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They are no harder than, and in fact, many ways easier to work on than a RRC. (I've owned two RRC.)Quote:
Originally Posted by matt39788
They are far better built than a RRC, too.
I don't know what you mean about "info is sometimes hard to obtain".
It seems that most of the nay-sayers about P38As have never owned one.
I have a rrc 2 door ( my play car) and a p38 on gas (wifes daily)
If i had more money i'd have a p38 as my play car. They are just so much better to drive on and off the road. if you fix it yourself they aren't to bad to run but if you take it some where you had better have deep pockets.
????? This forum is only one of many places in which you can find info about the P38. The guys on this forum that have P38s are super helpful and point you in the right direction for finding info and used or new or aftermarket parts.Quote:
Originally Posted by matt39788
As far as Jake is concerned, if he is prepared to learn about P38s and look after his own car there is no reason why he couldn't have a P38 as his first car. I well remember as an apprentice many years ago nearly all the apprentices had their pet projects and some were quite complex. So Jake, if this is your thing, go for it!
Willem
I agree 100%. The P38 is the easiest car i have ever had to work on. (however i have not had to do blend motors). I have stripped 3.5 discos, defenders, later 300tdi discos and D2s, and i would work on a p38 rangie anyday. They have almost all the bolts captive, and everything is easy to get at. When i look under the bonnet of a classic and early discos, everything i see looks like an afterthought, knuckle-skinning abortion.Quote:
Originally Posted by p38arover
Andy
I own a '96 P38 HSE and my partner my ex '96 Disco....love both but REALLY love the P38...very comfortable, easier to work on than the Disco, not too bad on LPG and also not too bad on petrol for a 4.6 V8, it all depends how 'heavy' your right foot is ;)
As to reliability on my P38, so far, touch wood, its not been bad...although the blend motors did needed to be replaced...I considered doing it myself but in the end opted out of it, bought a new set out of the UK and had a reputable Land Rover service agent here in Melbourne replace them at a very reasonable cost....so I am VERY happy with P38.....one thing I found with ANY Land/Range Rover, always stay ahead of them with maintenance, I do most of it myself and know both cars like the back of my hand AND get to know all the different noises they make....anything new check it out immediately!!
Like any car, you can get your 'lemon' that for some reason has nothing but problems, maybe a Friday arvo car....who knows why that sometimes happens...I have owned and of course still own many Land Rover's including my ole '76 Safari Series 3....you either love 'em or hate 'em...I just happen to love 'em!