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Just an update about the worry I had about the prop shafts. I just did the other sides CV joint and spotted a metal ring spacer that I couldn't remember seeing on the others side! Turns out mixed in all the old grease from before was a ring. Took off the previous CV joint and put the ring spacer...

Doesn't seem to be leaking anymore so I'm happy :)

OK thanks for all you tips, I didn't have a socket large enough and again found it a very tight fit but tried using the end of a socket extension and gently tapped around the edge - making sure not to nip the rubber. It worked a treat! (See attached photo) However with everything back...

Sorry I know this is an old thread. I've just done my hub seal but found the old one a bugger to get out so had to chisel it out, then the new one refused to go in without a fight. I tried to gently knock it in but must have damaged it because its all back together and now leaking... I've...

Thanks for all your replies, especially SpacePig. General consensus seems to be that vented brakes are really not worth the extra money for a P38, and the weight saving is so little, there won't be any impact, so worth sticking with standard disks. Thanks

Actually thought it was a bit of a strange comment about saving weight, but thought I'd run it by you guys. Found the original tip in this months LRO magazine, in the tuning section insert. Cheers

Just a quick question whether vented disks on my Range Rover P38 DSE is worth it? I heard they could be a lot lighter which I would of thought any weight saving would be useful... Thanks

Yeah read a good post here - http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f10/2-5dse-head-gasket-change-help-please-129400-2.html Think I can do it, just not that excited about it, especially if I get it wrong. Thanks

I've got the horrible task of changing my head gasket on the BMW 2.5 lump, reading Rave I can see the procedure need the timing chain tool kit (unfortunetly). However I wondered when I take the chain off the cam so I can get the head off should I make a note of what position it was in? I mean is...

I've got the BMW 2.5 lump which I need to take the head off but I've been worried among other things about the timing chain. Anyone have any tips to make the whole process seamless and I don't mess the chain up? Thanks!

Spoke to the garage again today and he said it was definitly showing signs of exhaust gases in the coolant, so it has to be the head or gasket. He knows I'll be doing it myself so has nothing to gain from shading the truth. Whether the radiator is still a dud I'll know more after doing the head...

Going to ring the garage to double check the results tomorrow, they had been kept up to date with my cooling issues and I decided to do the gasket check. Yeah so must of the coolant system changed, possibly a duff new radiator might also be a reason for the overheating, but as the test for...

Thanks for all your replies, it is a diesel P38, but had another thread diagnosing my heating issues after replacing radiator, water pump, thermostat then getting a garage to do a chemical test which found exhaust gases in the coolant, not that I had any loosing of coolant. Interesting that you...

I've been told my head gasket will need doing, after I had overheating issues. I come to take off the camshaft cover and find all the bolts loose. Not only that where the injectors are some have pools of oil. Ok I'm sure the bolts are not supposed to be loose but would this mean I would get the...

I'm just looking at what I need to order to make sure I cover everything when I am changing my head gasket. So far the list is: - STC2012 - Block gasket set - STC2031 - Head gasket - LDY000040 - Head bolts Not sure about brands, Elring any good? Any advice much appreciated. Thanks

Thanks to n18rks for the info, it was detailed instructions on someone changing a V8, great pictures too. Here is the link to part 1 - Engine Refresh (top end) PaulP38A.com Anyone have anything similar for a diesel head gasket change would be great! Thanks

Oh bugger... am I right in thinking if it is a cracked head I will see signs when I take it off? Is it as simple as replacing it if that is the case or is it a real pain in the arse? Thanks

Yes agreed, however I'm going to need to do the head gasket anyway. I had many back and forths with the radiator manufacturer and apart from rip it open and send pictures its difficult to prove. With the head gasket done that will be everything changed so if it still over heats I will be seeking...

Well the old radiator went quite mysteriously, I just drove it out the garage and the thing sprang a leak in the core, new radiator was hot from the top ever since. I heard that often the radiator can blow if the head gasket goes, and I can only think that when I started it the pressure was...

Sorry guys, realised afterwards that I hadn't given all the details. I've got a P38 2.5 DSE Manual. Thanks