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    21st Century Man !!

    Good on ya fortgrange...nuffin wrong with that....I aint got time for blokes who think its "manly" to be useless, and want the gals to do everything except the "boyz jobz". I've worked all me life in heavy engineering all over the world, been happily married for 35 years, and am not ashamed to...
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    Freshening up the P38 Radiator Grille

    Hi! Marnewton, I have recently refurbished my tired old front grill (don't like the "sports grille" updates found on ebay....naff and expensive), so I found a great product on the net called "Plasticare".....it comes in a small bottle (enough for a few grilles), and costs...
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    P38:Electrickery Advice Please: Foglights

    Hi! Fellas....They Are Now Working!!....Thanks for all your helpful suggestions!!....It took me 20mins and half a metre of cable and a few crimped connectors to run the earth to the nearest chassis bolt. Just goes to show what the main stealers charge for a 20min job...120 quid indeed!....and...
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    P38:Electrickery Advice Please: Foglights

    Thanks for your input Guys....I installed these lights myself...the wires were already there, and I bought a switch from landrover...they didn't work at that stage and the local stealer told me I had to get the becm programmed to recognise the installation...I had this done with them for 60 quid...
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    P38:Electrickery Advice Please: Foglights

    Hello Fellas (& Gals too!), I'm looking for some guidance with earthing my newly installed foglights on my '96 rangie. I had the becm programmed to recognise the installation, but the main stealer said that I would need to earth the lights to get them to...
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    P38 Advice On Replacing Door Window Trims

    Thanks Mark....I think you know what I mean...I'll check it out with the landy dealer. Failing that I'll pop along to j the ranges mate...wish I had mates like that!
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    P38 Advice On Replacing Door Window Trims

    Aren't there any motor trimmers, body-shop wizards or ham-fisted thumb-bashers out there who could throw some light on what could be done?....Surely there are other owners with similar problems and owners who have overcome this?....There is no rust visible on these trims...I'm guessing they are...
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    P38 Advice On Replacing Door Window Trims

    Hi! Chaps, The vertical black trims on my windows are "bubbling"!..maybe corrosion?....does anyone know if these trims can be removed and replaced?....sorry if the question sounds daft...but I have no idea, and these "bubbly"trims are annoying me. Any advice appreciated. Cheers!
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    the best oil???

    Interesting thread this.....I recently had an oil change, and topped up my 2.5DSE with fully synth Comma 10/40...have I made a mistake?...local Bearmach shop said that I should use it....I thought it might be a bit "thin" for my old duchess...she's got 110,000 under her girdle bless her!....I...
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    South Wales: Landy Specialist Garages

    Another query for those in the know! Anyone from South Wales who knows of a good but "reasonable" Landy garage for repairs/servicing ?(within 30 mile radius of Swansea) ....no funny munny main agents pleeeeze! I would also be interested to make contact with any private specialist landrover/BMW...
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    p38 roof rails value ?

    Stick em on Fleabay....as separate listings ....one for the rails & one for the cross bars...you will get more than 130 for both sets....speshully now that summers here!! Good luck
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    p38 roof rails value ?

    I recently bought a very nice set of genuine RR rails c/w cross-bars off fleabay for 180 smackers...I was happy with that!....I've seen em go for well over 200.
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    P38 Sports Style Grille

    How will I know if it will fit unless I buy it & try it?...I don't particularly wanna go cutting, shaving or drilling...just wanna buy it and screw it on!...are there any recommended sellers of these grilles? I notice a number of different people selling them. If anyone has bought one, and it...
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    P38 Sports Style Grille

    Hi! All, Have any of you chaps ever bought a "Sports Style" Grille off Fleabay for your P38?...If so, do they look good on the vehicle?...Are they 'tacky' looking or do they enhance the look?.....Are they good quality accessories that will last or just cheap chinese plastic?.......Any...
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    P38 2.5 Diesel : Advice On Veggie Oil Fuel.

    Cheers everlatesparky, I was only kiddin about the in-house refinery!...but thanks for the info and link...looks a great site. I intend to have a crack at this biodiesel production later in the year and will keep you all posted as to how I get on.
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    P38 2.5 Diesel : Advice On Veggie Oil Fuel.

    Thanks Carl,Datatek & Spud....very interesting....I'm going to have a go at this....the wifes utility room will make a great refinery!! Lets' keep in touch on this...I'm sure there are others out there who would like to have a go too.
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    MPG is improving with PSI Powerbox

    Interesting opinions,and directly related to my queries on the same subject posted last week. I think I will invest in the PSI Powerbox for that little bit of extra oomph when overtaking etc...My grateful thanks to all you fellas for helping me make up my mind! Cheers One & All!!
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    P38 2.5 Diesel : Advice On Veggie Oil Fuel.

    Hi! Fellas...Does anybody use, or have any thoughts/knowledge of using veg.oil in the BMW engine?...I read somewhere that it is feasible as a diesel additive. Wot Ya Fink?
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    Just like to say thanks to all who contribute to this site

    I too would like to echo the words of Datatek & thank all you eckspurts out there! As a very new member, you lot have impressed me no end! Great Ite, Great People! Thanks again.
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    P38: Fitting Roof Rails

    Thanks metropolis...you hit the nail right on the head...thats just what I thought I may have to do...I'll give it a try...nothing to lose by elongating the clamp holes is there?