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    whats the difference??

    nah it says for pre 99MY use overhaul manual, and tell me if im bein thick but it says to tighten head bolts to 20nm (15lbf.ft) then a further 90 degrees. is the 90 degress without the torque wrench then?
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    whats the difference??

    have ordered the head gasket kit should arrive next few days, finally got the Rave cd to work and have been trying to familiarise myself with the process :-0 !! my p38 is a 1997 one so according that means i use the v8 overhaul manuals and not the workshop manuals??? i didnt realise they had...
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    whats the difference??

    so if island 4x4 sell the brit-part ones i dont wanna go there? tried the craddocks website doesnt look like they do a head gasket kit
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    whats the difference??

    sorry what are arp head studs? and do the bolts not come in the kit from island 4x4, its a hell of a difference in price so thought might be lower quality but if you suggest them il take your word for it :-)
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    whats the difference??

    hi, i need a head gasket set for my p38 v8, after looking online i have found a couple, one on island 4x4 for £35 and one from rimmer bros for £115, its quite a difference in price so whats the difference in the kits? any suggestions on where to get one from? cheers
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    P38 Workshop Manual, Get a copy here

    hi has anyone got a copy of this manual they could send me, i cant get the rave one to work. cheers
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    Head gasket???

    or could anyone e-mail me tha guide to head gasket replacement form the Rave manual? thanks
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    Head gasket???

    Hey all soz havent replied earlier been sunnin myself in spain :) , altho came back to find car had been keyed on every panel!! sad ****s eh! anyway back to the head gasket should be attempting it this weekend, however i cant get the "rave" workshop manual to work, has anyone got a link or...
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    Head gasket???

    cheers but only fitted a new one a couple of months ago, does anyone know of an online guide for fitting of head gasket?? thanks
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    Head gasket???

    thanks, have spoken to a mechanic friend of mine and he is going to help me have a go at repairing them myself, is there a link to a guide of what to do? thanks alot
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    Head gasket???

    Hi noticed range to be smoking quite alot last few days (white smoke & lots of it) also looked at oil cap and a white scum/cream has formed. This as far as i am aware means head gasket has gone???? :confused: if so roughly how much would i be looking at to get repaired?? and would it be...
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    battery and rev problem

    Hi all, having problems starting the P38, battery seems to be being drained by something but not all the time some days its fine and others need to jump start it? and then when i do get it running the revs "bounce" from 1000 to around 3000 by themselves?? any ideas on where to start diagnosing...
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    gearbox oil

    hi, what oil do i use for 1997 4.0 manual gearbox and where do i put the gearbox oil, i have looked underneath and cudnt notice anywhere obvious it goes thanks
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    gearbox problem

    hi having some problems with my gearbox, wont find reverse or 5th and very hard to get into 3rd and 1st! any ideas? im hoping its just a clip or cog ect because a new gearbox i should imagine is a fair few bob! thanks
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    overheating and lots of steam!

    have you got there number or web address? used radweld, held for about 6 hours!
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    overheating and lots of steam!

    yeh i have the 4.0 v8 manual, is there any online guides ect for fitting?
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    overheating and lots of steam!

    Hi at the weekend was out for a drive, noticed temp shooting up right onto the red light i pulled over straight away to a cloud of steam coming out of bonnet. it seems to be coming from side of radiator. ive been told to use "radweld" is this any good? and if not anyone know rough price of...
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    lost locking wheel nut

    yeh sorry thats what i have lost the key, not the nut. il have a look to see if i can see a letter on one of the nuts. thanks
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    lost locking wheel nut

    hi, i have lost my locking wheel nut, does anyone know of anyway to remove them or where i could get a replacement? cheers