New Guy! Need crash course on 95' RRC

[RRhino]

Hey...just bought me a 95 RRC...i came from owning a bimmer and am use to the DIY jobs here and there...i basically need a quick run down on the most common problems these cars face...i will post pics of my RRC once i pick it up...

Thanks

[Elemental]

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[1995classic67]

I have owned Bimmers and Rovers. The difference, the BMW starts, runs, works, but doesn't have a name or soul. The rover always has some sort of problem, but boy do I love her and I whoop with joy every time she starts and gets me from A to B.

[carlosz]

Drive it like you stole it, never think twice about going off road but dont look back if you did not go off road. enjoy it while it runs despise it when needing repairs.
rejoice the air suspension but miss it when you decide to convert to springs (if already converted to springs never mind).
boast about it ownership but be quiet when someone scolds for owning it.when told how amazing you truck has performed or how good it looks simply be humble and grin.
a land rover ownership is the good..... the bad.... and the ugly.
only an owner and or a rover mechanic can understand.
best of luck and congrats or my regrets depends on how you look at it (lol)
carlos..........

[Funrover]

Range Rovers that will tell you a lot!

Things to think about:
Head gaskets
oil leaks
air suspension(if you have it)
PS leaks

But like others said.. Don't be scared to go off road nad have fun... IMO Rovers that go out and have fun do better than those that stick to the pavement!!! Seems like they need to be shaken up now and then!

[RRhino]

thanks for the feedback...i just drove it home yesterday and am excited about it...the car feels like it can smash through a brick wall...i will post pics soon as i figure out how...

[57loboy]

Originally Posted by RRhino

thanks for the feedback...i just drove it home yesterday and am excited about it...the car feels like it can smash through a brick wall...i will post pics soon as i figure out how...

Please don't try to figure out how to smash through a wall with your Rover...do that with a Dodge!

as for pics, you may need a certain # of posts before you can...I'm not sure as I've not yet needed to on this board.

[portlandbucfan]

Originally Posted by RRhino

thanks for the feedback...i just drove it home yesterday and am excited about it...the car feels like it can smash through a brick wall...i will post pics soon as i figure out how...

Nice I came from owning a bmw, Just picked up a RRC LWB 1993 like bmw they can have some problems (i.e. radiator). After 2 days I had radiator issues with my RR, but was a minor fix. I love mine. Hopefully you enjoy yours

[HaroldC]

Like a few others on this board, I'm coming from a bimmer background. I'm also fairly competent with a wrench, as I do all of the work on my BMW and have built a few in the past (engine swap, trans replacement, suspension, brakes, everything except opening up the motor.)

The Rover is worlds easier to work on due to the relative simplicity of the engine and mechanical parts. The only thing that makes it more challenging is the Lucas electrical system. Sometimes, when you know it could only be one thing, it isn't.

I hope you enjoy the RRC, I know I do!