P38 problems and I don't know where to turn

Hi Guys and Girls,

I'm new to the forum and have a major problem with my 4.6 1998 P38. The left head gasket went and I used a mechanic to sort it, trouble is that he took so long to do the job he didn't know where all the pipes ended up going, so in his infinite wisdom he blocked a couple off and thought it would be ok. Now the plenum chamber is popping (only to be described as an empty oil drum sound with air being sucked in and out) Some people have said it's a valve or the other head but I'm sure it's just plumbed up wrong. It's got a Romero gas conversion on it. So what I'm asking is help in identifying where the pipes go, mainly the one from the left rocker cover to ???? and the water pipe from the bottom of the expansion tank and the valve on the left of the plenum cover. I'll add some pictures as soon as I can. Meanwhile if you could help I'd appreciate it. Thanks Paul

1st of all we have a 'Introduce yourself' section where we get the chance to say :welcome2:

2nd you're probably better off posting this in the Rangie section

3rd I'd need a very good reason not to be beating a path to......and possibly through....the mechanics door and demanding my motor was sorted

They took it apart and presumably charged no small amount for the honour and it's their responsibility . If they can't remember or find out how to put it back together then they will have to pay someone who does.

Hi again,
Yes, I'm sorry. I should have introduced myself first.

I put it in the general land rover chat because it said it would be moved if in the wrong section. I'll re post it in the Rangie section (When I find it) and yes a couple of people have said take it back to him but to be honest, with all the bolted off pipes and a water pipe connected to the rocker cover I've lost all faith in him.

Warrington Paul said:

Hi again,
Yes, I'm sorry. I should have introduced myself first.

I put it in the general land rover chat because it said it would be moved if in the wrong section. I'll re post it in the Rangie section (When I find it) and yes a couple of people have said take it back to him but to be honest, with all the bolted off pipes and a water pipe connected to the rocker cover I've lost all faith in him.

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You will be best of finding a specialist around your way, there is nothing worse than fixing other peoples cock ups!

If your handy with spanners though just get a workshop manual, infact this would be your best bet. Google it and plenty will come up...

i'd be going to a landy specialist then forwarding the invoice to correct the previous mechanic's work to said previous mechanic!!!