Thread: Drove past a P38 4.6 HSE today

In dash warnings/faults on the message center.
All the electrics work.
Has it got more than 1 key?
Anything unusual going on in the expansion bottle.
Clean trans fluid. How is it shifting?
EAS is it working ok? check the air springs for cracks not a big issue to those that own a 38 but its about $7-800 for 4 new ones if you do it your self.
Get some one to put a Hawkeye or Nano/test book on it for you.

Does the HEVAC operate correctly, i.e., can you adjust the temp up and down on each side; does the distribution system work, do the fans work, does recirculate work. Is the chequebook (aka book) symbol displayed in the HEVAC panel? (Expensive)

Is the rear compartment loadspace cover still there (they get lost).

Is the rear mirror still reflecting or has the fluid leaked out? (Expensive)

Very hard upper radiator hose when hot or using water? (Very Expensive)

I think the important thing here Mick, is that you drove PAST.

KEEP on driving,( PAST IT) and no problems will ever rear their ugly head to drain your hard earned coin from your bank faster than dropping a box of change in a supermarket...

...and here endeth the lesson.






JC

Originally Posted by justinc

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...and here endeth the lesson.






JC

And lesson end it might well be but beware the false prophet.

Don't hold back Justin. Tell us what you really think.
Dropping a box of change on the supermarket floor? Small fry.
I own two classic Mercedes. Try throwing stacks of fifties.........

I've seen the aftermath of P38's in action. The way they drive into puddles and are towed out, with all the electrics working .......... at the same time.

Just remember Justin, there are some people who are beyond saving. These people you should guide. Oh, and this forum is full of them.

Was it manufactured pre or post 1999...there's a significant difference.
If you have a big shed with plentry of room to disassemble it and you're not relying on it for your daily drive and you can get it up to scratch...then be prepared for a fair bit of work...albeit satisfying work.

There's no cure for P38 addiction ..if there is ...I've yet to come across it ...but I am beginning to feel some attraction to the 110 for its (relative) simplicity...

Perhaps I'm just depressed that the new P38 axle seal I have replaced (twice in 3 days) with a LOT of care is leaking yet AGAIN...

Dodgy seals I say! I used the britpart seals in mine and my garage floor is still spotless to this day. The genuine land rover ones on the other hand...

Originally Posted by Grumbles

And lesson end it might well be but beware the false prophet.

its off to the soapbox for this one! may get locked though in superquick time....

jc