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I'd ignore LPG until everything else on the engine is sorted, you'll just chase your tail
I am, thanks for the reminder.I'd ignore LPG until everything else on the engine is sorted, you'll just chase your tail
Thanks for this - have given a dosing of easy start all over outside of motor in appropriate places (no rev changes - should be no air leaks). Multiport LPG & all pipework is good/sealed.+1 on ignoring LPG until you sort petrol running. One thing to check for either single or multipoint is where the LPG injector pipe(s) are installed to the inlet manifold. Make sure these are not allowing air into the engine when LPG is switched off. Google for "finding intake air leaks". Same process for any engine.
High tickover is most probably either Idle Control Valve or dirty intake tract especially inside the throttle body. Best to take it off & thoroughly clean all the crud out. (I had similar high idle few years ago, so cleaned MAF, Intake pipe, Throttle Body, and Plenum chamber. Been smooth ever since.)
As said above, check the O2 sensors are switching from 0V to 5V while running. Generic OBD reader should show the values. The 4-pin O2 sensor connectors either side of the block tend to get oily so clean these as well.
Not too fussed with engine swaps...While it's a nice idea, throwing a different engine in a p38 sounds like a world of pain
the core vehicleits not just the engine though, theres so much inter-dependency, engine gearbox abs/tc etc even the dash wont do much without much pain
I am, thanks for the reminder.
Anyone able to advise ref diagnostics?
We can handle pretty much anything mechanical in the family without any issues - it's the knowing which components are stuffed which is now the issue & I've just been told to expect around £100 to plug in to a local LR garage's diagnostics at £80/hr plus vat with a minimum 1 hour charge.
Considering I usually play with old Chevy & Mopar V8's - normally needing a bigger hammer is the tech limits; I haven't had to seek diagnostic computery stuff in the last 15+ years, so I'm slightly out of touch with prices.
TBH, I'm getting tempted to throw a Carbed 350 Chevy or 360 Chrysler in here if I can't figure it out in a straightforward manner.
I don't want to simply be chasing problem after developing problem - especially when my son's best mate now wants the truck off me as he fell in love with it the first time he drove it!
My standards mean that it either has to be 'right' when it's sold, OR it has to be at an agreed discount to take into account any work needed as I WON'T rip someone off, even if I'm the loser financially (although I would like to minimise my costs/losses if possible).
followed by a set of front pads and rotors.
getting even more confused with this truck...
Spent too many years in & out of The Colonies... Some has rubbed off even though I tried to eddicate them when I could!'Rotors' 'truck' Is you a septic tank or have you just forgotten how to speak the Queen's English like what I do!
Gentleman's Carriage please unless it's been bastardised and put on coils then it's a truckSpent too many years in & out of The Colonies... Some has rubbed off even though I tried to eddicate them when I could!
Besides, truck is about right for something with live axles, innit?
Gentleman's Carriage please unless it's been bastardised and put on coils then it's a truck
^^^^ this needs more 'likes' , brilliantGentleman's Carriage please unless it's been bastardised and put on coils then it's a truck
Here hereGentleman's Carriage please unless it's been bastardised and put on coils then it's a truck
I don't suppose the previous owner has them?Dealer has taken relevant details and sent to LR. Hopefully I get a call tomorrow with EKA data. Good news though; I actually found the original service and recall book - it actually has an annual stamped history up until about 14k miles ago (& all from 'proper' businesses)! Surprisingly positive in a small way. Also showing dates of recalls etc... Only shame is the staples are in the front cover for the various code cards - unfortunately no codes
My handbook has all the cards still in place but the dealer only put the radio code in, no eka.Dealer has taken relevant details and sent to LR. Hopefully I get a call tomorrow with EKA data. Good news though; I actually found the original service and recall book - it actually has an annual stamped history up until about 14k miles ago (& all from 'proper' businesses)! Surprisingly positive in a small way. Also showing dates of recalls etc... Only shame is the staples are in the front cover for the various code cards - unfortunately no codes
Nope. Already checked. He only ever had one key also...I don't suppose the previous owner has them?
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