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  • Francesco M.
    Francesco M. replied to the thread P38A The arrival of a P38.
    Hi, as some of you said, I couldn't find the hard plastic seals for the secondary pistons, I found a good used modulator from 1998 and took it. The part looks good and there is no dirt inside, I think I got a good deal. I removed the washers and...
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    Francesco M. reacted to Monkeynuts321's post in the thread P38A Overheating with Like Like.
    I would like to thank everyone for there help with my overheating problems i bleed the cooling system ran the engine for nearly an hour no problems then the new clutch i put in on the viscous fan started to kick in which it didn't do...
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    Francesco M. reacted to Mark Piercy's post in the thread P38A Oil loss at the engine with Like Like.
    If can possibly have a bar made like the guy in the video did that holds the two bolts and allows you crack the center bolt off it can be used in reverse to tighten it. 🤔
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    Francesco M. reacted to Frank_38's post in the thread P38A Oil loss at the engine with Like Like.
    that would be ideal!
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    i have a diesel but it's about the same thing, once the pulley was removed i blocked the flange with a plumber's pipe wrench (don't use chinese stuff) blocking it against the frame and using a pipe as an extension. some people do it by blocking...
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    Francesco M. reacted to MrGorsky's post in the thread P38A Oil loss at the engine with Haha Haha.
    Give it time.
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    It looks like the crank seal but to be sure I would do an inspection behind the belt to see if anything is leaking higher up. The belt seems to have had its day :)
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    Francesco M. reacted to marjon's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    Or these guys as i believe you are in the EU ;). https://www.o-ring-stocks.eu/ J
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    Francesco M. reacted to Blob's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    https://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/Seals-O-Ring-Seals-NITRILE-O-Rings/c19_4501_4705/index.html?page=11&selection=Nitrile+Rubber+Square-Rings It seems they do the square section ones, perhaps they can help you if you email them. Or these guys...
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    Francesco M. replied to the thread P38A The arrival of a P38.
    Thanks for the directions but as you noticed from the photos, these seals are square section, or even rectangular, they are 2mm high and 1mm thick and this is a problem, I don't know if a classic O-ring can fit. As material I will use EPDM since...
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    Francesco M. reacted to Blob's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    I had a lot of "fun" trying to get o rings for my Mustang injectors. Went to a specialist who told me that the measurements that are critical are the diameter and the cross section (how thick the rubber is). So you want to measure your Outer...
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    Francesco M. reacted to Grrrrrr's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    I've found Wych Bearings to be very helpful in finding o-rings if you give them the measurements and use. Brake fluid is a harsh fluid though. Possibly ring Wabco in Buckingham, UK, although you will need the measurements as they threw all their...
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    I can't break something that's already broken 😂
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    Brave man
  • Francesco M.
    Hi, I'm opening a new thread because I haven't found anything recently that deals with this topic, I opened the abs modulator of my 1995 P38 and I'm trying to find some new epdm seals that are compatible, when I find them I'll update you. I want...
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    Francesco M. reacted to Mark Piercy's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Haha Haha.
    God knows but you'll be one the few to find out and let us all know😎👍
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    Francesco M. replied to the thread P38A The arrival of a P38.
    today i reversed the pipes that go to the modulator and the braking from left has moved to right, so i found the culprit, it's the modulator. Tonight i took it apart and took out four pistons, two of them had a lot of dirt on the bottom, the...
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    Francesco M. reacted to Grrrrrr's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    The modulator can be a total bar-steward to get all air out. I used an Ezibleed kit when I replaced mine and flushed about 3 litres of DOT 4 through before pushing another 2 litres through the lines themselves. Front lines are usually OK. As...
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    Francesco M. reacted to Mark Piercy's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    Just those three on the block👍 Also for the rear lines, there is a jumper pipe between the chassis and body along with a short pipe. Do them all👍
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    Francesco M. reacted to Blob's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    This is an excellent thread. Hats off to the OP for the work he's putting in. I've never had a P38 but I really do like them, we saw a stunning one yesterday at Littlestone, the condition of it was fantastic, so much so that my son asked...
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    Francesco M. reacted to RangeRoller dt's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    I can’t see the picture properly and my memory isn’t the best but I’m guessing it’s on all models. There should be a nipple at the back of modulator somewhere at the bottom that people always miss. If in doubt with a p38 generally keep bleeding...
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    Francesco M. replied to the thread P38A The arrival of a P38.
    I made these bleed, are there any others?
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    Francesco M. reacted to brianp38dse's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Wow Wow.
    If the brake lines to the back have never been changed, replace them as they will be rusty where you can not see them they are atleast 20years old, here are some pics of mine they were not leaking but crumbled when you tried to move the pipes
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    Francesco M. replied to the thread P38A The arrival of a P38.
    Thanks for the tip, I'll check the rear lines. So you're telling me that rebuilt calipers often don't work? when I did it they seemed to slide well and there are no leaks. Do you recommend I get new ones?
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    Francesco M. reacted to Mark Piercy's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    Fair point about the springs, check the rear brake lines between the body and the chassis, especially above the cross member above the rear axle. They do give up in that area👍 As for a front brake différence, the calipers may just be passed...
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    Francesco M. replied to the thread P38A The arrival of a P38.
    I don't want to talk about the reliability issue that has been talked about a lot in every part of the planet. I found the car converted to coil springs and I will leave it like that because I don't like air suspensions, I never liked them on...
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    Francesco M. reacted to RangeRoller dt's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Haha Haha.
    Paint them orange they’ll be fine 😇
  • Francesco M.
    Francesco M. replied to the thread P38A The arrival of a P38.
    are you referring to the springs?
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    Francesco M. reacted to Mark Piercy's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    What is going on there🤯
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    Francesco M. reacted to pwood999's post in the thread P38A The arrival of a P38 with Like Like.
    This problem needs sorting as well. Might as well add it to the list !!
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