Got my Land Rover - first problems

Got my Land Rover - first problems

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Mon Ami Mate

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6,589 posts

275 months

Sunday 2nd July 2006
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I picked up my 109 FFR yesterday and had a great time driving it back to Bath from Lyme Regis (see profile pic). When I got home I encountered my first little problem. Reversed her into the driveway, then, with clutch depressed, tried to move from reverse to first and found it refused to budge. I switched off, restarted and all was well again. It happened once again last night when I similarly maneovering at low speed. I guess the clutch is sticking. Any other ideas?

Secondly, there's an orange idiot light on the dash, towards the right side, which glows at low revs. I'm guessing this is an alternator light and it shows it isn't charging. Anybody able to confirm?

Have to say that for a 26 year old ex military truck, Gloria (as my girlfriend has christened her) drives very well indeed. I know I'm going to need to spend some money on her, but I'm prepared for this and looking forward to getting stuck in with the spanners.

bluespanner

3,383 posts

230 months

Sunday 2nd July 2006
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I dont know about the gears, but the alternator light will glow if the idle is set to low; this is the problem if it goes out when you rev it. Mine does this.