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Changed valley gasket amongst other maintenance on my P38 4.0. Buttoned her up. Started her up. Sounded beautiful as always ........ But coolant literally pouring out over the bell-housing. Convinced I had caused something catastrophic !! After removing fan realised leak was from front of...

Thanks for the advice guys. I will as I always do stick to RAVE :)

Hi Guys, In the process of changing the valley pan gasket on my 2002 4.0. I'm about to start putting everything back together and RAVE indicated only to use a bit of RTV on the seals. I have however seen people mention using RTV or Blue Hylomar on the actual gasket, around the waterways and...

It's had it I'm afraid. No idea how it happened though. It's been on and off a few times for oil changes over time as it loosened before the cap though can't see how it would cause this. Anyway a new one on order and the valve cover thread looks fine :)

Thanks @Henry_b . Unfortunately the thread is completely ruined so defo need a new one. Do you know why a simple cap wouldn't work ?

Hi, Not sure how but when I removed the oil filler tube whilst changing valve cover gasket the plastic thread is damaged and won't screw back in. Engine is a V8 Thor. My question is do I actually need the tube as they seem expensive for very little benefit, or is there an oil cap that will...

The transmission cooler is another size all together and would have a different part number surely ?

Hi, I had to change the oil cooler pipe on my v8 4.0 2002 from the front cover to the oil cooler. In the process of disconnecting from the oil cooler it stripped the aluminium thread on the cooler, which I now have learned is pretty normal. I ordered a new cooler (ESR 3204) suitable for all v8...

That‘s exactly my issue , i have no idea what they’re called or where to find them. I naively assumed i could find one on eBay or elsewhere. Can‘t get one from a breakers as yet, guess the connector is just too small an item to be worthwhile…… the hunt will continue 🤣 Thank you, I will have...

Normally I'd be straight in with the zip ties but I've put everything back together so it's a pita to get to with my big sausage fingers :) My searching does make me wonder if there's anywhere to get connectors for these sort of things other than a junk yard! It's sort of similar to the metal...

Hi Guys, Can anyone help? I was changing the front cover gasket on V8 4.0 Thor. When disconnecting the pig tail from the oil pressure switch I managed to ping the little metal 'clip' securing the connector across the drive never to be found again. I have searched high and low on the internet...

I am 50% of the way there as don’t have a turbo 😂

I am now worried my rust free status might be at risk 😂😂 I’m sure something else will leak soon enough though ……

Today was new front cover and oil sump gasket to fix a small annoying leak. Decided I definitely don't like lying on my back in driving rain getting covered in oil. PITA of a job ;)

Hi Guys, i am in the process of changing the front timing cover on my 2002 V8 Thor. Starting to put everything back together. Now I know this is a numpty question but can’t for the life of me work out how the cam sensor bracket holds the cam sensor onto the cover. Have googled but can’t find...

I soldered this one in the end which has worked fine. It is 1.5ohm 2 watt. You will also need a replacement SRS ECU. I got a cheap second hand one of eBay. Pretty easy to install. It’s under the centre console. A few good diy guides out there. You need one that hasn’t been fired so worth...

In case anyone comes across this post looking for a similar problem, It is much easier than first thought. I popped in a new low pressure line from expansion valve in firewall to compressor and high pressure line from expansion valve to a joint approx half way to compressor, Bit fiddly to get to...

Thank you @Andy Burrell. I jumped the gun a bit and on further investigation there is a join at the bulkhead going in to the evaporator so won't need to get after the dash. Hopefully should be reasonably easy to swap the pipe out with a new one now. Looking forward to some cool air :)

Hi Guys, I have a 2002 P8 4.0. The air con has sprung a leak in the pipe as it runs along the firewall at the back of the engine bay before going down into dash and the evaporator. I can hear it hissing out and think it is the low pressure pipe. It looks like a mother of a job to replace the...

Thanks for the advice @kermit_rr. Cheers :)