1. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    Depends how big the tank is... not averse to getting a van and bolting some seats into the back...
  2. Clarky130

    How can you test an autochanger

    You could power it up by figuring the pinouts from RAVE... but not test actual functionality. So... what he said ^...
  3. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    Never mind :D Modulars are for sale, though... virtually brand new with muds, only used once....
  4. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    Diesel?
  5. Clarky130

    dse auto gearbox question

    I have one for sale... :) http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f59/range-rover-p38-2-5-dse-auto-sale-199721.html
  6. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    Nice one... They go for the same kind of money as a golf, lots more space, and not much worse fuel consumption. Passat just took the No 1 spot.... having said that, I'll prob change my mind 3 more times today, and settle on something completely different tomorrow... Anybody got one they wanna...
  7. Clarky130

    Range Rover P38 2.5 DSE Auto for sale

    I will also consider a swap / px (cash my way only) for an efficient Diesel car in good nick that averages at least 50 mpg - I'm thinking something well built and long-lasting - Golf, Passat, A4, Octavia, or similar...
  8. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    Looking at some figures, it appears the Passat / A4 / Octavia (all the same platform with the same engines) return a combined average of 50+mpg... on paper at least. Anybody confirm this in practice? The wife's diesel Corsa is meant to get up to 90mpg on paper... but doesn't manage much over...
  9. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    Must say, I've heard a few bad things about the A-Class, but was going to keep an open mind until I drive one... Looks like the Golf just moved into the No 1 spot... Which is a shame, as I've never been able to get excited about a VW...
  10. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    At present I've settled on a toss-up between a diesel A-class or a diesel golf. I quite like quirky and unusual, and hate the ordinary, which is why, I have to say, the Golf doesn't appeal to the heart very much... Wassup with the A-Class, then?
  11. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    Only petrol engined car I can find that matches my requirements (50+ mpg and sub-£2k) is the 1.0 Corsa... I quite like the idea of a 3 cyl... Torquier than a 4, and the exhaust note reminds me of a Porsche flat 6... Minus any semblance of performance, of course.. There is also the Toyota Yaris...
  12. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    I'd love an X300 XJ... it was always one of my dream cars! Shame the priority right now is fuel consumption.... :(
  13. Clarky130

    2.5 dse starting probs help please

    I'v had a similar issue... there is nothing wrong with the lift pump itself, it's the quantity sender that is at fault. When the tank reads just below 1/4 on the guage, it's actually empty. I proved it by refilling the tank and it took just over 90 litres.... Sender & pump are all part of the...
  14. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    Correct!!
  15. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    With the mileage I do... yes. I'd buy a Prius if I could afford one... I've owned one before and loved it (bet alot of you thought you'd never hear ME say that!!) Then again, if I could afford a Prius, I wouldn't have to chop the P38 in to save money, would I? I'll still have the Disco to make...
  16. Clarky130

    In need of major makeover

    YRM metal solutions. Google them.
  17. Clarky130

    Range Rover P38 2.5 DSE Auto for sale

    For Sale: 1997 (P) Range Rover 2.5 DSE Auto Met Green, Cream leather interior 140K FSH up to 97k Exterior condition excellent for age, and has the post-2000MY clear lights Full 12 months MOT, 5 months tax Overfinch 7 seat conversion (matching leather) with seatbelts Harman / Kardon...
  18. Clarky130

    2001 hse radio problem

    if it's a 2001 its a P38, with the Alpine-headed H/K system - with DSP by the sounds of it. The system is run by a single amp that lives behind the soundproofing that is behind the subwoofer inside the rear left cover in the boot. Effectively, the HU just acts as a remote control when plugged...
  19. Clarky130

    It's time to say goodbye to my P38 :-(

    I'll definitely miss her... and will prob look around for another when funds allow in the future!