Big thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video! Head to the link to grab your free trial: skl.sh/samsmotormachine06221 I'm glad to have finally made some mechanical progress on the P38. Looking forward to getting stuck into the rest of it now!
Hello, I always enjoy your videos, but this is my first time commenting. I own a p38 in Japan and have almost completed all repairs except for the HEVAC. p38 repair was an ordeal at first and a battle as I found new faults after repair after repair, but somehow p38 repair became a pleasure for me! I look forward to your p38 repair journey! I will be cheering for you from Japan.
This is an excellent channel Sam. I myself am a RR L322 enthusiast and am on my third now, but this video is inspiring me to buy a P38 and see what I can do with it whether that be full restoration or enhance it. Keep growing the channel I'll be watching
Congrats on your first sponsor! This is huge news for you and your channel. You deserve it! Btw this videos will be helpful once I get some old LR to play with.
I just bought back my old 1997 DSE , third time is the charm! 340,000kms on the clock and still on air springs, remarkably it’s in better shape than my 2010SC5.0 I’m glued to this series of videos keep up the good work, I’m going to dig into a leaking rear axle seal soon. BTW I don’t think many DSE p38 made it to Canada, mine is an import from Belgium
Anything air suspension you need Sam , Miessler in Germany has it. I just got a new compressor for mine with a 2 year warranty from them. From ordering it until it reached my door ( Leinster) was 28 hours. Unbelievable service. They even sent the relay ( free ) that is supposed to be changed when a new compressor goes in.
@@SamsMotors I’ve tried the rebuild. It’s very fiddly. Problem is that when most compressors give up the ghost , they are a complete mess on the inside. I’ve got 5 here in a box none of which are suitable to even try rebuild. And I bought them all brand new from the UK. Of course now with Brexit we are getting ridden by revenue bringing stuff from the UK. Meissler are on eBay. Huge amount of customers and positive reviews. They answer emails promptly too. And not crazy expensive for the kind of service you get.
Tip for you Sam, I had one of these trucks and loved it, shame they were never the 3.0l with more horses!!! Looking back even the TD 5 was a better unit ( I have TD5 D2 200 bhp now) The head on mine went due to the fan seizing up, rebuilt new head and all good. The engine was a cow to bleed coolant so I devised a little method. On the drivers side of the engine you'll see the 2 pipes going to the matrix, take the pipe nearest the block and cobble up a bleed valve using some 22mm copper pipe and fittings with a 15mm end feed air valve, it's at the top of the cooling system and you can get all the air out. Hope this helps, love the videos.
Cheers! Yeah I reckon this has an airlock in it still as the temp gauge was fluctuating a bit while I had it running. Not had time to try and sort it yet. The bleed valve is a great idea though!
@@SamsMotors use a high funnel when bleeding coolant system on p38 otherwise there will be air left, td5 was never a better engine hence m51 heads never go :) viscous fans always need changing, always get it new or new clutch
@@SamsMotors I am bud, I currently live in Dartford but went to Secondary school in Birchington and then onto college for a brief stint at Canterbury! Small world! 😃
@@SamsMotorswow that’s quite a lot but I bet these engines can do a bunch more. Does yours have an egr fitted? Looking at one myself but I can’t find as from which year they fitted an egr. I hope you find cause why it stopped running 🤘🏻
I got mine through the nct last Friday. I was delighted the hard work payed off. But it was not long lived. It's making a noise like the bottom end shell bearings. But there fine no movement and no particals in the oil.
Mine makes the same whooshing sound like it's locked on all the time. I'm same as you not sure if it's normal. I'm going to ennis on Sunday to get door cards for it I'll have a look the one he has and see if it's the same noise. I sent the injectors to be checked thinking diesel knock but there all strangely spraying perfectly. The noise is like a tap tap tap on idle and gets louder and faster as you increase the revs. But it's driving fine well it was before I started pulling it apart. I'll put it back together tomorrow and keep hunting.
Have a look to see if the 6mm line from the top of the rad to the header tank is clear of debris, I had a situation where that blocked and the radiator had air in the top causing the water pump to “gas” then overheated. Oh also blew the top of the rad apart 😂
I have a P38 4.6 Vouge.... It needs some work, but because it is so well built for now it just keeps going..... If I ever get some money I will give her the love she deserves.... :-))
@@SamsMotors unfortunately still at Mercedes having the safety recall sorted, they are awaiting parts but have given me a Vauxhall corsa to get around in. My new car fell through ☹️ Long story Sam but I’ll send you an email with details of the new purchase.
have to have some luck once in a while Sam - if that tensioner had given up at speed - you might have ended up with much more of a problem. Keep it up - I made a start on my L322 cam cover but have been scuppered for a couple of months by having a directional argument with my dog, resulting in a broken arm which is being pinned on Tuesday!!! Stay safe lol
That's an extremely kind offer Jerry! I don't think you can do one-off payments on Patreon but feel free to sign up - if it suits you! You'll get all the Patreon benefits that way too. Thanks again Sam
Jerry, honestly I'm so grateful for your offer, but it wouldn't feel right taking it with nothing in return! That's why Patreon is good because at least you get some benefits (ad free videos and merchandise etc). I really appreciate the sentiment though and I'm happy you think the videos are worth such a kind gift!
Thanks for that reply and I can understand your position. Sorry if I made that awkward. I did look around on Patreon while I was there and was very impressed. I will sign up for one of the monthly packages.
@@SamsMotors Genuine is plastic. Don't worry, plastic impellers are much better. Built with accurate tolerances and usually more blades. They flow much better than the metal ones. I'd have used a genuine one, but febi isn't bad at all. Just keep in mind that the pump must be changed in a few years. Great work!
I always think with wanky Rangie engines......why not chuck the rubbish engine away and replace it with a lovely Cummins 4 cyl...or a cummins 2.8 crate engine...and end up with a lovely car which will last another ten years...and at the end you can sell on the engine which is barely run in.
My first Rangie was a P plate 2.5DSE which I inherited from my Dad in 2002 - engine was gutless but did well for the era 😜 Big mistake - I’ve been addicted too and owned every model since 😂😂
![Old Diesel P38 Range Rover is getting close to being finished! [New Dampers & Other Fixes]](/img/n.gif)
Big thanks to Skillshare for sponsoring this video! Head to the link to grab your free trial: skl.sh/samsmotormachine06221
I'm glad to have finally made some mechanical progress on the P38. Looking forward to getting stuck into the rest of it now!
Hello, I always enjoy your videos, but this is my first time commenting.
I own a p38 in Japan and have almost completed all repairs except for the HEVAC. p38 repair was an ordeal at first and a battle as I found new faults after repair after repair, but somehow p38 repair became a pleasure for me! I look forward to your p38 repair journey! I will be cheering for you from Japan.
This is an excellent channel Sam. I myself am a RR L322 enthusiast and am on my third now, but this video is inspiring me to buy a P38 and see what I can do with it whether that be full restoration or enhance it. Keep growing the channel I'll be watching
Congrats on your first sponsor! This is huge news for you and your channel. You deserve it!
Btw this videos will be helpful once I get some old LR to play with.
I just bought back my old 1997 DSE , third time is the charm! 340,000kms on the clock and still on air springs, remarkably it’s in better shape than my 2010SC5.0
I’m glued to this series of videos keep up the good work, I’m going to dig into a leaking rear axle seal soon. BTW I don’t think many DSE p38 made it to Canada, mine is an import from Belgium
Anything air suspension you need Sam , Miessler in Germany has it. I just got a new compressor for mine with a 2 year warranty from them. From ordering it until it reached my door ( Leinster) was 28 hours. Unbelievable service. They even sent the relay ( free ) that is supposed to be changed when a new compressor goes in.
Interesting, I'd not heard of them! I've actually got a rebuild kit for the compressor and valve block, but will definitely keep them in mind.
@@SamsMotors I’ve tried the rebuild. It’s very fiddly. Problem is that when most compressors give up the ghost , they are a complete mess on the inside. I’ve got 5 here in a box none of which are suitable to even try rebuild. And I bought them all brand new from the UK. Of course now with Brexit we are getting ridden by revenue bringing stuff from the UK. Meissler are on eBay. Huge amount of customers and positive reviews. They answer emails promptly too. And not crazy expensive for the kind of service you get.
so cool to see you recording!
How do you mean?
I was suprised that you did not remove the radiator for this job, given that the cooling system hoses were disconnected, etc
- relly good video
Tip for you Sam, I had one of these trucks and loved it, shame they were never the 3.0l with more horses!!! Looking back even the TD 5 was a better unit ( I have TD5 D2 200 bhp now) The head on mine went due to the fan seizing up, rebuilt new head and all good. The engine was a cow to bleed coolant so I devised a little method. On the drivers side of the engine you'll see the 2 pipes going to the matrix, take the pipe nearest the block and cobble up a bleed valve using some 22mm copper pipe and fittings with a 15mm end feed air valve, it's at the top of the cooling system and you can get all the air out. Hope this helps, love the videos.
Cheers! Yeah I reckon this has an airlock in it still as the temp gauge was fluctuating a bit while I had it running. Not had time to try and sort it yet.
The bleed valve is a great idea though!
@@SamsMotors use a high funnel when bleeding coolant system on p38 otherwise there will be air left, td5 was never a better engine hence m51 heads never go :) viscous fans always need changing, always get it new or new clutch
@@RussianSpaceman Never had any of the problems you describe! 9 years owned only basic servicing and mods, top motor!
Congrats on getting sponsored! Very well deserved and I’m excited for even more content that you can generate with that!
Thanks so much!! Us too!
Great sounding engine and smooth shame it wasn't given more power than the 136bhp, Excellent video really enjoying this series.
Great vids as ever, as a fellow p38 owner, loving this.. when were you at Harper?
Cheers Ben, I was at Harper between 2011 and 2015.
@@SamsMotors nice one. Wow way younger than me then. I can't say where I went to college or you'd bar me from your channel... : 😂
Best work bench ever!! L322
Yet another great and informative vid Sam! I’ve been meaning to ask, when and where did you live in Kent?
Hey Paul, thanks! I grew up around Canterbury only leaving when I went to uni. Are you another Kentishman?!
@@SamsMotors I am bud, I currently live in Dartford but went to Secondary school in Birchington and then onto college for a brief stint at Canterbury! Small world! 😃
My old P38
Someone has been on the Snap On lorry! That is an expensive mistake I still regret making all these years later 😂
As I’m doing my L322 for future videos … everything on the bloody thing puts completion at bay!
Fantastic content Sam, wish I had your knowledge and skill to do such jobs, excellent channel 👍👍
Love this P38 video series. what's the actual mileage on the car? cheers
She’s up at around 195k miles from memory! Been around a bit!
@@SamsMotorswow that’s quite a lot but I bet these engines can do a bunch more. Does yours have an egr fitted? Looking at one myself but I can’t find as from which year they fitted an egr. I hope you find cause why it stopped running 🤘🏻
Really great video. Well done. Can I ask was the pully making noise under acceleration.
Not sure about the pulley but the fan is making a lot of racket. Pretty sure the clutch is seized despite it looking pretty new 🤷♂️
I got mine through the nct last Friday. I was delighted the hard work payed off. But it was not long lived. It's making a noise like the bottom end shell bearings. But there fine no movement and no particals in the oil.
Maybe it's the fan🤔
@@carstylebranding485 what sort of noise is it making? My fan noise I'm on about is the "whooshing" it makes when I rev it.
Mine makes the same whooshing sound like it's locked on all the time.
I'm same as you not sure if it's normal. I'm going to ennis on Sunday to get door cards for it I'll have a look the one he has and see if it's the same noise.
I sent the injectors to be checked thinking diesel knock but there all strangely spraying perfectly.
The noise is like a tap tap tap on idle and gets louder and faster as you increase the revs. But it's driving fine well it was before I started pulling it apart. I'll put it back together tomorrow and keep hunting.
Have a look to see if the 6mm line from the top of the rad to the header tank is clear of debris, I had a situation where that blocked and the radiator had air in the top causing the water pump to “gas” then overheated. Oh also blew the top of the rad apart 😂
Nice work Sam, the engine sounds really good. Don't you just love old cars, so much easier to work on.
It's very refreshing after skinning my knuckles on the L322!
I have a P38 4.6 Vouge.... It needs some work, but because it is so well built for now it just keeps going..... If I ever get some money I will give her the love she deserves.... :-))
Great sounding engine. Spotted the Nokia hands free kit next to the steering. From the e early 2000’s, so period correct. 👍
Will I put one AC rad aside?
Haha might be an idea! The belt for the comp was already removed so guessing that probably doesn't work either 😅
@@SamsMotors they might have removed it when pulley was damaged to take excess tension of it. I have ac pumps too :)
Brilliant content Sam, I hope your channel keeps on growing.
You and me both!
Having to resist the desire to buy another P38 once my 109 project is done
Awesome as always Sam!
Cheers Jim! How's the Merc?
@@SamsMotors unfortunately still at Mercedes having the safety recall sorted, they are awaiting parts but have given me a Vauxhall corsa to get around in. My new car fell through ☹️ Long story Sam but I’ll send you an email with details of the new purchase.
Sounds great ticking over.
brilliant, and thank you. Had a diesel some years ago, have a 4.6 right now! Must get another diesel :)
have to have some luck once in a while Sam - if that tensioner had given up at speed - you might have ended up with much more of a problem. Keep it up - I made a start on my L322 cam cover but have been scuppered for a couple of months by having a directional argument with my dog, resulting in a broken arm which is being pinned on Tuesday!!! Stay safe lol
Cheers Ant, hope you mend soon!
Mate you are best!
Great work Sam, should sound even better after a good service .
Good luck with the rest 👍👍
So enjoying the videos on your latest car the P38. Great work and deserve the sponsorship. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks!! Glad they're enjoyable!
You should be able to stop the viscous fan with a rolled up newspaper...
I think it'd take my arm off at the moment...
Great video Sam , a good bit of work covered . What road tax are you paying on it here in Ireland .👍🔧
Cheers! It's not taxed for the road yet but when it is, I think it's around 1,000 Euro. Not ideal but not too bad when done monthly.
@@SamsMotors Grief. So that's why it got left in a field! ;-)
Means business when the overalls come out.
Yes... and the fact that the Mrs is fed up with me ruining t-shirts and jeans!
Your knowledge is absolutely Ming bending , Land Rover should headhunt you , I would if I was in the position to 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Lovely job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks again!
Sam, tell me how much a 3/8 torque wrench is where you are and I’ll send you that on Patreon. My way of saying thanks for all of your good content!
That's an extremely kind offer Jerry! I don't think you can do one-off payments on Patreon but feel free to sign up - if it suits you! You'll get all the Patreon benefits that way too.
Thanks again
Sam
Sam, I think I have a plan to pay for that torque wrench through Patreon. Do you think $100 US would get a quality wrench?
Jerry, honestly I'm so grateful for your offer, but it wouldn't feel right taking it with nothing in return! That's why Patreon is good because at least you get some benefits (ad free videos and merchandise etc).
I really appreciate the sentiment though and I'm happy you think the videos are worth such a kind gift!
Thanks for that reply and I can understand your position. Sorry if I made that awkward. I did look around on Patreon while I was there and was very impressed. I will sign up for one of the monthly packages.
Not awkward at all Jerry, your support is hugely appreciated 🙌
Great video as ever, but personally I'd have used a pump with a metal impeller. The plastic ones get crack. Otherwise good.
Yeah - I'm guessing only the genuine ones come with a metal one?
@@SamsMotors Genuine is plastic. Don't worry, plastic impellers are much better. Built with accurate tolerances and usually more blades. They flow much better than the metal ones. I'd have used a genuine one, but febi isn't bad at all. Just keep in mind that the pump must be changed in a few years. Great work!
@@SamsMotors in fact i think the genuine ones are plastic.. Still keep up the good work, P38's have been a poor relation for too long..
I really dislike those wheels they remind me of an early Saxo design 👍🏻🏴
Retro 90s cool 😎🙌
Excellent😊
Thanks 😊
Thank u very informative vid all I have to do now is buy a car🤣🤣
And join Skillshare 😎😜
I always think with wanky Rangie engines......why not chuck the rubbish engine away and replace it with a lovely Cummins 4 cyl...or a cummins 2.8 crate engine...and end up with a lovely car which will last another ten years...and at the end you can sell on the engine which is barely run in.
Cummins P38 would definitely be a thing of beauty 😍
Be careful winding the engine backwards, itay jump a tooth and then your in the crap 😳
My first Rangie was a P plate 2.5DSE which I inherited from my Dad in 2002 - engine was gutless but did well for the era 😜
Big mistake - I’ve been addicted too and owned every model since 😂😂