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    P38A V8 Not starting after head gasket change

    Hi guys Just finished changing my head gasket on the 4.6 After putting everything back together and reconnecting everything, it wouldn't start. It turns over slowly, I can also see belts moving. I'm concerned that I connected the injector plugs or ignition coils in the wrong order Any ideas...
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    P38A Head Gasket - is skimming a must?

    I believe its 20nm -> 90 degrees -> 90 degrees again Got most of material off with chemical gasket remover, so I won't be getting them skimmed Thanks for your help
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    P38A Head Gasket - is skimming a must?

    I appreciate your advice, although it doesn't quite answer my question
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    P38A Head Gasket - is skimming a must?

    Got the left side cylinder head off - it's not in bad shape, I'll have a closer examination once I've cleaned the gunk off. Only problem now is getting off the bastard right side cylinder head; the last exhaust manifold bolt is in a position that neither my wrench nor spanner can reach. Is it...
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    P38A Head Gasket - is skimming a must?

    Heads were previously skimmed due to burst top hose which caused an overheat
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    P38A Head Gasket - is skimming a must?

    Changing the head gaskets on my 4.6 I've only just bought it, previous owner states the heads were skimmed 3000 miles ago. Should it be okay to fir new gaskets without having it skimmed? (as long as the head has no obvious defects) Thanks
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    P38A Head Gasket Symptoms?

    Hi Got a 4.6 P38 that I've just bought. Previous owner reckons the head gasket is gone. Car is leaking a red-ish fluid and the exhaust is blowing a white smoke. Can't tell if it's running rough because this is my first land rover, so I don't know what they're like. Any ideas? Thanks
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