POSH SAR (posh search and rescue, K9 edition)

[SuperBuickGuy]

Well, we're finally close to what I suggested when my wife started this process. She's still not to Suburban, but we no longer have a Smart car or a Prius at our household.

2000 Land Rover, HSE




from where I bought it


First step is to fix the 3 amigos, and to replace the head gaskets (easy stuff)

Plans.
1) remove the rear sun roof and replace with a battery/land shore powered roof A/C
2) install two dog crates in the back
3) remove the air suspension, and lift it 2"
4) install 33" tires
5) Install a 4bt or 4b2t Isuzu diesel with 5 speed transmission
6) install a winch and enough recovery gear so she'll never see the dummy end of a tow strap

 

[RamRod]

Very cool!
The gf mentioned to me today "I like those Land Rovers with a hump in the roof" haha, I'll be sure to show her this


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[SuperBuickGuy]

Very cool!
The gf mentioned to me today "I like those Land Rovers with a hump in the roof" haha, I'll be sure to show her this


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My first thoughts about it
1) how can something with this short of a wheelbase have a turning circle worse than my long bed pickup?
2) why couldn't hummer gives us windows where you can hang out and see what your tires are doing (loading it on a trailer was easy).

I'll have to ask my wife if she likes the hump too :shifty:

 

[alrock]

Those are fun vehicles on the trail.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

OBDII codes:
P0133
P0134
P0135
P0118

save you looking them up.... all relate to the O2 sensor not heating up or working. the P0118 is an overtemp on the water temp sensor.

I think it's just a faulty O2 sensor - the "mechanic" saw steam from the exhaust (due to the rich condition - because the computer defaults to run rich) and potentially the overtemp code and thought "oh, LR have head gasket problems - so it must be a head gasket.

Problems with that diagnosis:
1) no low coolant - it was full
2) no antifreeze smell from the exhaust
3) no bubbling over after driving
4) no milkshake oil


to be continued

:usa:

 

[Mb30sdl]

I hope u ready to spend some big$ on that thing.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I hope u ready to spend some big$ on that thing.

I am spending a lot of money on it.... O2 sensors have to be $100 for a pair.... big bucks - I'm actually tempted to use the sensors that came off the H3 to test and make sure there's not something else upstream

otherwise, I need to figure out which wheel sensor is toast so the 3 amigos go away.... then put roof a/c on it for the pooches, a lift, some decent tires and wheels...

btw - perhaps you may wish to note my screen name? the motor in this LR is a Buick motor, and I'm well-capable of making them run very well.

 

[Mb30sdl]

Wasn't Ford making LR and Jags those years?
One of runs we had LR3 with us and it collapsed air susp. completely. Due to oversized tires he couldn't drive without tires rubbing in wheel wheels. He had to be towed ~300mi to Fresno(closest dealer) from high sierras. 3 sensors and ~1 week later he was back home.

 

[alrock]

But at least I think SuperBuickGuy knows what he's getting into, unlike some other LR owners that are oblivious to the potential pitfalls.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

But at least I think SuperBuickGuy knows what he's getting into, unlike some other LR owners that are oblivious to the potential pitfalls.

thanks

by way of reference... here's a few of the projects I've done
1954 Studebaker, chev 4x4 3/4 ton frame, 500 cadillac motor.... did every stitch myself


1979 Fiat spider - in progress

so far, twin turbo 3.6L vvt motor, 6 speed transmission, mustang II running gear. Need to build the firewall, paint it and finish assembly

1970 Buick Skylark
blown SBC, then 455 Buick motor

4 speed of course




1983 Chev diesel, 3/4 ton conversion, 6.2L diesel with banks turbo rebuilt almost everything



1975 Corvette



of course, rebuilt everythin

1950 Buick, in progress



of course, you've also seen what I've done to the Hummer and the CR 500 af

so yes, I think I've got this.

 

[Mb30sdl]

Awesome

 

[RamRod]

Thera. '58 Buick that I have eyed up since 2006 that I have wanted to mod rod but have had no luck on. Looks like you have quite the collection!

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Thera. '58 Buick that I have eyed up since 2006 that I have wanted to mod rod but have had no luck on. Looks like you have quite the obsession!

there, fixed it for you.

I really like the 58s - though, there's not just a passing resemblance to Christine (which might be why I like them)

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

hmmmm.... or maybe a 4.8 LS motor? I find it exceptionally difficult to swap to diesel when I can get similar mpg from a gas motor and have the added bonus of being able to swap in a $300 motor...... the extra $2700 difference buys a lot of gas.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

So what do I do to this thing? Lift? how much? I need to add A/C that runs off battery or shore power. Certainly add a pair of cages, and lots of drawers to store gear. Water carrying, for sure. Winch... maybe, my wife would not be someone who'd venture places where she'd need a winch, and even if she did, if she doesn't - there are at least 3 other rigs that do have winches.....

I removed the back seat, and hosed off the oil leaks from under the truck in an attempt to see what it will take to make this thing a little less Exxon Valdez... looks like intake gaskets and front cover gasket (ugh) is what's needed....

Still trying to determine what diesel - some of me is seriously considering a 6.2 diesel (cheap, excellent economy, great availability for parts, won't overpower the LR running gear).... but still, it's heavy, very heavy....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

first, the obligatory picture of Buick and ms. photobomb Stella


issue - seat heater doesn't work
I think I found the problem

the folks that brought me my land rover were a bunch of useless excuses for a worker... it's unconscionable that people work like this

back together, works fine


ah yes, and to make it a fair bashing of workers, something an American worker did



I probably will be getting the motor in the next couple weeks to start my diesel swap

 

[High Five H2]

Very cool!
The gf mentioned to me today "I like those Land Rovers with a hump in the roof" haha, I'll be sure to show her this


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ha ha, my ex wife and my gf both said the same thing.

I like discos, they're great trucks. I had an '03 before the h3. i just couldn't keep up with repairs. i'm interested in this build, looks cool.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

storing this for my own information
http://www.discovery2.co.uk/diff_lock.html

the disco II has a differential in the transfer case, LR, in their infinite wisdom, took control of locking the case from the driver and gave it to the computer. As computers are, well, disabled at understanding off-road terrain, there is a need to fix this problem.... thus that web page with instructions....

 

[High Five H2]

i thought they just got rid of the locking diff, period in the later disco 2's, not gave control to the computer. they put it back in 04's (right before discontinuing the disco)

 

[jakesz28]

The 4.8's are an easy swap and get decent mileage. I swapped a 5.3 in a 91 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 and was getting about 18 mpg until the tranny died. You could go a step farther and find an aluminum block for reduced weight and offset the weight added with winch.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

The 4.8's are an easy swap and get decent mileage. I swapped a 5.3 in a 91 Chevy 3/4 ton 4x4 and was getting about 18 mpg until the tranny died. You could go a step farther and find an aluminum block for reduced weight and offset the weight added with winch.

30 mpg with a 300 TDI diesel is better

I bought the motor/trans. it's on its way here from N. Wales.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

So I've been getting pictures of the motor and transmission. Apparently, England is having some weather so it's slowed things down... ah well, I've plenty of projects to keep me occupied




such a cute turbo, it will take some restraint not to, well, go bigger


and the 5 speed transmission....

 

[Kyle]

such a cute turbo, it will take some restraint not to, well, go bigger

hey, you know what they say about bigger things though! :giggle:

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

hey, you know what they say about bigger things though! :giggle:

I would ask, but I'm 100% certain I don't want to know :wink: All I do know is stock is far too reliable.

The motor is being shipped on the 26th (a month from purchase). Figure 6 weeks to get it here.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

the wait is killing me

that is all