Aragorn wrote:
One big thing that people seem to often forget for the real world, is that 4x4 might well get you moving in situations where a 2wd car doesnt if they're both on summer tyres, but the 4x4 system doesnt help you steer or stop at all.
Exactly what I was thinking at that time. If you can't brake or steer properly, then don't try to drive. If you can, then 4x4 will help moving, but probably not necessary.
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That's really great.
Of course prototype to production takes time even when you can work on it full time, but he will at least have one customer when ready.
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It's actually brilliant, change the car to match the key...
It looks like there aren't enough P38's still running, for someone to make programmable fobs.
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Unless if it has been removed then it cannot be malfunctioning, and 5.3.5 does not apply.
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Yes.
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;-)
RedP38 wrote:
I only went to get a morning cup of tea and there's a reply already.
If Gilbert/Richard isn't doing something unimportant like going to France or getting married, (or something important like fixing others P38s) he monitors both sides pretty well to answer questions (and delete spam).
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The second tool in Gilberts post is now on the wish list.
I have something similar to the other one (but with 1/2" hex instead of the handle so it is ok on steel pipes). But not always the easiest one when working under the car.
4.75 mm (instead of just 3/16) has always sounded a bit like selling 40.64 x 20.32 cm wheels...
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When I bought my current P38 two years ago it had battery drain problems. Previous owner always disconnected the battery, but I wanted to fix, cleaned terminals, checked the charging etc, even bought new battery. All fixed when I replaced the starter...
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Lez wrote:
For my part..I've only ever bought "proper" (low ratio boxes) 4x4s to use as tools eg, game fishing/shooting/towing boats etc, not daily drivers and certainly not long-distance commuting etc.
The main thing about the RR from the beginning was to do both well.
A car for all reasons...
Of course it might be more economical to have a motorized shopping trolley for commuting, something a little bigger for weekly groceries shopping, etc, but owning many cars (and keeping them running) is also expensive (did someone mention insurance?).
The P38 is almost the only car I've had that I can sit in all day without pain in my back (the only exception being my '90 Classic).
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Lez wrote:
they where never built for that, where they ? .
If not for that, what on earth were they built for?
Mine is used daily for going to work, travelling, towing, off roading etc.
I wish lpg was an option here...
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Gilbertd wrote:
Loctite 2700. It even stops the oil filler neck from unscrewing from the rocker cover when you try to take the filler cap off.
Due to serious lack of time, I had mine serviced last week (instead of doing it myself as usually). It took two youngsters and finally one a bit closer to my age to take the cap off without the filler neck...
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If the breaker cannot provide commercial invoice stating the items sold and at what price, there is something wrong with his business.
Country of origin is only for statistics unless you want to get some extra exemption from duties or something, simple enough to state UK as the parts are from there (or China ...). Tariff codes are something your carrier should know or find out.
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Hatmobile?
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With one end jacked up and transmission/transfer case in neutral you should be able to turn the propshaft (although not that easily because of the viscous coupling), but it is easier with one side up (rather than one end).
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Heated windshields do the same job as those frostfighters.
Won't help with the problem described in #1 as that is about ice building up in the blade.
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I've heard of one who turned off the heat and get ice cold air on the windscreen so that it would be as cold on the inside as on the outside. No melting and no problem. A bit cold though..
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https://www.amazon.com/THERMALBLADE-Heated-Silicone-Safety-Wiper/dp/B00K6KPPXQ
Heated blades in various form have been around for some time...
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