Honda crv (petrol)

[Waz 4,266]

Are these any good, im not thinking of driving land at night, more for getting across a few fields to get a bit closer to earths etc. 2000 model 2 litre I think, price is right, but need cambelt change last done at 62k miles now done 127k miles.

[bert69 5]

In my opinion they're not worth a thankyou, couldn't drag the skin off a rice pudding and i hear they have mega trouple with their silly viscous coupling diffs like freelanders. If you're looking for a small truck then i would say go down the suzuki route for sure.

[hullhunter 219]

In my opinion they're not worth a thankyou, couldn't drag the skin off a rice pudding and i hear they have mega trouple with their silly viscous coupling diffs like freelanders. If you're looking for a small truck then i would say go down the suzuki route for sure.

 

 

ill second that

[Waz 4,266]

Whats the story with the viscous coupling? What is it for a start?

 

Thanks for the replies fellas. This one is very tidy, lady owner had it for 6 years, all receipts kept etc etc. Few dings and scratches, central locking doesnt work on passenger door is the only fault I could find. Advise on MOT is rubber block on the back half axle where there is minor movement/play, truth be told I aint got a clue what that is!!!

[bert69 5]

In a vehicle like a vitara or a jap pick up etc the vehicle runs around (in 2wd) in rear wheel drive. The drive coming through your gearbox, through your transfer box, to a differential and to your wheels. When you engage four wheel drive this process is in effect just doubled up. The drive splits via the transfer box a set 50/50 turning your rear prop as before and now your front prop to drive the diff for your front wheels aswell. With these vehicles with viscous arrangements you don't actually have any four wheel drive control of your own, they rely upon wheels slipping in order to give you four wheel drive. I don't know the exact mechanics of the vehicle differentials but they are basically a centrifugal clutch i believe so as one loses grip it brings the other in. Me personally, i much prefer the good old crown wheel and pinion idea and a nice lever to clunk into place when the field gets a bit chewy. All the best. Luke.

[Waz 4,266]

In a vehicle like a vitara or a jap pick up etc the vehicle runs around (in 2wd) in rear wheel drive. The drive coming through your gearbox, through your transfer box, to a differential and to your wheels. When you engage four wheel drive this process is in effect just doubled up. The drive splits via the transfer box a set 50/50 turning your rear prop as before and now your front prop to drive the diff for your front wheels aswell. With these vehicles with viscous arrangements you don't actually have any four wheel drive control of your own, they rely upon wheels slipping in order to give you four wheel drive. I don't know the exact mechanics of the vehicle differentials but they are basically a centrifugal clutch i believe so as one loses grip it brings the other in. Me personally, i much prefer the good old crown wheel and pinion idea and a nice lever to clunk into place when the field gets a bit chewy. All the best. Luke.

 

Yep. I agree I would rather select 4wd rather than it to come on and off. I dont think im gonna be in bad spots as all the land I hunt over has tracks, just fed up with getting the big van stuck and at times lifted out by tractor etc. Thanks for the info appreciated.

[plinkplinkplop 0]

Duno if I'm going to regret this being a newbie!! But as For the CR-V's I have had one for 6 months and think its ideal for running around fields in and have never got into trouble through the winter months, I also pull a 14ft Dory, 40hp outboard and all our fishing gear off the Beach/Slips without any problems (so far!!) The clearance on them isn't that great and it is a bit thirsty being as they perminant 4x4 (2.0 petrol), going to go down the gas conversion route which should double mpg.

 

Cheers Plink.

[hiho 5]

arnt those ment for lasses