This would be a terrible idea for a new daily driver wouldn't it?

"SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza" (saigashooter)
08/18/2014 at 10:36 • Filed to: npocp, range rover

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I can certainly rationalize it though,

4 doors, makes sense since we want kids soon.

Hitch, I do have an ATV to tow around.

4WD, it snows here, a lot.

The design was ancient by 1995 all the problems should be pretty much sorted.

It would look amazing with a roof rack and a proper front brush guard.

DISCUSSION (26)

505Turbeaux > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:39

if you can handle the gas mileage, sure it is. And the hatch rust, and the other rust that will happen. And the air suspension that needs to be on real springs. 95 was the year with the updated dash, so is desirable.

Alfalfa > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:40

It would be a terrible idea.

You should probably go buy it.

Thunderbee - Has the engine that kids like > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:40

Such loaded, very black, classic wow.

This is a horrible idea. DO IT.

mcseanerson > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:43

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Tohru > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:44

The design was ancient by 1995 all the problems should be pretty much sorted.

That's where you'd be wrong. Land Rover has three departments working full-time on how to come up with new and interesting problems for both new and used Land Rovers.

All Motor Is Best Motor > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:44

The design was ancient by 1995 all the problems should be pretty much sorted.

Hahahahaha. No.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Tohru
08/18/2014 at 10:49

Entirely true. This model, for example, has a new and interesting radiator hose problem that causes engine overheating - a detail lost on previous models. It also features a prototype of the transmission used in the later "P38" Range Rover, so it doesn't match anything going backwards or forwards.

yamahog > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:49

4 doors, makes sense since we want kids soon.

Lol, 'Merica.

Pre-baby: "So what it only has two doors? We can cram like 3 more adults back there!"

Baby: "Geez, we're gonna need a whole extra set of doors for this eight-pound jellybean and its millions of accessories!"

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 505Turbeaux
08/18/2014 at 10:50

I've got springs for a '95 just sitting around. I'd probably sell them to him for like $50.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:52

I tore down a 95 RRC County not too long ago. I've got the springs and a bunch of other parts that I won't be using, as I tore it down for the engine. Spare auto trans,even, and a coil spring set. The trans is stuck in first, though.

This one... let's just say it wasn't rust free. Holes big enough to fit your head through.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > All Motor Is Best Motor
08/18/2014 at 10:53

The grill "upgrade" a year prior to this even induced some overheating problems, due to radiator changes. How do you fuck up even a facelift? Ask Land Rover.

SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza > yamahog
08/18/2014 at 10:53

back injury = No fun bending and leaning into a coupe to latch a baby seat

Tohru > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:55

Go buy this instead:

1986 Volvo 240 - $899 (madison.craigslist.org)

4 doors.

capable of towing an ATV.

able to conquer Swedish snow.

ancient bulletproof design.

would be awesome with a roof rack and a front brush guard.

yamahog > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 10:58

Ooof. Back injury = no fun to baby in general... good luck.

505Turbeaux > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
08/18/2014 at 10:59

damn now I want to buy a RR county and grab those springs from you. Every single one up here is rotten to hell though

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 505Turbeaux
08/18/2014 at 11:03

This one was out of White Plains NY and had spent part of its life taking its owner to snowboarding locations. The steel body pan was beyond fucked, but it only quit driving when the trans decided it really really liked first. I think it got to like 140k miles, but it's weird, the cam doesn't look worn to a nub like I'd been trained to expect on these.

505Turbeaux > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
08/18/2014 at 11:07

I went after this 40K mile 5 speed RR last year. "Best offer" it said. Rusty in the body pan, guy still wants 4 grand for it. It looked real good in the pics. And by "driving mint" it meant someone stuffed a Holly on it which was out of tune. Tires cracked. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid…

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TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > SaigaShooter - He's got an Impreza
08/18/2014 at 11:17

Probably, but it would be a fantastically bad idea... You should do it!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 505Turbeaux
08/18/2014 at 11:17

The engine donor was so rusted that I pretty much pushed the air box through the fender from the inside. Comparable levels of rust to the Ranchero, but swap engine compartment for roof. Front fender liners were just *gone*.

505Turbeaux > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
08/18/2014 at 11:19

just because I am curious, what is your take on the P38 RR? I keep seeing them around already converted to spring for dead cheap. Seem like somewhat less issues than the Classic. I dont like the look as much, but as a functional truck, what say you?

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 505Turbeaux
08/18/2014 at 11:32

I haven't been exposed to their design that much. I think they're reasonably solid for what they are, though a bit overcomplicated. They've got the GEMs injection, which isn't too bad, but I'm not sure how it compares overall to the Lucas. The one thing I really do know about them is that the engines in them are tuned to run lean and hot for emissions reasons, and it kills a lot of them. I think it's possible to sabotage appropriately, but factory they're no so bueno.

505Turbeaux > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
08/18/2014 at 11:34

interesting take. GEMs wasnt too bad. I assume the 4.0's pop head gaskets right around 106K miles then....

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 505Turbeaux
08/18/2014 at 11:39

Exactly when it happens, I don't know - but Des Hammill's book on RV8 builds says IIRC they're set to run hot in the P38, and the best performance on them comes a bit lean, but running ~170 degrees. AKA, the stock settings kind of suck. I have heard in general that there are two kinds of 4.0/4.6s in the earlier models with them: those that have popped a head gasket, and those that are going to. Even with a swap to composite gasket and correcting an issue with the head bolts, running them seriously hot is just fucking stupid, and you risk a dropped liner and needing a block boiling with tophat liners and sealant. $$$

TotallyThatStupid > yamahog
08/18/2014 at 11:52

Ditto this. I got rid of my 1991 BMW 318is for a W124 Benz four door for the same reason - my old, broken back didn't like the installing and removal of the kiddo from the back seat.

505Turbeaux > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
08/18/2014 at 12:13

ah so you CAN fix a dropped liner block! that is good to know as well.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > 505Turbeaux
08/18/2014 at 12:21

If it's just a normal drop, and not a "jumped into the crank" drop. The later style of block ("A36") used for the later 3.9, later 4.2, 4.0, and 4.6 has a bigger shelf that typically prevents total catastrophe. Fixes range from from bore out and tophat liner to tophat liner plus silicone at bottom, to tophat liner plus boiling out the block and treating with sealant. Plenty of blocks out there now with a fixed water jacket crack running like a top - it's all about how it's done. The only real death knell is if it's a low-graded block (blocks after a certain year have color code grades) with ovalled cylinders.