[Just purchased a 83 RR in Cosat Rica]

Thanks everyone. I'm going to do some checking tonight. The most frustrating thing is all my tools are in the US, so big jobs are even bigger. So to give you a laugh: I first looked at the RR and what a piece of junk. Driving comfirmed my thoughts(lucky for me I know how LR drive) the RR was in poor shape. Flat out a snail could out drag it! So I looked it over again and parted with $2900. Quite cheap for Costa Rica as car tax is 100% Next I was laughing my socks off as the left carb opened only 1/2 throttle and the right 3/4 . The left jet was 1/8th further down than the right. The dash pots were filled with auto tranny fluid. 3 hours later I had idling and running like a sewing machine. I also ripped off the filter box and fitted some K+N cone filters on.

Swivel hubs I've since checked and are in good condition but I will check for wear. The seal has gone hard so I feel that's why it leaks. So I'll have to swap them.

The steering box is worn I'm sure. I tried to use the adjusting nut on the top of the box but it would not tighten any more. Plus now it leaks fluid since I adjusted it. The steering wheel moves about 2" in straight ahead postition. The rear tie rods are shot too!

The crankshaft seal I believe is faulty as oil is dripping out there. Problem is no one has the 34 mm socket to loosen the nut.

The speedo I will check as per Steves instructions.

Apart from the above the RR is in fairly good shape.

RR and LR are very popular in CR. www.crautos.com I think nearly all the LR/RR came to CR as the is so many of all ages. Gas is expensive here so Diesels fetch loads of money. The other good think is there are plenty of roads to go serious off roading without greenies moaning.

I will report back soon...thanks for your help.

[Just purchased a 83 RR in Cosat Rica]

Hi everyone.

I've justed purchased a 83 Range Rover and ask a few questions. First I'm from England live in MA USA and commute to Costa Rica to work. I purchased the car in Costa Rica where LR are very popular. Te RR is 4 speed V8 and looks pretty goos for the year. I have good knowledge of Brit cars. My hobby is rallying. I drive and build my own cars. I build many engines so doing mechcanical work. First the carbs were way off so that's sorted.

Problems include leaking swivel joints(ball joints are in good shape) front crankshaft leak, lot's of play in the steering and the speedo needle jumps every few seconds. Any good tips on the following would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Chris