1. Boydonegood

    squeeling brakes

    Yeah they are tapered edge,,Sure they were Ferrodo..(Or the Yellow box with Black stripe? Hmmm Cant be that,,sure thats Lucas) No pins with mine...Will ring LR tommorow see if they sell them seperate...The pads i took out had loadsa meat on them..Noise is only from this 1 side so im guessing...
  2. Boydonegood

    squeeling brakes

    Yeah,,Sure thats the ones..Well i did dig a rubber cover off to see the rust!!..Have just put new pads in,,Not original LR ones but a good make i.e Ferrodo or something (Well £30 worth) and never got no pins.... Hmmm,,wonder if LR sell them seperate or even if i have to buy new pads...
  3. Boydonegood

    squeeling brakes

    Cheers Nick Sorry mate,i think its my description... Its the actual cast "caliper holding bracket" Its either part of the hub or bolted to the hub,and the caliper bolts onto it with 2 bolts.. The Pins are what the whole sliding caliper slides on..Not Pad holding pins.. The two...
  4. Boydonegood

    squeeling brakes

    Hi all Sorry to jump on your thread Marky. My pads were screaming like hell,One raining morning i took the pads out,Copper Slipped the backs and rougthened up the pad...Lasted a day! Ive just gone to put some new pads in(sunny day so im not rushing!) and the N/S/F sliding caliper is siezed...
  5. Boydonegood

    P38 Doorcards

    Hi all.. Just a quick one,,Does anybody know off hand how the fabric section of the door pad comes off? The bit with the middle speaker grill in it,Mine are grubby cream material,and i want to attemt to cover them in Lightstone Leather ( i have some spare),like the Autobiography.... Im...
  6. Boydonegood

    Electrical Questions ( Rr 96 Hse 4.6 )

    Hi there The button with the round "Tyre" shape is for manually locking the car in Low height setting....If you lower the car to "Access" mode (Lowest suspension setting) then press the switch,You should hear a beep and it will lock the vehicle in the slowest position..I think its used for...
  7. Boydonegood

    Parking Sensors For Rr 4.6 1996

    Hi Ive fitted aftermarket ones again from Ebay.8 sensors (4 rear,4 front).They cost about £40 ($80) delivered.. Mine arnt wireless ( really wish i had gone for wireless )..Means running 8 wires the length of the car.... They work fantastic (although i only fitted them as a toy) Only prob...
  8. Boydonegood

    Slow Riser!

    Cheers Eightinavee Have had another look today and it seems... Start the car up on low access mode...When the compressor stops,push the "Normal height" button and the back end starts raising fast by the time the front begins to move,it runs outta air and then the pump kicks back in...
  9. Boydonegood

    Slow Riser!

    Thanks for the quick reply!! Appreciate it!! Brought the seal kit from company called P38 spares on Ebay.Followed instructions and all went well.Simple enougth,have replaced a few seals on hydrolic rams before,so know the basics. Ive let it run for around 15 mins and then tried to raise...
  10. Boydonegood

    Slow Riser!

    Hi all! Have searched the forum and found lots of posts,but a bit lost as to mine.. Ive a P38 that the suspension has always raised and lowered quickly.. Over the last 2-3 weeks its taking forever to raise from Access to Normal (Access light on and Normal flashing) and up higher...
  11. Boydonegood

    Really Stupid Wheel Question..

    True! I like the 20's on yours alot,but just cant afford them..These were a good deal,especially as i needed tyres anyway. As Nick said,now ive had them on a week or two,ive got used to the size and just the fact they looked different,so guessing i'll hang onto them. Be honest,other...
  12. Boydonegood

    Bonnet Badge

    Hey Nick! Thanks for the quiuck reply!! Really appreciate that mate! Top man! Would i be taking liberties to send 2 pics? 1 Front.1 Rear? Are the new ones not the same as ours but chrome? Do you rate them with badges removed or they look slab fronted? Will stick pics across...
  13. Boydonegood

    Bonnet Badge

    Hi all! Bit of a strange request,but has anyone got a picture of the front or rear of a P38 with the "RANGE ROVER" lettering removed? A couple of my letters are looking shabby and odd,but are livable with. Each end is £32 + Vat from LR but have gotta be ordered.. Im trying to imagine...
  14. Boydonegood

    H.I.D vs PIAA Upgrade?

    Hi all! Have searched but cant seem to find anything...Has anyone had any experience with either the aftermarket H.I.D kits you can buy or the PIAA H.I.D effect bulbs? Im looking to upgrade my 1997 P38,(not complete lamp assembly) Just one of the two above kits... Have read the PIAA...
  15. Boydonegood

    Really Stupid Wheel Question..

    A couple of pictures.. Suppose colour coding is next..... Never ends!!!
  16. Boydonegood

    Really Stupid Wheel Question..

    Will post a couple of pics this morning,as the ones i have are too large files..Cheers. LTel
  17. Boydonegood

    Really Stupid Wheel Question..

    Yeah finally got them on yesterday.. Am still torn,i kinda like em,but is in my mind that they may look abit too out of proportion.. Havent really been out for a ride in it yet,but around the block it they dont seem to rub at all! Guess MPH may be out a bit.I'll have to check it with the Sat...
  18. Boydonegood

    Panel lights missing?

    Hi Geo! How's life with the RR? Have you still got my email? Boydonegood@btinternet.com drop me a line tommorow and i'll talk you through it screw by screw,as am doimg Dads! Is a very easy job,just a little time consuming( id guess 30 mins max if i remember) only simple screws...In the...
  19. Boydonegood

    Locked out of a P38

    Hi Dutch RR The problem im having is the drivers door lock and outside handle are disconnected..(The outside lock and handle dont operate the lock as the connecting bar is off) The guy was unlocking on the fob and climbing throught the passenger side.. So even if i get live to the...
  20. Boydonegood

    Really Stupid Wheel Question..

    Cheers for all the comments/info guys Am gonna do as suggested and go get the nuts and try em.. Main reason for getting them was i wanted bigger rims and the 18 Hurricaines were silly money..The 16" originals were bald,and sometimes its cheaper to buy 2nd hand rims and tyres than just...