Left the engine running and after about seven minutes it was up at full height.

Sadly I couldn't start replacing the air bags as I don't have the correct size socket for the wheel nuts with me.

I did however plug the new gearbox temp sensor in which has put off the gearbox overheat warning. I now need to figure out the quickest way to replace it properly.

I did however have the gearbox warning light come on when I try'd to engage low range which didn't happen on the test drive...

Ok, ta.

Cheers, I shall try that after work tonight.

Would a clicking solenoid valve be normal?

Must be a solenoid I can here clicking then, I assumed it was the reed valve inside the pump.
Doors were all closed. The normal ride height light is flashing whilst the bottomed setting is illuminated. The suspension warning light on the instrument cluster is extinguished.
I guess that the perished bag must have failed, can't hear any hissing mind.

Thanks for the warm welcome. Its first MoT since 1012 is booked for Saturday morning. I have the front airbags to replace, the handbrake to adjust and the door handles to free-off.

I moved it today in readiness for the airbag swap, it's on it's bump stops and the pump is only lazily clicking over. I have a pump and valve block service kit on its way but concerned about the apparent slow speed of the pump. It all worked fine when I bought it last week.

Hello folks,

Been a Land Rover fan since childhood and once owned a 1965 88" many moons ago. I have hankered after another Land Rover product ever since and always had a soft spot for the Range Rover Classic. However, being a realist I knew that the P38 would be the more practical to live with and recently I finally managed to take the plunge.

I'm not very good at keeping threads updated on forums so I'm going to be cheeky and post a link to my project thread on Retro Rides.

P38 - Leap of faith

There are quite a few people on there who are curious about P38 ownership but are weary due to the scare stories. I'm hoping my thread might change that a bit. It would be pointless doing such on here as I would be preaching to the converted.

It might also get the odd bit of exposure in Practical Performance Car magazine as I have a monthly column with them, though the editor isn't a fan...

I will no doubt pester you all for help and guidance, I've already learnt a huge amount from many of you.

Cheers,

Smiler.