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Hi, I recently changed the thermostat on my P38 Diesel. Prior to changing it, the needle sat just below the centre. But with the new thermostat, the needle sits just above the centre. Can you say drill a hole thru the themostat in order to get the needle to sit a bit lower, or is there any...

Hi, Ive spent ****loads changing everything on my DSE in order to fix an overheating problem (when under load, ie when towing a boat or going uphill when its hot). Today I did an experiment and bridged the 2 condersor fans so that they are always on. Guess what? Overheating problem seems to...

One of the negatives about a diesel is the "ripoff" pump. Mine was replaced at 97000 miles. That is apparently about the right mileage. Cost me over 1000 quid fitted. Its still pumping

Its very very easy to replace a bladder. I have done all 4. The trick is to jack up the vehicle so the weight is off the bags (especially when connecting the airlines). I dont think the rr site made that clear enough. I reckon I can replace a spring now in about 30mins. (now that I know how)...

Just by any chance are you replacing the head gasket? Im currently in the process of doing so. I read Rave and was supposed to have sevwral of the "special" tools in order to do this. Bugger it, so I went ahead anyway. I have taken the head off succesfully without any of the special tools...

Datatek, I bought my 1996 DSE in 1999. Since then, I have driven in through most of Europe, SE Asia, and lots of offroad in Australia. I had the opportunity of selling the vehicle in Thailand (for a good profit) but I kept it and shipped it to Aus. Over here in Aus, the diesel variant is...

Thanks Ramon. The Tips and tricks is a good read, only problem is that there is no radiator cap on the diesel variant, the only way to fill is via expansion tank, however I will do as suggested. I too felt that the origianl culprit was an airleak, but I carefully measured the amount of coolant...

Using 265/70 R16 BF Goodrich M/T. Spare doesnt fit in slot, have to wear on roof, that sucks.

Thanks for relay tips, I might make a manual bypass. It heats up real fast, so I dont really think its the fans, but...? By the way, should the condensor fans come on as soon as aircon is turned on? Rave doesnt explain that. Me thinks they only come on when aircon pressure gets too high (2...

More than likely about to rip off my head and probably do the same as you. Only questions is that I think you may need a different head gaskey thickness?

I bought an Optima Yellow top deep cycle battery. Its bloody expesive but lasted me 7 years and that included constant complete draining of battery often (due to good old P38 alarm drain problem). I actually had 2 Optimas (one in the back for powering my fridge). The battery recently died, so...

Apologies for posting yet another plea for help, but Ive read the other posts regarding overheating, and just want to be sure before committing to the next stage. Need piece of mind you see. Vehicle is 1996 DSE 106k miles. (Jeremy Fearn upgraded intercooler and chippped. Vehicle has been...