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    P38 Underbody protection ?

    Evening fellas, Just a quick enquiry as to what underbody protection I'll need for laning,I'm guessing I'll need a front diff guard and steering rack protection but your opinions on what I could get away with would be appreciated. What would you advise I fit and where can I get what I...
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    Engine tick (tappets)

    I have a similar problem with my diesel,it's making a tapping sound at around 2,500 rpm,I tried an engine flush and oil change which didn't seem to work at first but 200 miles later the problem has become intermittent,today I'll try a hydraulic valve lifter additive and after a few hundred miles...
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    PSI power box,vacuum feed,removed EGR?

    I might take you up on that Wammers,she might be twice my age and body weight but I'd slam that woman like my life depended on it,the posh sod.
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    Noisy Hydraulic Lifters,I think?

    Yesterday I did I Forte oil flush with my oil change on my 2.5 to try and quieten down my hydraulic lifters (or at least that's what I think is causing my tappet sound) with no success,it's fair to say I probably made it a little worse. When I first start in the morning I hear this tappet sound...
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    PSI power box,vacuum feed,removed EGR?

    Cheers Fellas,the Data man sure knows his onions.
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    PSI power box,vacuum feed,removed EGR?

    I'm quite sure it's to turn the box on and off,is the MAP sensor what was on the side of my EGR valve?
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    PSI power box,vacuum feed,removed EGR?

    Yes it was on my other vehicle between the MAF and EGR with a T piece,I'm guessing I can just connect straight to the MAF now I have no EGR?
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    PSI power box,vacuum feed,removed EGR?

    Yesterday I removed my EGR valve and fitted a blanked version,on this blanked unit is a plug/bung for the vacuum feed pipe that was fitted to the working EGR. Today I removed a PSI power box from my other P38 which has a functioning EGR valve and was running with the power box connected to this...
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    Newbie with wonky P38

    I had a P38 that sat exactly the same,I checked the springs and they were badly corroded to the point where they were dropping bran flakes,I think the issue is with cheap coil springs that get tired and corrode faster than you'd expect
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    Suspension mode for short and longterm parking.

    I was wondering is it ok to park in 'access' mode on the EAS for short and long periods of time? I guess she'll just sit on the bumps stops in access mode with little pressure on the bags,I'm guessing it is though it's just I don't recall ever seeing a Range Rover parked in access and I can't...
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    EGR Valve cutting into radiator hose

    After looking further into my problem I've found it may be possible to remove the EGR valve and blank it off,I've not been able to find much on P38 owners doing this so again some advice would be appreciated. I'm just worried about upsetting the ECU and having to get it plugged in or finding...
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    EGR Valve cutting into radiator hose

    Hello forum,I've recently noticed my EGR Valve is cutting into my radiator hose,obviously this happens when the engine moves so I'm wondering if I have excessive engine movement (bad mounts) or is it a common fault?it is for me because this is my third 2.5 P38 two of which I still own,my first...
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    A/T Tyres on 18" or 16" wheels?

    I've found some General Grabber AT2's here at GENERAL TYRES / 4X4 / GENERAL GRABBER AT2 AT 2 - 255/60R18 112H XL TL :: £131.00 :: 4x4 Tyres - SUV Tyres - All Terrain Tyres - Off Road Tyres - 18" :: R18" - 255/60/18, 255/60 R 18 :: they're 255/60/18 at £131 each which seems good to me,I'd...
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    Faded Front Grill

    I just did mine in dark grey with primer and paint,the paint instructions said to apply thin coats every 15 minutes so about an hour later the job was done (not lacquered) ,masking was a doddle as all I did was release the headlamp wipers (to paint the trim under the lamps that meets the grill)...
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    A/T Tyres on 18" or 16" wheels?

    I'm in the process of making one of my 2.5 P38's ready for some off road driving as well as everyday use on the road,I want to take my 18" wheels and put all terrain tyres on them,at the moment the better of my two vehicles is on 16" wheels which I'd like to put on the other vehicle because...
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    P38 with machine gun sound at 2,200 revs

    Not had chance to look at any of the areas mentioned but I did take it out for a 80 mile run last night after adding 2 litres of water to the cooling system. After the first 20 miles the noise had totally disappeared along with the dash creaking I've been getting(I'm aware this had nothing to do...
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    P38 with machine gun sound at 2,200 revs

    Not had chance to look at any of the areas mentioned but I did take it out for a 80 mile run tonight after adding 2 litres of water to the cooling system. After the first 20 miles the noise had totally disappeared along with the dash creaking I've been getting(I'm aware this had nothing to do...
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    P38 with machine gun sound at 2,200 revs

    Definitely the engine area,it reminds of the loose manifold cover sound from cars that used to have them,my vehicle has done 90k.
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    P38 with machine gun sound at 2,200 revs

    I've had somebody rev the engine while I listen for the sound with my head in the engine bay and the sound isn't there. It seems to be worse when going up a hill for example,going down that same hill accelerating the noise wont be there so its when it needs to move it's own weight with a bit of...
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    P38 with machine gun sound at 2,200 revs

    My 1998 P38 diesel auto is making a machine gun sound from what seems the top of the engine as it goes through the rev range at around 2,200 revs. It's without vibration and disappears with a change of gear or when I reach around 2,700 revs. If I very gently go through the rev range the noise...