Possibly, I didnāt look to closely at the skull and it just crumbled away.
Nothing on my bus but working on an all original 1996 200tdi fender.
Suspect input and output seals on the gearbox. All the bolts look like they are 5yr old
Suspect input and output seals on the gearbox. All the bolts look like they are 5yr old
I suppose I'd better set to now and get the poor old thing cleaned up and give it a bit of TLC.
When I first saw this, I thought the airbag had gone off.
When I first saw this, I thought the airbag had gone off.
When I park it up when I go away, I cover the dash and seats with cloths and also have stuff from the sun visors. But after 2 years it just sort of deteriorated. But yes it is a bit scary on first walking up to it with all sorts of thoughts.
Good idea, when motors have been standing a while, they tend to get a white residue on everything, especially leather steering wheels and upholstery.
Went through the cruise troubleshooting on the Green P38. Looks like I have two duff ECU's . Another one on order from eBay, so here's hoping !!
[Update ] Re-tested both ECU on other P38. One is working intermittently, but the other definity failed. Re-soldered the PCB on the intermittent ECU which now seems to work ok. Also found faulty master switch in Green P38, so replaced that and cruise now working. Probably need to check & clean the steering buttons when I get a chance.
. Another one on order from eBay, so here's hoping !![Update
] Re-tested both ECU on other P38. One is working intermittently, but the other definity failed. Re-soldered the PCB on the intermittent ECU which now seems to work ok. Also found faulty master switch in Green P38, so replaced that and cruise now working. Probably need to check & clean the steering buttons when I get a chance.
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Well, the joy bubble of amazement has burst already. I guessed that it wouldn't last too long with owning a 24 year old and having stood still for so long.
The low brake fluid level light came on just as I got home, luckily I keep some in the back so just topped it up and never really thought much. Went out a bit later and it very quickly came back on again. Pulled over and looked underneath and pressed the brake and it was like a cattle beast relieving itself all over the diff, So guessing that I have a major split/break in the pipe which just happens to be the sod you cant see. This will be one for my new local friendly garagist when I find him as the place I used to use has now closed. Just hope they accept the challenge.
The low brake fluid level light came on just as I got home, luckily I keep some in the back so just topped it up and never really thought much. Went out a bit later and it very quickly came back on again. Pulled over and looked underneath and pressed the brake and it was like a cattle beast relieving itself all over the diff, So guessing that I have a major split/break in the pipe which just happens to be the sod you cant see. This will be one for my new local friendly garagist when I find him as the place I used to use has now closed. Just hope they accept the challenge.
brianp38dse
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Not a hard job to replace the rear brake pipes, i would be best to do the lot from the joints in the left front wheel arch behind the liner all the way back, and new flexies as the fittings will be a bit crusty, on year your year 2000 there are four flexies the caliper ones and two short ones from body to chassis
i did mine on the drive in a day.
right wheel arch ?
Datatek
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Replace the pipe with CUNIC if it's available where you are.
brianp38dse
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I could not remember if his is a left hooker so said left as in stood facing the bonnet
should of made it more clear
Nothing on my bus but working on an all original 1996 200tdi fender.
Suspect input and output seals on the gearbox. All the bolts look like they are 5yr old
Check the flange where the seal sits is smooth with no pitting!
Any p38 out there that hasn't had the rear brake pipes done is just asking for a disaster to happen.
Thanks, will have to see what's available here now. I used to import my parts from the UK and DIY most things. But due to the local situation nobody ships out he any more as all the courier companies pull out, even the good old royal mail doesn't even do normal post here anymore.
I used to import my parts from the UK and DIY most things. But due to the local situation nobody ships out he any more as all the courier companies pull out, even the good old royal mail doesn't even do normal post here anymore. I'll have to see what I can do. Maybe a bit of MaCGuyver technology.
Yes good old RHD. It keeps it fun...... Well most of the time.I could not remember if his is a left hooker so said left as in stood facing the bonnet
