I have always been fascinated by Range Rover of old and especially like what the LWB has to offer. I own a Series II Disco and have owned a couple Series I Discos before. What should I be looking for in these Classic RRs. I am also very interested in the Air Suspension and I know they are more intensive to maintain but it is what I am looking for. Sadly most of them have been converted to coils. What does it take to bring the back to air? The Arnott airsprings look like a good option. What more is there to know about the P38 engine conversion? Thank you all in Advance.

Fred

 

Well to familiarize yourself with the classic, I would start with this site: Index of Range Rover Mechanical Information

There are lots of details on them. I've found the classics to be great rigs, but it can be difficult to diagnose their problems because of their lack of OBD II. I would try to get a 95 classic LWB. It has the most modern electronics and they seem to be "tamer" than the other classics. Aside from the EAS and different electronics, the rest of the classic is virtually the same as the Discovery I. Since you are familiar with Discovery, it should not take you long to find your way around a classic.

 

14cux is difficult to diagnose? To who? Not if you go out and buy a multi meter for $30

And how is a D2 like a RRC? They both have land rover badges on them... I'll give you that much.

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Whatever.

 

I'm an idiot when it comes to circuitry and need my OBD scanner lol.

The Discovery "1" not the "2" is similar to the RR classic in terms of their build. The 95 classic and Disco share virtually the same dash board. The Discovery I and II use the same differentials as the classics. Not sure when they decided to get rid of the ball joint axles (if thats what you call them) but the axles are the same on the DI and Classic. The classic transmissions are identical on the 94-95 Disco. The door latches are the same... So the badges are not the only thing that makes them similar.

 

Not saying anyone is an idiot... just that with fewer sensors and and no coil packs the simplicity of the Lucas EFI systems to me is very easy to diagnose. Determine resistance and volts and you know what works and what doesn't.

The "Swivel *****" went away with the P38.

 

Yeah, I knew they did on the P38 cause I don't see them under mine. I just don't remember when the Discos did away with them. Does the D2 have them as well?

 

No ***** on the D2 either... in more ways than one... hee hee

Just kidding D2 lovers

 

just looking at your post, I recently gave my son my 95 RR classic LWB. I was the second owner and have babied it since the day I got it. It still has the air suspension and has been a wonderful truck!! Only problem is my son now can not take care of her like she needs to be,(new baby). He got it as his collage grad present, as I purchased a 00 beautie with 43000 on her. It is a great truck if your are interested please let me know

 

Cant believe it took me this long to view this message. I am very interested in the truck if you still have it. Email me at xb70valkarye@yahoo.com

Thanks

Fred