.....well incase any of you are wondering the same then yes you can remove the sump off the bottom of the BMW engine. We had to jack the vehicle up to stop the air suspension lowering on us but that was enough.Remove the heat/sound proofing bits then there is a LOAD of bolts to undo. there seems...

cheers for that, yeah looking around I managed to find a few bmw engines from RR's for about £500 squids! As you said though will try the sump first, and going by whats been posted a few bolts into the gearbox and around the bottom of the sump. We'll see how it goes if I find anything else...

Cheers. We think the big ends gone, there's a horrible clattering noise when the engine runs. I think someone else suggested big end as well but Im told that it can be accessed via the bottom of the engine, hence going up through the sump? Its either have a go do it that way (if indeed you can...

Hi guys, Had a look around about this and seen a few of you talking about removing the engine and mentioning the sump. I take it the sump can be removed from the engine in situ right?? We've got a P38 2.5 dse with the BMW engine (that's causing grief!!) For anyone whos done it are there...

...DOes anyone know if the sump can be removed WITHOUT having to take out/move the engine? For a P38 dse bmw engine yr 2000.

ahhh I see. did that create a similar loud tapping noise? I have tried it without the belts and also without the crank pulley incase the problem was with that but still it sounded. I think I will diagnose it as big ends but there is only one way to find out, and thats dig in with engine out...

well, they opened the bonnet and closed it againg saying they were too busy to investigate further, leave it here and we'll fit a new engine for you at 7grand!

Hi guys, Ive had a quick look round the forum and found some bits and bobs on problem engine tapping so sorry if Im repeating someone else's problem. Our P38 (2000 dse) has developed a loud tapping noise which sounds like it is coming from the front of the engine. It is a a very loud noise...

haha magictiny, guted! I did wonder why they had all these warnings about lpg on their website! now i know you cant travel if you do!I have only just started using the eurotunnel, cant believe how much better it is than the ferries. wow datatek your not far at all....and so close to...

blimey, datatek ive just realised your near Poitiers, where abouts exactly?? ive just bought over a p38 2000 dse and changed it to english registration (which wasnt the easiest thing in the world!) im down further south not far off there, Sauze-Vaussais? near Melle? i go there about 3 times a...

im 23 now and paying 300quid fully comp on my rrc 200tdi 1994. i woulod say i havent got it too bad! when i started driving i had a 1980 seris III 2.25 Luckily i had done the 'pass plus' course which in fact saved me a grand on insurance! I got cover on the landy for £1000 third party fire and...

Am in desperate need of a new windscreen to replace the cracked one of my dads P38 dse and am not liking the idea of paying astronomical prices for a replacement one from autoscreens etc. any carefull breakers out there that have one for sale??

Is he patient enough to remove a P38 windscreen???

which grill this one below?? Could do, looks good as well but quite expensive i imagine!? The strips are an instant enhancement and really change the look. We've found we dont even need to re-treat the dullness of the black plastic grill with em on. I'll take a picture when i get home (if its...

23 year old been driving 6 years (with 6y no claims bonus) been honest about my mods 'suspension change' and 'non-standard wheels' and im now insured for £469 which I aM WELL CHUFFED WITH!!! cant remember the name now but something like aplan or something, a specialist in modification insurance...

that looks really smart I reckon. You should get some alloy strips from auto grilles to go on the front grill, it looks really good on the silver rangie, my dads has got it and it looks top! I'll upload some pictures if ya like!

ha I knew someone would say that!!!:rolleyes: Cheers JP, i know there are differences but jus wanted to get an idea of what I could do like you did to unlock some of that hidden away power!!

apparently to START using the stick on ones is illegal as it can allow people to make up their own ones (and there is something about the sizing of the letters coming in too) but those older type vehicles that already have it can keep it (and as far as I know it is now illegal for companies to...

Sorry to butt in Minxy, PaulD what exactly did you do to get better performance?? I am intrigued and might now have a play with my engine like this (200tdi)!! :D:D:D

yeah im gonna get little sleep tonight hoping its only that. Local guy hasn't got one in stock can you believe so he's ordering in a whole bunch!