utter stupidity of their designs. And the fact that they can charge a premium to the legions of dolts standing in line for them.
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08-26-09, 06:15 PM
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GIGGIDY!!!
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Did I mention the local Rover dealer wanted something stupid like $600 or $800 to change the spark plugs? When I saw what it took to change them though I understood - they are on the REAR of the motor sandwiched between the motor and the firewall - no dang way to get to them.
Oh, and only one other shop in the area would touch the tranny...
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08-29-09, 05:37 AM
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Steve you need to quietly and slowly back away from this guy, then when he's not looking; run away and never answer your phone or door again without looking.
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08-31-09, 07:08 AM
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Have him read this The genuine Range Rover ownership experience It was posted over on Lowcountry.
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'97 4Runner SR5 - 4x4, leather, Toyo AT, TJM T15, LF 240s.
'63 Biscayne Wgn - Kandy Green & Tweed. Family Wagon 3rd row in the garage.
'89 FJ62 & '83 fj60 SOLD
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08-31-09, 07:33 AM
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The  's sister had a discovery that just kept having tons of problems over the past year. Finally blew a headgasket about a month ago. They traded it in on a Jeep, some people just dont learn.
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08-31-09, 07:34 AM
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GIGGIDY!!!
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Little wrenching went on end of last week and this weekend. I wasn't able to help as I had to work. 
Air compressor went kaput - it got junked and the rear airbags were junked. Neighbor threw in some used coils. I think everything went OK.
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08-31-09, 12:44 PM
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Is that a driveway to the left? Loving the make shift jack stands. Man up and buy real ones and that just looks scary!
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'93 FZJ 39K miles - 850/860, Bilies, LED tails, sliders, & 285 MTRs Lightforce 240s waiting on a bumper.
'97 4Runner SR5 - 4x4, leather, Toyo AT, TJM T15, LF 240s.
'63 Biscayne Wgn - Kandy Green & Tweed. Family Wagon 3rd row in the garage.
'89 FJ62 & '83 fj60 SOLD
Erskine College Upstate Cruisers
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08-31-09, 01:13 PM
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GIGGIDY!!!
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Yes, that is a driveway to the left.
No, I had nothing to do with this repair besides lending two extra jack stands - you can see them about mid-vehicle.
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08-31-09, 05:07 PM
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ThinkTank Waterboy
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this guy is making a bid for the Darwin award, good for him!
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'96 215k
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09-01-09, 09:35 PM
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geez, the Rover's about as stubborn as the owner for putting up with it.
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09-02-09, 06:18 AM
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GIGGIDY!!!
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Rover appears to be running now - I've seen it driven a few times recently - now its for sale. Anyone want a rover?
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09-02-09, 08:53 AM
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Why in the hell would you continue to help him?
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Originally Posted by eventhough:
"apparently I just need to play with it until it feels right... "
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09-02-09, 09:02 AM
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GIGGIDY!!!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanKunz
Why in the hell would you continue to help him?
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He's a neighbor... and I need some good karma.
I now more so just loan tools and give him some advice (scary huh?). I wasn't crawling under that Rover on jack stands sitting on grass!
His plan now is to sell the Rover. He has a 'domestic' vehicle now. He was lumping Rovers into the 'foreign' car crowd as crappy vehicles. I had to explain there is a bit of difference between a Land Rover and a Land Cruiser.
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