REVIVING THIS RANGE ROVER CLASSIC ENGINE | HIGHPEAK'S RESTORATION PT.5

[@blairoutproject]

A needle sweep.. how have I lived so long without this function?

[@TransformotionVR]

🤣🤣🤣

[@paulkopp3634]

Messing with old motors : frustration and fun in equal measures !

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha I couldn't have put that any better! 😉🤣

[@stevenajack]

The plastic cap falling into the engine was a terrifying moment, I can't imagine how it felt when it just dropped in, that horrible heart sinking moment! But what a solution! Can't wait for the next video! They are always super entertaining!

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha thanks man, i didn't even see it go down, I heard it! Like somthing falling down a tube, my heart sank ha ha 😂 there's always a solution to a problem 😅

[@deaks25]

It was starting better each and every time, so the lads are definitely making progress. It seems like one of those projects that'll look and feel like it'll never be finished then all of a sudden, you nail down the mechanical issues and get it running sweet, all the body work goes back on and the interiors being installed in a really short space of time and it's on first full test drives.

[@TransformotionVR]

I cant wait for that day ha ha 😂 thanks mate, we are making progress slowly 👍

[@waynedunn6571]

Churchhill classics will know what’s up with it 😊

[@TransformotionVR]

He probably will, I might hit him up and see if he's up for a video call

[@tonyb1184]

Getting there a bit at a time fellas. It's a marathon not a sprint when your doing these job's and it will all come good in the end 👍

[@TransformotionVR]

We keep having these tiny little wins, but a win is a win so we're not complaining 😉

[@tonyb1184]

@@TransformotionVR Doing a great job keep em coming.

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one mate

[@Bikeops2021]

lol... love the visual explanation of how the distributor works...😂😂 Was a blast from the past seeing a good old V8 from back in the day when you could repair & service your own car. Weekends are not the same as they once was! Well done on the injector cap recovery... 😂😂 The bodywork is looking awesome, guys... Top video!

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate! Do you think we straight pipe it for matt? Ha ha I thought these older cars were easy to fix?! Ha ha glad you enjoyed it mate

[@Bikeops2021]

@@TransformotionVRlol…. Definitely mate, with a confederate flag painted on the roof… 😂

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha 😂

[@MrRHeath86]

Another 30mins of my life well spent 👍🏻 the Welding work is looking awesome… not sure what is more satisfying, the before and after, or the video edits 😂 Engine isn’t playing ball quite yet, but you boys make it all look easy 👍🏻 looking forward to the next episode

[@TransformotionVR]

😁 Nice one man!! 👍 ha ha jono will be made up with that! It's a team effort 👌 💪 we're glad you enjoyed it and hopefully it'll be running properly in the next one

[@themav7232]

Well done guys,your videos are going from strength to strength 💪 👏 👍

[@henriksrestorations]

Check the flame trap, clean it or replace it. And also the stepper motor on the backside of the plenum. I changed those plus injectors and fuel pump. Runs like a dream now!

[@TransformotionVR]

Flame trap? 🤔🤔 I've never heard of one? Giz a clue ha ha 😂

[@henriksrestorations]

@@TransformotionVR Haha! sorry 😅 it's the breather filter on top the aluminum casing on the left cylinder head cover (standing in front of the car). You can just unscrew it by hand or use a plyer or something. That can be full of junk/oil and cause the engine to stall. Great videos by the way 👌 I have a short section in my latest video about the "flame trap" if you wanna see what I mean

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one mate, we appreciate the help, I'll take a look in a minute 👍 😀

[@matthewcarter6888]

Another awesome video, baby steps boys, each step it runs and looks better! Just imagine how good this one will feel once you've done!

[@TransformotionVR]

I cant wait till its finished tbh ha ha or at least running properly 😅 thanks for watching and supporting the channel 👍

[@gt197]

Sunday night viewing sorted..👍🏻

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha thanks man! Hope you enjoyed it 😊

[@originalchill]

Great video lads! Wow it’s a labour of love this one 😉 I like the way you won’t be beat👊🏻👍🏻just a process of elimination I suppose 😀 looking forward to the next one 😀

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate! We're a pair of stubborn buggers ha ha 😂 we're glad you liked it, thanks for watching

[@josephmifsud8261]

You're transformotioning the Range Rover bit by bit. Another superb set of welding and making panels, and I wouldn't have known they were replaced. Love Liams disco impression of a rotor arm. Add that to Andys Way of The Mechanic moves and there will be one extra Range Rover on the road.

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha thanks mate! Let's hope its done soon 😆 thanks for watchin 🙏

[@colinthompson5881]

Great determination, old cars are so frustrating, will be worth it in the end guys, great work

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate! We're not easily beaten! Ha ha we're glad you're enjoying it 😄

[@visionsinblue7093]

Bazzin' (also in previous episodes), mingin', spankin', and struggly - a few more words to add to my vocabulary! 🤣 - I'll be speaking Scouse before long! 😂 Another great 30-min video lads, reminds me of the good old days before electronic ignition, GPF's, direct fuel stratified injection, etc. Those days were a lot easier!! 😆 Looking forward to the next episode - keep up the good work!! 🖖

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha 😂 you don't want English lessons off us mate ha ha 😂 Jono speaks better English than us! Ha ha all this was before I was fixing cars so I'm having to learn on the job😬 well get there eventually 😉

[@lewisbrown51]

Its running better than it was... And the metalwork looks great! Good work... You boys are wizards! Love these videos! Where's my 430i vids btw 😂

[@Cawdordon]

I love watching your videos, I think you make it look easier than the work is, because I know how involved it’s been. I’m sure you will get the old girl running sweet as a singer sewing machine again. I would love an old classic Range Rover to do up, so I’m really keen to watch how you get on and what work you do. Great channel! I wish you all the best in growing the channel!👍

[@TransformotionVR]

Thank you mate! That's a nice compliment, go and buy yourself one and have a go! It'll be an experience if nothing else 😉

[@marksenior9220]

Another great video guys. It’ll get to run soon, fingers crossed.

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one mate, let's hope so ha ha 😂

[@MemskiBobSki]

I love the determination to get this back on the road. Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@TransformotionVR]

We don't give up easily mate ha ha im looking forward to matt taking it back 😀

[@darrenjones1551]

Another great video Boys - Bit by Bit - classic can be frustrating - great explanation on how distributor works.🤣

[@jaymzb666]

You guys always seem to come up with a solution even when things conspire against you. Keep up the great work on the RR and the great videos

[@TransformotionVR]

You cant let things win you! We're quite determined when it comes to problem solving ha ha thanks mate 👍

[@rascal1956]

Great way to finish the weekend 👍

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one mate, shame we didn't have it running right for yous! Maybe next time ha ha

[@lordmartyn7199]

Another fab video, you are both doing a great job, look forward to the next video of this project. Best wishes!

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks man! We appreciate that 👍 🙏

[@matthewwalters7126]

Frustrating trying to get it running right but you’ll get there 👍 the repairs to the front look great that’s a spot in repair there well done lads another great episode keep going

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate, there's a few things that we still need to check and we really need to buy a light gun to test the ignition timing

[@matthewwalters7126]

@@TransformotionVR no worries yeah it takes abit of time but good idea on getting a light to check the timing that’s the only thing on the inside left really it could well be out a degree or two once back timed it should be better 👍

[@TransformotionVR]

We think we've found another little issue, hopefully that'll sort it....fingers crossed

[@matthewwalters7126]

@@TransformotionVR oh nice one so we will find out in the next video then will look forward to finding out what the problem could be fingers crossed for you and it will run better

[@TransformotionVR]

It's not guaranteed to fix it but we're gonna order it and hopefully this is the problem 😅

[@wburgess100]

Maybe you should have left the floorpan and Matt could have just "Flintstones" it around...yapadapadoo!!

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha itd get better MPG that way ha ha 😂

[@davog1946]

Fire the parts cannon without any diagnosing 👌🏻

[@TransformotionVR]

We are doing! Ha ha 😂 in all fairness most of that needed replacing anyway

[@russfoggan4092]

If people have worked on old motors they understand this!

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha yeah I suppose they will, we've not actually worked on many tbh

[@davemitchell6331]

Have you checked the throttle potentiometer? Maybe worn track on that?

[@TransformotionVR]

I've unplugged it but not had it out, I'll have a look at that next week thanks mate

[@Brigitte.286]

Another brilliant vid guys That motor is like digging up a dead body and trying to wake itup to full health. Ur so close

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate! Yeah we've got the heart beating but the sight and hearing are still a bit off ha ha 😂

[@ronniewebster205]

Another awesome video dudes

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate, much appreciated 👏

[@user-ym1ff1vg8c]

Keep going lads. If it was easy anyone could fix it 100% faith you'll sort it

[@TransformotionVR]

We will do bud! Good point ha ha thanks for the vote of confidence 👍 that means a lot!

[@michaelmccann4706]

Good job lads, keep on bazzin' 👍

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha will do bud! That'd look good on a t-shirt "KEEP ON BAZZIN!"

[@michaelmccann4706]

You're right, you lads will have to put it on a t-shirt. I will definitely buy, that's a promise 👍​@@TransformotionVR

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one mate 😉

[@craigbryan9410]

Love you videos lads, can't wait for the range rover sport video to drop

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one bud! Hopefully it'll be soon now as the machine work has been done

[@davidclabon1138]

Great job guys, keep going!

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one man, we appreciate that 👍

[@saffagooner5763]

Nice one lads

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate 👍

[@TimFenton-dx4xe]

Looking forward to the next one, thanks 🎉🎉🎉

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks! And you're welcome mate! 😉

[@burtuppercut]

Boss you two, Matt is lucky to be your mates.

[@TransformotionVR]

Thank you mate!! That means a lot! 😁

[@Turleyswheels]

I’d trust you guys you’ve done a great job so far and I love you’re let’s do this let’s do that in a start cheap and work up I e dear you will get there ❤

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate, I hope so ha ha 😂 thanks for watchin 😀

[@markaddy53]

great job lads keep at it ul get there next video please

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate! I hope we do ha ha 😂

[@range_rover-landp38]

Hi guys loving the videos. Have you checked the timing? It could possibly be out. If that is ok then maybe the vacuum advance is faulty and the dizzy not advancing when you jab the throttle. 🤷

[@TransformotionVR]

That's a good shout mate, the diaphragm might be goosed, we've got the fuel regulator and broken breather parts on order, we're gonna order some silicone vac line and replace every one we can see, so if that doesn't fix it then we'll look into that ha ha 😉 Do you mean the ignition timing? No, we've not got a test light

[@paulnixon7830]

Great stuff lads

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate 👍

[@SuperMisterInvisible]

Another fab video cheers fellas, love your work.

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one mate, thanks for the support 👍 😉

[@Roadkill7878]

Could you use a smoke tester on the vacuum lines to find leaks? Good work though

[@TransformotionVR]

Possibly, we're going to sort the ones we know are off or broke, replace the fuel regulator and see how she runs, then it'll be looking for an air leak, I think we're also going to replace all the vac lines with some silicone hose

[@stephenanderson4603]

Good luck boys 👍

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one mate

[@treacadelic]

Noble effort lads. It's a hell of a job though.

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate, it's a nightmare 😂

[@bigphilswheels]

Another informative vlog. However, I don't think the engine will run right until you sort out the exhaust. I don't know if there's one fitted, but it sounds like it's got open headers! These engines need exhaust back pressure to run properly, so you're banging your head on a brick wall until you sort that out. Hope this helps.👍 👍

[@TransformotionVR]

The headers are on, its just the rest of the exhaust that isn't, as soon as its been stone guarded we'll chuck it back on and see if it helps

[@bigphilswheels]

@@TransformotionVR OK. Also, I think it should have a catalytic converter and 02 sensors, which will be missing, therefore the ECU can't tell what fuelling to put in. Might be the issue. 👍

[@TransformotionVR]

It's a pre cat one 😉

[@Thanos.m]

It does sound like it has vacuum leaks with the high revs on startup. Ideally you'd want to plug it in diagnostics so what's really going may be worth looking at Rovergauge one of few software's that can talk to the old lucas computer

[@TransformotionVR]

I wouldnt know anyone with anything like that, I think all the vac lines want renewing amongst the obvious leaks we've found

[@Thanos.m]

@TransformotionVR it's an open source software you can download and you can get the kit needed to plug in the Range Rover to a laptop fairly inexpensively online. If you Google rovergauge all the stuff needed should come up.

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate, I'll take a look 😉

[@brenglover72]

Try disconnecting the throttle potentiometer- they wear out and can cause driveabilty issues. Using a multimeter votage should rise smoothly as the throttle is opened.Engine should still run with it unplugged but you won't get full throttle.

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate, well give that a go 😉

[@andresrojas5222]

There are a few things that come to mind, it could be old fuel in the system, also the ecu on those things is on a terrible location so I had seen several corrode over time because of water ingress. It could also be the temperature sensor that is acting up, check with a multimeter to find out if it’s on spec or just replace altogether. It could also be the stepper motor for the idle control or the throttle position sensor or its adjustment. Don’t believe it’s an ignition problem and would keep the old parts like the cap and rotor on hand since new parts can be crap, had seen several of them not last more than a few miles, would just clean the old with a brush and have handy.

[@TransformotionVR]

The fuel is new so isn't that, the only thing that hasn't been checked on the fuel system is the fuel regulator and that's been ordered. We've got a couple of air leaks so we're working on sorting them too. A few vac lines look a bit worse for wear so they'll get changed and I'm going to borrow a test light and check the ignition timing after that

[@guy4469]

re check the leeds and a bottle off liquid molly .I put a bottle off liquid molly injector cleaner in my1999 E38 after about 25 minutes it went from 36 mpg on a run to 46 mpg at 70mph it works and now its dead sharp on foot down and its on 190,000 miles and you can stand a £1 coin on engine and rev it and it stands their .

[@TransformotionVR]

Tbh the injectors have been cleaned and all the other bits are new so shouldn't be any crap in the system now

[@guy4469]

@@TransformotionVR yeh i write to early before watching ,sorry .but it also cleans my whole system out .

[@TransformotionVR]

No worries mate, comments and ideas are always welcome!

[@mikeprice5755]

Yessssss 👊🚙

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha nice one Mike!

[@jackcarter6386]

may be worth checking the distributor itself. some cars have weights in the bottom of the distributor which get flung out to change the timing of the spark as you put more throttle in. if these are seized it can cause lazy throttle response. also if you have got air leaks that may be preventing the vacuum advance on the spark as well. hope you get to the bottom of the issue soon

[@TransformotionVR]

Nice one mate! I didnt know about the weights, it's somthing that's on the list, we've got a few bits ordered if they done fix it then we'll move on to that 😉

[@brunorosa2227]

Perhaps the ECU is getting old ? Also some engines don't like running with out the back pressure from the exhaust system but having no experience with RR's I couldn't say one way or the other. Another also, it's a K reg right ? '93 so has it got O2 Lamda sensor/s and if the exhaust isn't fitted are they awol ? BTW tidy welding, nice.

[@TransformotionVR]

Possibly....the exhaust will be going back on very shortly so that should eliminate that. Erm it is a 93 but I don't think it had any lambdas on when we removed the exhaust, im going to have a look tomorrow, thanks mate 👍 we appreciate that

[@09juliancarr]

Vacuum lines? Timing or crank sensor? Convert to electronic ignition?

[@TransformotionVR]

It could be vac lines, they're all a bit worse for wear, they all need replacing, could be an air leak too, the injector guys said the diaphragm in the regulator goes crap so that's next on the list

[@benjones1180]

got a feeling it’s gonna be a timing issue tbh get a timing light and adjust the distibutor timing

[@TransformotionVR]

We're currently looking for someone who owns one so we can borrow it ha ha no one owns these anymore 🤣

[@benjones1180]

@@TransformotionVR I know mate can’t say iv even got one anymore used to be a daily tool 20 years ago 😂

[@DAVIDWilliams-gr9lx]

+1 for checking the timing. It wouldn't surprise me if it was slightly out and would be shown by rough running. You can still buy new timing lights @ £25 - £30 for a cheap one. Do an online search.

[@TransformotionVR]

We have found somthing that doesn't seem right but you'll have to watch the next video to see if that sorts it

[@waynedunn6571]

It might go to the plastic ball on the inner wing

[@TransformotionVR]

Is that a charcoal canister? I think I've read somthing about it having one of them on the inner wing

[@michaelbritton7030]

Has that pipe with no home come off the vacuum advance on the distributer? Only asking..might explain why it die's when you open the throttle... good luck.

[@TransformotionVR]

It's a good question mate but it's not, ive checked that 😒

[@Bootneck-RMC]

Don't beat yourselves up about not getting her running as sweet as nut (Remember who bought the car) although there is one thing that you haven't checked and that's if she has the correct amount of cup holders cos as he who buys rubbish cars always says " a decent amount of cup holders makes all the difference to a car". Keep your chins up lads you're both doing a cracking job bearing in mind what you're working with. 🤣

[@MrAshley721]

😂

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha nice one mate, one thing that no mechanic likes to do is work on another car that someone else has started and not finished, but it'll get the eventually 😉

[@fromthetoon1602]

👀

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks for the 1st comment mate 😎 hope you enjoyed, see you in the next one!

[@fromthetoon1602]

@@TransformotionVR cracking episode can’t wait to see that running properly but yous are making good progress 🤙

[@TransformotionVR]

I cant wait either ha ha nice one man!

[@markthomas9256]

A lot of people would have taken years to achieve what you've done with that vehicle, that isn't a criticism by the way, keep grinding away ladz you'll win eventually 😅😅

[@TransformotionVR]

Thanks mate 👍 we appreciate that

[@anti-social-media]

14CUX balances the mixture in essentially 2 ways AFM and Lambda. That AFM you fitted is complete junk they don't work I've proved it on my own RRC you need a genuine Lucas/Hitachi 3AM AFM it sounds like your running lean. Presumably this is a pre-catalytic converter car running the green tune resistor and no lambda sensors. The AFM signal is vital on this map and it won't ever run properly unless it's reading the correct AFM signal. If it was a cat tune running lambda sensors on a white tune resistor the AFM signal isn't as important as the fuel is adjusted via the lambda sensors. Do this before anything else otherwise your just going to be chasing false issues trust me. Another culprit is the TPS but fit a genuine AFM before you do anything else.

[@TransformotionVR]

You sound like you've had these issues before ha ha ill speak to the RR specialist who we got that off and see what they're saying, I think it is pre cat

[@anti-social-media]

I have, it's infuriating. The 14CUX ECU receives 2 signals from the AFM an exposed and closed reading. The exposed resistor measures air passing over it and the closed reading is a separate isolated resistor that sends a reference signal for comparison with the open resistor. These values aren't that important if it has lambda sensors because the fuel map will be trimmed using the lambda sensors. If the AFM signal is lost then it will go into an extremely rich default fuel MAP. Those cheap AFM only serve a purpose on cars fitted with lambdas because they are totally inaccurate but stop the ECU going into default mode and allow the lambdas to carry on trimming the fuel map. The 14CUX has what it calls "Tune Resistors" which depending on it's age and what region the vehicle was sold in will determine what fuel map to use. A pre cat car without lambda sensors will be fitted with a green tune resistor and it's AFM is vital for setting fuel trims. I've done side by side comparisons with both original and copy AFM and whilst the idle reading is roughly the same as soon as you rev the engine the copy will under read and run extremely lean causing back firing through the intake and all manner of other issues rendering it un-drivable and sending you off on all manner of false fault finding exercises. I've been debating making a video to explain this because there isn't any information about it online but I just haven't had the time. Final note some Jaguar XJ6s from the 80s used the same Lucas/Hitachi 3AM AFM so you can widen your search on eBay a bit, it will be written on the top what type it is.

[@TransformotionVR]

Wow, how do you know so much!?! Definitely do a video mate and get it out there! 😁 thanks for the info

[@philcross1057]

Do we think Matt has ‘biblically overspent’ yet? 😂

[@TransformotionVR]

Not yet.....soon ha ha 🤣

[@ey8486]

I would contact Richard from Church House Classics, fellow KZbinr too, He is the master of classic Range Rovers....i am sure he will be able to assist

[@TransformotionVR]

I have spoke to him when we first started this but it was just to see where he gets his parts from

[@UncleJoeJoe]

Anyone still take the rotary arm off as a cheap and easy anti theft device?? No?? Me neither 😬😂🤣

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha its a good idea mate, if you still own somthing with a dizzy! Once I've learnt about these old engines I'll have to get my capri on the channel and see if I can sort that ha ha 😂

[@monikacorgi]

Pah pah pah pah 😂😂😂

[@TransformotionVR]

Ha ha thats what it does 🤣

[@davidlawford8998]

Thanks lads for explaining as you go along, it makes these videos so much more enjoyable when I know what you are doing.

[@TransformotionVR]

No worries mate, we're glad you liked it 👍

[@keithburke8577]

Is it just me or did that water pump pulley look like it has play in it???

[@TransformotionVR]

Yeah it did, ive never noticed while working on it untill watching this video back, ill check when we're back in

[@keithburke8577]

Probably would have been changed with belts anyway considering ye are doing such a thorough job. 👍👍

[@TransformotionVR]

It does have a bit of a wobble, so does the crank pulley