Recent content by Jim M

Hi guys, As my '97 p38 now has various problems with suspension,rot, air bag lights etc and my classic has abs and gearbox faults, I'm considering taking the engine and box from the p38 ( its got a 5.3 V8 developments in it) and putting it in the classic. I've spoken to Ashcroft transmissions...

Checked the battery and alternator today, the battery is reading 12.6v and stands up to a drop test, the alternator is pushing out a steady 13.9 volts. Haven't checked the under bonnet fuse box but it looks quite new, will try and check it out tomorrow. Is there any other ideas ?

If I turn the heaters up then they do blow hotter. The pipes coming out of the compressor start off with one hot and one cold and once things have warmed up they both are hot. the condensor fans cut in this afternoon but cant remember them cutting before. I'll check the battery (didnt think of...

Hi Guys, hope someone can help. Just recently my p38s air con is only blowing cold when the engine/system is cold, as soon as the engine warms up it stops working and the book light has come on once (last sunday when it was really hot outside), the clutch is engaging, Ive had it regassed and...

Hi, dilemma time. Do I replace the tyres on my 18" rims for general grabbers or replace the tyres on a set of 19" rims which I've got. I prefer the look of the 19" rims but am concerned about handling problems which I hear can arise. What tyre and wheel size/ make do you run on.

Hi guys hope you can help, I've just taken out my p38 v8 engine and have found a thin clear rubber tube with a black plug in it on the back of it. Does anyone know where it goes? Or what it's for? :confused: