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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    All done. Bought some M5 x 25mm bolts from Wickes this morning and it went in first time. Bracket lines up properly and all. Shame it was a 50 pack - anybody need 49 spare bolts? 😆 Pressure tested to 15 psi for about 10 mins, and no leaks...
    Friday at 17:35
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Ended up loosening it for now and leaving it for the evening. Wasn't happy with the way it was sitting. I'm pretty sure the O rings are right, they're straight from the LR dealer, part number that was given previously in this thread. Might...
    Thursday at 22:39
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Quick update: Managed to screw it down, but I'm not convinced it's right: See those two little teeth on the edge of the bracket? Top one doesn't seem to be making contact with the matrix, and the bottom one is on top of the inlet instead of...
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    Thursday at 20:38
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Back again. Greased up the O rings but still no luck with the securing bracket. Does the bracket slot in to place first before tightening? Right now it's loose and I'm having to push it up with my hands when trying to screw it on. I've pushed...
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    Thursday at 20:27
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    I have copper grease, or is silicon better? Also, are the O rings supposed to fit snug in to the matrix? Right now the pipes slot in but they don't go in much and have little resistance
    Thursday at 00:45
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    I did! They're on there somewhere, 11 quid from the main dealer I tried this with a fridge magnet, but I think it was too weak, the magnetisation was pathetic. Think I'll make a trip to Screwfix
    Jul 9, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    I pulled the pipes + clamp out to take the pic, that's why it's not sitting right. Do the flanges on the pipes sit on top of the inlet surface? Or do they go further in? Someone has been and butchered the threads in it too. Made 10x harder by...
    Jul 9, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    What's the secret to getting this clamp and screw back on the heater matrix? I've been at it for hours, it's kicking my arse Is there a certain way the clamp is supposed to sit on the matrix?
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    Jul 9, 2025
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    blue_cheese reacted to Mark Piercy's post in the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations with Like Like.
    If they have crusty crap on them it's because they've been leaking 👍
    Jul 7, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Got the buggers out. They don't look in bad condition, got me wondering if it's a leak with the pipes or the matrix itself. Anyways, what size o rings have people been using as a replacement? I've got some that are the same diameter but a...
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    Jul 7, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Anyone know what diameter duct this is? May as well replace it while I'm here
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    Jul 7, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Wish I saw this before I started tearing the dash apart! Is it as simple as piping the internal (behind firewall )pipes to eachother and the external (engine loop) pipes to eachother? Made a start today, got some bits off but got stuck because I...
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    Jul 6, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    It's definitely coolant, the puddle is a bright pink. Guess I'll be off the road for a while!
    Jul 6, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Do you have any links to a full guide for this method?
    Jul 5, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Any recommended threads/guides? Found a dash removal guide on paulp38a.com, looks like a lot of fun 😑
    Jul 5, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Is that more or less work than replacing both the cylinder head gaskets....because that took me a month
    Jul 5, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Ah...that might do it
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    Jul 5, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    Had a look this afternoon, the drips are coming from somewhere in-between the front wing:
    Jul 5, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations.
    I pressurised it using a tester up to ~15 psi, and didn't see any coolant coming from the top of the expansion tank, so I don't think it's leaking from the overflow I was going to have another look this morning, but the weather has decided that...
    Jul 5, 2025
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    blue_cheese posted the thread P38A [P38] Common coolant leak locations in Range Rover.
    Evening, Noticed my 4.6 has been losing some coolant recently. Pressurised the cooling system, and I can see drips dropping from the bottom of the wheel arch, just before the front driver (UK) wheel. Pics/video: Is there a common place where...
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    Jul 4, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A Seized nuts!.
    I had this issue, it was solved quite quickly with a blowtorch and hacking away at the housing around the nut until I could just about fit a wrench on it to keep it still
    Jul 4, 2025
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    blue_cheese reacted to kermit_rr's post in the thread P38A [P38] Keyfob not responding, can't start engine with Like Like.
    I think the heated screen uses the same. In fact i think all yellow ones are the same regardless of the number. Someone may disagree. Swap out the heated screen one as I guess you're not going to use that this week.. see what happens
    Jun 1, 2025
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    blue_cheese reacted to kermit_rr's post in the thread P38A [P38] Keyfob not responding, can't start engine with Like Like.
    By the way, that's off a 99-02 Thor
    Jun 1, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Keyfob not responding, can't start engine.
    Thanks for checking that out. I'll order a replacement one. Car still starts and drives, so I suppose it's not anything critical. I've not noticed anything stop working though.
    Jun 1, 2025
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    blue_cheese reacted to kermit_rr's post in the thread P38A [P38] Keyfob not responding, can't start engine with Like Like.
    It's a yellow one with R6L9 on it
    Jun 1, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Keyfob not responding, can't start engine.
    I've just been out to take a picture of the fuse box diagram: RL10, bottom centre, is the one I'm missing. Anyone got a Thor they can double check?
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    Jun 1, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Keyfob not responding, can't start engine.
    I probably didn't get all the old oil out, I'll give it a run and check the levels again Fusebox lid shows a picture of an engine with an electrical bolt through it. Don't have a picture unfortunately! Imagine an EML with a lightning bolt. Next up.
    May 31, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Keyfob not responding, can't start engine.
    Ignition key doesn't fit the glove box either, so hoping the door and glove box are for the same original key. Changed the oil today, was blacker than the night. 5L of fresh 20w-50 gone in. The old filter put up quite a fight. The garage...
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    May 31, 2025
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    blue_cheese reacted to Datatek's post in the thread P38A [P38] Keyfob not responding, can't start engine with Like Like.
    Get ignition and door barrels from a breaker along with a key blade and swap them over, not difficult, I've done just that on my project car. Make a note in the service book that they do not correspond to the VIN.
    May 30, 2025
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    blue_cheese replied to the thread P38A [P38] Keyfob not responding, can't start engine.
    I've just seen the price of the Mk3/Green receivers, so much for such a small device! So I've got a key which only fits the ignition barrel, and a door lock with no key. What's the sensible way forward? Replace the door lock cylinder with a...
    May 30, 2025
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