1. flookyk

    Numpty of the week contender - Petrol into diesel RR

    ^^^^:hysterically_laughi:hysterically_laughiHa Ha .... ....... oh sorry I did not mean to laugh .....oh OK I did mean to but at least you did it the right way to cause the least problems ...... good job you did not put diesel into a petrol. ...... and before anyone says I was cruel for...
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    Paint & Trim Question

    Having recently bought a RR DSE I am now starting to look at tidying up a couple of the panels (maybe recover the window trim panels) and repaint/ clean the drivers seat as well as having a couple of small patches/ scratches on the exterior. Looking at the panel under the bonnet, it says the...
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    Is this a new record?

    Well after having to wait until payday until i could order the replacement BECM I got my RR back on Thursday all working again. George, at Durham 4x4, had recommended I order it from rangeroverbreakers.com as he had dealt with them before and said the parts were a bit more expensive but you...
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    Alarm Light Blinking Interval

    Every 2-3 seconds is what it seems to be doing, thanks for putting my mind at rest with that Saint.
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    Alarm Light Blinking Interval

    Thanks to Durham 4x4 I now have my, new to me, P38 DSE back on the road. It now has a replacement BECM, locks and came with 2 good keys/fobs instead of the one knackered one that came with the car. I have a question though on the Alarm light on the dashboard. The manual says it flashes for...
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    Is this a new record?

    .... for the time between buying a Range Rover P38 and it having it's first major breakdown? Well I ignored the advice and after looking into cost of parts, insurance faults, etc I bought a 1997 R reg RR 2.5 DSE last Tuesday, from one of those one mam, work from home traders (this one in...
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    How DO they work out insurance premiums??

    As I am currently still looking for a replacement car and trying to decide between a Disco 300tdi, RR P38 or a Jeep Grand Cherokee (don't laugh at that last one please) I have been doing some research into parts availability, price of parts, even how good the forums are for providing help and...
  8. flookyk

    The Auto Clinic (North East) ????

    Messaged the seller to find it is someone called Garry from Liverton TS13 area but they have sold it expecting it to be paid for tommorrow from someone near Stoke, possibly buying and selling vehicles form home I suppose.
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    The Auto Clinic (North East) ????

    Land Rover Range Rover P38 4.0 Vogue - V8 Epsom Green TAXED & TESTED -? £1495? | eBay This is the link to it.
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    The Auto Clinic (North East) ????

    Has anyone had any dealings with The Auto Clinic, based somewhere in the North East (ebay says 30 miles from me) or know anything about them. They have a P38 Range Rover for sale on ebay but there does not seem to be any information as to where they are based, only has a mobile no listed and...
  11. flookyk

    Not just Landies that break down

    To those of you that are having, or have had, problems with your Landies then it's not just your make. I currently have a Suzuki Grand Vitara GV1600 (2001) which broke down a couple of weeks ago. At first, thinking it was the timing belt that had snapped (it was due for a change in a couple of...
  12. flookyk

    Discovery 300tdi or Rang Rover P38?

    Thanks for the info. Tazz/ Basher, I have heard some say the clutch on the Disco 1 is a weak point on them, does the Auto box give less problems?
  13. flookyk

    Discovery 300tdi or Rang Rover P38?

    No not gone, but the garage selling both the Disco 300tdi and the Range Rover have sold them both.
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    Discovery 300tdi or Rang Rover P38?

    I have been having a look through your forum for a few days now and some great advice and tips there, I hope I can get some advice from owners. I have owned Suzuki Grand Vitara's since 2004 (first an XL7 2.0TD 7 seater for 4 years, then a GV1600 for the last 4 years). I changed to the GV1600...