92 Range Rover very slow on mountain passes

The engine has done 115,000. The altitude is around 5000-7000 ft. A couple of the passes are quite steep. I was shifting down to third as well. I am very new to Range Rovers and have been pampering it for a while but gradually pushing it to see how it performs. Perhaps if I was more heavy footed on the throttle? I really haven't punched it all the way down. My prior V8 was a 1980 Buick Rivera and it screamed up the mountains. As well, the accelerator seemed more sensitive. So I am still adjusting to the drastic switch of vehicles. Do you have to lead foot the Rangies to get them pushing?

joe

At that mileage you're probably ready for a minor overhaul - cams and followers tend to wear, even on the later ones. Mine is in for a check out today as it happens (130K) so I'll let you know how long Warren's list is!

But definitely stick your foot down - much longer throttle travel on Land Rovers than mere cars, to give you more control on very bumpy roads.

Tim Hobbs

'58 Series 2 '77 101FC Ambulance '95 Discovery V8i