1. robp38

    P38 - Rear, driverside, squeak!

    only worry about rattles when they stop... means what ever was rattling has fallen off !!
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    Temporary drive loss

    keep the revs up.. disconnect the plug takes a couple of seconds to even out then take for a drive
  3. robp38

    head gasket diy

    not a bad job, just time consuming. island 4x4 sell the kit with new bolts inc. just make sure you torque heads down correctly and get the heads skimmed good luck
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    Temporary drive loss

    To test start it up, disconnect it whilst keeping the revs up a bit to keep it running, then take it for a drive, if it's better with out it then that's your problem, so they tell me!....simples!! they not cheap..£160 from local parts place...(bosch) but it was a five minute job and an...
  5. robp38

    Temporary drive loss

    have you checked out your MAF
  6. robp38

    Clarion -> Alpine

    i thought that the alpine system had different amps etc to the clarion one
  7. robp38

    Temporary drive loss

    gets my vote as first thing to check :)
  8. robp38

    All you P38 owners in Romford, Essex...

    i used to live in romford (crow lane) but i saw sense and got out lol
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    P38 Squeak when accelerating

    mine was on the n/s bank around the 3rd piston (front to back) on the side by the exhaust manifold.. had a 1-2" gap in it..:doh:
  10. robp38

    P38 Squeak when accelerating

    cant hear anyhing on video,,, if it sounds like a belt slipping/chirping bird it may be the begining of a head gasket blowing on the air side,,, mine did this for a while then started to sound like a steam engine (n/s bank)
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    Does RAVE or it equivalent exist for an astra mk5?

    try here Workshop and service manuals
  12. robp38

    P38 Heater matrix o ring

    what you see on rr.net is atried and trusted cheat
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    P38 Rocker Gasket - difficult job?

    its a land rover they all leak oil from somewhere !!!!! need a female star drive socket to undo cover bolts.. i think its recomended that these are renewed after removal but not sure. not to hard on a gems engine but on athors you got to take of air plenum chamber etc.
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    Overheating! Splashing noise from Radiator

    any solicitor will give you a free half hour if you need legal advice !!!!
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    oh dear Head Gasket failure i think

    frosty,, get the head gaskets checked before you spend your dosh getting lpg serviced, when i did my hgs i had a devil of a job to get the lpg system working properly again,, the other common leaking place if you got lpg is from the joints where they cut into the water pipes (feed and...
  16. robp38

    p38 devon/cornwall

    theres loads of info on here to look at.. but check the coolant, oil etc, make sure its got antifreeze not just water,, take it for a good test drive, make sure everything works especially the suspension, should be quick and smooth to change heights.any problems dont buy till you have checked...
  17. robp38

    p38 devon/cornwall

    what model, age, engine etc you looking at ?
  18. robp38

    Urgent help needed in France!

    but it will rust on the ferry fett :D
  19. robp38

    'Fuel Save' petrol

    more tesco clubcard points :D
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    radio / cd

    no is the easy answer... noise is probably your amp screwing up ( big one in boot)