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    temp gauge fault

    Oh the joys of a P38 4.6!!!!!!!!! :confused: I have done a search and found nothing, Does anyone know what the problem is with my temp gauge? Dash is saying temp gauge faulty (is it just the gauge??) and gauge has red light on and sits on max temp then flicks to min temp even from start up...
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    Tips, tricks for head gasket change

    I have just done the head gaskets on mine, A simple but frustrating job, the worst part was removing the exhaust bolts especially the divers side bottom rear bolt as i had problems removing the heatshields, other than that it was a piece of cake.
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    Core plugs??

    I`ll ask the missus, I`m not dressing up again...............:eek:
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    Core plugs??

    At last its running!!!!!!!!!!! :) But found another core plug that had popped, the one behind the starter arrggghhhh but managed to get it on the ramps and replace it. Found that one of the ecu plugs was not clipped in either so that was the problem with it not starting, I must have been fed...
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    Core plugs??

    Finally got it back together today but now it won`t start, I`m guessing i need to enter the eac as the battery has been disconnected, is that right? I can get ignition lights etc but will not turn over
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    Core plugs??

    Finally got the drivers head off today, after struggling to remove the exhaust manifold bolt at the back of the head, how the hell are you supposed to undo it easily!!!!!!! The gasket had blown in the exact place as the other side so all is good, will block the head off tomorrow and try to...
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    Core plugs??

    may try some heat wrap then i`ll see how i get on first
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    Core plugs??

    can you buy new heatshields? cant find any? do i really need them?
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    Core plugs??

    I managed to remove two of the bolts that hold the heatshield on the other two just rounded off!!!!!!! so i just levered the heatshield out of the way for now, just been searching for new ones but to no avail, any ideas?? CV joint is from a mini so would probably fit in the bore quite easy!! lol
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    Core plugs??

    thats all i would need as its in front of the workshop and its a bit big to be pushing out of the way on my own!! lol
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    Core plugs??

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    Core plugs??

    I have replaced the bolts but have checked and earlier engines do not need new bolts. Better safe than sorry i guess
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    Core plugs??

    Finally got the head off today and to find that the gasket has let go on the front part of the water jacket everything else looks fine, will add some pics later tonight, cam looks fine with no pitting, cleaned block and head surfaces and thoroughly cheaked it and all is good, so will do the...
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    Core plugs??

    I will check anyway, Thanks for the advice, I hope all goes well
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    Core plugs??

    If it has a lot of cam wear wouldn`t it be noisy? Tapping?
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    Core plugs??

    Engine runs lovely doesn`t miss or smoke at all and doesn`t have gunge in the cap, water is just seeping from head so hopefully the skim will sort it, not costing me any thing apart from the gaskets and my time and i got it at a really good price.
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    Core plugs??

    I`ve removed the air con unit and power steering pump and found that it`s leaking from the front of the head, so i have ordered a head gasket set with new bolts. I will have the heads skimmed whilst they are off, will get some pics up over the weekend
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    4.6hse V8 1998 head gasket chuffing how long is labour?

    Its called Cargo seal up
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    Core plugs??

    I have replaced the left rear one(side of block) but think i have head gasket issue now! I`ll strip it down and see how i go, At least it`s holding some water now!!! lol
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    Core plugs??

    Thanks for the reply, i know how to remove/fit them but didn`t know if there where any tips for a P38? i hope its not the one at the back then!!!!!!!
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