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hi guys.. i have a possible head gasket failure. roughly how much should i be paying to have it fixed? (assuming that it is only the head gasket and nothing more sinister). :eek: if i have a slipped liner or two or cracked block im not going to be able to afford to fix it or get a new...

Right i left my 98 P38 4 ltr in the work car park while i went away for a couple of weeks. It snowed and it snowed and i fully expected to come back and have to call out the RAC to jump start it etc. Got in it and my baby started first time!!! even the EAS worked as it should. I love my...

a nice easy one for you whilst driving to work this morning through the monsoon in Kent i noticed steam coming off my bonnet. pulled over fearing the worst but nothing untoward was seen. im thinking that, as i don't have an under bonnet insulation pad, the heat from the engine was just...

hi all, just wondering if anyone has used these guys Used Car Sales in Ulcombe, Kent - Carman Country Vehicles they are based in kent just outside maidstone. their prices seem pretty reasonable. Ive just been speaking to them about a possible head gasket change on my 98 P38 petrol...

Hi guys, I was thinking of replacing my HG myself :eek: How hard a job is it? Is there anything i need to make sure i do? Do i need to replace all the bolt with new ones when refitting? Is there anything else i should look at replacing/servicing while it s apart? Rockers etc...

well looked under the car this morning and there was a fresh pool of coolant on the floor :eek: i changed the rad the other weekend and it seemed to fix the problem as no coolant loss. although i didnt run it on lgp until a couple of days ago. this morning the coolant loss seems to be...

hi all., ive done a search but couldn't seem to find an answer. im wanting to find out what engine is in my p38 4.0 SE 1998 auto. is there a website listing all the engines etc or a thread on here (couldn't seem to find one ) cheers fellas

hi guys, im hoping you can tell me if thisis worth keeping. i brought a radiator for my p38 for a reputable breakers (j the range you know the 1) whilst he said it was in very good condition it turned up dirty and what i would call in crappy condition. i dont mind cleaning it up . not a...

Hi all, Im going to replace and upgrade all my coolant hoses to silicone ones. I was wondering if anyone knew of anywhere that did them. Ive found a couple of places using google but nothing car specific (RR 98 SE 4ltr auto lpg). Also is there a specific grade/specification hose i need...

hi guys ive done a search and some reading on this but cant seem to pin down an answer. i have a coolent loss that only seems to manifest its self when i use the heating system. if i turn on the fans raise the temperature or anything the level goes down. i have changed the O rings so im...

Hi chaps can any one tell me what the 2 hoses that go between the plenum chamber and the left hand side (as your looking at it) rocker cover do. I think i have a split in the 90 degree bend on one of them. Cheers frosty

hi guys ive done a search and some reading on this but cant seem to pin down an answer. i have a coolent loss that only seems to manifest its self when i use the heating system. if i turn on the fans raise the temperature or anything the level goes down. i have changed the O rings so im...

hi all. i seem to have developed a very annoying squeak (well 2 actually) 1) doesnt happen always but it is always between 10 and 30 mph. when i give it some gas it goes away. sounds like it is coming from the front wheels middle of the car ish. i was thinking it might be the brakes but...

Hi guys, Ive noticed for a while that i think there is something up with the suspension on my p38 1998 4ltr auto the ride is very wollowy (spelling???) and not at all tight going over pot holes and round corners etc. i was thinking the shocks are knackered but is there something else i...

At some point in the future it is inevitable that im going to come up against the EAS gremlin. I am thinking about replacing the EAS with a nice set of springs. Has anyone done this? How easy was it? Is there any improvement/detriment in ride quality or handling? is there a specific...

ive just replaced the airfilter on my 98 p38 petrol auto now i cant get the lid to close round it with out any air escaping when the engine is on. any tips? i have a clip on the side rear left hand side which is on. i have the 2 front clips on the box (but they dont seem to have closed...

right ive got a 98 p38 auto 4 ltr with LPG conversion 112k miles ive recently (yesterday) had to go up a very steep lane (tarmacked) to access a farm house where some friends were staying. the rangie was doing fine until i can across a couple of cars going down the hill. a few reverses and...

guys, im going to fit my own replacement exhaust system (cats everything). is there a handy guide on how to do it? im thinking it should be a pretty straight forward job. is there anything i need to be aware of or make sure i do/dont do? cheers frosty

I new it was going to happen but i didnt expect it to be this soon. Ive just brought a 1998 P38 111k LPG fitted £3k. Ive only had it less than a week but already love it. I took it to my mechanic (who has a P38) for a quick once over.....and this is whats wrong with it. It needs...

HI all, Ive brought a 98 P38 with an LPG conversion last Sunday. Its stalling everynow and then and could probably do with a service. Does anyone know of a good LPG servicing company in the Maidstone area? Cheers Frosty