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Hi Guys, got some range rover bother but since when was that something new?! My 96 P38 DSE has developed an odd idling issue that has got me scratching my head and needing some advice. Trying to get the thing ready for its MOT as its been off the road a short while and the list is getting...

Hi guys, got a question regarding the alarm system on my range rover. Its a 96 diesel p38 DSE. When I bought it, the previous owner informed me he had disabled the alarm as it had locked his missus out of the car. The siren under the bonnet is unplugged and the key fob doesn't do anything...

Right guys, been plodding along puting my 95 v8 4.0 gems out of my range rover back toghether after the head gasket went and hit a little stumbling point. So far I've had the heads skimed and partially rebuilt, new cam, tappets and timing gear. Decided I'd better check the state of my oil...

Right guys, got an issue! Firstly. Its a 1995 P38 4.0 petrol with 78k The range rover is off the road just now while I have the heads skimmed/checked after a knackered head gasket (2" hole in it!) and getting a new cam and lifters sorted out. Its sat with the heads off for around 2 months now...

Hi Guys, needing to tap into some V8 Knowledge. First V8 so bear with me for the daft questions! Have been changing the head gaskets on my 4.0 v8 (1995 range rover P38, 76000 miles) and noticed that the tappets are ever so slight domed, what is an exceptable amount of wear on these? the dome is...

Right guys, not having a good day. Need some urgent help! Firstly, its a 95 P38 4.0 gems Left the lights on in the rangie and the battery has gone completely flat. stupid thing to do but I'll kick myself later about that! Anyhow, "Bugger" :( say I, so pull the Alfa alongside and pop the...

Hi guys, managed to get my bluetooth OBD2 scanner to comunitcate with the ECU on my 4.0 gems P38 today and its brought up a fault code. Using a cheapo ebay item and the free "Torque" app on my phone. pretty impressed with the results to be honest! P1138 Lack Of HO2S12 Switch - Sensor...

Right guys, half way through changing the ball joints on the rangie and have been reading Rave on aligning the hub to prevent the oil seal failing. The diagrams aren't very clear and don't show a great deal of the tool used. My original plan was to refit the axle with a new seal and measure the...

Hi guys, I'm at a loss! Put the range rover in for its MOT last week. Pretty certain it was going to fail but it had to be done! Well it thankfully only failed on balljoints passenger side and high CO (0.49 first run fast idle and 0.35 second run fast idle) on its Emission test. Its a 95 4.0...

Seen a few threads on here regarding oil so thought I would share an article written from another forum I use. None of my own work so I'll take no credit but a good education for anyone who has an interest in what they are pouring in their engine. No idea if this is the bast place for it...

Ok guys, still pretty new to this 4x4 stuff and tried a search but to no avail... not sure I'm even looking for the right thing to be honest. But ever keen to learn... Noticed an odd noise coming from the range rover (95 4.0l) been there for a week or so now. The only way to describe it is a...

Right guys really need your advice. Been reading on here and the various other forums about slipped liners and head gasket problems but have found a lot of conflicting advice on the subject and my head is spinning! My rangie is a 95 4.0 with a nats hair under 70k on the clock. Just recently I...

Hi guys, Changed my shocks a few weeks back with Boge dampers and have to say I'm a little unimpressed with the ride. its more controlled in bends but good god its harsh over speed bumps and pot holes, a lot worse then the originals. Are there different types of Boge dampers out there for the...

Right guys, got the dreaded sagging headlining in the rangie so chucked an email over to Woolies regarding the material. He got back to me to say he has the correct stuff but can only get it 58" wide, would this be enough or will I need something a bit wider?

Does anyone know where I can buy a set of grey leather seat covers for my P38? I see them every now and agin on ebay but its always just the back or a base and in a range of odd colours! never the whole thing or in just good old fashion gray! Reason being, I have cloth in my rangie, but it...

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Well, after posting up in the general chat that my mileage had just clicked 66666.6 and wondering how much bad luck it would bring, well I think I need a new accumulator now as well as two airbags! While checking the Air suspension yesterday I heard the ABS pump running as normal when I turned...

If anythings going to go wrong with the P38... now might be the time Going to go and grab me holy water and bible... The power of christ comples you! The power of christ comples you!

Just a quick one, Trying to get use to the normal behaviour of my air suspension! Dam thing seems to have a life of its own. :p Plugged in my cable and read the fault codes today and it came back with "Vehicle has moved" rswsolutions has it listed as an air leak... but I've also been told...

Just a quick one, Can anyone recommend a decent landy specialist in East lothian? Could really do with getting the fault codes scanned on my range rover P38 to try and solve its starting issue. Any help would grand.