And after a couple of hours soaking in WD40 and a really good tug, it came out. I can't imagine that was helping the air flow either.
So, one NRV welded shut, one NRV basically free floating without a spindle. One collet was missing an O ring, the Diapragm and spring were rusty as hell.
All the O rings were lovely and new! I suspect the previous owner was a bit special. He certainly had a love of blue locktite.
Haha, all donations gratefully received :)
btw, is the "backwards" NRV meant to come out? The one with the cone facing inside the block. Mine seems to be stuck. I could grab it with pliers but I don't want to rip it out unless it's mean to shift.
Orangebean wrote:
Me?
Don't remember any valves- emergency or otherwise!
No, me :) I'm the one with a load of other people's P38 parts!
BPSM, could you PM me your address? If you sent it, I've lost it :(
Also, if you don't mind telling me where you got this set would it be OK if I just bought a new set and had them shipped to you direct? It would save a bit of postage (which I could pass on as I owe you for the last lot).
Heh :)
anyway, fuggit. I need this fixed before a certain 6 year old spreads all the parts over the floor where they will be eaten by ravenous Basset Hounds
I hope there's at least one decent NRV in this
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302440386308
So, I guess that wasn't working very well :(
Houston, we have a problem :(
ROFL, cold :)
It has begun! I'm using this guide: http://paulp38a.com/range-rover-p38/eas-valve-block-renew/
Just quick question though, Should the solenoid covers all have square rubber gaskets/grommets to seal them? only one of mine did.
So far it has all looked in perfect nick with no sign of swarf from the dead compressor. The only horrible bit so far was this:
Btw Marty, now we've had some snow the heater matrix and heated seats are much appreciated thank you 😀
🎯👌
Sadly I now need the same in my jeep which has no heat at all now. Gotta laugh! Luckily there is a garage a lot closer than Swindon so I won't be risking frostbite on another 5 hour winter drive 😁
Orangebean wrote:
Morat wrote:
I think it's good practice to bung it into low range every few weeks just to keep everything free and working. Or maybe that's my personal justification for fiddling with all the buttons :)
The only thing I can't do is get the High Range into 1 reliably.
Stop fiddling with the buttons and get your valve block rebuilt :)
There's adjustment on the selector cable where it connects to the operating arm on the box. Might just need a bit of a tweak.
It's a great team building exercise for yourself and Mrs Morat. She gets to sit in the car and exercise the gear lever. You get to lie underneath and adjust.
In the snow. Sod that ;)
Valve block. Yes. Will do!
I think it's good practice to bung it into low range every few weeks just to keep everything free and working. Or maybe that's my personal justification for fiddling with all the buttons :)
The only thing I can't do is get the High Range into 1 reliably.
blueplasticsoulman wrote:
Good tool. Plenty of places you don't stand much of a chance getting a screwdriver in to tighten a jubilee. Anyone fancies one, they're here
Ordered! Ta. 😀
But you're hiding it from us!
I'm sure that Simon will be along soon to give a definitive answer but I'd say that:
- Is a gas flow/reducer issue. It might be set to too low a pressure or the reducer might not be able to flow enough gas due to age or being the wrong spec to start with.
- Sounds like bad mapping. In theory there should be no difference in performance between a properly mapped LPG system and running on petrol. In practice it takes skill and experience to get it bob-on.
It sounds like you can't be sure this system has ever run perfectly so you might have to prove the design/components before getting too deep into the adjustments and tuning.
I see the future!
If you're looking at Classics: Ultimate Weekend Warrior
Looking good. I can't stand those massive tailpipe you see on Corsas, those are pretty neat!
I know, but I haven't heard any aftermarket systems that are as quiet as OEM. Not yet, anyway.
I think we need a video of the roaring goodness :)