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In topic L322 more comfortable than P38

I drove an L322 for a few weeks and was happy to get back into my P38.
The independent suspension does allow for a a better ride on road. The L322 feels more car-like, be it a heavy and cumbersome car, with a more detached ride experience. A lot of people seem to like that... Seats and ergonomics are in my opinion no match for a P38.

In topic Transfer Box Epicyclic Gear Set

Swapping the gear set isn't too difficult, we had to do this on a driveway when a mate broke his transfer case (hit a rock while off roading) and the only one we could find straight away was from a manual rather than an auto. The only hard bit was making sure all the shafts were properly aligned when refitting, especially the selector shaft. I don't remember taking of the viscous, but that would make it easier being lighter etc.

The chain can be changed with the transfer case still in the car, if need be. I bit fiddly but doable and saves a lot of time.

Filip

In topic £6,000 Bill Estimate for P38 check over

Mukiwa wrote:

Easy test for EAS (if you don't already know) - I put mine on high then press the button to lock the EAS (the one that looks like a flat tyre to the right of the suspension height button. Leave it over night or for 3 - 5 days. You'll soon see which one has or hasn't got a leak as that corner will drop.

Small correction, the inhibit switch (flat tyre symbol) does NOT lock the EAs at height and certainly does not prevent self levelling when parked. All it does is disable the automatic speed dependent switch between normal and highway height (and it can be used to lock the car in access fro crawling around low ceiling parking garages).
If you want to disable the self levelling, which is indeed a good way to find if and where there is a leak, take out either F29 (under the hood) or the timer relay under the seat. Or permanently replace the timer relay with a standard 4-pin relay, so the EAS is only active when the ignition is on.

More on topic, yes, the shop you went to is trying to make a lot of money at your expense. Looks like it can be done a lot cheaper and not everything is actually needed. Especially if you don't have any complaints.

Filip