Dopey

Well-Known Member

• Feb 1, 2019

• #21

RangeRoller dt said:

That does seem alot of pumps hardly worth putting the carpet back? You use bio fuel or really high mileage?

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I have had it a very long time... a p38 is for life not just for Christmas

 

J

Jerseyp38

Active Member

• Feb 10, 2019

• #22

Well changed the pump over yesterday (tank out) and had a nice noise and a flow of bubbles in the clear tube from the filter, having changed that as well..... Thanks for the replies, VDO fitted. Couldn't believe olives were not supplied! Also have booked a quick trip to UK to see me Dad, so will be around Hampshire Dorset area over half term. Anybody recommend someone to diagnose the beast? Is that allowed on the forum? Would need doing Wed/Thu 20th/21st Feb. Dorset, Weymouth area preferred. Perhaps that is another thread. Thanks.

 

ovalandrover

Well-Known Member

• Feb 11, 2019

• #23

i dont think a jack on a concrete block would pass health and safty standards

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Feb 11, 2019

• #24

ovalandrover said:

i dont think a jack on a concrete block would pass health and safty standards

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DanClarke

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Feb 11, 2019

• #25

Its worse than that, it's a jack on a concrete block hanging over a hole covered by a cast-iron plate.
Acres of space all around too!

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Feb 11, 2019

• #26

Another jack under chassis but me thinks, but someone needs to invest in a couple of good axle stands. You only get away with that so many times.

 

tarphenry

Well-Known Member

• Feb 11, 2019

• #27

is it only me that can see an axle stand behind the backplate ?

 

Mark Piercy

Well fumbled member....

Full Member

• Feb 11, 2019

• #28

tarphenry said:

is it only me that can see an axle stand behind the backplate ?

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There is indeed a "stander of axles" under there!!

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Feb 11, 2019

• #29

tarphenry said:

is it only me that can see an axle stand behind the backplate ?

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No i see it, but should have one under the chassis. Maybe there is one but don't see it.

 

Bagshot

Well-Known Member

• Feb 11, 2019

• #30

wammers said:

No i see it, but should have one under the chassis. Maybe there is one but don't see it.

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Taking the tank out is a good chance to check brake pipes and clear any c### that's gathered around the underfloor and chassis. Wipe round with an oily rag works wonders..

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• Feb 11, 2019

• #31

Bagshot said:

Taking the tank out is a good chance to check brake pipes and clear any c### that's gathered around the underfloor and chassis. Wipe round with an oily rag works wonders..

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Yes i am well aware of that.

 

Grrrrrr

Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd

Full Member

• Feb 11, 2019

• #32

Anyone want to get back on track and answer the diag question?!

LZIR map might be an idea? @PastyMuncher83 is down Dorset way, I think? Or there's martyuk if you want to drive up to the Swindon area. Not far from there really. Lovely countryside along the A4 area too. I was surprised when I visited.

 

Bagshot

Well-Known Member

• Feb 11, 2019

• #33

wammers said:

Yes i am well aware of that.

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Stating the blee#### obvious is my specialist subject.

 

J

Jerseyp38

Active Member

• Feb 12, 2019

• #34

Thanks for the concern about me, truly appreciated! Good and bad points but no weight on the manhole cover and there is a slope on the drive so need to get the car sideways a bit to try and get on the little bit that is nearly level....... The jack on the block was for an extra inch to get the tank out from under the car. I have driven it up on to four concrete blocks....... Thanks Grrr will contact the names mentioned. By the way I did break a little piece and it is just observable in the picture..................