errr what have i done?

[paul and sam]

i have only gone and done it ..............while at brighton on the l2b run i met dave from terrain adventures and the long and short of it  booked a place for next year to morroco  :(scared):  :(scared): ........... now looking at the "misstress" i am thinking about the tyres engine gearbox................................... the list gos on .

tyres bought at billing from bronco4x4 (remolds) looking at some threds on here as well other sites not sure that they are up to the job of distance and use .dont get me wrong they have so far got us into and out of many sticky places but i just dont know any one have any thoughts on this problem? any idears on diffrent tyres  :(bigshock):  :(bigshock):

engine its a v8i 3.5 seems ok runs well any idears on jobs needed to do to it?


gearbox standard gearbox had to tighten grub screw on solector shaft after getting towed home from billing (there is photo proof out there some where :(biggrin):  :(biggrin): )


if anyone can give us some idears i would be verry thankfull  as this is going to be the first time running at any distance :(scared):  :(thinkhard):  :(thinkhard):


many thanks


and they say this is ment to be fun :(biglaugh):

[Devon-Rover]

Well what are the tyres bias? I'm not sure what terrian the group leader will be taking you over. A good all terrian tyre will be good for the gravel tracks and will be better in the sand than a mud terrian. but a MT will still be ok. The main thing would be a good sidewall.

Else wise check all the suspension components are up to scratch,
Are the rear springs up to carrying the extra weight?
Providing the engine is in good health and that the cooling system is in fine fettle then all should be well.
Treat it to a good service before you go.
A travel fridge is good to keep the bacon and water cool.

there is a few peeps who have been out there and should be able to give you more advice. as i haven't been out there for a year and me minds a bit foggy.

[Minotaur]

Hi Paul & Sam

make sure you do a full visual check of the vehicle before you go, ensure it is fully serviced and up to the task - maybe changed all oils, check springs and shocks - if you changed take old ones as spares?.

Daily checks of course whilst on the trip etc.

Would also check the half shafts prior to leaving.

Who are you going with??

Also work out what you are taking well in advance and practice packing the vehicle to find the most convenient way possible.

Have a great trip

Chris

[Horness]

Do you have any contact details for Dave at Terrain Adventures?  I'm interested in doing this, but probably in 2008.  

I know Darren Burgess (www.landroverdiscovery.net) has done a similar trip - his site may have some info on prepping etc.

Good luck!  Keep us posted.

Horness

[paul and sam]

thanks for the advice on what needs to be done i am going to look at starting work on the misstress over the week end (except sodbury weekend as i will be going there instead :oops: if anyone has any other idears then please let us know as am always open to idears and would like to hear from you all many thanks


and they say this is ment to be fun :(biglaugh):

[Range Rover Blues]

The 3.5 is a solid engine, one of the best so treat it to a good service and use quality oil (not that I'm plugging it but I use that Lucas stuff from E_bay).

Good ignition, if funds allow fit some IRIDIUM plugs as they will help with [PooPoo] fuel and stay on-song so much longer (£8 a plug :shock: ) plus some decent leads and cap/arm (fit genuine Lucas)

The colour of the insides of a V8 tell more baout it's condition than the mileage so use your common sense.
Think about a clutch if it's had plenty of use.

Obvioulsy do all the gearbox/axle oils too and look at the colour of what comes out.  If the gearbox works ok then no reason to expect trouble, if it's becoming a cow, you already know the answer.

Make sure the cooling is up to scratch, I'm testing that water-wetting stuff in the LSE (let you know how it goes) also from the Lucas oils guy.

Spares, take a sensible amount but don't break your truck with the weight of 2 spare axles/fridge/big jack etc etc.

Have fun :!:

[paul and sam]

thanks for the info guys i have changed the rad for a new one had it made the other month with a thicker core than the old one and the core is a industrial one ie the vanes are set vertical so it is easy to jet clean :P honest they say that i will be able to jet clean it with no damage to the rad...
 second i have twin kenlows to fit with a x eng thermostat set up do i fit them to the front of the rad or the back and remove the fan fixing on the water pump? any idears thanks again..



and they say this is ment to be fun :(biglaugh):