What not to do with a p38

**redandy3575** · 26th September 2013, 10:47 PM

Yeah but seriously guys/gals. The P38s & classics (not too sure about the L322s ) are very serviceable vehicles. You try and self service many of the Japanese el-moldo-plasticus 4x4s as easy and as thorough as the Rangies.

The one thing that I love about my p38 is that you can just about strip down the vehicle to the very part that's faulty, and be able to either buy or fabricate something similar to rectify the problem. With most other 4x4s ( and I'm not Jap bashing here !!!) you generally have to replace the whole component to fix the same problem in most cases, costing you more.

In other words the Rangies are designed to gradually wear and be owner serviceable ( I.e for African safari's ) instead of being at the mercy of a manufacturer dealership mechanic.

**mtb_gary** · 27th September 2013, 08:05 AM

Guys I totally agree, whilst it hurts when something else breaks on the car, these are old cars. Chances are in their younger days they may have seen a grassy field to drive over carefully we are now pushing them to the limits on what are potentially fatigued parts. Redandy, as you rightly point out at least we can fix them ourselves in a home workshop (and for a reasonable price). And for me, spending time working on the car is both enjoyable as well as rewarding after seeing the end result (it's amazing how we soon forget the scrapes to the knuckles the frustrations of a seized nut etc).
I will openly admit though without the support of this forum and the collective advice from you all, many of the projects I have done and completed would not have been attempted. Thank you to all who contribute!

Gary

**johnyrover** · 28th September 2013, 10:00 AM

I've been lucky enough to get one that has been ignored in its later years, but not neglected. All the big bits seem ok. So I'm getting the luxury of learning on the minor stuff, while the big stuff hangs in long enough for me to get the experience to be able to fix it if or when it breaks. It is a process I am enjoying heaps. Then again it's a real highway star and doesn't get off road too much. In fact I have to make a point of taking up the logging tracks just so the 4wd bits know they are still alive. They are addictive and very rewarding cars.
Rover On!

**Gippslander** · 3rd October 2013, 06:37 PM

I have only owned one for 2 1/2 years i have spent a bit on fixing it but i have punished it off road including an Alpine rally did i mention we got 9th place against all manner of 35" equipped off roaders any how my recommendation is fit lockers a lift kit and Dobinson springs then drive it like you stole it they do excellent when pushed and you don't give a S#W$%^&*.
Seriously they are a great off road vehicle but you have to decide if you want off raod or hard core off road.
I love mine it rattles and shakes but does the job i ask of it i am not a consummate Land Rover freak but i love the Rangie for what it is.

Gippslander

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