Alrighty, small update. Investigated the viscous fan and it seemed okay to me, had a good amount of resistance. Next step is going to be to pull most of the cooling system apart and just replace a bunch of stuff as it all looks very tired after 430,xxx kms and 21 years of use! Definitely need a...

Thanks for the suggestions! I did have a feel of the viscous fan yesterday when the latest episode happened and I thought it felt okay. It was definitely spinning when idling. I'll try tomorrow when its completely cold! Is the theory here that if the viscous fan isn't working properly, the...

Howdy friends, My 01 Rover has been in the wars for a while regarding its cooling system that started with a slow-ish leak a few months ago. I got my local mechanic to have a look while it was in for a service and they said the manifold outlet pipe looked a bit busted and should be replaced...

I’ve been enquiring with an exhaust place near me about options for my P38. I’ve noticed the headers/flange look quite rusted. do you think I should go for an engine back system rather than cat back given the state of it? Or am I overreacting :rolleyes: I’ve attached some snaps :) thanks! :D

oh bummer! The previous owner must have replace it with the older style as this is an 2001 p38. I much prefer the older style headlights.

I hit 430,000kms in my P38 today :D

Looks like the left passenger side has some black housing in the headlight assembly. I prefer the look of the right drivers side, does anyone know how I can the black plastic to make it match? I’ve done some googling but can only seem to find guides on removing bulbs rather than the entire...

G’day, I was under ye old P38 checking on an oil leak (yay!) and I noticed this split open exhaust pipe toward the front of the car (in front of the cat I believe). The other pipe had the same thing. Is this normal? I assume it would have to be otherwise I’d surely hear it. I’ve attached an...

Alright quick follow up for anyone interested. The mechanic did a vacuum pressure test for leaks but couldn't find any. They said the gas was quite low, enough to get the compressor going but not enough to make things cold. So they regassed it and put some dye in to assist in future diagnoses...

A proper one :D Very tempted to slap a sporty exhaust on. It doesn’t sound very V8-like. My wife wasn’t so enthusiastic about that idea though.

Allo! I had wanted a boxy 90s style 4WD for quite some time, however, was also enjoying my very fun WRX track car that I shared with a friend of mine. The gearbox ended up dying and we were done with that adventure so it went to someone else and my search for a 4WD began. I was originally...

Thanks :)! Can’t say I’ve ever heard of KwikFit. When I googled it, a place called Eagle Tyres showed up, not sure if they’re linked. Called a reputable mechanic near me that was able to squeeze me in next week and said they can use some coloured dye or similar to assist detecting any leaks...

Oh interesting. That seems very backwards. Thanks :) The compressor does seem to be spinning okay. https://youtube.com/shorts/UXQ9dDhrVyk

When I was playing around the other day I noticed the aircon button wasn't even on... my hopes were high as I turned it on, however, still no cold air :( Not sure how to tell if the clutch is engaging. I'll give that a go, thanks. I'll take the car to a mechanic to run a test on the ac gas.

Howdy, The aircon in my 01 P38 only blows hot and I’m not sure where to start to diagnose. I bought the car knowing it was stuffed and was going to take it a mechanic but the wait times are really long due to covid so I thought I might try have a poke around. The fan speed control dial was...