Getting more jobs done on the CHEAPEST 4.4 TDV8 Range Rover in the UK!

[@liamcinq]

Love a tow hitch for avoiding bumper damage when bad people get too close to your rear bumper! Also it can save your bacon in multi storey car parks whoops!

[@Lexgoplayoutside]

The original Westfalia brackets had a little hole in the receiver bolt for an R pin.

[@flyme195]

Powerful UK. Very handy company and these had many of my £’s 😂

[@gregcym]

I use one of those “rubber wheels” for removing decals/sticky adhesive pads, they work a treat!

[@SamsMotors]

'Toffee wheels' - yep, I've used one before on the 130 project to remove its old decals. Good bit of kit!

[@Challenger540i]

Exciting times...? C'mon, spill the beans!?! You can improve the look of your Rangie 1000% ...... the number plate screws are rusty and exposed...... NO......! Get some new plastic cover thingy's..... it's all in the detail, I promise you!. Great vid, ty

[@matthewhaddon599]

The Autel AP200 is a brilliant bit of kit for the money to use with a smartphone. It doesn’t do much in the way of programming, but it did cure my stop/start on my Discovery Sport, which the iCarsoft scanner failed to do and it gives proper codes with the 2 digit suffix, which again the iCarsoft fails to do. If you want programming then a more expensive Autel 908 is probably the way to go, but the iiD tool may be worth a look as well or the Lynx. I’ve been really impressed with the Autel and It’s saved me £££’s. Keeping my eye on my oil dilution with it!

[@tristanboler2782]

Nice one Sam. Will have to get a new silvwr strip for mine at some point. Great you had the westfalia tow kit, mine didn't have that so had a TowTrust detachable fitted a couple of weeks back. Also waiting on new compressor for my AC, due in end of the month!! Cant wait to have AC. Cooled seats have helped though 👍. Also had ARBs replaced front and back, front upper and lower control arms and drop links. This week had rear arch liners out cleaned all dirt. Aquasteel rust prevention applied to areas needed then Lanoguard applied. 👍 Awaiting delivery of new arch liner fixings and weatherstrip before reassembly. Got a weatherstrip for front part of the rear arch as well, as not fitted from factory. Might have to do a video on all this. Lol. Look forward to the next one.

[@cosmicp.o.m.e3460]

Thanks Sam. Looking forward to the ODB 2 scanner episode. I've been looking into those myself and IMO are an essential bit of kit if you own an old Rangey. Keep up the good work. PEACE\/

[@benmulleady7266]

Good timing, just bought my first L322 4.4tdv8 and the same strip on mine is knackered. Gloss black ordered from powerfuluk a couple of days ago. Looking forward to fitting it.

[@Nex_gen04]

How is the 4.4 so far also what mileage you purchase at

[@benmulleady7266]

@@Nex_gen04 it's superb so far. It's got 105k on it and is a 2012

[@karldouglass1093]

Good update Sam! I’ve also got the same hitch and I find it much better than the old quick release one!

[@antking8847]

another good update Sam - well done. A plea - new screws and caps on the number plate screws would really help my OCD and make the car's rear end look pukka

[@Bensgarage]

I’ve got the detachable on the TD6, works fine. Although it might be seized in now, as I haven’t taken it out for a while. TDV8 hasn’t got a tow bar at the moment, I’ll just use the TD6 for towing.

[@InfinityProjector]

For sport model I hear its best to remove it if not in use. I think it says like that in manual. There are tiny vibrations between hitch and chassis which can cause problems. Check if that is the case for normal RR model

[@kissane1980]

Looking forward to the future updates, you've got plenty lined up for us all. Great stuff!

[@stevennoble2763]

Hi just to say really enjoy the channel it has given me confidence with RRS HSE 2013 keep up the great contend I love my RRS first one I’ve had .The only vehicle and don’t laugh I’ve ever really bonded with since my ST220 and I’ve had a few vehicles in between before my RRS .My partner says I think more of the RRS than her !!!!!! I mean as if lol

[@SamsMotors]

Thank you, I'm glad it's helping!

[@laurencefahey2085]

Keep up the good work Sam , absolutely love you videos 🙌🏻

[@SamsMotors]

Thanks 🙏 I intend to!

[@robholland6460]

Get some stove black paint on the exhaust back box. Makes it look 100% better 👍😎

[@tristanboler2782]

Good idea, will have to do mine. any particular paint for heat or is hammerite metal spray paint suitable?

[@angrypants7619]

@@tristanboler2782 just use household emulsion

[@robholland6460]

I used a heat resistant stove paint. Matt black. Small tin only needed. Need to do mine again after 18 months

[@AJ-yw5zy]

@@angrypants7619 Crown or Dulux?

[@angrypants7619]

@@AJ-yw5zy Dulux for sure 🤣

[@johnisherwood8195]

Where have you gone Sam?

[@LionTheHeart]

I have a different set up with the tow bar on Range Rover Sport 2008... Only takes the original LR towbar

[@pas7272]

Need more Vid’s Sam, incoming purchase is going to need all the help it can get 😳

[@PeterKnotts]

Hey Sam, I think our TDV8s were separated at birth. Our alternators went around the same time and we both have no a.c., but I do have now. The O ring was split right at the top easiest connector to get at just behind the grill. Gassed it and nothing. The guy told me the valve that goes in and out of the compressor has three O rings, that and the solenoid get jammed up. So over a few days I flicked the AC button on and off on the climate control and hey presto, AC like a Rangie should be, you could hang meat in it. I hope it works for you since I've heard changing the compressor is a heart breaker. Cheers from Ireland..

[@SamsMotors]

Hey Rory, thanks for the comment! Yes sounds like they're in cahoots for sure. Glad yours was an easy fix on the A/C - not looking forward to changing the compressor but I think it might be easier than the alternator was. How do you find running the Rangie in Ireland? What is the tax situation like for them over there?!

[@PeterKnotts]

@@SamsMotors I’m in the north Sam so everything is pretty much the same, bar getting some flower seeds, some chilled meats and other crazy things with this protocol nonsense lol Once again great channel, many thanks

[@dylanjoy4413]

My dad recently brought an iid tool for his discovery before that we were using an icarsoft

[@ianlogan2410]

Hi Sam , How the Rangey going? Surely you haven't went 2 months without any work . Miss the updates.

[@georgehealy8350]

The land rover mushroom cloud was just brilliant 😂😁

[@emildelin462]

Have you looked at how fast the air compressor fills the dampers? On my vogue i have an issue now wich causes the car to only drive in normal heigt after having done some sharp turns. When this occurs i feel as if the car is some what stiff. Im hoping to fix thix with the new Arnott compressor ive bougt. But ive read that one can buy kits in the UK with air drying material and o-rings also a new suppressor witch could salve some air suspension problems. Try to borrow a compressor and see what happens is my advice.

[@ヒゲ-s8q]

Hi Sam's Motor & Machine I am Japanese I'm sorry if the words are wrong I'm always looking forward to watching the video I want to see L322 cooling system draining, filling and bleeding Please make a video Thank you

[@SamsMotors]

Thank you for the comment, much appreciated! My car is probably due a coolant change soon, so I will make sure to film it. Cheers, Sam

[@ヒゲ-s8q]

@@SamsMotors Thank you Sam My name is Hige Here in Japan, the cost of maintaining a Range Rover is high, so I want to do what I can. Watching your video, I will try to change the coolant. You are my hero Cheers, Hige

[@SamsMotors]

Thank you Hige for the lovely comments and I'm glad you find the videos useful! Cheers, Sam

[@InfinityProjector]

Good video. I am about to buy detachable tow hitch for RR sport 2011

[@MrTarati]

14:50 random applause in the background :D

[@DavidHallworth]

That hitch from Land Rover was never bolted in. There was a pin with a clip that was used to secure it. The drop hitch was kept in a bag in the boot of the car with a rubber bung that goes into the receiver underneath the car. Is the one you bought genuine? Ours never needed that much effort to get it into the receiver.

[@SamsMotors]

Mine had a bolt through it when I got it.

[@jerrygreene7139]

Sam, can you describe the setup you use for getting the suds on your Rover? Is it all hooked up to a garden hose or are you using a pressure washer somehow?

[@SamsMotors]

Hey Jerry, this was done using a cheap pressure washer and a snow foam attachment with some snow foam liquid.

[@kissane1980]

Is it worth treating the paint to a ceramic coating at this stage?

[@SamsMotors]

I've got a ceramic kit lined up but want to do a bit more paint touch up and correction first. Definitely on the cards though!

[@michaelsbraga2561]

Is that a factor roof rack on the Rover? Hard to find used.

[@stevenchinery8119]

Trailer hitch to flange assuming m16 bolts I believe is 252Nm

[@SamsMotors]

Cheers Steven, I'll be sure to pass my torque wrench over them before I hitch any trailers up (y)

[@carlosb6205]

Sweet vid. My new to me '08 rides better than my dads '10 L322. Keep it up.

[@SamsMotors]

Good to know! Thanks man.

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Hope everythings ok mate? Missing your uploads.

[@powervolt748]

Same I just came looking incase I'd missed any notifications. Great channel this!

[@SamsMotors]

Thankyou guys. Everything is good - I've had a busy couple of months but am planning on getting some more content out in the next couple of weeks. Thanks for checking in though! 😁

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

@@SamsMotors great to hear all is well. Look forward to the new uploads 👍

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

@@SamsMotors where is it!? 😆😆

[@Fosgen]

2002-2009 suspension on L322s is great, go for it.

[@SamsMotors]

Parts are on their way 😁

[@Fosgen]

@@SamsMotors Nice one. How much all together?

[@SamsMotors]

Around £600. However as my current CVD rear dampers are nearly new, and there's nothing wrong with them, I should be able to recoup a good bit of that. 👍

[@Fosgen]

@@SamsMotors Nice one. Keep up on good work.

[@ChristianFrench1]

My 2011 is nice and compliant over the bumps. What shocks did you fit? One of my rear ones is leaking and I need to order a new set. Thinking about the Arnott ones.

[@김민호-i1n9k]

hi sam!! Can you tell me the silver part number? look nice~~

[@SamsMotors]

Hello, not sure on the part number but it was supplied by Powerful UK. You should be able to find it on their site under L322 accessories

[@jedi539]

#SamsMotorMachine I’ve got an l322 and since changing the battery the deployable side steps aren’t deploying. Also getting “mecha error” from the in car DVD player. Wondering if you could share some wisdom

[@SamsMotors]

I know that you need to inform the ECU that a new battery has been installed - IID tool can do this but there are probably others. Whether or not that is what is causing your issues, I'm not sure. Reading and clearing the fault codes might do it anyway.

[@buckwildarizona8046]

What is the name of the store you purchased this item from?

[@paulroman3405]

With your next job on the air con, my 2011 does the same, sometimes works sometimes doesnt, but ive noticed the voltage it is using is extremely high and this is draining the battery when I have it turned on. not sure if that is linked to your problem.

[@SamsMotors]

Pretty much guaranteed to be the refrigerant control valve on the back of the compressor. You have to remove the compressor to get at it - so you may as well replace the whole thing at that point. I haven't got any battery drains but it definitely sounds like it could be linked on yours.

[@tristanboler2782]

Similar issue with mine works on and off Mainly off when you need it though 🤦‍♂️, but no battery drain. Local AC guy says new compressor easiest fix, then its good for another 100k 👍 hope you get it sorted 👍

[@andrewbond7600]

Same year same model same problem!;fab timing ! Be great it you could put up a link where you purchased yours from cost etc

[@firstnamed1501]

Due to pick up an L322 4.4 V8 next week and want to fit the same tow hitch. Where did you source this from? Thanks.

[@SamsMotors]

It's on eBay UK if you search for L322 tow bar.

[@jamest5149]

I am surprised that the hitch is held with a single fixing, from an engineering point of view 2 retaining bolts is safer.

[@SamsMotors]

It's fairly beefy being an M16 bolt loaded in double shear. I looked it up and the book spec for an 8.8 M16 bolt in that loading is about 120kN (~12 tonnes), so that should do! The 'slot' on the hitch slides over a pin further back in the receiver too, so any "up/down" force is shared between that and the bolt.

[@AndyK.1]

The old rusted in version sounded perfect 😂

[@Aslancan-z9d]

I can't wash my RR in front of the house, the fine is 2000 euro in Germany.Well Done Mate.

[@SamsMotors]

Germany has some crazy rules! I was watching a channel called "LR TIME" on here and he was explaining all of the TUV regulations he has to adhere to in order to fit all terrain tyres and wheel spacers. I guess that's the price for being able to do 200mph on the autobahn! Cheers.

[@Aslancan-z9d]

@@SamsMotors Top man.

[@emildelin462]

Wow! Thats quite a big hole in the wallet.

[@pauljamesproductions]

So what do you think is the final cost to getting this to spec?

[@SamsMotors]

I have a couple of totting up “Running Cost” videos where I go through all the costs.

[@rotorhead5006]

Hi Sam. May be taking the plunge on one imminently... just wondering, now you've had a bit of time with her, what sort of mpg you get on a steady run? Also.... did you have to code the tow bar set-up to the car, or was your's already installed? (The one I'm looking at has no tow prep at all).

[@SamsMotors]

Hi bud, Running around town and commuting across the city I get around 24-27mpg, and on longer runs I've had up to 37mpg but usually around 33-35. Really good overall. Mine already had the towing pack but yes you'd have to code it in on yours with an IID tool or similar

[@rotorhead5006]

@@SamsMotors Thanks for quick reply Sam, much appreciated and a big help! Also nudges it a bit further towards the "Probably Going To Happen" option! 🤪

[@SamsMotors]

@@rotorhead5006 Dooo iiiiit! You won't regret it. Probably.

[@rotorhead5006]

@@SamsMotors those voices in my head are back...! 🙉

[@stonish9328]

Wheres the mx5?

[@colecole5314]

When’s the next vid!!

[@mrdo9081]

Try WD40 to remove that glue, try searching for other uses, very versatile.

[@SamsMotors]

Thanks WD man!

[@coondog25]

you put the tow hitch on upside down

[@SamsMotors]

It goes in either way depending on how high you need your ball. Mine has a 25mm lift so the hitch needs to drop down to keep my trailer level.

[@deutsche_lyrik]

Wwwwhhhhooooot....I'm just imagining such a car wash with foam on the open road in front of my house in Germany on my Ranger....😂 Within 5 minutes, the police, special task force, fire brigade, ultra green hippies and all concerned or rather curious neighbors would have surrounded me and taken me away and I would have a criminal complaint of several thousand euros on my neck because of the "environmental pollution" 😂😂😂😂

[@kamaangirthearcher]

How have you found the coopers? I am about to get a set for my L322.

[@SamsMotors]

Only about 4000 miles on them so far but they've been great. Not had a chance to use them off road yet, but on road they're still really quiet and grippy in all weathers. No noticeable wear yet either.

[@kamaangirthearcher]

@@SamsMotors Thanks mate, I am going to get a set!

[@panz3r696]

Need yellow and black clips on your rusty number plate screws pal, pennies

[@jordanlegg3140]

How come there not been any Videos for over 5 months now

[@SamsMotors]

New video coming this weekend that will explain all 😁👍

[@jordanlegg3140]

@@SamsMotors ok cool love seeing the videos

[@riadhgharbi8623]

Hi, very nice job, can you tell me what is the body color of the car black Java or else? Thank you

[@SamsMotors]

Thanks! It's called Sumatran Black. Has a bit more 'blue' in it and more flake than Java.

[@riadhgharbi8623]

@@SamsMotors thank you very much

[@Cous1nJack]

9:20 ‘torque to spec’

[@SamsMotors]

2 uggas and a dugga

[@Ev_Adventures2024]

Link to the tow receiver?

[@SamsMotors]

It's available on eBay if you search for L322 tow bar. Thanks!

[@jedi539]

#Sam’sMotorMachine Would you be willing to help out a fellow L322 3.6 tdv8 owner out and helping me sort this issue out. I could come up to you at your convenience

[@SamsMotors]

Hi matey, unfortunately I'm not in the UK any more so probably wouldn't be feasible. What's the issue though? Perhaps I can suggest a fix or someone who can help.

[@willshaughnessy8515]

I drive a L322 2009 325k km No toe hitch ..never liked tjem.bc here in the states makes you like a boat wanker .. land roving is what we do. Mine is Santorini blk .. Previous riding the Rocky Mountains..now riding the Sonoran desert 🏜

[@SamsMotors]

Interesting that you use 'km' despite being in the States. Mine's also Santorini black. I don't mind it but I think I'd rather have one of the green or blue paints that were available if I had the choice.

[@willshaughnessy8515]

@@SamsMotors green ..yes the quintessential LR color Km.bc I live here now ..however raised in EU ..principally italy and Ireland..although I do have British heritage .. Americans really don't appreciate the pedigree of LR ..they prefer to drive Lexus.. Being that I'm also a cyclist..we know the roots of the safety rover ..

[@jerrygreene7139]

Not all Americans. Land Rover all the way for me!

[@vondrebridges9740]

You should make another gta San Andreas video.

[@SamsMotors]

Maybe I'll make a mod of my current Range Rover and put it in the game for a throwback...

[@vondrebridges9740]

@@SamsMotors I’m really excited for it! (If you do)