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Just to add I went to the Isle of Arran for new year, from Sheffield. I did 580 miles on one tank with some fuel to spare worked out at 33mpg using, using the old fashioned method, but also what the computer said. That was with 5 of us plus luggage... and 50psi in the tyres!!

I have a fault with my 1998 P38. When on the motorway at a constant speed, then I lift off the throttle suddenly the injector / engine light comes on and i have no throttle response for 5 / 10 seconds - which is a long time on a motorway! Then the light goes out and the power comes...

Hi mate, what weight can you carry on your 3.5t truck legally?

That was exactly the same problem I had, replaced thermostat (£9 and 30 mins) it gets straight up to temp and stays there. I would recommend replacing the thermostat then if that does not fix it look at the fan.

I replaced the thermostat yesterday, it was pretty easy and only took 30 mins - plus time making sure everything was working property. Tools: 5mm allen key for engine cover 13mm spanner for wiring bracket 10mm spanner for wring bracket and thermostat housing Screwdriver for hose...

That was exactly the same problem I had, replaced thermostat (£9 and 30 mins) it gets straight up to temp and stays there. I would recommend replacing the thermostat then if that does not fix it look at the fan.

My uncle has Insa Turbo Dakar (same BFG Mud Terrains) 235 R16's on his Disco (same wheels as P38) Put them on last winter and has done 8,000 road miles and they still look like new, good off road too. I am looking at some Insa Turbo Ranger (same as BFG AT's) for my P38.

Thanks Kernowdragon - Very Helpful. I get 23mpg, all my journeys are around town on a cold engine, doing about 200 miles a week. Its 23mpg from the computer and when i work it out myself!

Merry Christmas to all. Thanks for the advice, actually very helpful for once :rolleyes: I will try getting to it this week and let you know how I get on. I have small tools and fingers so hopefully wont have to take the rad off!

ah could be, but both were into the back of the old tape player.

Hi, I am a DIY mechanic, I want to check / replace my thermostat on my 2.5 DSE BMW engine P38. Just want some advice on what i need to take off to get to it / in what order. Thanks in advance.

Just fitted a JVC cd player to my P38 which had its associated problems, but now I see it has two aerial leads??? Any suggestions /advice.

I fixed the stereo this evening - turns out the aftermarket head unit does not power the amps - simple fix with an ignition live to the amp power lead. The next thing is the stat, didnt get chance to take it out today but will do later in the week. How easy is is to get out? I will...

Thanks, I thought it might be as it does on BMW bikes (something i know a bit more about) Thanks

I have just bought a P38 and I love it, its all the car anyone could ever want! Its a 1998 2.5 DSE Auto, its all running fine, but as seams to be common, I have a few faults! I have done much searching and found some answers to some problems but thought I would start a thread to see if...