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Very tempted indeed !!
« on: 03 March 2008, 14:26:01 »
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Re: Very tempted indeed !!
« Reply #1 on: 03 March 2008, 14:29:08 »
big beast that is.... does the boot have enough room for dogs?
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Re: Very tempted indeed !!
« Reply #2 on: 03 March 2008, 14:30:03 »
nice................. but i thought you loved the amega ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #3 on: 03 March 2008, 14:30:23 »
tonnes of room for the doggies - especially in the LWB version, which only comes with LSE spec.

Full MOT too, usually they sell when about to run out, so he's clearly confident it's OK structural / bodywise. (I'll check on advisories)...

I'm seriously tempted, subject to getting good money for the meega!!



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« Reply #4 on: 03 March 2008, 14:33:43 »
I do but, these things are few and far between in good condition...

I would HAVE to DIY LPG it, though !!
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« Reply #5 on: 03 March 2008, 14:39:41 »
4275cc V8 (40D) is a rare old beast but, only just under 9:1 compression ratio so plenty of torque but, very little Bhp (probably on a par with 3.0 Omega at best). Did you know this lump used the crank stock originaly destined for the failed rover Iceburg diesel V8?

Check the service history very carefuly as the V8 doesn't last well beyond 60K miles unless its had VERY regular oil changes because, the cam and followers wear, the rockers and shaft wear and the timing chains stretch. The trouble is that when these lumps start to die they run on 7 or 7.5 cylinders and nobody notices!

The old trick is to stick your finger in the rocker cover, if it feels smooth then all is good....if your finger comes out covered in tar.....walk away.

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Re: Very tempted indeed !!
« Reply #6 on: 03 March 2008, 14:43:19 »
Cheers Mark...

I just fancy a change. Speed isn't an issue - (I need to slow down).. neither is regular distance commuting a problem anymore - I use the train.

I also don't find Omega engines much of a challenge anymore, I'd like to learn about a different lump...


I would LOVE a RR, especially a LSE like this, but I'm hugely worried about finding one that's not full of rot...


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« Reply #7 on: 03 March 2008, 14:47:22 »
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Cheers Mark...

I just fancy a change. Speed isn't an issue - (I need to slow down).. neither is regular distance commuting a problem anymore - I use the train.

I also don't find Omega engines much of a challenge anymore, I'd like to learn about a different lump...


I would LOVE a RR, especially a LSE like this, but I'm hugely worried about finding one that's not full of rot...



Lol, the chassis is problematic with respect to rust......and the auto boxes don't last 2 minutes off road!

Trouble is, there is nothing technical or challenging about the lump in these, its simple single cam technology, push rods, 2 valves per cylinder, single timing chain.....anchient injection setup
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Re: Very tempted indeed !!
« Reply #8 on: 03 March 2008, 14:50:52 »
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and the auto boxes don't last 2 minutes off road!

Did wonder about that. An automatic 4x4 doesn't sound like much fun at all. Hope the auto box gives more engine braking than the Omega's.  :o

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« Reply #9 on: 03 March 2008, 14:51:40 »
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Did you know this lump used the crank stock originaly destined for the failed rover Iceburg diesel V8?

I think we all do
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« Reply #10 on: 03 March 2008, 14:51:51 »
My auto rangey was great on - road.

I really miss her, I would still drive it today, if it wasn't as rotten as a peach  :-[
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« Reply #11 on: 03 March 2008, 14:52:29 »
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and the auto boxes don't last 2 minutes off road!

Did wonder about that. An automatic 4x4 doesn't sound like much fun at all. Hope the auto box gives more engine braking than the Omega's.  :o

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It will if you lock it in gear.....same as the Omega one  ;D
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« Reply #12 on: 03 March 2008, 14:52:35 »
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and the auto boxes don't last 2 minutes off road!

Did wonder about that. An automatic 4x4 doesn't sound like much fun at all. Hope the auto box gives more engine braking than the Omega's.  :o

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I think it is a 4L30 as well
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« Reply #13 on: 03 March 2008, 14:53:58 »
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and the auto boxes don't last 2 minutes off road!

Did wonder about that. An automatic 4x4 doesn't sound like much fun at all. Hope the auto box gives more engine braking than the Omega's.  :o

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I think it is a 4L30 as well

There were 3 or 4 different ones used through out production.....interestingly, the early BW boxes were about the best!
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« Reply #14 on: 03 March 2008, 14:57:47 »
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and the auto boxes don't last 2 minutes off road!

Did wonder about that. An automatic 4x4 doesn't sound like much fun at all. Hope the auto box gives more engine braking than the Omega's.  :o

Kevin


It will if you lock it in gear.....same as the Omega one  ;D

Not quite on a par with a manual though, although that's probably down to the slop in the torque converter. I wouldn't fancy 4x4'ing in an auto.

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