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#1
General Discussion / Re: Clutch Problem
Last post by Wittsend - Today at 07:28 PM
Make sure the pedal pivot is not seized - oil it.
Then look to the master cylinder push rod/pedal height adjustment.


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#2
General Discussion / Clutch Problem
Last post by sooty54 - Today at 07:04 PM
When I press the clutch pedal to the floor there is a strange popping noise ,and when released the pedal only comes half way back up .
Can anyone help ,please ,? .
#3
I use Land Rover Special Tool number 2, an old floor mop handle with the old sponge plastic head without the sponge, for when I need the bonnet open wider. The old mop head spreads the load on the bonnet and the end of the handle fits neatly into the bonnet catch recess, otherwise it's the fitted stay held in place on its pin by an 'R ' clip for normal access.
#4
I threw away the bonnet stay years ago, too close to the battery terminals for my liking.

I use a stick to prop up the bonnet for normal access ....





For complete open access you can open the bonnet fully.
My stick has a powerful magnet screwed to one end. It doubles as a wading depth gauge and is a magic wand  :confused

:teacher
But, be aware - the bonnet falling could kill you.
After a near miss on a not so windy day I now have a piece of rope with a loop which I use to tie back and hold the bonnet up whilst in this mode.


:RHD
#5
Replaced some hose clips.
Didn't know the bonnet could do that.
#6
General Discussion / Re: Tyre ages?
Last post by TimV - Today at 05:28 PM
I bought off a fellow member in one of the previous incarnations of this forum a set of unused Ranger tyres, back in 2016.

I sold them on in the end, still not used, bought some Rangemasters. Never looked back.
#7
General Discussion / Re: Tyre ages?
Last post by diffwhine - Today at 04:42 PM
According to my notes, LR dropped the Ranger as a production fit before 1995 model year production due to supply issues. The standard OEM fit for UK moved to Rangemasters (known internally as Ditchfinders...)

It does suggest that these tyres may well be older than possibly anticipated. That said, if they are as good as they look, I'd have no problem fitting on one of my own vehicles, but I would be monitoring them closely for any signs of cracking or bulging. For just an occasional chug about to the pub or the dump, I'd use them happily. Like the XZYs I'm selling, I'd be wary about using them in anger for a transglobal expedition.
#8
General Discussion / Re: Door check rods.
Last post by diffwhine - Today at 04:33 PM
Doesn't somebody make a conversion kit? I'm sure I've seen something advertised somewhere.
#9
General Discussion / Re: Tyre ages?
Last post by Craig T - Today at 04:23 PM
Regardless of age, they are nice looking tyres, like them a lot.

I have Range Masters on my 109" and they were fitted back in 2004 according to the photos I have of the rebuild. They have been in the dark since then, inflated and holding up the vehicle. Probably covered 500 miles in their life. They are still very soft, flexible, no cracking, and I'm perfectly happy driving around on them.
Not sure I need to replace them simply based on their age.

Craig.
#10
General Discussion / Re: Door check rods.
Last post by Boris60 - Today at 02:33 PM
Thanks Wittsend, that's great info I'am sure I can concoct something from that.
Neil