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Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 15:16:46 GMT
From: "T.Stevenson" <gbfv08@udcf.gla.ac.uk>
Subject: D90 bonnet mounted spare
>out front, making parking at the movie theater rather difficult.
I always wondered about making a bracket to fit the tyre on the front
bumper, in the manner of the SAS LRDG Pink Panthers. Low centre of gravity,
no loss of forward vision, and parking in tight spaces is easy!
The new army 90's seem to have their spare mounted on the side of the hard
top behind the B-post.
Cheers!
Tom
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University Marine Biological Station, Tel 01475 530581
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Date: 27 Mar 1996 11:05:32 -0500
From: "Bill Skidmore" <skidmore@mitre.org>
Subject: Re(2): D90 bonnet mounted spare
Jeff and John;
Rovers North does picture a recessed bonnet for Military-types, but that =
Series only. Suppose it would be possible to get a recessed hood for =
military Defenders, or take a closer look at how the Military ones (XD =
models) have their spares mounted.
Anyone from the other side of the pond have any insight?
Bill
------ From: PurnellJE@aol.com, Wed, Mar 27, 1996 ------
In a message dated 96-03-26 16:17:44 EST, you write:
>So, where does one get a "kit" to mount the spare on the bonnet? I
>don't recall seeing one in Rovers North. Guess I could leave a note on
[ truncated by lro-digester (was 8 lines)]
>Jeff Gauvin
>'94 D90
******************************
Jeff, there is an exact duplicate of this thread running in the parallel
universe of the space time continuum...on the west coast list, you know,
where all this space time contiuum meets the pavement. I will try to =
gather
up a few pertinent notes and ship 'em off your way. But main points are =
the
kit from RN is not cheap, it will fit only the steel rims, not the NAS =
D90
cool ones, you'd have to modigy the rack. It blocks your vision =
straight
out front, making parking at the movie theater rather difficult. (I =
know, I
know, we "never" do something THAT mundane in out Defenders, I mean, just
yesterday I saved the modern world from complete disaster by pulling a VW =
bug
outta the ditch...I can't wait till boating season, I'm gonna make a =
fortune
pulling boats out of the water after their bilges get full and the 1989 =
Town
and Country Squires that put 'em in can't get 'em out!)
Possibly you need a recessed hood?? I aint sure on this one.
John, D90 with the mundane spare on teh back rack...ho hum.
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Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 10:01:47 -0500
From: Shaun Carrigan <shaunc@infi.net>
Subject: RR window motor
There was a recent post or two about RR power window motors being the
same as Mercedes Benz. Any specific models to look for at the salvage
yard? Also, any tips on door disassembly and motor replacement for a
1988 model Rangie? Right front passenger door is the one where motor
seems to be dying. Thanks.
Shaun Carrigan
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Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 09:30:41 -0700
From: marbourg@lanl.gov (Douglas C. Marbourg)
Subject: Re: D90 Service Report
>In a message dated 96-03-26 14:23:08 EST, you write:
>>Also, has anyone learned of a successful manual to automatic NAS D90 trans
[ truncated by lro-digester (was 17 lines)]
>the shifter came through the seat between the passenger's legs, that one
>required upholsstery work.
>John.
John,
Why didn't ya like it? And are you serious about the Corvette auto trans? If
so, why not a RR/Disco auto?
Doug.
Happy Trails!,
Doug Marbourg: Santa Fe NM, 94' NAS D90
marbourg@lanl.gov
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Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 09:34:20 -0700
From: marbourg@lanl.gov (Douglas C. Marbourg)
Subject: Re: 94' NAS D90 Backlash
>In a message dated 96-03-26 12:59:00 EST, you write:
>>My D90's v-v-i-i-i-b-b-b-r-r-a-a-a-t-t-t-i-i-o-o-o-n-n-n-n happens closer
[ truncated by lro-digester (was 20 lines)]
>Defenderstylebratwurstandcheeseintheheartland...goodthingforthemicrobeerhereor
>i'dbeanutcase...
COOL!
It appears that the problem I have is normal then. BUT, has anyone out
there had probelms (durring sane off-road driving) with
u-joints/axles/splines/yokes et.al. as a result of the back lash?
Doug.
Happy Trails!,
Doug Marbourg: Santa Fe NM, 94' NAS D90
marbourg@lanl.gov
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From: lenagham@inetmail.bachman.com
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 96 12:05:24 EST
Subject: Re: '89 RR steering box
Oscar,
the seals on my 87 RR steering box have leaked for years. The dealer
said they didn't replace seals because they never seemed to work for
long - as you found out. They wanted to replace the pump - approx $1K
including labour, I decided that I could buy a lot of fluid for that
much money and for the last 3 years have just kept topping up the
fluid resevoir!
Actually the leak is not that bad otherwise I would replace the box.
I think Rovers North are offering a rebuilt steering box with a
guarantee, that might be worth looking at.
Regards
Mike Lenaghan
> Subject: '89 RR steering box
> Author: Oscar <omont@mnl.mnl.sequel.net> at inetmail
[ truncated by lro-digester (was 21 lines)]
> '89 NAS RR
> it does go off-road!!!
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Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 11:54:32 -0700
From: marbourg@lanl.gov (Douglas C. Marbourg)
Subject: Re: Fwd: D90 Gas Cans
Tom,
True, but the D90 spare is located far enough above the ground to avoid
"most" rear end situations. Except maby a semi or full size van etc., but
at that point, in a alum. shell vechicle, I don't think you would care much!
Doug.
>No way would I mount gas cans (diesel maybe) on the outside of my
>vehicle, especially not in the rear where I'd have little control
[ truncated by lro-digester (was 19 lines)]
>trowe@ae.agecon.wisc.edu
> Four wheel drive allows you to get
> stuck in places even more inaccessible.
Happy Trails!,
Doug Marbourg: Santa Fe NM, 94' NAS D90
marbourg@lanl.gov
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Subject: Re: RRO list - bounced mail question
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 14:05:11 -0500
From: William Caloccia <caloccia@OpenMarket.com>
Shaun Carrigan writes:
> Do you know why we get so many messages bounced back on the RRO list? I
> didn't notice this on the LRO, but I was a digest subscriber.
Hi Shaun,
The RR list differs from LRO in that the RR mail you send is simply
forwarded to all the subscribers of the RR list, while with the LRO mail,
it is processed by a program and modified before being forwarded. This
extra step with the LRO list modifies the headers (and edits the content too!)
and in doing so diverts the error replies to the list server, as it assumes
the role of the 'sender' of the mail.
I can change this, but if I do, it will end up being just like the LRO
list, and the mail will be edited for forwarded messages, etc.
Cheers,
-Bill
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Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 14:14:11 -0600 (CST)
From: "David K. Hudson" <dkh@howdy.wustl.edu>
Subject: Re: '89 RR steering box
My 89 RR began leaking steering fluid about a year ago. The dealer said
box was leaking and would cost ~$1200 to repair. I took it to a local
chain garage (Dobbs) the mechanic found that the two hose clamps on the
bottom of the fluid reservoir would not adjust tight enough and the fluid
was leaking there and running down to the box. No charge for the two
clamps and no leaking for one year. I don't go near my dealer except for
an occasional part and the fuel tank replacement.
Dave
On Wed, 27 Mar 1996, Oscar wrote:
> The seals on the steering box were replaced as the box was leaking. Leaks
> disappeared for a couple of weeks. Now leaking again........ What went
[ truncated by lro-digester (was 12 lines)]
> '89 NAS RR
> it does go off-road!!!
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Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 18:35:27 -0800 (PST)
From: "Walter C. Swain" <wcswain@wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us>
Subject: Jeremy Clarkson, Sunday Times 24/03/96 (fwd)
This just appeared on a sister list, and it's too provocative to let
pass without making it available for reaction here.
Walt * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *=
* Walter C. Swain | wcswain@dcn.davis.ca.us *
* Davis Community Network | 1988 Range Rover *=
* Davis, California | 1967 109 Series IIA Safari SW *
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Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 22:28:32 +0000
From: Brendan bourke <bbourke@iol.ie>
Subject: Jeremy Clarkson, Sunday Times 24/03/96
I hope this is the correct address for the LRO-UK, if not please accept my
appologies.
I would like some reaction to the following -
Reading Jeremy Clarkson in last Sundays Times he says "the Range Rover is a
superior vehicle to the big Jeep but I fear the ownership package would
include endless bouts of mardiness, weekly trips to the dealer and fierce
rows about yet another broken gearbox."
"The best off roader in the world, then, is American and it will remain so
until people at Land Rover say to their suppliers 'If you send us one more
faulty part, we are going to burn down your factory'."
*************************************************
Brendan Bourke, Voice/fax 0405 53019
Mylerstown, Mobile 087 519059
Carbury, International :
Co. Kildare. Voice/fax +353 405 53019
Ireland. Mobile +353 87 519059
Email bbourke@iol.ie
Longitude 006=B055 W Latitude 053=B022 N
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Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 21:46:35 -0500
From: Shaun Carrigan <shaunc@infi.net>
Subject: Re: Jeremy Clarkson, Sunday Times 24/03/96 (fwd)
re the U.K. report on "big jeep" superiority.
Does anyone on the list have any firsthand experience with taking a
Grand Cherokee into serious off-road conditions? By the way, I got my RR
(used) only after coming within hair's breadth of buying a JGC
(new)--and saved a ton of money.
Shaun Carrigan
'88 RR
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From: PurnellJE@aol.com
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 08:39:36 -0500
Subject: Re: RRO list - bounced mail question
In a message dated 96-03-27 14:11:37 EST, you write:
>.
> I can change this, but if I do, it will end up being just like the LRO
[ truncated by lro-digester (was 7 lines)]
> Cheers,
> -Bill
Thanks for explanation Bill, I wondered too.
My vote is leaving it as is, I'll put up with those messages to be able to
keep enough thread from a previous note to help the current post to make more
sense.
Johhn
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From: PurnellJE@aol.com
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 08:39:56 -0500
Subject: Re: D90 Service Report
In a message dated 96-03-27 11:30:57 EST, you write:
>John,
>Why didn't ya like it? And are you serious about the Corvette auto trans? If
[ truncated by lro-digester (was 9 lines)]
>Doug.
>Happy Trails!,
Heh, heh, um, no Douglas, indeed I was being as tounge in cheek as I could be
with out actually putting in the little smiley face :>)
But on the serious side, from what I've learned land rover will bring the
defender back in '97 with a Disco drivetrain, this means an automatic is
available. The reasoning is for the OBDII regs, the engine misfire is harder
with a manual trans, and maybe they are just not gonna spend the effort to
make it work with the manual, I don't know about that, just a guess.
John.
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Date: Thu, 28 Mar 96 09:10:30 EST
From: dmccor03@counsel.com (David McCormack -- Hinshaw ^ Culbertson - Brookfield )
Subject: Disco Tow Point
To: RRO List, Inet
On my 95 Disco there is a tow point attached to the left chassis
horn. It is a loop of steel and is bolted to the end of the horn
(using the same bolts as the bumper) and extends through an
opening in the air dam, presumably for easy access, not to be
confused with two tie down loops welded to each side of the frame
which can only be accessed by reaching completely under the
vehicle. (I understand that these are just tie down points and not
strong enough for towing) Question: is the "tow point" extending
through the air dam strong enough to handle towing the vehicle out
of mud etc.? I'm planning on doing some off roading at the end of
April and w/o a winch or tow bumper am pondering what happens if I
get stuck and can only be towed from the front. If the "tow
point" is likely to rip off, tear through the air dam and sale
through the back window of the vehicle doing the towing, where
should one anchor a tow rope to the front of an otherwise
unmodified Disco?
Dave McCormack
95 Disco, Winchless in Wisconsin
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Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 06:19:51 -0800
From: "John C. White, III" <jcwhite3@well.com>
Subject: Re: RRO list - bounced mail question
I agree with John. Keep it like it is without all the truncation.
Sometimes it's really hard to figure out what a thread is about when the
Length Police leave only an "On... so-and-so said" and part of some ASCII art.
Cheers!
John
'95 Discovery
San Francisco, California
At 08:39 28.03.96 -0500, PurnellJE@aol.com wrote:
>In a message dated 96-03-27 14:11:37 EST, you write:
>>.
[ truncated by lro-digester (was 18 lines)]
>keep enough thread from a previous note to help the current post to make more
>sense.
>Johhn
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Date: Thu, 28 Mar 96 09:25:32 EST
From: dmccor03@counsel.com (David McCormack -- Hinshaw ^ Culbertson - Brookfield )
Subject: Britpac?
To: RRO List, Inet
The other day someone supplied the e-mail address and phone for a
new parts supplier in the USA named britpac(?). Would someone be
kind enough to re post the info? I got distracted and deleted it.
Thanks!
Dave McCormack
95 Disco
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Date: Thu, 28 Mar 1996 07:39:41 -0700
From: johnchr@powerquest.com (John Christensen)
Subject: Moab for Easter?
I was thinking about heading down to Moab for a day or two for the
big Easter 4X4 event? Is anyone else planning on heading down? If
you are let me know when you are planning to be there. It would be
nice to wheel around with another Rover or two in that huge crowd of
Jeeps!
Regards,
John and T.E.D #775 (94 D-90)
***************************************************************
John Christensen Email: johnchr@powerquest.com
Vice President of Marketing Phone: (801) 226-8977
PowerQuest Corporation Fax: (801) 226-8941
"The File System Experts"
Makers of PartitionMagic -- http://www.powerquest.com
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