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On the way back from work today, i heard a bang from the front of the car, the steering went very stiff and moments later I got an Alternator Failure warning. So i pulled over to check the carnage. . . The tensioner was still there and looked like it was still attached, the belt was fine and...

Can anybody recommend a make, source and price of tyres?? I'm looking to replace the weakeing sidewalled Goodyears with something . . . better. Size 255/60/18 I have some bf goodrich macadams on my old disco and they work very well. Alas, they don't seem to do 18's

Can anybody recommend a good (yep right) insurance company?:confused: I am with not-More Than (yee-ha) at the moment, but their looking for £400 renewal for a P reg diesel P38 I have full no claims and only had one accident on my motorbike (seperate policy) last year. Hit & run - so that...

Can anybody advise on this? My condenser has been hit by a stone (or something) and has started loosing gas. As I have only replaced it last year, I would rather not splash out on a new one and was wondering is it possible / recommended to solder, or braze it??? :confused: Cheers in advance :)

Hello again, A little strange this, but: My P38 has taken to screeching tyres if i pull off in a rush (best not comment) and on sharp bends / round abouts. . . A little concerned that it may be the diffs?? Oil has been changed recently. Tyre pressures are correct. I haven't had the...

Just idle speculation, but: was thinking of up grading the brakes, in particular, the calipers? Maybe four, or six pot jobbies:confused: I have only ever had the abs try to out wit me once and I have got to say, it scared the be-jessus out of me - I knew what I was doing. . . ( maybe :p )...

Help needed again please???? When closing the front drivers side window (of course), the window raises, but when it gets to the top there’s a very loud knocking/banging within the door and the window won’t set. Its movement both up and down is fairly jerky. . . First question: how...

Can anybody recommend a suitable brake upgrade? I would like to improve the braking feel and stopping power. possible larger disks and 4 / 6 pot calipers cheers, Paddy

Can anybody advise? I am loosing water/coolant from the front of the engine, i think from arround the water pump. . . . Is it a big job to replace? How long should it take? Cheers, Paddy

Does anybody know of a range rover breaker, or a breaker dismantling a P38 in Cambs area?

Just when I think I got her all sorted and no more headaches:) (for a little while – best not kid myself:confused:) Strange, the p38 seems to be like that:eek: Anyway, to my problem, the front offside axle has developed an oil leak and I can’t seem to find out anything about it Is it some...

Haven't really heard of this before - so advice gladly welcome? My P38 has now taking to listing to the drivers’ side with suspension either up or down. This is only recent thing and i am concerned about the body / chassis – though nothing looks untoward. . . Now I’m confused???:confused...

Sorry to bring up such an old topic but having a bit of a green year & recycling (old jokes too):D Anyway, has anybody successfully run their P38 on bio diesel? Seen lots of threads about it. . . but no follow up??:confused: Blue skies Paddy

Oh dear, in trouble - again. . . got a lovely letter today from the cambs constabulary: "Failing to comply with a 60mph speed limit on a restricted road." 75mph in a 60. . . . If they have pictures, it of the rear of the bike how should i proceed??? advice greatly welcome

Its that time of year again. . . Yep: In-sur-ance renewal time & i think they want both arms & legs? I was of the misguided delusion that insurance was supposed to get cheaper as you got older / more experienced Stupid me Now before I jump on ye’ olde’ soapbox. . . The best quote so far...

Hi, Summer yippeeee!!:D Aircon - gone. . . :( I have a shot condensor, are they repairable? Or Extortionately expensive new?:eek: Blue skies

Can anybody recommend some chrome platers in the Cambridge area? (just don't ask. . . ):rolleyes: Blue skies

Strange question: Does anybody know if the speedo in p38's reads over, or under at 30mph?? I had a gatso flash me and my speedo said 30mph.:confused: Something's not right here???:mad: P.

What in hells name is this about???:mad: Its usually good practice to get your facts right before inserting foot in mouth. . . though i do make the odd exception myself occasionally.:o but i think they are getting a low hit-rate on this one