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Post by bothwellbuyer on Aug 25, 2018 19:53:06 GMT
Well - number 1 RAV is about to be stripped apart - saving the engine/gearbox unit; front racing brakes, hubs and suspension; engine management system; alloy Dare wheels; race style seats; and alloy exhaust (a lifetime guarantee lol).
The bodywork structure is way beyond help having been welded several times.
Number 2 Rav came back from the garage after getting rear suspension damage repaired after a neighbours car rolled into it - however like any bump, it dislodges other things and after a fast run today, theres a problem with the rear diff; and the impact has shaken the goo holding the rust together on the sills!!
I'll attempt to sell number 2 given the amount of work done to it - running the 3SGTE engine upgraded with a piper cam; rebuilt engine with race pistons etc etc; as someone younger may have the ability to fix the bits.
Number 3 RAV is the temporary car - a 5 door 2001 4.2 RAV4 which is showing signs of early rust so selling that soon.
Still hoping we can rebuild a younger 4.1 with the engine and stuff rescued from number 1..... but now considering a Volvo XC90 R-series as a more comfy runabout.
The end of an era kind-of !!!
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Post by davrav on Aug 25, 2018 20:09:30 GMT
You could always start a museum Ian  |
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Post by olderbutnotwiser on Aug 25, 2018 21:32:55 GMT
Be nice one day to pop in and see all these ravs. I work just doon the hill in Blantyre. .
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Post by bigkev on Aug 25, 2018 22:06:15 GMT
Rust In Peace, Boffs.......XC90......well documented problems years back aboot folk who bought thum as 4WD winter cars, which only had 2WD as system was gubbered......from NEW.....
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Aug 27, 2018 8:41:09 GMT
You could always start a museum Ian  My beloved wife says I already have - and I'm becoming part of it too! |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Aug 27, 2018 8:43:10 GMT
Be nice one day to pop in and see all these ravs. I work just doon the hill in Blantyre. . Not a problem. Number 2 and number 3 RAVs are here in Viewpark, Uddingston. As is the fire engine - red 'green goddess'. Fire engine at 64 years old has less rust than the 2001 RAV ! Mind you, found a leak in the roof from the skylight!! |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Aug 27, 2018 8:47:47 GMT
Rust In Peace, Boffs.......XC90......well documented problems years back aboot folk who bought thum as 4WD winter cars, which only had 2WD as system was gubbered......from NEW..... Ones I'm looking at are around 2011 - 2013 vintage. The 3 door 1994 RAV has been by far the best on snow covered roads; 1/4 mile sprint; and surfing roundabouts at 50mph. Can't see how a 5 door 2.7 ton tank could match that.... although it takes the 5 grandchildren a tad more comfortably. (so does the fire engine but much more expensive to fuel up) Hoping number 1 will resurrect itself with a new brush handle and head...... possibly in a black colour this time but could be spotted by the red KAD racing brakes and large bore exhaust (must be a joke around that)
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Post by unclebob on Aug 27, 2018 12:27:02 GMT
Well - number 1 RAV is about to be stripped apart - saving the engine/gearbox unit; front racing brakes, hubs and suspension; engine management system; alloy Dare wheels; race style seats; and alloy exhaust (a lifetime guarantee lol).
The bodywork structure is way beyond help having been welded several times.
Number 2 Rav came back from the garage after getting rear suspension damage repaired after a neighbours car rolled into it - however like any bump, it dislodges other things and after a fast run today, theres a problem with the rear diff; and the impact has shaken the goo holding the rust together on the sills!!
I'll attempt to sell number 2 given the amount of work done to it - running the 3SGTE engine upgraded with a piper cam; rebuilt engine with race pistons etc etc; as someone younger may have the ability to fix the bits.
Number 3 RAV is the temporary car - a 5 door 2001 4.2 RAV4 which is showing signs of early rust so selling that soon.
Still hoping we can rebuild a younger 4.1 with the engine and stuff rescued from number 1..... but now considering a Volvo XC90 R-series as a more comfy runabout.
The end of an era kind-of !!!
Think all projects come to an end and some point, you’ve done stuff to 4.1s that not many other people have done so hats off to you 👍🏻👍🏻 , what was the outcome of buying a 4.2 swb and fitting all the bits over 🤔 |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Aug 27, 2018 21:10:10 GMT
Well - number 1 RAV is about to be stripped apart - saving the engine/gearbox unit; front racing brakes, hubs and suspension; engine management system; alloy Dare wheels; race style seats; and alloy exhaust (a lifetime guarantee lol).
The bodywork structure is way beyond help having been welded several times.
Number 2 Rav came back from the garage after getting rear suspension damage repaired after a neighbours car rolled into it - however like any bump, it dislodges other things and after a fast run today, theres a problem with the rear diff; and the impact has shaken the goo holding the rust together on the sills!!
I'll attempt to sell number 2 given the amount of work done to it - running the 3SGTE engine upgraded with a piper cam; rebuilt engine with race pistons etc etc; as someone younger may have the ability to fix the bits.
Number 3 RAV is the temporary car - a 5 door 2001 4.2 RAV4 which is showing signs of early rust so selling that soon.
Still hoping we can rebuild a younger 4.1 with the engine and stuff rescued from number 1..... but now considering a Volvo XC90 R-series as a more comfy runabout.
The end of an era kind-of !!!
Think all projects come to an end and some point, you’ve done stuff to 4.1s that not many other people have done so hats off to you 👍🏻👍🏻 , what was the outcome of buying a 4.2 swb and fitting all the bits over 🤔 Turned out a bit disappointing - the garage that did the original swap looed at the 4.2 that I'd bought (it had a wrecked vvti engine) and said that it was going to be a problem due to different track width and altering the propshaft. By that time the mechanic who had done a lot of the original work had left to start his own garage and had no space for projects. I've ended up with a 5 door temporary car which is too rusty to bother working on so the plan is to switch number 1s valued bits onto a black 1999 car which has a decent body. That way its a straight forward swap. Then I'll need to undercoat the bits that I know get rusty - sills and back wheel arches.
Yes - you're right... I have enjoyed having both cars and the maniacal number 1 - an experience to look back at haha.
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Aug 27, 2018 21:14:06 GMT
Rust In Peace, Boffs.......XC90......well documented problems years back aboot folk who bought thum as 4WD winter cars, which only had 2WD as system was gubbered......from NEW..... Had a test drive in a xc90 today - 2012 model foot hard down on wet country road and it twitched about a bit. Not helped by the 1.8mm tread left on the tyres...in fact I wonder if they had actually painted a tread pattern on rubber! Otherwise a nice car. But with it lying for around 2 months, the brakes were poor - and indications that the front calipers are sticking and the discs need replaced. (the salesman trusted me to drive it alone)
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Post by davidwilson on Aug 28, 2018 7:35:53 GMT
Rust In Peace, Boffs.......XC90......well documented problems years back aboot folk who bought thum as 4WD winter cars, which only had 2WD as system was gubbered......from NEW..... Had a test drive in a xc90 today - 2012 model foot hard down on wet country road and it twitched about a bit. Not helped by the 1.8mm tread left on the tyres...in fact I wonder if they had actually painted a tread pattern on rubber! Otherwise a nice car. But with it lying for around 2 months, the brakes were poor - and indications that the front calipers are sticking and the discs need replaced. (the salesman trusted me to drive it alone)
Have you considered a Landcruiser? They are now very expensive new but look reasonable with a bit of age and mileage! |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Aug 28, 2018 8:13:58 GMT
Had a test drive in a xc90 today - 2012 model foot hard down on wet country road and it twitched about a bit. Not helped by the 1.8mm tread left on the tyres...in fact I wonder if they had actually painted a tread pattern on rubber! Otherwise a nice car. But with it lying for around 2 months, the brakes were poor - and indications that the front calipers are sticking and the discs need replaced. (the salesman trusted me to drive it alone)
Have you considered a Landcruiser? They are now very expensive new but look reasonable with a bit of age and mileage! Hmmmmm- sore point- it was my first choice but the boss hated it when we tried a used Landcruiser....too much like a tank/too bulky. Of course, she doesn't drive; only has an unused provisional licence but that qualifies her to comment on what I drive, how I drive and provide opinion on how others drive. Oddly, her navigating skills are useless but she still sits in the front passenger/co-driver seat. I think I managed to get her to accept the XC90 size by getting the guy to park it on a hill/slope where she could look down on it. |
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Post by davidwilson on Aug 29, 2018 9:19:23 GMT
Have you considered a Landcruiser? They are now very expensive new but look reasonable with a bit of age and mileage! Hmmmmm- sore point- it was my first choice but the boss hated it when we tried a used Landcruiser....too much like a tank/too bulky. Of course, she doesn't drive; only has an unused provisional licence but that qualifies her to comment on what I drive, how I drive and provide opinion on how others drive. Oddly, her navigating skills are useless but she still sits in the front passenger/co-driver seat. I think I managed to get her to accept the XC90 size by getting the guy to park it on a hill/slope where she could look down on it. Oh dear! Perhaps you could find another one in a different colour and hope it looks less bulky! |
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Post by jasehutch on Aug 29, 2018 12:08:01 GMT
What , another wife..? |
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Post by bothwellbuyer on Aug 30, 2018 5:38:33 GMT
What , another wife..? Probably stop there as three's a crowd.....
Bought a 2014 registered Volvo XC90 yesterday - clean car as one would expect from a showroom and traded in RAV number 3 saving me driving it back from Wetherby.
Start of a new era.... Volvo forum; Volvo Performance Forum; alloys for a Volvo for low profile tyres....; performance chip for the engine; new regime to oil aw they bloody hinges as its 5 door..... ; and baby oil the leather seats.
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