My P38 Diesel water temp is indicating very low in the blue after a hard drive. Temp does go to the top of the blue when driven hard but drops quickly to mid blue. Car heater seems to be hot when set at 26 so thought it might be sender. fitted new sender on engine .. no change. The engine...

I have been the subject of overheating resulting in replacement head which also went pop. Now I've replaced the whole engine with a second hand motor said to be good. This engine runs cool with the needle just off the blue. After a few miles the needle climbs to about 10.00 oclock then if I...

Thanks guys for all the good information. As Datatek points out a pressure test does not always find all the faults on the replacement head. I have had this experience!!!! I have located an engine and the swap is in progress. The case for a replacement engine verses replacement head is that...

I need to replace the engine in my P38 Range Rover. Can anybody advise a good source for remanufactured engines. The existing engine has a cracked head. This is the second head to go and I'm not sure about the block, so believe that a replacement engine is best option.

Thanks once again for the responses. Lots of good information. I have decided to go along with the solar panel but keeping a weather eye on the mains supply trickle charger option. Leaving the solar panel charger permanently connected to the battery is an option but where to connect into...

Thanks for the replies. I have taken another look at the options and like the idea of a solar panel. Maplins have a variety and not sure which one will be the best option. The range is 1.5W, 2.4W, 4.8W and 12W prices range from £10 to £30 so would be inclined to go for the £30 (special...

I am not using the car too often and as a result the battery runs down (as they do! ). I have been told that a maintenance charger (Halfords advertise one @ £25) left connected to the battery on the car would resolve this problem. I am aware that charging the battery on the car is a no no...

A further comment on the 'stupid plastic pipe ' breaking off this is a problem that the local LR garage has experienced is due to the way the suppliers pack the radiators and is a common occurrence!!

Thanks for all the responses. I am inclined to think that the problem is with the radiator design as it defies logic to understand how an engineering designer could even think of locating the inlet and outlet at the top!! I have replaced the headertank cap as a precaution. The radiator was...

On a short journey which involved climbing a steep long bank I had to pull over as steam was coming from the bonnet. At this point the temerature was still showing normal ie 11.00 O'clock. Lifting the lid... water everywhere and a big hole in the felt lining! The radiator had split along the...

I was thinking of replacing the whole unit as the engine in the car is not original and not sure of the mileage. The engine does not use oil and the performance seems fine. Maybe I'm getting paranoid!! There seem to be a number of second hand engines on the market this move would eleminate the...

Thanks for the responses. The head was supplied by the company that supplied nisbeam's head. From the head being fitted some months ago (3000 miles) There has been a continuous slight water loss but no pressurizing. They have been told about the problem and the head is being removed from the...

I have had problems with the engine in my P38 which has blown a gasket, had a replacement re-engineered cylinder head and once again now has a suspected cracked head. I am now wondering what to do next. I could fit another head or replace the whole unit. Can anyone recommend a good supplier of...

Thanks for the information. Have now sorted the problem and can now read the computer screen.

A light has gone out on the computer screen in the instrument binnacle and reading the display is difficult due to this failure. I understand that there are three bulbs which light up the screen. I don't want to dismantle the dash consule until I have the replacement bulbs to hand can anybody...

Yes the air con is working fine this is what made me think that the oil could be leaking onto the condenser. The steering reservoir pipes are not oily. Looks as though I'll have to check the 'O' rings which means a recharge of gas! hope this is the cause of the leak otherwise need to fit a new...

I have recently noticed a small oil leak which is coming from the front of the car. Its light oil, not engine oil and after tracing the possible cause the only source seems to be from the air con condenser at the bottom corner. I,ve been told it could be the 'O' ring seals from the pipe or a...

I have a 2001 Range rover P38 fitted with a sat Nav. This system has worked well and although dated by modern systems, is a useful piece of kit to have in the car. I had been cleaning the car out with the doors open and this resulted in the battery going flat. Following the usual procedure...

Thanks for the replies. I do have mixed feelings about the 'tacky' side of these kits. A solution to the problem might be a relacement plastic trim.

Thinking of improving the interior of my P38 Range Rover with the use of some wood trim on the dashboard. This has been brought on by some marking of the exisiting trim during the replacement of the 'O' rings to the heater pipes. Dash panels having to be removed to gain access. Can anyone...