Recent content by mmaddock

Looking at an early Disco II ES model (i.e. Td5, but actually it is a V8!), just wondering if it has the ISOFIX system in the back? Specs seem contradictory depending on which site you read and which advert! I can't actually get to see one at the moment otherwise I'd just go and look inside...

Despite the name, my understanding is that the first 'snorkels' were more for desert like conditions to help get the air intake further away from dust (and sand!) to stop the filter from blocking up, rather than to prevent water from getting in. Though I wouldn't do it personally, I've seen...

Put semi in it. Fully synth is only really for modern engines and high performance stuff - anything else doesn't really need it.

Are you saying that if you fix your hand at the 10 o'clock position, you can move the steering wheel all the way around until your fixed hand is in the 2 o'clock position without effecting any movement on the wheels? If that is what you mean, that sounds completely un-drivable?! Mine has...

It is not possible to reach up from the stereo cut-out if you pull the stereo out first? I can't remember how hollow it is in there, but might be worth a try! Matt

Classic is much easier to customise for off-roading due to availability of bits. Plus the Classic has a 100in wheelbase and the P38 108in.

These conversions make you realise how little the designers actually changed the P38 to create the L322. Matt P.S. Definitely persuaded it's time to sell the P38!

Bit OT, but .. Is it my imagination or wasn't the BMW M51 unit somewhat redesigned for the P38 to cope with extreme angles re. oil circulation etc.?

Had exactly the same problem only the other way around - had to replace the cooler, but ended up having to buy new pipes as well after the threads stripped. £120 extra that shouldn't have been necessary. Bit of a bummer isn't it. Seems to be a common issue reading around. Matt

Procedure seems to vary between years. On mine at least I found that I have to use the key in the ignition then lock and open the doors from the drivers side with the key before it successfully re-syncs, which is not the procedure I found! Although if your fob locks the doors, then I don't...

eBay 180407108559 Looks totally f..... to me! Hate to see anything he describes as average condition! Matt

Oops, never did that when I changed mine. Didn't have any problems tho! Surely that is only if you're disconnecting brake pipes etc though isn't it?

I agree, the ABS system does a self-check when you start the vehicle and drive off, so any fault should be cleared automatically rather than having to be cleared by the diagnostics kit, which suggests that there is still something wrong!

If they came from a Disco II you've got no problems as it has the same spec as the P38, but I suspect if they don't centre accurately they probably came from an L322 RR / D3. Buy a set of spigot rings (loads available on eBay) and it will centre the wheel properly on the hub. Matt

Because eBay are greedy b*ds and take a fortune in fees! I know cos I sell professionally on there, and it hurts! Used Island a couple of times recently, and both times they've been very helpful on the phone. I ordered via their website and they got both orders out to me in France within 48...