1. zzr1200

    BMW diesel timing chain tool(P38 diesel)

    I am interested in this thread being as i own a P38 dozzel, I decided to order the complete kit to have on the shelf as a just in case scenario, ordered it on the 31 Oct it arrived today (4th Nov). I'm well impressed with the quality wouldn't look out of place in a main dealers tool cupboard. At...
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    Rrclassic 3.9 1990 front axle off centre after rebuild

    Provided the anchor bracket for the panhard bar is in the original position on the chassis, has there been any major welding in that area and could the bracket been removed/rewelded??? If the answer is no then I would loosen the bolts holding the panhard bar and see if the body settles...
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    P38A What Battery?

    Being as I run a Tractor Range Rover, I use this type of battery https://www.csautoelectricalpartsuk.com/oldham-batteries/17555-oldham-type-642-battery-12v-120ah-1000cca.html I presume the V8 has the same battery tray location and size as a dozzel one. I'm sure someone will be along to confirm...
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    Range Rover v8 exhaust on a diesel

    If I wanted a V8 it would be a big block yank muscle car, probably a Mopar.....:):):)
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    P38A ideal xmas

    Sorry, I'll be to busy out playing, to stop n eat....
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    range rover p38 wanted?

    That's a bargain compared to this one. Now this is an over priced, Range Rover. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-LAND-ROVER-RANGE-ROVER-HSE-P38-4-6-HOLLAND-AND-HOLLAND-/331982608889?hash=item4d4bb499f9:g:x5QAAOSwPCVX6Sal
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    Lots and lots of white smoke

    If a hose (before the turbo) is being sucked closed by the turbo causing the white smoke when it is removed the restriction will be removed. If a hose after the turbo is damaged it will be a pressure loss, hose has come off or split. Start the engine and induce white smoke (if required) then...
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    Lots and lots of white smoke

    Many years ago when I was an apprentice we had a lorry that would produce clouds of white smoke under acceleration. Traced the problem to an air hose before the turbo, that had de-laminated allowing it to internally collapse when the engine was loaded up, the internal surface collapsed and...
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    What did you do with your Range Rover today

    Spent the morning fitting a new centre section plus a new tail exhaust section and replaced the 7 pin socket for towing the trailer. Then took the gentleman's conveyance for a MOT , it passed with no advisories. Another year of freedom and towing, result....
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    Defender 110 Defender twin cab 6.7l

    Have you ever towed with it?
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    Classic Interesting truck

    Its more likely to be an Oldsmobile V8 diesel (as some fool made an adaptor kit) which would serve you better as a boat anchor, horrid un-reliable engines....
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    MOT place in/around Chesterfield?

    Will do.. MOT's not due until Feb but having just moved up (still a couple runs to Essex to do...:eek::eek:). Better to find a place, sooner than a last minute panic.
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    MOT place in/around Chesterfield?

    Your already allowed to watch them mot a vehicle, I've tried a council before but the mot inspector was so picky it was a laugh, I'd prefer to use a known sensible MOT Station...
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    MOT place in/around Chesterfield?

    Rasher your a gent, Thank You very much.
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    MOT place in/around Chesterfield?

    Hi Rasher, I'm total newbie to the Chesterfield area, the wife has moved in but I'm travelling up/down the A1 moving the household bits and my collection of workshop bits. I've found Chatsworth Road but can't seem to locate the LDV garage on the web, any chance of a better address/location...
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    MOT place in/around Chesterfield?

    Hi All, I do all my own diagnostics/maintenance/repairs/welding on my vehicles, but DVLA/VOSA doesn't seem to like home grown MOT certs...so my question to our knowledgeable members in the Chesterfield area is this..... Can someone suggest a MOT Station, that will inspect the vehicle...
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    For Sale Workshop Equipment and Tools

    Remaining items will be on the Bay of Evil if no-one's interested
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    For Sale Workshop Equipment and Tools

    Steam cleaner has now been sold...
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    Hi Guys from New Zealand

    A nice place to live and just far enough away from that very smelly place down the road...;). Hope to see pictures of the rebuild. I was out there in 2000 on holiday, wish I could have stayed out there permanently, but her indoors at the time said NO...
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    For Sale Workshop Equipment and Tools

    For Sale Karcher HDS 745 This Karcher HDS 745 Steam Cleaner can been seen working in the photo below. 300.00 Pounds ........You can test it when collecting........SOLD Battery Charger Legg 12 volt 20 amp output, would benefit from a new main input and 12 volt output lead, they don't make...