Datatek
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Lots of dodgy stats around these days, I's go for the Bearmach and test it in boiling water before fitting.
Jon Dor
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Thanks Keith. That's the reassuring comment I was hoping for...I ordered one yesterday, which will be posted tomorrow direct to my local trusted mechanic. I'll call him with your advice to test before fitting.
I f there were screams of "don't buy that make", I'd have called them up to change it.
Kind regards,
Mike.
I f there were screams of "don't buy that make", I'd have called them up to change it.
Kind regards,
Mike.
tomcat59alan
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Make sure it has the air bleed "valve" if not then get them to drill a 3mm hole which should be fitted in the 12 o clock position. I'll see if I can find an old one in the garage to illustrate what I mean. Stay safe.
Jon Dor
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That's interesting info Alan. Thanks for that. Hope you're both keeping healthy and safe! Kind regards,
Mike.
tomcat59alan
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Yes thanks Mike, we're fine,well not murdered each other, yet. Found it,my garage isn't organised just had a vague idea of its location.
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Jon Dor
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Well done, son! You can keep your job next week Will the mechanic have to break the stat/housing open to get to it to modify Alan?
PS: I'm sooooo close getting on my own tits...and it's only been a few days
tomcat59alan
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Sorry Mike, for some reason I thought you had a diesel, yours comes in a complete housing.
Jon Dor
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I cause chaos and disruption all the time Alan...even over the ether it seems. First P38 I had was a 2000 DHSE. Current one is a V8, fortunately dual fuel, as is my A8. So I can put the meat cleaver away and it can go straight on the pipework without Alanificating itSorry Mike, for some reason I thought you had a diesel, yours comes in a complete housing.
Jon Dor
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Alan thought mine was a diesel, so it'll be out of box...straight onto car.Bearmach is fine..
Same as what is on mine...
It is rather difficult to check the stat unless you take a hammer to the plastic housing
Cheers.
Henry_b
Think outside, no box required.
They're a pain in the ass to fit
I'd remove the Fan and rad cowl, as trying to pry the pipes off is a two hand operation..
Jon Dor
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The mechanic doing the job has had several P38's. I gave him a replacement rad for the wrong one that's been on 18months or so. Looking forward to driving it home tomorrow, although not exactly slumming it in my A8 since Friday.They're a pain in the ass to fit
I'd remove the Fan and rad cowl, as trying to pry the pipes off is a two hand operation..
Cheers.
tomcat59alan
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Bit like me going for a pee.They're a pain in the ass to fit
I'd remove the Fan and rad cowl, as trying to pry the pipes off is a two hand operation..
I find it easier to stand in shower and let it flow, look no handsBit like me going for a pee.
tomcat59alan
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Don't you stand on the end?I find it easier to stand in shower and let it flow, look no hands
Jon Dor
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The said Bearmach thoimerstat will be with my trusted mechanic before noon tomorrow, so looking forward to hearing that lovely V8 burble respond when I tickle the throttle. She ALWAYS starts on first attempt unless I've forgotten to switch from LPG to petrol before switching off, in which case it takes only one more attempt. I LOVE my P38!
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I wish. Mind you could do with a gullick pump to make it work these daysDon't you stand on the end?
