Finally succumbed. .. bought a P38A

[donh54]

After the missus nagging at me and despite my best intentions, we have now become the proud parents of a 1995 HSE in Brunswick Green with 170k on the clock.
We pick it up from Victoria next week and will spend a few days driving back to Qld.
Guess I'll be trawling through the threads in this section for the foreseeable future.
The previous owner says it's a super reliable car (he would, wouldn't he?), but I'll be carrying some tools and spares, just in case.

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[Grumbles]

Aha...another P38 victim....errrr...enthusiast.;) :D

Should be a comfy drive back home. Nice colour too.

[daf11e]

Welcome to the P38 world of excitement ...safe journey..

[Mick_Marsh]

I don't know whether to congratulate or commiserate.

Well done. Photo's please.

I'd love to have a low km 4.6 HSE with a sunroof.

[Keithy P38]

Welcome to the fold mate!

Have a browse once you've gone right over it!

What's the plans for your P38? Tourer?

Cheers
Keithy

[donh54]

Thanks for the welcoming remarks, folks :thumbup:
Kieth, it's actually going to be SWMBO's daily driver, but it'll also do duty for any longer trips that don't require heavy off reading. We've got Slo-Mo for that (Disco 1 lifted and locked, etc).
As soon as I have the chance I'll get some photos up. Plan is to pick it up on Thursday morning.

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[TheTree]

Hi

Welcome to the madness:p

You may be surprised how well the stock P38 performs offroad :angel:

Steve

[donh54]

I have a pretty good idea of their capabilities off road (owned quite a few Landies over the years, and long hankered after a Rangie ). This one looks real good body and paint wise, so I'll wait until SWMBO puts a few dents and scratches on it. :eek:

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[mtb_gary]

Donh54
If you're planning on using the p38 as a daily drive it would be worth knowing the EKA code and how to use it. The earlier models (mine included) hate being parked near mobile phone towers and wireless security cameras. The frequency being used interferes with the key fob remote and will not unlock the door followed by engine immobilized notification.
If the current owner does not know the code, call into the local LR dealer with proof of ownership and they should be able to provide you with the code free of charge.
Enjoy the drive and welcome aboard.

[donh54]

Thanks for the advice, previous owner is a long time Roverphile, and offered that information before I could ask.
Drove from Gippsland to Bendigo yesterday, what a wonderful trip. Plenty of go, and lots of comfort. Pitying the poor people in their Audis and Beemers :cool::cool::cool:

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[Pedro_The_Swift]

:ttiwwp::D

[davidsonsm]

Welcome to the fold. And congrats. Hope it proves to be a wonderful experience. Mine has been. KEEP ON TOP OF MAINTENANCE. But you know that.

[mtb_gary]

Safe travels and enjoy the ride....I'm sure you will :D

[donh54]

Well, finally got home from Melbourne. Never thought I'd say it, but I'm sorry the trip is over. What a brilliant car to drive - does everything so calmly and serenely (never guess that we like it, would you?).
Got a bit warm on the last leg today, so I'll check out the cooling system tomorrow before we run it out for a roadworthy & rego.

[Grumbles]

Got a bit warm on the last leg today, so I'll check out the cooling system tomorrow ...

...and the viscous cooling fan hub too - it is easily overlooked.

[donh54]

...and the viscous cooling fan hub too - it is easily overlooked.

Seemed to be pushing plenty of air - I'm leaning towards blockages in the radiator core/fins or possibly thermostat. This was originally sold in the UK, then privately imported in 2001. Wonder if it doesn't still have the cold climate thermostat.
It only got warm when the day heated up and we were fighting a cross wind between Narrabri and Moree. This was the single biggest day we put in on the trip. Once the ambient temp cooled off in the late afternoon, temps came down again - not as far as I'd like, but enough to continue the journey at reduced speed Sat on 90 ks fine. (Should have bought some white hats, people would have thought we were two old farts going to Bowls) :p

[TheTree]

Ahh the P38 addiction strikes again :D

[donh54]

Ahh the P38 addiction strikes again :D

Yep! Only took about 30 klms - thought I had more willpower than that :o

[donh54]

Hopefully I can stop Pedro from hitting me over the head with the signs - let's see if I can post some pics .....

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[davidsonsm]

Looks like a nice example. Very tidy.

[Rextheute]

Very Nice !

Has " extra wood " on dash , and chrome door handles .

Flasho !

[mtb_gary]

Looks like a nice straight and clean car. Enjoy!

[donh54]

Very Nice !

Has " extra wood " on dash , and chrome door handles .

Flasho !

Yep! She sparkles like dewdrops on a derelict! :angel:

[TheTree]

Looks very classy !:D

[flathead steve]

Welcome aboard and hang on it's a hell of a ride; good thing the GLW is on side hope she is more patient than mine :D

[mtb_gary]

Welcome aboard and hang on it's a hell of a ride; good thing the GLW is on side hope she is more patient than mine :D

I know that impatient feeling Steve :angel:. A couple of minor issues (snapped front drive shaft twice and a broken fuel pump) and the car is deemed "unreliable". Funny part about it though my p38 has towed the "more reliable" cars owned by the kids more times than I care to remember. I think it's more to do with me doing the servicing at home instead of paying for a local mechanical workshop to do the servicing.

[flathead steve]

Mine's been ultra reliable except the EAS mainly my own fault [set height's outside the parameters] the beeping nearly drove her insane [HER OWN WORD'S] but all good now thank's to all the good people here :D

[donh54]

Previous owner included an EAS Kicker, so far I haven't needed it (touch wood).
I ended up putting in new radiator, water pump, fan hub and hoses - summer coming on up here in Qld, more so for peace of mind than actual necessity. Still works out as a pretty well priced limo!

[Rextheute]

Question ,
Did you go genuine or aftermarket ? Did you fit yourself ?
How muchy dinero ?

[donh54]

Question ,
Did you go genuine or aftermarket ? Did you fit yourself ?
How muchy dinero ?

Bought all the bits from Roverlord (Thanks Mario :D) so mostly aftermarket.
Marios' price for the lot was less than the Stealers wanted for the radiator alone :eek:

Allowing for the belts and hoses that came with the car,(Changed them over, even though the existing ones looked ok, I always change any of them that get disturbed, and the old ones go in the "get-ya-home" box), total cost was around a grand.

Did all the work myself, with help from this site, and a few youtube vids. There's nothing too hard about it, just wanted to make sure the cooling system was properly bled, and the torque settings were right (I get a bit cagey around threads cut into alloy parts).

All seems to be going well - we've had a few warm days here already, and the gauge doesn't move at all :D, (touch wood).

[Rextheute]

Great thanks for that , I think as 'cheap insurance ' I will be doing the same before summer , it's a small investment to make me feel better !
Cheers