Target Audience:
Professional technicians, mechanics, and DIY owners servicing the second-generation Range Rover (P38A)
Segment:
Premium luxury four-wheel-drive SUV
Key Advantage:
Factory-level repair procedures, diagnostic information, and specifications in a single searchable PDF
Specialty:
Complete overhaul and rebuild documentation down to torque specs and wear limits
Manual Type:
Service, repair, and workshop manual
Page Count:
Comprehensive full manual - see file contents after download
File Format:
Searchable PDF - zoomable, printable, bookmarked chapters
Delivery Method:
Instant digital download - no shipping, no waiting
Access:
Download again anytime after purchase
Device Compatibility:
Windows PC, Mac, tablets, and smartphones
Engine:
Complete overhaul - disassembly, inspection, rebuild
Transmission & Drivetrain:
Transmission and transfer case service, drivetrain repair
Electrical System:
Full diagnostics and repair with wiring diagrams and schematics
Brakes:
Brake system inspection and service
Suspension & Steering:
Component service and repair
Cooling & Heating:
Cooling and HVAC system service
Fuel System:
Fuel system maintenance and repair
Air Suspension:
P38A self-leveling air suspension system coverage
Troubleshooting:
Symptom-based troubleshooting with diagnostic flowcharts and diagnostic trees
Electrical Testing:
Multimeter testing procedures and component function verification
Maintenance:
General information, safety warnings, and maintenance schedules
Component Location:
Component identification and location guides
Torque Values:
Tightening torque specifications for all fasteners
Specifications:
All factory specifications, tolerances, and wear limits included
Bolt Specifications:
Factory torque values and bolt specifications included
Special Tools:
Special service tool numbers with illustrations
Wiring Diagrams:
Detailed wiring diagrams and electrical schematics
Parts Diagrams:
Exploded-view parts diagrams with OEM part numbers
Assembly Illustrations:
System assembly and disassembly illustrations
Procedural Diagrams:
Step-by-step procedural diagrams with tool usage illustrations
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
4.0-litre V8 petrol
Optional Engine:
4.6-litre V8 petrol
Diesel Option:
2.5-litre turbodiesel (BMW M51, European markets)
Detailed Specs:
Refer to manual for full displacement, bore, stroke, and compression figures
Fuel System:
Petrol models: sequential multipoint fuel injection; diesel: electronic diesel control
4.6 V8 Output:
Approximately 225 hp
4.0 V8 Output:
Approximately 180 hp
Note:
Precise factory performance figures provided in the manual's specification section
Standard Transmission:
4-speed automatic transmission
Optional Transmission:
5-speed manual transmission (diesel models, certain markets)
Drivetrain:
Permanent four-wheel drive with 2-speed transfer case
Differential Features:
Center and rear differential locks (viscous coupling center diff on automatic models)
Wheelbase:
Approximately 100 in (2,540 mm)
Length:
Approximately 185 in (4,700 mm)
Curb Weight:
Approximately 4,830-5,200 lb depending on engine and trim
Note:
Verify exact figures for your specific variant in the manual specifications section
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags
ABS:
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Traction Control:
Electronic traction control (ETC) on later P38A models
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - formal published ratings for this model era are limited; not specified in this manual
Infotainment & Assistance
Audio System:
Premium in-dash audio system (Harman Kardon on upper trims)
Instrumentation:
Electronic instrument cluster with message center
Driver Assistance:
N/A - modern ADAS features not fitted on 1998 model year vehicles
Other Electronics:
Electronic air suspension control and self-diagnostics documented in manual
Service Intervals & Fluids
Service Schedules:
Complete factory maintenance schedules included
Fluid Specifications:
Factory fluid specifications and capacities for all systems included
Engine Oil:
Viscosity and capacity specifications per factory data in manual
Cooling System:
Coolant specification and refill procedures covered
Air Suspension:
Air springs and compressor are common wear items on the P38A - covered in detail
Head Gaskets:
V8 head gasket replacement procedure included
Electrical:
Known P38A electrical gremlins addressed with wiring diagrams and diagnostic flowcharts
Manufacturer:
Land Rover (Solihull, England) - British 4x4 brand founded in 1948
Model Generation:
P38A, the second-generation Range Rover, produced 1994-2002
Model Evolution:
Replaced the original two-door/four-door Range Rover with coil-sprung, air-suspended luxury underpinnings
Production Location:
Solihull plant, West Midlands, United Kingdom
