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I finally got the head off; I'm not going to say that I had slackened a bolt off and forgot to remove it as I sound like a tit. So the head is now off. I pulled the right hand side off without any effort, as it was the left side that had the problem I will get the both skimmed and use a...

Ok thanks for the info, I think I will squirt a load of WD40 in the gap between the block and the head see if that helps free it up.

Still can't get the head to lift off, it is loose and sort off wobles by a couple of mm, do I need to remove the bolt I have circled in the picture, Theer are 2 of these and if so what size hex key are they?

I have removed that bracket, but did not notice a bolt like you describe I better have another look just in case, but I suspect it is just a matter of gentle persuasion

Ok thanks for the info once the head is off and I can assess the damage and I will be able to decide what way to go, if it is just the head gasket I will replace the cam shaft, lifters and the timing chain I will keep the forum up todate and take some pictures ready to post, but I may not be...

Also do i need to do anything with the tappets or am I ok to leave them untouched.

Ok that makes sense. Any idea's on what I can use to get the head and block to part company.

I'm in the process of changing the head gaskets on my newly acquired P38 4.6. I am stuck trying to move the left hand head off the block there is a small gap appeared on the valley side but it does not want to lift off. Now the daft question do I need to remove the rocker shaft before pulling...

I found putting the rear cross member on a bit harder than the front one but by the time I got to the front I suppose I had had a bit of practice.

Finally got to the end of repairing the chassis, chopped off the old front x member and fitted a new one.

You don't need to be certified to fit LPG kits, it is the LPG association that pushes the insurance companies to ask for certificates so they can then charge a high price to the LPG installers to remain in the organisation. Remember the LPG association main business is gas fires. To become a...

Thanks it sounds like a plan.

I've been told that once it is warmed up (if I get to that point) then you can slacken the 3 bolts that hold the pump just enough so it can be turned with resistance, turn the pump a little bit until it starts blowing out black smoke (rich) then back a bit until it blows out white smoke, then...

Thanks CharlesY after that little explanation I think I will also keep mine, as I was thinking of swapping it as well.

I working late this week so I might not get the chance to look at it until the weekend but I'm sure it has to be the linkage has come off the accelerator pedal rod, well I hope thats all it is. The info on the pump screw adjustment is worth knowing as I might have been tempted to start fiddling...

Ok done that, I reside in Newcastle-upon-tyne

Good idea, as I had pushed the rod back to fit the new footwell your probably right the linkage to the rod has come adrift.

While doing the front brakes and suspension I snuck up on the ignition key and the 2.25 diesel eventually burst into live. It will tick over but the engine speed will not pickup when the accelerator is pressed. Does any one know where the accelerator bit of the diesel pump is so I can check the...

Ah Nuts

Or do it yourself by grinding your nuts off. Then use new ones when you go to put it back together.