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I have always asked the local stealer if the parts they sell for the P38 are made of solid gold due to the prices they charge, I am not very popular in that house. So when it was time for a new brake disk shield and the local price was around £250 the fantasy had to be put into work. Where to...

Hi Some challenges to get hold of a complete set of air spring bags (rubber bag only) for my P38. Used to have Arnott replacement bags, but now they have started seeping some air, and Arnott does not sell the bags only anymore. Found air spring bags for RR Classic on the ebay, and a comment...

Over the years my driver seat had become quite "soggy". But as this happens little by little you do not really take notice of it. Having the seat out for other repairs, I noticed that the wire mesh supporting the seat foam cushion, had dug itself into the foam. So I took 1.5 cm stripes of...

Getting closer to the next MOT. Last time the inspector told me that I should give the engine som high revs to get rid of the soot particles inside the exhaust. It was a bit Close to the Maximum partickle Count. Then I started to think, many years ago while a car was still a car and fuel was...

About to change the oil seal on the drive shaft port side front. According to RAVE, the ABS sensor must be removed, but of course the sensor is as welded to the hole. Question is: is it possible to pull the drive shaft without removing the ABS sensor or is this physical impossible? New sensors...

The other day I spotted a Defender "Trollhunter Edition" That brought my thoughts instantly back to the cult film "The Trollhunter." from around 2012 Absolutely a movie to see for any LR enthusiast. You can get some ideas by wathcing the trailer: http://www.magnetreleasing.com/trollhunter/ or...

During a headgasket change 18 months ago I changed the glowplugs with brand new Delphi plugs. After cold start problems when the temperature has come down the last month I decided to check the plugs. 3 plugs of the 6 were dead. Measured and tested with 12v, no resistance and no visual damage...

Anyone who know or can measure the dimensions for the ball joint gaiters/rubbers on the P38? Have a lower ball joint where the rubber has split, if I can change the rubber before the joint is full of sand, it will save me from a lot of trouble. The bay is full off rubbers, but have to know...

Some thoughts for the weekend. Having just changed the head gasket due to overheating / loosing water ... (another tread, all fixed now) Being afraid of overheating again, I started running the engine with the Nanocom hooked up showing engine temperatures. The needle is dead in the middle at...

Looks like I have to change the head on the engine (2001 mod) Are there any differences between the different years? Have a head from an Opel Omega on hand. year unknown. Anybody knows? Larsern

Gents. Started loosing coolant two weeks ago. Have been looking all over for a leak, and the conclusion is that overpressure in the system forces the coolant out from the expansion tank. Did a major overhaul last summer, head, headgasket, new waterpump (metal impeller), thermostat, o-rings...

Hello all. Are going to by new shock's all around. just driving on "ordinary" roads. Can get OEM at FF for £35 a piece, Monroes at £32, while J. Craddoks can offer "no name" shocks for £18.50 a piece. (+VAT) Anybody who has any experience with the Craddok shocks? What manufacture are they? I...

Have the Harman K. system with steering wheel controls and rear sub woof. The other day I parked the car on the "wrong" side of the fuel pump, between the pump and the station, probably in the wifi beam for the communication with the cash counter. When I forget myself and do this the car will...

Hello P38 2001 Does anybody know the dimensions and type of the outer oil seal in the rear axle? I should like to source locally, since DHL charges 20£ just to handle the paperwork for the shipment upon arriving in Norway even if the seal only cost 6.99£ at FF. Would rather save that handling...

All ready for the final assembling. Would be nice if somebody could have a brief glance at the picture and tell me if I am on the right track. Have been off with the head after loosing the timing. Luckily the valves are still good. Have had a check of the valves and the head. Have lost...

I am going to take down the front cover and replace the chains. Following RAVE when coming to the point where the FIP Sprocket are to be kept in place by the tool, but first to remove the FIP nut, I am not able to find any nut!!!! See point #16 in the attachment. Has the nut come loose and...

P38, 2001 model with BMW diesel, 150 000 km: A few days ago with a lukewarm engine I tried to start the engine, but by mistake pulled back the ignition key just when the starter motor engaged. I then did a proper starting sequence and the engine started, but with a rattling sound as if all...