Hi The starter motor died on my 2000 P38 V8. I was a bit busy so let the garage next door change itAfter they reconnected the battery the keys needed syncing which was done but the engine will not turn. I have checked fuse 40 and the relay is clicking but no feed onto the solenoid. The solenoid...

Hi Thanks for the quick reply. I will try to get a thin ratchet if not I will use a spanner. Regards Mik

Hi Replaced the left hand blend motor today. Wasn't a big deal EXEPT I was installing the glove box and shut it and now it won't open. I think the release cable has come adrift. Does anyone know how to open it so I can rectify the cable problem. Thanks Mik

Hello I hope someone can tell me where to start on this one. I hadn't driven my V8 classic for about 4 weeks . I drove it about 6km and it was just fine. Did a bit of shopping and it started ok. It then started missing, this got worse and I just made it to the top of my drive and it died. There...

Hi. Thanks for the reply. That is the Land Rover part number I need the Unipart number specifically. The reason, I have two V8 Range Rovers and also a 4 cyl MGB I am pretty sure the filters are the same but I just need to get the RR Unipart number to make sure. It's then one less item to keep...

Hi Could anyone tell me the Unipart oil filter ref number for a V8 Classic/P38. Regards Mik

Ok I will check the fuses in the morning. The car is in a locked parking at the moment. I have Rovacom with me and I will run the becm diagnostics as well.

Thanks for the speedy reply. I haven't checked the fuse because they work on fast setting.

Hi I hope someone can help me out. My P38 wipers have stopped working on intermitent, slow and wash, they only work on fast. I got the low washer fluid warning, switched the wipers to intermitent pressed the wash button they washed and parked and then zilch. I have a 1250km drive home from...

Hey Sparky thanks for that really really constructive reply. Now tell me something are you sure that you are not someone else I know? No of course not, their name is Cupid Stunt. Have a nice day out there and be carefull crossing the road.:) Mik

Ha ha I wish it was. Its the bit behind all the shiny stuff inside the car which means that all the shiny wood and leather has to come out. Mik

Hello I have a leakey evaporator on my P38. Has anyone had this replaced and if so how much did it cost? Where is the best place to source one? Is the heater matrix plastic if not might it be a good idea to replace that as well? Regards Mik

Hi You might as well fit a new cleaner/dryer while you are at it. They need changing every couple of years. Mik

Hi I got keyfob battery low and the engine disabled three weeks ago. I changed the batteries and it was ok. I got the same message and the engine disabled today. I used Maxam batteries which should be ok. Does anyone have any ideas? Regards Mik

Thanks for the quick reply on that. I want to get one before I open it up. Regards Mik

Hi I need to change the battery on one of my P38 keys. Does anyone know the battery ref.no.? Regards Mik

Instead of disconnecting it you could wire the ariel through a switch.

Hi Have a look here for a bit of oil info. Car Bibles : The Engine Oil Bible

Yes I agree it's not for your northern winters. But down here in the sunny south I can run it all the year round. In saying that I do a couple of winter trips to the north so I will prob put 15/40 in frof nov to march.

Hi I have always used a semi synthetic oil in my 2000 4.6 which I change every 4 to 5000 miles. I recently had it serviced by a independent and they put Castrol Classic XL in which is a 20-50 grade mineral oil for modern( 60's to late 70's)classics. This has shown a improvement in oil...