Great Bonnet (hood) trick

[TheTree]

I was looking around for those big bonnet rubbers and I came across this video with a great feature of the P38 "access position" :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HaXPKN1lNg

Steve

[Scouse]

Yep, used that feature many a time.


The spring clips are thin so it's probably best not to leave it up in windy conditions.

[TheTree]

Yep, used that feature many a time.


The spring clips are thin so it's probably best not to leave it up in windy conditions.

And I thought I had read all the manuals i could find !

Steve

[davidsonsm]

Good for driving along if you're suffering overheat issues. Head out the side window of course.

[benji]

I believe they could be used as an emergency air brake!

Just in case you ever happen to taxi one on a run way :D

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[Scouse]

And I thought I had read all the manuals i could find !

SteveDidn't you study the workshop manual before planning your engine swap?


Step # 28 in engine removal:


28. With assistance, release bonnet struts from body
locations. Retain bonnet in vertical position using stay clips.

WARNING: Only open the bonnet to the
vertical position with the vehicle on a
horizontal surface in the workshop. This
position is not intended to be used outdoors
where the bonnet could be affected by winds.




:D

[TheTree]

I skimmed the RAVE stuff and mostly followed this checklist with a few differences and some added tips from Rupert Prior.

Engine removal/reinstall procedure with check list (http://www.rangerovers.net/forum/7-range-rover-mark-ii-p38/32633-engine-removal-reinstall-procedure-check-list.html)

We didn't remove
battery box and ecu
intake trumpets
fuel rail and injectors
Heat shields, exhaust manifolds.
Starter

Though you may need to remove some of that stuff on a Thor engine :wasntme:

I obviously missed #28 in RAVE:p

Steve