Range Rover overland camper build diary : part 6
Always something else to do
There is always something else to add..
so after many months I finally get the rear step design finalised and after a mock up was tested at the Scottish Hillrally I made a lightweight alloy version.1
Next…
one problem I had was the locks on the sand ladders and the side storage filling with dirt and water so I decided to make rubber cover.
The last job ( almost 😜 ) was to get a new number plate, well actually it wasn’t because we already had Milly on the plate but up popped DAK8R on ebay ,
After a stressful 2 days it was finally purchase from the really nice Kev Cooper at Cooperized motorcycles down in Feltham,London.
TO DO
change the steering arms to take standard track rod ends : done
Make some small rubber HUB caps to stop the drive shaft ends rusting : done
and and ….
Hello,
Congrats on such great project.
I’ve searched your entire site, but couldn’t find any info about how are you controlling your transfer box. I have a long time running p38/m57/manual and still can’t get rid of the BECM because of the transfer box control ( low / hi )
the transfer box has its own ECU, you can just provide power to it and use the OE switch it is simple.
The BECM only gets signals from some wires that go hi/lo so it can show on the dash if your in High or low
look in the rave CD
Amazing project Beady, you’re gifted. I’m currently doing an M57N conversion on my 2000 2.5 P38 paired with the GS6X53DZ gearbox and a custom adapter to fit the box to the Borg Warner transfer box. Going with a stand alone wiring harness and remapped ECU for the engine which originally came out of a 05 530D. Old M51 engine has been pulled this week, will pull the r380 box out tomorrow. Wonder if I could email you to ask you a few questions if you have the time some day, would really appreciate your input. Thanks in advance and incredible job on your P38.
I have a friend who has a later twin turbo working with the 8 speed auto in his defender !!
I have emailed you
bd