Just got a 97 Autobiography, few questions..

[daljames]

Hi everyone, finally got another Land Rover again... Picked up a 97 Autobiography wholesale yesterday and have a few questions.

I have a power steering noise when i turn the wheel to the left and back. Sounds hydraulic rather than metallic. Any common faults to look for first?

Where is the best place to pick up a new CD changer cassette?

The climate control works, however occasionally the fault light comes on. Anyone on the north side of Sydney with a code reader or any ideas on where to get one or how to build one?

Finally, the ABS plastic pistons. Can you still buy the stainless ones and rebuild them?

Thanks to all in advance! Why do we love these things?!

[wayneg]

If your steering is not leaking and just a bit noisy I have had good results in the past using Lucas power steering additive, worth a try for a few $. The Brake modulator fix can be found at the below link and there is a thread to emphasise the need to change it a few down from this...a timely reminder
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/p38a-range-rover/53794-all-p38-owners-up-mid-1999-please-read.html

[wanglemoose]

look on the Hard range Australia site for the brake fix. i just finished it on mine thursday, its a hell of a job. the kit was $110 and was very quick to arrive, and the instructions that come on the cd with the kit were a godsend.

good luck with the fix
mick

[daljames]

Thanks fellas, sent an email. Also ill try the steering fluid thanks.

[PaulP38a]

Thanks fellas, sent an email. Also ill try the steering fluid thanks.

No e-mail recieved at Hard Range yet :D or did you mean Russell? Either way, one of us can send you a BMR kit.

Cheers, Paul.

[DT-P38]

Autobiography hey? Nice work! I like their look with extra paint here and there... even thinking of copying some of that (like I think on mirrors and lower bumper!?!). Any photo's to share?

Oh yeah, with your A.C.-HEVAC Fault, I would:

- replace pollen filters and plenum foam,
- check heater relays/fuses under bonnet for burn out,

and then go for a plug in.

[daljames]

Autobiography hey? Nice work! I like their look with extra paint here and there... even thinking of copying some of that (like I think on mirrors and lower bumper!?!). Any photo's to share?

Oh yeah, with your A.C.-HEVAC Fault, I would:

- replace pollen filters and plenum foam,
- check heater relays/fuses under bonnet for burn out,

and then go for a plug in.

Thanks heaps, thought it may be filter and i pulled them out out check, full of leaves and crap! think its been years... Ill check the relays and fuses although all seems normal.

Yeh i had an HSE 5 years ago but had to sell it as i do around 30k a year and well... Now though i have a cheap to run daily driver and this Autobiography seemed too good to pass up.

[Rushy]

Was that the green one I saw on a truck in Brisbane about a 6-8 weeks ago?

Cheers

Rushy

[daljames]

Dont think so. This one was a Sydney car. Original owner was actually Rover Australia head office.

Replaced pollen filters and RL7. Still have book symbol coming up occasionally. Hmm...

CD changer was easy, $60 delivered from Clarion australia.

[Rupert Prior]

if you can get to Bexley i can read the codes for free. if not i may be over your way later next week. call me on 0421 509083
regards Rupert

[adm333]

What colour is your Autobiography ?

I got married in 1997 and I borrowed an Autobiography as one of my wedding cars from the then MD of JRA. It was champagne silver (Blenheim) with burgundy trim.

I don't suppose you have the log books with the original registration ?

My own HSE that I drive now was also a JRA corporate car at the time and its registration was only a few digits out from the Autobiography used for the wedding.

Curious to know.

Dave

[daljames]

Hi Dave,

Mine is green with the green and bone leather. I cant say mine was the MD's car but it was registered to Rover Australia on James Ruse Drive (ill have to get logs..

Dallas

[adm333]

Won't be the one then, but likely from the same crop as that and my current Rangie.

Yes, I picked it up from James Ruse Drive.

[daljames]

Oh and Rupert, thanks for the offer ill be in touch Thurs or Fri on my RDO's!

Dallas