Routine lightbulb change, why is it so awkward. I would have though that with such a big motor there would be loads of space but who thought of plonking the battery right next to the nearside bulb access?!! It was easier to change the bulbs in an old Ibiza I had which had a relatively 'large' 2L...

Don't get so worked up on a sunny Friday :D I didn't say that everything comes from the same factory. I was writing to say that you will often find the same plants pumping out 'low end' products as well as supposed 'high end' ones. The manufacturing process may or many not be the same but they...

I have a close friend who works out of HK for a quality control organisation and regularly visits manufacturing plants in China - mainly clothing and consumer goods from our conversations - and you will get Armani priced clothing coming out of the same door as Primark. I'm a regular visitor and...

I returned the Halfords batt after 2 months use and demanded a full refund. Seems to be plenty in this batt now.

I run 29f38r on 255-60-18 AT2's

Thought I'd post back here and say that I'm pleased with the work done at Challenger. Nothing major - new middle box, caliper carrier, track rod ends but good friendly service. Sensible with parts too so where possible a refurbed part will do.

I have the same issue - 2 of the same key type even though they look to be slightly different colours.

Similar mpg on a 20 miles/40 min each way commute along A and B roads. Probably never goes over 50mph.

Bought my P38 at 172k and had the auto box oil changed as a matter of course. I would do it too.

If you're thinking about the 3.6 TDV8 test drive it. I had an RRS TDV8 for a bit and it's a stonking engine. Very smooth. So far removed from the 2.5 in a P38 it's unbelieveable. I've not personally driven the later petrol engines.

£52.50 in Aldershot with Challenger. For this sort of area that's a decent rate.

Please make sure you locate the belts properly. In a past life I suspect my P38 had rear seats as there are belts in the boot. They are bolted through the spare cover as one anchor point ...

How often are you really going to need traction control on a 4wd big tyred and underpowered motor anyway?

Coolant is dead easy even for somebody like me. I posted up about it just last week or week before. Glow plug relay probably isn't that hard either - at least you've identified the problems which 9/10 times in the hardest bit! You could do it in 30 mins if you are quick but if you have a few...

Try Andy at AJS for a recommendation (top of M25 by Redhill) - they mainly do Defenders/Discos and tyres. He's been there for 30 years so will likely know some good ones.

Off the back of that everybody should trade in for a P38 ... lol

Thinking about one too - but i've got 177k on the clock, 4k of which was mine. Safe?

Within first couple of weeks gearbox oil and diff oils. New battery as existing one was flat and needed jumping. Inspection of brake pads/discs. Following month changed the coolant.

For comparative purposes I run 255/60/18 and have experienced no rubbing issues.

Had some Colway AT remoulds on our P38 when we bought it. 2 months later and 1 puncture later I have swapped the lot for General Grabber AT2. The difference on the road is a lot. The old Colways had some nicks in the sidewall and gave a relatively poor ride. The carcasses were of unknown...