Recent content by springershotgun

Sounds like I need some of what you've got. Apparently cam followers were done, heads skimmed and valves decoked. Both gaskets done with payen now sat on my drive and not sure what to do. I wanted to spend a bit on it but didnt think gaskets would go so quickly. Can only assume a bodge job. Live...

Really appreciate the advice. I'm going to have to do some research and hopefully come up with a solution. Thanks again

Thanks for the advice. I took this range on totally blindfolded so have made a major mistake. No paperwork, proof or anything. Lesson most definately learnt.

Well it's home with confirmed head gaskets gone. Unfortunately I can't afford to have it off the road or get it fixed so will have to go. I'm gutted but not defeated. Let the fun of advertising and tyre kickers begin.

Well still in the garage and no report yet. Got in touch with guy who sold and confirms both head gaskets were done less than 5k ago. Gonna be interesting to see whether they have gone again. If they have I'll be selling and being as honest as possible with new potential owner. If I didnt have...

P38 4.0 in garage tomorrow to evaluate head gasket. Packed up today. Its done nearly 160k. How much am I looking at to do both heads and is it worth it?. Dont want to give up but advice welcome. thanks

Thanks for the advice, will see how good the mechanic is and whether he can do it without remortgaging the house. How much would a job like that cost?

No sorry for bein vague. Back at roade main garage. Will be calling them in morning unless anyone can help? Coolant heating up and blowing water out of exhaust. Been a long day

Suspected head gasket. Apparently not sure which one???? Have put an sos on forum thanks for askin though. First of many recoveries i hope ha ha

Recovery out suspected head gasket. P38 4.0. Any takers??

Seems like its head gasket. Spitting out water from exhaust. Joined exhaust system so no idea whereabouts. Any ideas????

Hi, Thought I would burn away the time whilst waiting for the recovery guys to turn up. 97 p38 4.0. running fine until 2 days ago. Normally temp gauge is in first white line but then went to half way. Today went over, pulled over coolant from overflow nozzle on floor but did not blow header...

Brilliant. Will get it sorted as soon as I get out of this layby. Engine over heated and pushed coolant out of overflow. Still waiting for aa, happy p38 days, at least the seats are comfy.

Thanks. On their way and I cant see anything broken etc. Just get me home so I can beat it with a big stick!

97 4.9 p38 overheated and now stuck in layby. Stopped in time but coolant has seeped through overflow on header tank. Any tips to get me home? Looking like aa. thanks