Simon_CSK

JBS Indespension only do a 2700kg trailer which is no good for the P38 which comes in at 2.5 tonnes on its own but thanks. I have have also tried Mr Towbar in Troon and HSS hire who are going to get back to me tomorrow. The problem here is the weight but all suggestions greatly appreciated. Simon

Help!!. I need to hire a trailer as above to take a P38 from Oxford to my home in Glasgow. Does anybody know where I can hire a flat bed trailer with ramps to take 2.5 tonne load?? Carlisle is also an option if necessary. Thanks

At last I have got it back. A few teething issues that will need a dressing down but I have a solid platform from which to work at last. Front tow bar to go on along with the front power point. But looking good. It has a soft brake pedal which I think just needs some bedding in before rebeading, and they have forgotten to put the sound insulation under the centre console. The window switches are also in the wrong order.

I have had Freelander 1 & 2, Classic RR's. P38's and this Disco. I still have my CSK and my Disco and am getting the P38. Love all three when they go properly.

past I had an 57 plate HSE from new for three and a half years. A very good reliable car once I got past a couple of issues. One related to the turbo waste gate valve and the other was a knackered fuel sender reporting more fuel than the car had. Otherwise a very good and very comfortable car. I did 38,000 in it before I sold it. Only sold it because of financial issues.

Getting Disco back tomorrow if the handbrake cable arrives. The garage are saying the brakes are not great and will need bedding in what views? It is new pads, calipers and discs.

If I remember properly I think you may need to keep the tunnel cover off the donor gearbox. but that will not be a problem installing as the fittings are the same.

Jason Like others I don't know you. I have never suffered from depression however I do have dyslexia which in my early years affected severely my self confidence. Unlike most I do appreciate what goes on in the head and appreciate even if I do not understand the difficulties that you have. Your friends will always support you and having read the support of the forum I think the more supported that you have the better you should feel. Like everyone else has said a speedy recovery and stick with it we are all behind you.

I have all the front ones. A friend was overna dn we worked out that there is a panel in the base of the cubby box and under it there are two bolts so sorted. But thanks for your help anyway.

Can someone tell me where the fixings are re the above. I have got all the front fixings off but it is retained somewhere at the back and for the life of me I cannot see or feel any fixings.

I had thought about it but there is far too much to do. Both A pillars are totally rotten both cills are gone and the rear frame is shot and that is what I know about. Even if I had the welding skill I think it would take far too long. I am looking for a good shell. Also after rebuilding my chassis with new parts it was very enjoyable and relaxing just to potter with it and get it right. So I am looking forward to doing the CSK but that is a very long term project.

Got a price for fitting an engine to the P38 and a car up and running for less than £1k. not too bad. Just hope I can get the life out of it. Nah!! it is a Range Rover.

Task Already spotted they also have a complete car. The problem I have is funds had that been around when I spotted the P38 I would have gone for that instead. My thought is to buy a complete vehicle from Spain just for the shell because mine is well shot!!

Born lucky............whenever anything goes bad I always come out of it better than I went in!! and I mean always I just wish I knew how so I could bottle it and sell it

Jeff You can always have a go at my CSK that just needs a new body shell.

My solution was divorce. She chose it and I am enjoying it very much. Even trading in a 1959 model for an 1980 model

It cannot equate to garage space. I have a garage capable of 3 Range Rovers and there is not one in it because it is unfinished

Yes that sounds about right!! Got it for a song even with the cost of hiring the trailer and the drive of 400 miles it is still a good price

CW I have now gone and done it. Bought a P38 today in need of a new block which is fortunate as I have a great one in my old P38. Just need to get my Disco back so I can collect it.

Well I have done it again. My old P38 is beig broken in the driveway, my CSK is parked up needing a new body shell and my Disco is in the garage getting a new chassis fitted and due back this week hopefully.I am driving around in a loan car from the garage. Today I have bought another P38 with a knackered block just to keep me amused. One day I will learn that Land Rovers are useless and I should get a car that actually goes but hey in for a penny in for a pound. My theory is that once the Disco is back and the P38 is running I will have a spare car when one or other is sick. Hopefully save me a fortune hiring cars

I would recon from the post that it is the three amigos. lol It will be the ABS, Traction control and Hil Desent Contol. It happened to me and sadly it requires a computer link to establish the fault. In my case it was the ABS sensors on the front near side that was US. Like Changread mine went on and went off but came back on later and stayed on. You need to remember also that you loose 4WD when the lights are on.

CW when you are divorced and the wife wants child maintenance it is a good way to hide your income as she cannot see what went into the car.

CW That is not strictly true......I have run Range Rovers and Land Rovers for the last 20 years. I have bought two brand new Freelanders an 05 model and an 57 model both HSE's. I do not know how much money I lost on the first bit the second cost me £35k and three years later I got £18k so I lost £17k in 3 years which is very nearly £6k per year and nothing to show for it. The only advantage was that I knew if it broke down Land Rover would supply a replacement vehicle within an hour. Very useful when you drive a Land Rover!! If I spend £6k on my vehicle this year and I get 3 years out of it I have saved £12k and I still have the car to sell at the end. What then if it breaks down well there is a further opportunity. I am looking for a P38 as a second car

Les the budget went out the window when I passed the double mark If I sell the car as soon an it is finished I recon I will loose two times the cars value AT LEAST!!

Ally Doing what I have has been a challenge and not the most cost effective solution. Having said that I have enjoyed it very much. I "deACEd" mine too because I could not control the cost of repair. Everything on the chassis is either new or refurbished so I can keep the car as long as possible. By having the chassis off you can access everything and see what needs sorted but I do not recommend you take that option lightly