short version - Just bought a P38 DHSE with 116000 miles. It has a full service history from new through main dealers. I have been advised by a farmer friend who actually as a few Landrover vehicles (2*l322, 1* P 38 and a LR 90) that I should get the friendly local mechanic to change the...

Poses another question which I will start a new thread for. Preventative maintenance.

However, 12 months ago fuel prices were not where they are today, so the maths doesn't work. I have run 3 diesel cars with fuel mappings and you are correct, what they do is wind up the turbo and remap the injection. Around town this will mean a lower MPG is acheived, and I think you are being...

Pat it on the bonnet, wink as you walk away and tell it you will bring it back a present. They are not just mechanical you know, they have feelings.

ok, I have a problem I came clean today to the war department that I had actually bought the car. Might not have given the complete picture on price, but that is neither here nor there. Told her to drive it, and said if push came to shove, I would get rid of the X5 and bimble about in in...

Yup, very pleased. Having been driving it for a couple of days now I need a new set of discs or a bearing on the front, but the local mechanic says not too serious. He has the same car, so I hope he's right! I'll give it a good clean at some point and post a pic. I was planning to buy...

true figure / 2 = happiness Yes dear, £2k. bargain. Now, I think I might need some new wheels for the offroad tyres.

3.5k with nine month MOT and an hour with a good divorce lawyer... It was surreal. Sales manager, 'Wow, suspension, aircon and even the electric mirrors work when you go in reverse. I was going to lend you a screwdriver to make sure you could get into the fuel cap on the way home, but that...

Hi guys, I'm new to the forum, and to the delights of owning a P38. Mine is possibly a quite funny story. I live in the country and have just rented an office space on the farm. The war departments car needed changing and I wanted something a little different to go and play in and use in the...