1. tarphenry

    P38 A corrosion

    Hi all, just a word of caution . I found yesterday that there was some corrosion at the body mount drivers side . I have now repaired it but it was a bit of a bastard. to do it properly I had to remove the chassis part of the mount so that I could clean up the corroded piece and remove a section...
  2. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    Sorry for the delay in response to my problem but I have been away then in hospital. The problem was the battery all along. I had it re tested by a reputable place and it checked out ok. But I decided that I would bite the bullet and renew it anyway. The problem disappeared instantly. It seems...
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    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    my battery will only turn the car over for about 10 seconds (if that ) before becoming flat. if someone puts a "jump" to the car it makes no difference it will still not turn over. Connected it direct to recovery waggon ,and even that didn`t do it. I am thinking I should start with that.. what...
  4. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    Yes true , 1 less thing to check
  5. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    Thanks Keith, rain permitting, I am first going to check resistance of Glow plugs and if I have a battery drain and move on from there
  6. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    Thank you for the offer, much appreciated
  7. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    Thanks I will look into it
  8. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    thanks Keith
  9. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    I have a nanocom but am unsure how to use it
  10. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    The problem in uk at the moment is that there are only 2 P38 garages that are trusworthy, both very busy and both 100+ miles away .How difficult is it tho check FIP timing?
  11. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    I have just realised that I may be missing the obvious, "hot start problem" . it has happened twice, both times after going out for lunch. Car reaches normal temp, then cools a little then wont start. Its a timing chain fault I believe. . I know that my fuel pump wont turn any further (I tried...
  12. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    It certainly has me confused
  13. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    I believe that the meters are showing the output of the panel ,dependant on sunlight, and not the actual state of the battery
  14. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    Hi, I may have found the problem ,if not the solution to my starting problem. I have a voltmeter fitted to the car and also one from the solar panel. I have been reading both, which are showing me what the solar panel is doing, not the state of the battery . I believe that I have a parasitic...
  15. tarphenry

    P38A Starting mystery ( Diesel)

    Thanks ,I will check the earths . it has not happened since . I will probably have to wait till it happens again thanks for your help