I found some BFG fuel coupons the other month... happy days filling up at Wankum on the German/Dutch border for 17ppl :)
Interesting! I didn't think of that!
I think no 12 has the most potential for expensive repair and is the one I'd investigate (or have investigated) first. It could very well be related to Head Gasket woes and if the coolant hasn't been flushed since the HG change then I guess the coolant test could still show a leak. A pressure test on the coolant system would tell you if there's still a leak. If not, you're good to go - although I'd get the coolant flushed and replaced.
The rest is pretty standard stuff. The balljoints and radius arm bushes can be a pig without the correct tools but there are hardy souls on here who have DIYd them.
Don't get your leg lifted for EAS faults, even I can replace a height sensor and a leak could just be a pipe that hasn't been installed properly or some old, dry O rings.
I don't understand point 10. Is that a new drag link? or do they mean the Pitman arm?
It sounds like a long list and it's bad luck that they're all coming at once - I'd question the acutal state of the some of the "worn" items if you we happy test-driving the car a few months ago. P38s need their undercarriage to be in good nick or they can become quite a handful. But, click on my username and you'll see what I've had replaced on my 2001 which came with 97k and now shows about 135k
They removed the 100m error in May 2000 so it's more accurate than ever!
I do find it amazing that the P38 designers installed a rudimentary Inertial Navigation System to back up the GPS and help with that 100m error.
Congrats and pics please! 😀😀
Pencil Rubbing - that's priceless! I mean, how could you possibly fake that? :)
Audi in mine - works a treat :)
Barnie doesn't deserve association with that idiot!
Sabian - you're about 90 minutes North of me if you need a go on a Nanocom we could meet up.
Both. In some countries, it's cheaper to hire real people than have a bot written.
Welcome!!!
I hauled work's new Horsebox/catering trailer around the place and into town for some wiring work. The Duchess wasn't phased and EAS is really a great thing. I did the same journey with the Jeep today for comparison and it was fine but EAS makes it all much easier, especially when the heights don't match up.
BrianH wrote:
Morat wrote:
Cheaper than some... assumung the 07 means P38 license on a Nanocom?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/331158325789ah, yes. Motronic.
https://bearmach.com/nanocom-evolution-diagnostic-kit-suitable-for-range-rover-p38-motronic-v8-petrol-1999-onwards-vehicles-ncom07Frankly, it's the best option short of dealer diagnostics (testbook).
They're cheaper from the source
https://www.nanocom-diagnostics.com/shop/product/ncom04Looks like Bearmach might actually work out cheaper by the time you add shipping in? Theres only £3.67 between them?
Every pound is a prisoner! :)
Cheaper than some... assumung the 07 means P38 license on a Nanocom?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/331158325789
ah, yes. Motronic.
https://bearmach.com/nanocom-evolution-diagnostic-kit-suitable-for-range-rover-p38-motronic-v8-petrol-1999-onwards-vehicles-ncom07
Frankly, it's the best option short of dealer diagnostics (testbook).
They're cheaper from the source
https://www.nanocom-diagnostics.com/shop/product/ncom04
It's OK - we haven't had a New Defender thread yet. Perhaps it's time to start one!
Marty fixed mine by soldering in lengths of wire to replace the broken bits. He also fitted different erm.. thingies.. which made the seats heat up to a worthwhile temp. I wouldn't be without them now!
It's a vote in favour of the US style parts bin approach. If you have 6"x4" recangular lights (as fitted to many many Yank cars) there are tons of upgrade options available and aftermarket replacements at all levels of quality.
If you have a Fiat and crack a rear light - God help you. The Italians seem to have a tail light fetish and no two cars are the same.
StrangeRover wrote:
I added the list of stuff I've done to mine in the "notes" section of my profile.
"cough"
lol
Still wouldn't have any other car though so it's worth it to me, smiles per gallon!
Hah, so have I - it soon adds up doesn't it! :)
Ooof - close one!! Well done for resurrecting it.
(and yes, Jeeps are handy to have around! hehe)
125 milesof mainly A road today. After lock down it seemed like a transcontinental road trip!
All perfect except without the "sidelight LH" warning and beep I left the bloody headlights on and had to beg a jumpstart. Ah well. The new tyres were super quiet 👍
£1k a year is a good number even without labour. It certainly beats depreciation!