Good morning folks, some advice required please. I've just noticed a very slight oil drip on my front diff. Not sure if its from diff or is dripping from engine. I've wiped the diff and can't see any where that its coming from. Is there an oil seal on the engine anywhere near that may...

Thanks Wammers & datatek, that answers my questions, I can rely on you guys. I guess the EAS is always in question as it appears to be such a fragile system. And after what I went through with mine last year i'm always a little over cautious with the system. Just one quick question Wammers...

Confusing, how often do these compressors fire up, example. My whole EAS system was overhauled last year, 4 new air springs, valve block rebuilt new seals, and all ride height sensors checked and re- calibrated. If I leave my 2.5 DSE ticking over the compressor fires up and runs for about 5...

Thanks all for your advice, will have a go tomorrow.

Hi all, Just a quick bit of advice required please if anybody can assist. I need to replace the rear tailgate gas struts on my 1998, P38 2.5 DSE. I have the new pair ready to be fitted but want to know if there is a special technique required for changing them or any special tools required. I'm...

Yep it's deffo the BECM not sleeping. Try sitting in RR with keys removed from ignition, doors all shut. Do not switch anything on and wait about 3 mins, the light should go out, if not the BECM is not sleeping as it should:)

Thats what I thought Daz, a 1994 should have factory fitted C/L, hmmm??? I have a word with peter to see if he can do any further investigation. I do recall his key to unlock is a standard key and not a fob with the unlock & lock buttons.:confused::confused:

Daz I had a butch at Peters Disco, it appears not to have central locking. Correct me if I'm wrong but was they not all fitted with C/L ? Not sure what variation Peters is but it has air con but no twin sun roofs.:behindsofa::welcome::confused:

Hi Peter, Their not stupid questions mate, the forum is here to help, we all have a laught and take the ****. You won't find a better bunch of honest guys & Girls on here. Enjoy mate.

Welcome Newbie LOL, Enjoy the forum

Don't worry about the **** taking it comes as standard on here and all for fun. You won't find a better bunch of honest genuine people on here always willing to help. My first P38 had mega air suspension problems made worse by a garage and the guys on here sorted it and gave me so much help (...

Hi mate, where is this guy based? Module diagnostics. is this his ebay ID? I tried a search but found nothing. email me please anorakmark@gmail.com Thanks.

The cost of the diagnosis coud amount to a few ££££££ as nobody can pin point the excact problem. My 1998, 2.5 DSE was the same, she had 15000 miles and was a pig when hot. Call me a cop out but I went for the fle-bay option and since fitting it have never had a problem, first piston up and she...

Wammers & Datatek are the best, they have helped me so many times and their knowledge and advice is second to none. A big thank you to these 2 guys.

Hi Jonathan, I have sent you an email regarding P38 workshop manual. Such a kind offer from you. Kind regards, Mark

Mine was the same mate, I bought the old girl on a 1998 R plate but when I wnt for parts she shows as a 2004 plate. How weird P38's were not built in 2004????? thought I bought a lemon. First of all do a full HPI check this can be useful. then contact DVLA there is a form you can download it's a...

My 1998, 2.5 DSE at 158000 Keep em coming Anybody no the life span of the BMW 2.5 Diesel?

sorry its a 2006 model any help

Hi everybody, Would like some advice please for my friend who owns a Discovery 3, 2.7 TDI, 1996. He has recently noticed that after the vehicle has been parked for approx 3 / 4 hours the front has sunk fully to the bump stops. When he starts it up the suspension rises straight away, it only...

Whilst Im here and on about my gearbox sensor can anybody confirm if its an easy job, are there any special tools required. Also any clues on how to start removing the front bumper. Sorry to ask but Im a bit of a novice on some technical stuff.