I've just replaced the EAS compressor!
I can't find a leak in or near the valve block/dryer but according to the nanocom the exhaust valve does seem to be open then shut quite a lot even when the compressor is running. How should it be behaving?
For the record, the compressor filled the reservoir in about 6 minutes and then shut off, so I'm confident that bit is OK. When I shut the boot and let it lift to motorway height the compressor kept running for another 5 minutes before I shut it off. I guess there's either a leak to or in a bag or the valve block is doing stupid things. I'll have to do some grovelling in the snow and see what's up.

Let's hope Marty's compressor didn't die the comprehensive death of its predecessor and I can use my new rebuild kit to provide a spare!

Shouldn't it be blue?

Not on all batteries, thobut!

Did the Hellfrauds battery actually go in the right way round? The one they swore blind would fit my P38 had the terminals the wrong way so I told them to sod off and bought the Hankook.

Gilbert is right, the way to go is two sets of wheels and winter/summer tyres. At least it is if your seasons are harsh. I did on my BMW so I had two sets and it transformed the car in the snow. On the P38, All Terrain tyres (with mountain and snowflake) do the job all the year round for me despite not being actual winter tyres.
Winter tyres do wear out in the Summer but under about 7C they give better grip than summer tyres due to the softer compound. Over the lifetime of the tyres, the only extra cost to running two sets of tyres is the extra set of wheels - as long as you change over in Spring/Autumn.

Pfft, if you want persistent rain - head west. I should know after four years in Liverpool!!

I've cycled up there :)

Just a little wrap up to say THANK YOU to Marty, Orangebean and Blueplasticsoulman who turned this from a disaster into a bit of an adventure. Also thanks to Chris who offered parts too.

BPS has his new replacement valves, and Mr Orange has his valve block back so everything is now sorted. Until next time :)

Also, I've got a spare block (without driver pack) and solenoids lying around if anyone needs any annoying little bits.

Hurrah!
Morat

Beware... Darwin is calling!! :)

Seriously, I wish you the best of luck in sorting this bastard out!

Just so you know :)
Morat

Which is why it is utterly pointless to try and fix a multipoint LPG system if the petrol side isn't spot on.

that and you're not allowed to jump the queue ;)

Don't tell me you're still waiting for rain? 😀

So... how did you split the driving?

There was no puking, I think it's been a while since it was checked. We lost cabin heat then ended up stuck in traffic -> overheat. I pulled over immediately and waited while my wife brought the water :) (she did insist).
The drove to the garage (1/2 mile?) and took the vid while waiting for the LPG pump.

Top Job Gilbert! I'd love to stalk you out there on a P38 run one time, it sounds like a fun place to visit :)

yeah the calipers are horrible :)

Guess I won't be bidding against anyone then!! (or at all, tbh).

She's been using a bit of coolant recently, not sure how much if I'm honest. I should have been measuring it. There's definitely a leak on the LPG reducer and the head -> expansion bottle return judging by the pink stains. However, today she overheated and took 1.5l of de-ionised water before the levels came back.

I've noticed what I think is quite a steamy exhaust - do you reckon this is a problem? The video was taken with a hot engine at 0 degrees ambient, running on LPG.

Video of a P38 steaming gently to herself on a garage forecourt

Hah, I had a similar feeling last week as I gave some guys a lift at work. I picked them up in front of the house, engine running. Got out to move the child seat and knocked the door pin down and the door swung shut. At that point I was standing outside a running car with all the doors locked and no spare key. Of course, the driver's door had only shut on the first catch and once I'd thought about it for a couple of seconds I knocked the door fully shut and the doors unlocked.
It was a heart stopping moment and I'm glad all my doorlocks are behaving - thanks Marty!!

OldShep56 wrote:

What the fukk makes that worth 12.5k?

It's a very rare model, in good condition. I'd say it's worth £5k if it's as good as they say, but even then it's value is as a daily driver rather than an investment. I suspect the owner thought he was buying something that would make him a mint and how he's selling it to invest in bitcoins :)

I do have a soft spot for that model though, the tables look great even if I'd never use them myself.