Hey all. Thats it! Ive been beaten!! Have had a few years of non starting etc and finally cracked it by adjusting the timing a few degrees.. Cut a very long story short thats no fault of my own, the car now has multi problems incl possible Head Gasket, No drive from Gearbox, Rattling, Heavy...

Hi all. Was hopeing for a bit of input and advice? My old DSE P38 has now been condemned to a work car. So im looking for a L322 for my other half. Will proberly keep the car for around 3 years and has to be the diesel. Im looking to spend about 8 grand (so i know im buying at the older...

Hi guys Was hopeing for some advice. 1997 2.5 DSE. Ive had issues with the starting when hot for a long time. Not the norm, but it's with the pump. When the pump physically gets hot it will randomly not start. 5 gallon of cold water over the pump cools it down enough to start. It's now...

Hi all Haven't been on for a while as leant my P38 to Dad. I'm getting it back tomorow for a trip to Yorkshire soon. Am after some advise. He's told me there is a slight leak coming from the top of the pump. He says it's from the very top cover where it bolts to pump. Not major but...

Hi all. Guys, re my last ongoing issue with my 96 DSE P38 not starting.. As you may or may not have read i was so close to giving up..The car would randomly not start when hot, but fired ok when i poured cold water over the deisel pump..... I already had a Hot Start Fix Box fitted from Ebay...

Hi guys Bit in trouble here. Am up in Warwick for weeks hols and have split the Auto G/Box Rad. The small Ali one behind the front bumper N/S/F. Everywhere seems outta stock. Does anyone know if any other model fits? Guy on EBay has cooler for a 4.0 P38 auto? Or are they model specific...

Hi guys, Sorry if this is duplicated,only my first message seems to have dissapeared! I have a 96' P38 DSE 95% of the time she starts first time (albeit with 2 hits of the glowplugs).. I also have the "hot Start Fix" fitted" I did have an issue around 3 mnths ago with the battery keep...

Hi guys Have searched and tried all ive found but still no joy. Anyone got any ideas? Would really appreciate any advice. 1996 RR 2.5 DSE 188k ..2 month ago i was getting wifi interferance and batt drain, so have disconnected the aerial to the reciever..All been good until 2 week ago...

Hi all Have got a bad Oil leak. (P38 2.5 DSE 1996) and looks like its comming from the 2x Oil cooler pipes where they connect to the engine block.. By looks of it i have two pipes that are held in place by 1 clamp that is bolted on with (from memory) 1x 13mm Bolt to the block.. Have been...

Hi all.. My pair of P38's are getting the interferance and getting the Engine Immobiliser Message.. I know i have to update to the new LYWY500170 boxes at 152 GBP,but paydays not for a week........ Its only started doing it on the driveway at home, everywhere else is fine..Im not...

Hi all Anyone had any experience or suggestions? 1996 P38 DSE.. Under load (over 20-30ish) im getting a vibration through the transmittion.Not unlike a prop shaft center bearing gone. Im getting no knocks or clonks in the take up or comming off load. As soon as i back off the...

Sorry for ANOTHER EAs thread! 2.5 DHSE P38 on 98'... Been into Hard Fault twice in as many weeks, and reset twice.. Have more or less searched it back to the Compressor not kicking in.. If i remove relay 20 and short it across to live, the pump runs.Run it till the tanks full and the EAS...

Hi all I did post a year or so ago,but nobody could really help, so i didnt run with it.. My other car has the all singing all dancing Clifford G4, With remote start and Proximity Zone, toys etc.. I was wondering if anybodys fitted anything similar to a P38 before? Cant get my head...

Hi all I have searched,but struggling to get a result,and would appreciate any advice.. I appreciate its the most common post,and everyones proberly poxed off with replying,but looks like my 98 DHSE has gone into soft fault? It was in Hard with the MAX 35MPH.. Had it cleared by Dakar...

Hi all A week ago whilst rushing in the dark to drop the engine oil out,(1995 P38 2.5DSE) i stupidly cracked open the Auto G/box drain plug and lost about a pint of oil.. Drove the couple of mile home and topped it up as handbook states.. Done 300 mile the following week in France and...

Hi all Just a quick one,,Is there a timer for the heated seats on a P38?That may be adjustable somehow? All the elements are working,but just as they get upto a temp you can feel,they turn off.. Appreciate they cut off so not to over heat,But they really are only just getting warm...

Hi All! After a bit of help! Have just drove home on the bump stops (only short distance) 1998 P38 2.5 DHSE Compressor pump seems to not be kicking in,so as i select normal height etc the light on the dash flashes but i remain on the bumb stops.. When i take fuse F44 out from...

Hi All Quick one...Were there ever any P38's made ( UK Market ) without Headlamp wipers? Thanks.LTel

Hi all! Can anyone direct me in the right direction as to find some Overfinch accessories? Ive tried emailing themselves direct,but had no joy... Just wondered if they are sourceable through any other site?..Recently see fitted.. Door pad " Overfinch Additional Arm Rests ".. and "...

Hi all! I wonder if anyone could give me any advise? I know the P38 air syatem has been done a million times,and i have searched..But not really found what im looking for.. 1) How does the 6mm plastic air line connect to the Airbag/mount? Is it a brass adapter connection or a push fit...