Recent content by SketchyEngineering

Alrighty then, took a look in the engine bay and found a winner amongst these tips. The turbo intake/intercooler hoses have been replaced with blue silicone ones, and they're all fresh and clean, so they're good to go. However, I ran into a very embarrassing mistake - I didn't tighten the clip...

I got a set that looks exactly like this for my own cylinder head job, though I ended up not needing the replacement o-rings. Since you've got the cam cover gasket already, if you order the intake and exhaust gaskets separately you'll be able to save about two thirds of the price, I figured that...

I see. I do feel more confident about getting the timing right with a diagnostic tool rather than a timing gauge, and Nanocom is on my shopping list anyways. I was under the impression that timing needs to be adjusted mechanically, but I'm happy to be proven wrong.

Hey, thanks for the reply. I did try running with the MAF disconnected (as far as I know it's the sensor in the housing next to the air filter), for about 500 meters. I'll take a drive tomorrow with the plug out to confirm and also see if the viscous fan is doing its thing. Thanks for the tip...

Hello folks, I'm posting this thread as an introduction, to catalogue my progress on working on my P38 and to ask questions so we can all can gather around my vehicle to ponder what's wrong with it ;) Anyways, I became the proud owner of a 1999 diesel P38 with 295.000 kilometers on the clock...