What did you do with your Range Rover today

dave4x4 · Dec 3, 2012

Ordered the bits for a turbo boost controller for my p38 diesel.

Dismantled a knackered Garrett TD6 turbo i plan on fitting and found the shaft snapped clean in two.

mark 4x4 · Dec 3, 2012

put my new 6 months tax disc in the window lol

2.0_hippo · Dec 4, 2012

dave4x4 said:
Ordered the bits for a turbo boost controller for my p38 diesel.
Dismantled a knackered Garrett TD6 turbo i plan on fitting and found the shaft snapped clean in two.

So your hoping its going to go faster once you fit this td6 turbo ? Lol

dave4x4 · Dec 4, 2012

2.0_hippo wrote:

So your hoping its going to go faster once you fit this td6 turbo ? Lo

Yes, with the other mods I have done. Checking the compressor curve it is getting out of its operating range. Originally sized for a 135bhp engine. The existing Mitsubishi turbo runs out of steam. I have measured it with Faultmate. The Garrett GT2256V turbo is sized for about the same power range my engine will be operating at 190-200bhp.

2.0_hippo · Dec 4, 2012

dave4x4 said:
2.0_hippo wrote:
Yes, with the other mods I have done. Checking the compressor curve it is getting out of its operating range. Originally sized for a 135bhp engine. The existing Mitsubishi turbo runs out of steam. I have measured it with Faultmate. The Garrett GT2256V turbo is sized for about the same power range my engine will be operating at 190-200bhp.

Cool, will be Intresting to see how it turns out.

Won't your gearbox snap with all the added BHP ?

Bix · Dec 4, 2012

2.0_hippo said:
Cool, will be Intresting to see how it turns out.

Won't your gearbox snap with all the added BHP ?

I think he is the chap who mated the ZF24 with the 2.5TD, so all should be good... for about 500 yards.

dave4x4 · Dec 4, 2012

Too much negativity and cynicism on this forum.
As a matter of fact my p38 is driving very well thank you. As it should have done when it left the factory.
The most comfortable 4x4 yet and cheap to maintain.
Yes I have fitted a HP24 box together with a larger intercooler, JFearne chip, BMW expansion tank with level sensor, aircon fan mod, stainless exhaust, GG AT2's, Arnott Gen III air bags, + 2" extra lift, underbody protection, removeable winch, removeable tow hitch using a US 2" receiver to name a few.

2.0_hippo · Dec 4, 2012

dave4x4 said:
Too much negativity and cynicism on this forum.
As a matter of fact my p38 is driving very well thank you. As it should have done when it left the factory.
The most comfortable 4x4 yet and cheap to maintain.
Yes I have fitted a HP24 box together with a larger intercooler, JFearne chip, BMW expansion tank with level sensor, aircon fan mod, stainless exhaust, GG AT2's, Arnott Gen III air bags, + 2" extra lift, underbody protection, removeable winch, removeable tow hitch using a US 2" receiver to name a few.

Well done for getting it all to work

How much has all these modifications cost you though ?

Bix · Dec 4, 2012

dave4x4 said:
Too much negativity and cynicism on this forum.
As a matter of fact my p38 is driving very well thank you. As it should have done when it left the factory.
The most comfortable 4x4 yet and cheap to maintain.
Yes I have fitted a HP24 box together with a larger intercooler, JFearne chip, BMW expansion tank with level sensor, aircon fan mod, stainless exhaust, GG AT2's, Arnott Gen III air bags, + 2" extra lift, underbody protection, removeable winch, removeable tow hitch using a US 2" receiver to name a few.

Did the US receiver set you back much? I've been debating changing my tow bar for one. Don't seem to come across many in the UK.

dave4x4 · Dec 4, 2012

2.0 hippo wrote:

How much has all these modifications cost you though ?

Bearing in mind I have had the car over 10 years and didn't do it all at once and excluding the gearbox (brand new) which ended up over 1000 quid and tyres at £380 'ish.
The rest mostly secondhand off Ebay: off the top of my head - intercooler £150; chip with ECU £50; BMW exp tank £35 excl hoses; aircon fan mod £50; stainless exhaust £75; Arnott Gen III's - 3 s/h at £100 + 1 new at £120; new front shocks for the rear £30; steel for winch tray £75; new 10,000# chinese winch £115; new tow hitch + receiver £150'ish.

lorri789 · Dec 4, 2012

Made up a list of parts using Microcat

dave4x4 · Dec 4, 2012

Bix wrote:

Did the US receiver set you back much?

Bit more polite when you want something. Eh?

You can get the 2" receiver from Devon 4x4, speak to Jake.

Range Rover P38 2" Receiver

It should not affect type approval for the towing bracket as it is only the hitch that is changed. I also bought the recovery hitch and the ball mount.

Grit Valve · Dec 5, 2012

dave4x4 said:
Bix wrote:

Bit more polite when you want something. Eh?

You can get the 2" receiver from Devon 4x4, speak to Jake.

Range Rover P38 2" Receiver

It should not affect type approval for the towing bracket as it is only the hitch that is changed. I also bought the recovery hitch and the ball mount.

Lol

sas1810 · Dec 6, 2012

fixed the SRS light problem, terminal disconnected behind passenger side dash airbag

cleared faults now nanocom was communicating again

adjusted glove box, looks nice and sweet now.

sold the 20" wheels!!!! RESULT!

dave4x4 · Dec 7, 2012

Came out to start the car and found it had a flat battery. WTF. It still catches me out sometimes.

lorri789 · Dec 7, 2012

lol...same here

martynv8 · Dec 7, 2012

Sat looking at mine...cant drive until HG is done next week

Gave it a good clean instead

Datatek · Dec 7, 2012

Just started mine after it stood for 3 weeks, no problem. 135AH 1000CCA battery wins every time.

Deasy · Dec 7, 2012

Just picked it back up from the body shop

dave4x4 · Dec 7, 2012

Datatek wrote:

135AH 1000CCA battery wins every time

Mine is a 110AH Elecsol 950CCA. Not the battery. Something else going on with mine.
Got new neighbours and problems started since then. Must be using something that interferes with RF.

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