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P38 4.6 HSE 1997. Have always been able to rely on the old girl starting first turn but just recently seems I have to turn it over for ages before it fires and always wonder if the battery is going to give up - it is less than 2 months old. Not failed to start yet but I just have feeling that it...

Does anyone know what bulb type V/W or part number the clock bulb is on a P38. Trying to find out seems impossible. Thanks guys.

Strong smell of petrol around the filler cap area after use. Not there if vehicle is not used so can't be a permanent leak. No obvious signs of leaks. Have ordered a new filler cap worth a go for only £7:50 but has anyone else got any ideas. Breather tube ??? By the way to all those who kindly...

After replacing just about every gasket and seal have found the source of the oil leak on my 97 4.6 HSE. There is a minute hole in the bottom of the sump. Can tis be repaired or welded or are we talking a new one if so any idea on price . Cheers guys.

Had a service 3 weeks ago oil change and new sump gasket great no leaks any more. Went for a long run yesterday and this morning a nice 6'' clean oil patch on the drive. I give up!

Owned my 97 HSE for about 6 months now and thanks to this forum have sorted all the niggly problems with EAS,HEVAC,A/C etc etc so the old girl is as about as well behaved as she ever will. Thoughts turn to using some off her off road capabilities and initially a bit of greenlaning. Read all...

Hi guys Happy New Year. My back window seems to take for ages to clear with the demister. Any ideas or is it just old:5bbeatdeadhorse5: age?

Clock illumination packed up anyone know how to get to the bulb bet it won't be easy !!!:confused:

P38 - passenger carpet and to lesser extent driver carpet gets wet when it rains even when just parked. Any ideas guys.:(:5bnopity:

LR show this weekend 17th 18th - anyone know if it is worth a visit?

Thought i would spend some quality time with the old girl this weekend and use the eas software to get the heights just right. Any advice on the best heights for each of the 4 settings would be appreciated. It is bog standard and I do not intend to do any crazy off roading just the occassional...

Just recalibrated my EAS with the software/cable. It was way out and I fixed it - great! Put key in to start it and I get engine disabled then gearbox failure then transmission fault then something in german it is throwing a right wobbly. tried so many time I think the battery is draining flat...

Bought the famous EAS software off fleabay with the leads and even scrounged an old laptop just for the purpose. I am not the best PC guy in the world but all I get is an error which says application failed to initialise. Is it dodgy software or dodgy user ....anyone know??

Dear old 97 HSE decided to immobilise engine for no apparent reason did not give a warning message see prev thread 'effing thing will not start'. The AA man spent 2 hours checking everything but in the end left scratching his head ended up getting my landey man round on a bank holiday with his...

Driving all day then park outside for an hour. Go to drive to town - nothing. All the lights are on but turn the key nothing not a peep - other than the usual EAS noise. Any ideas??

Before I take it to bits does anyone know what size O rings I need for the 2 pipes that fix to the condenser. Thanks everyone

Is replacing this a job for an enthusiatic amateur ?? Any advice:o

Hi everyone Mr Thicky here ! Lots of threads about cruise control on P38 I have no hoses at all on my actuator so that is a good start. I know this is connected to the unit beneath via the T piece but where does the third end go ??

Just bought a P38 reg Jan 1997 4.6. Lovely thing a few problems I am gradually sorting out. Came with one key fob which I thought was a bit sluggish - being smart i replaced the batteries even i can do that !! Now it does not work remotely and the engine is immobilished - Have tried all sorts of...

just bought myself a p reg RR 38 4.6 HSE. Everyone thinks i am mad but It will only be used occasionally as i have company car 5 series BMW and my wife drives a Z3. I am at the silly middle age stage tried having an affair but that was too much like hard work ha ha. I am delighted with it but...