1. tarphenry

    p38 diesel

    I have cleared the spigot in the inlet manifold and the MAP sensor. Tested the turbo boost (it struggles to get to 2000 revs) but the boost is119 so it appears that the turbo is functioning I have managed to unplug the MAF and the car is back to normal so I suspect that replacing it is in order...
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    p38 diesel

    Thanks Datatek
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    p38 diesel

    Hi, I have cleaned the MAF but for some reason I cannot see how it unplugs (Got my stupid head on this morning) but I feel after the clean ,it is slightly better (but not much) I have also disconnected the EGR valve temporarily. I notice that on the NANOCOM (showing no faults) that the boost...
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    p38 diesel

    Thanks, tomorrows job
  5. tarphenry

    p38 diesel

    No I have not tried that but I will Thanks
  6. tarphenry

    p38 diesel

    Hi all, I hope that someone can point me in the right direction. I have a P38 Diesel that has developed a problem .It starts and runs fine in neutral and revs freely. However once in Drive it has no power at all .The box changes up and down ,but the engine is very lethargic . The car will not...
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    P38A thermostatic control for fans

    Sorry Datatek, I have been out of touch, can I help you?
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    P38A thermostatic control for fans

    Hi all, I am intending to add a thermostat attatched to the 2 aircon fans to aid cooling(if needed) after towing up long climbs or sitting in traffic. I want to be able to st the temperature just above normal. With this in mind I have purchased sais thermostat but it las a long 2" 5 mm dia...
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    P38A Happy new windscreen day

    New windscreen fitted today, heating element on drivers side open circuit. £355.00. Bridgewater windscreens in Worsley Manchester Nice people, polite good price and a neat and tidy job
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    courier

    Hi all looking for anyone travelling between Oldbury and Bury Lancs in the next few days .I hope to buy a small lathe 1m long x500mm wide and high 95kg. if anyone can help, I have beer tokens. thanks Mick
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    P38A Uprated seat temperature thermostat

    Hi all, not been on for a while (having such a reliable motor). I thought I would repair the seat heaters and uprate the thermostat at the same time, but cannot find the stats anywhere unless I buy a £45 kit ( NOT Happening. ) Does anyone know where I can get them please, Thanks
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    P38A SRS bulb

    Hi all, my SRS lamp not going out and Nanocom says something about warning lamp. I am wanting to replace bulbs first (I know there are 2) does anyone know which bulbs they are please .Then I can drive to shop rather than trudge through the snow. Thanks Mick
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    P38A turbo wastegate not moving

    Thanks for that Keith, I will give it a good looking at on the next nice day we have. Thanks again
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    P38A turbo wastegate not moving

    Thanks ,I appreciate that
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    P38A turbo wastegate not moving

    Nanocom shows 1. something even when revved never moves
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    P38A turbo wastegate not moving

    Hi all, been playing this weekend ,(Maintainence mainly) I tried to move the wastegate acuator and it doesn`t move. I am thinking it is seized. Nanocom showing no boost so this confirms it I think. Is it possible to free it or shall I just take the Turbo off . Any thoughts please. Thanks all.
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    LATEST NEWS REGARDING "TOMCAT" ALAN

    Rip Alan comiserations to your family
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    P38A Back to Air.?

    Its a different animal on air. The one I bought was on springs and I changed it back to air cost was about £500 and 2 days work (new bags, Repai compressor and valve block and 4 Chinese sensors) its been fine for 2 years now. Worth the effort
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    P38A Aircon Pulley Gap

    Thanks all