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A few days ago, out of the blue, the P38 wouldn't start. After a few tries it reluctantly came to life, then ran and drove perfectly. The next morning, same deal, except I didn't bother with trying too long and just took a different car. My initial thought was a faulty lift-pump. The car was...

So, I've seen lots of talk about tyres (of course) and there is a lot of love for the Nexen Rodian. But the majority of threads are from those with 18" wheels. Now I have 16" wheels, so the choices are different. The Nexen Rodian AT seems to be available in that size (though, strangely...

I've swapped the engine in the RR and I have a query about the oil cooler pipes - I assume they should have o-rings where they seat in the bottom of the oil filter housing, but I can't see them on any of the exploded diagrams. Should they be there and, if so, what is the part number (or just...

Is the main crank bolt on the M51 engine a stretch bolt? RAVE says it should be discarded and a new one used - is that necessary?

Hypothetically, if one had removed the engine from a DSE, does it make sense to change the flex plate as a preventative measure, given they aren't terribly expensive? Also, I'm actually struggling to find the flex plate listed for a diesel P38 - I assume it's not the same as the V8s?

I'm putting the head back on my DSE and I have a query about the setting of the camshaft sprocket. RAVE indicates that the sprocket should be torqued up before removing the locking pin from the chain tensioner. I don't understand this, because with the tensioner held back there is, of course...

I need to re-tap a head bolt-hole in the block. I think the head bolts are M12 x 1.5 but can anyone confirm that?

My P38 has had the bonnet and boot RANGE ROVER lettering replaced at some point and it looks like it was done rather 'freehand' - the spacing is not quite right, and it's not quite straight. Apart from that, it's a first class job :D Anyway, is the exact positioning of the lettering documented...

I'm doing the head gasket on my DSE, and I have one of these kits: I'm not sure what the four red things are (in the bag with the valve stem oil seals). Can anyone enlighten me?

So, I have the head off my DSE and was cleaning up the holes for the head bolts in the block, and realised that every one of them has a helicoil insert. Now, either that's how they all are, which would be odd, or they've all been damaged and rethreaded, which would also be odd. I'm assuming...

So, I have plan to do the fan delete using Datatek's instructions, but instead of using the capillary thermostat attached to the coolant hose, I'm thinking along the lines of a sensor like this: Fan Switch 97C/85C M14 x 1.5 - Car Builder Solutions - Kit Car Parts and Accessories ...screwed...

Can anyone (Wammers!) confirm that this contains all the necessary timing tools for taking the head off an M51? New Diesel Engine Timing Tool Set Kit for BMW M41 M51 M47 M57 TU T2 E34 to E93 | eBay Thanks!

On Saturday I had (I hope) a close escape with a low coolant level in my DSE. I know this has been discussed lots, along with why does my classic have a level sensor but not my P38, but is there an accepted 'solution'? (Let's just assume that I'm a normal, forgetful human and will not be...

Randomly came across this on ebay. Hmmmm. Top Features of a Range Rover P38 | eBay

If anybody in the vicinity of Bracknell would like some free sidesteps for a P38, I have some that are on their way to the tip. No brackets, as the prospect of getting them off the car seems somewhat remote! They will go to the tip next weekend, but I thought I'd offer them out just in case.

I need to change my accumulator (2.5 DSE). There are plenty of threads on the process, so that's not a problem. What I'm not certain of is what is the best tool to actually undo it with? I've seen mention of strap wrenches, oil filter wrenches etc. What I'd really like to know, from those that...

So, I have been doing my own mechanics for 25+ years, including my RRC, but the P38 is my very first foray into the world of diesel and I need a little advice. The problem is that the car has pretty much zero power/torque when off turbo. I actually struggled to get it up a kerb to park on the...

I have an odd noise from my passenger door lock whan it locks/unlocks on the central locking - a kind of 'twang' that goes on for a second or two. It's obviously something to do with the actuator, but any specific ideas/thoughts?