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hmm strange one. No idea what to do with that then. Either the rev counter has been messed with (the dash clocks have 100% been out) or its out of calibration I guess.

Hey Guys I had a moan recently regarding my P38 DSE not revving as highly as it should be... Well I am no wondering if its possible that I have a problem with my clocks.... the tickover shows around 450 - 500rpm which I know its not... Is there a way of adjusting the rev needle on the clocks?

No I haven't tried that to be honest! Will put that on my to do list.

Hey Guys If anyone can shine light on any of my 1999 2.5 DSE P38's issues it would be great. So here we go: Engine seems to pull fine, but gearbox always changes at 3100rpm in normal and sports mode it never changes over 3100rpm - no faults are coming up (tried fixing) I have a leak at the...

Cool, I will have a bash then :)

Ok cool, checked the inside and they seem ok to me. Oily, but smooth with no issues that I can see. Is oil in the hose going to the manifold normal?

Hey Guys How soft should the intercooler hoses be? The one going to my EGR/Manifold feels quite soft, and was considering fitting a new one. Failing that, I am considering fitting a custom intercooler and making my own hose set up using metal/silicone

Cheers Wammers You sure know your P38's :)

Same problem here.... Have checked fuses, but not relays... let me know if you get anywhere :)

ok, thanks very much. I had a look at the map sensor earlier, all looks fine and connected correctly. I found 2 odd pipes coming from the transmission though, which are not connected to anything.....does anyone have a clue what they are, or if they should be connected to something...

Cheers guys I have a fault mate, and the only thing that comes up is the cruise control, but I know thats knackered Its had a new in tank pump, number 4 injector, glowplugs, air and fuel filter.. :doh:

Really appreciate the help guys. Not sure what to do really. I have changed the number 4 injector, and fitted a new pump in the tank. So, which is the map sensor, and how do I check it? :)

Maybe I'm expecting too much from it. I have the auto dse, and as mentioned previously it doesn't rev past 3250rpm even it kick down. No faults showing either :confused:

Thanks for posting. I wonder which intercooler is ideal for using :confused:

Interesting! Has anything been done to the turbo boost, or just intercooler and more fuel?

Just tired of the lack of power even with an ECU chip. The P38's in general are a nightmare. I got it to tow our track car in comfort, but think it may have to go soon. They seem a bit rubbish all round really :mad:

Hi All I know its been discussed, but has anyone actually adjusted the boost and fitted a larger intercooler to their P38 2.5 DSE? I am considering upping the boost, upping fuelling and fitting an intercooler. My main concerns are the thermal temps of the engine, and reliability of the...

Thanks wammers! Sounds like mines about right then.... ECU Chipped, doing roughly the same. Only difference is motorway MPG, I struggle to get over 24mpg dirving carefully at around 60mph :(

Hey Guys What sort of mileage do you get from your 2.5 DSE? I am interested in: Auto models only Later engine with EGR and MAF fitted Type of driving (short runs or motorway etc) Just trying to gauge how mine is doing :)

Oh crap. I don't think I did....I was careful when replacing. How many miles out of a tank is normal from a 1999 auto dse? I am getting about 380 miles knocking around small roads with alot of start/stops