Thread: p38 advice

Keep an eye on the temp gauge. Let it rest if it gets higher than 3/4. If you have time and cash flush your cooling system replace coolant to correct concentration. Do an oil change and filters service and carry back up fluids. If you haven't got an EAS kicker and EAS Bypass kit consider both. Bypass kit first. Make sure your RACQ membership is paid up and consider Top Cover (if its anything like the RACV version its the ultimate get out of jail card for cautious drivers!). If your really worried something's gonna go wrong, ignore the doubts and pack more beer! Most P38 breakdowns I have experienced were fixable or drive out-able with basic bush mechanic skills.

All the rest I can think of is as per normal... if bogged going forward move sand away from behind wheels and back out (and vice versa for going backward). If you can, take some Max Trax or sand ladders/bridges/mat's. Air bag jacks work well in sand too.

In loose sand momentum is your friend. If in doubt... don't spare the horses!

double post...see below...sorry

Buy a cheap netbook (Windows XP or Win 7) with a decent size HDD. Keep it for the P38. Download RAVE and Storey Wilson's P38EAS free!app called "Unlock suite".

http://www.rswsolutions.com

The unlock suite enables you to reset the EAS, calibrate it, read and clear faults. Storey has also uploaded a series of informative video clips explaining how to use the EAS suite...

you'll need to obtain an OBDII cable -either make it up yourself if you're handy with a soldering iron ...excellent simple instructions available... or buy one off the net. You'll also need a USB-Serial converter cable from Jaycar etc. The netbook becomes your electronic workshop manual and trouble shooter. Keep it charged up and store it in the vehicle!

Originally Posted by Rabzy

My main reason for asking is im already finding it hard to get aftermarket gear,help with servicing and parts in the illawarra, Plus the mechanic on fraser is a bit of an alcoholic so i dont really think he would be any help to me lol
cheers, Rabzy

Get in touch with Peter at mechanic2you:
www.mechanic2you.com.au
0419 427 162
He's a mobile mechanic operating out of Wollongong & has been working on Land Rovers for years. He also owns a P38 & knows them inside out.

I don't do that much travel in the sticks here, but when we go for a significant trip I take:

• spare air bags
• eas air pipe splicers
• o rings
• Schraeder valves

Plus all the normal stuff like water, rad hose bandage, clips etc.


Don't forget the sprig of garlic ....



Yes, it begins to feel paranoid .....


If you go with the laptop, don't forget it will need charging (just when you need it - so you need a car charger with it) and storing carefully. I really think it's worth forking out for a Nano evo ....

thanks guys for the tips,im pretty shore i have a leaking front driver side bag as i left it in the lifted position last nite and this arvo when i got home from work she was on a bit of a lean

well iv got until september to do what i can, in the meantime ill just have to do some local tracks for research and development perposes

Don't leave the air bag repair too long or it might wear out the compressor ...

You could take a chance! I do loads of remote touring in mine, hard tracks too, ill keep a pair of spare bags (with coat hanger tool for removing if necessary), my faultmate and a set of jumper leads. The rest is standard "remote trip" stuff that you are likely to find in the back if any 4wd travelling away from civilization!

Only once in four-ish years have I needed to use my spare bag, never needed the faultmate and the jumper leads have come in handy for bush welding and jump starting my mates!

If you've had a good look over it, got your P38 in great mechanical shape then you are likely gonna have a great trip!

Don't forget your tyre pressures are your saviour!

Cheers
Keithy