I often think when a euro-box goes past and all you can hear is the boom boom boom of their stereo, "you need a better engine mate".
I had an e36 6pot coupé, that was a sweet engine, the best I've ever had and probably ever likely to have! Didn't stop me having a 2000W sub in the boot though ;) but that was different times.
Still got the sub :D
 
Went for a nice long drive today alone with some good music on . Well was good for me. Came home feeling a lot better. God these cars can be good when they want to be :D:D
I went out for a quick spin in mine too, John. I revelled in the EAS finally being hooked-up again after a year of pumping each corner up most days!
See you Tuesday Matey.
 
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But is another non tophatted one worth the gamble?
Get a 2nd P38 then it’s not a gamble as can lose nothing. Cheaper in long run and let’s face it your green oval syndrome is already bad as it gets.
I had an e36 6pot coupé, sweet engine, the best I've ever had
6 pot P38 would solve most of your current issues. Well, replace them with new ones atleast :D
 
I'll give that a go next.


It was a purple/black I found a small repair on. Assuming it was a P/O. Unfortunately didn't fix anything splicing in a strong repair.


Although I mentioned scrapping it in, a P38 was a dream car from my youth. I've had mine for 10 years, the biggest issue with her is she is my daily driver. Really P38s need to be a weekend toy... or at least have a spare reliable second car in the stable. Sure MoT season is stressful, but that's the charm.
That's why I have 2 P38's:rolleyes:
 
I'll give that a go next.


It was a purple/black I found a small repair on. Assuming it was a P/O. Unfortunately didn't fix anything splicing in a strong repair.


Although I mentioned scrapping it in, a P38 was a dream car from my youth. I've had mine for 10 years, the biggest issue with her is she is my daily driver. Really P38s need to be a weekend toy... or at least have a spare reliable second car in the stable. Sure MoT season is stressful, but that's the charm.
Good luck with what ever you decide to do.
 
Ran Otto at the weekend after disconnecting the EAS blue hose - compressor definitely not doing it's thing. Compressor off and stripped, can't see anything wrong, although after only about 100 miles the piston to barrel seems pretty loose and I'm sure it shouldn't be. Replaced the HP side O ring and checked the reeds - register marks and scoring, wondering if they are allowing pressure to damage the new seal instead of build and go into the system.
Plugged it back into the box, forced the pump with the nanocom, output still rubbish,
Thinking a cheapo pump to replace it and keep woring away. Maybe get some feeler gauges and cut myself some new reeds as a check. At least a piston seal / cylinder kit is only about £25 but done that twice already....
 
Ran Otto at the weekend after disconnecting the EAS blue hose - compressor definitely not doing it's thing. Compressor off and stripped, can't see anything wrong, although after only about 100 miles the piston to barrel seems pretty loose and I'm sure it shouldn't be. Replaced the HP side O ring and checked the reeds - register marks and scoring, wondering if they are allowing pressure to damage the new seal instead of build and go into the system.
Plugged it back into the box, forced the pump with the nanocom, output still rubbish,
Thinking a cheapo pump to replace it and keep woring away. Maybe get some feeler gauges and cut myself some new reeds as a check. At least a piston seal / cylinder kit is only about £25 but done that twice already....
I got a brand-spanker from Kurt some time ago...
 

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