Interesting. I wonder where that myth came from and why I believed it to be true.

Didn’t the ‘99 an on come with 4 pin front diff’s?

I think all NAS cars have it programmed to 1515

I have to replace another one (only got 2 years on my last one). They “sand” our winter highways here in British Columbia with rocks! I live near the west coast, and there wasn’t a replacement to be found in Western Canada. The new one had to be ordered from Land Rover in Toronto (4000 km away). At least the insurance company pays for most of it.

I think removing each relay and spraying the contacts with a contact cleaner (I use Nutrol which also has a contact lube in it) is a good idea on these. I think if this was done every 5 years or so the fuse/relay box might last much longer.

Good news

I have a K&N air filter on my carbureted motorcycle, but I would never use it on an EFI engine. I would never be sparing enough with the oil on the filter and it would contaminate the MAF sensor. As the others have said, stick with a paper filter.

I also did as Richard did when I had mine replaced last year. I disassembled everything other than removing the wind screen. I was very happy that I did that. IIRC the man hours allowed by the insurance company was 3.5. There’s no way the installer could have taken as much care as I did with all the plastic bits. This way he had lots of time to do a nice job of the wind screen R&R.

Good to hear

I’ve heard about this issue, but it’s so helpful to see it written out like this. Thanks a lot Marty.

Inputs first then. I’ll try to remember.

I’ve definitely had that experience as well. It’s good to know that it’s not just me, or not just my P38.

Interesting. I won’t be buying a Faultmate in the near future, but something to keep in mind to keep these aging vehicles going for years to come.

Thanks for the answers to you both.

Keeping the Ascot is about the same story as me keeping the Disco. Got it as a winter beater, but it ended up filling our need for 2 good winter cars. My better half also loves both LR’s.

You’ve never yet changed your air springs in 500,000 miles and 25 years?

I thought the BeCM could have 4 fobs assigned? I know you guys are way more up on this than I am.
Also, how do you go about getting your BeCM unlocked?

Mine sinks in cold weather. It will stay up for a couple of weeks for half the year, but in winter in settles overnight, if it’s really cold in only a couple of hours. I suspect the leak is internal to the valve block. As it is perfect in warmer weather I haven’t chased it.

I’m pretty sure that my 97 GEMS P38 sump is different than my 01 D2. IIRC the 01 sump has more bolt holes.

Yes, merry Christmas to all!