Thanks - does anyone know roughly how much it would cost to sort out the hg if I sent the engine off on a pallet to a reputable V8 guy
Does anyone out there know of a GOOD outift ?
Thanks Gents

Hi Gents, I've just had the Bordeaux blow all the water from the expansion vessel, and when topping up the water just disappears ( presumably to the sump) but not to the floor
Topped her up and did about 1 mile - same again - red hot and steamy - blowing like a whale/
Filled again and ran without the filler cap - started to pump water out as soon as the engine ran - there was "mayonnaise" on the cap and she's been using a bit more coolant than normal - I suspect the head is dead !
Anyhow, I'll not be fixing and asking should I strip out the gas conversion ( done 3 yrs ago by Simon - bloodly lovely job) or just leave it on the eBay listing ?

Thanks to all - I managed to get a complete unit on eBay for £20 -

Hi Gents, is there a multi-pin connector available that fits to the tow bar wiring plug behind RH rear light cluster, or do I have to cobble something up ?
The o/s is a 7 wire - the n/s a 4 wire - what is the function the n/s 4 wire connector ?
Finally, do I need a trailer indicator relay or is it built in to the car ?
Just fitted a tow bar and the boys in blue round here are getting keen on trailer inspections

Maybe some good quality freezer spray will sufficiently"crack" the rust on the headbolt.............just a guess

A similar thing happened to me last week, poor tickover and a struggling throttle response and variations between normal and abysmal
Tested the battery voltage with the engine running - oh oh this doesn't look good.
Gave the alternator a whack with my trusty hammer -and she's been OK ever since.
As a precaution I've ordered up a spare alternator from a good P38 breaker on eBay and will get new brushes + voltage regulator (if available) to overhaul the existing

Hi Chris, you mention a hole that was sealed at the factory - are there two holes i.e the one that's sealed and the one that takes the drain tube ?
I've just noticed the trim below the visor is getting "wet"

Mine is a 2001 - 4l petrol.( with LPG conversion by Simon)...........nothing really special about it, maybe it's just because they only made 100 of each fuel type.

Thanks, the temp setting changes from Lo to Hi as it should - just no heat on drivers side , the car is UK - RHD
What's the line of attack first to remove the instrument panel ?

Hi Gents, the right hand side blend motor seems to be duff the book symbol is showing and the air temp isn't too good, the LHS is just fine
If I need a new blend motor do I also need a Nanocom input to calibrate the new unit ?
Do I access the motor by dropping the glove compartment, and is there by any chance a fuse for this motor ?
2001 Bordeaux

I have a Borderaux - but there's not a BORDEAUX inscription on the LHS dash veneer - maybe it' was an option

Cheers for the info Gents, I have to say at 71 yrs old I'm not looking forward to the job - if you see a Y Bordeaux on eBay then...........

Great info - thanks for the schematics link. I'm on LPG (fitted by Simon and working admirably).
The RR is my daily transport - looks like an 8am start is on the cards

Thanks Brian, can the seals be easily replaced - or must I remove the valley gasket to access them ?
Apologies for being so thick - but it's a job I've never done before.
I checked YouTube for the rocker gasket repair and that seems not too bad a job.

Thanks - the fan blows the oil everywhere, difficult to locate the source - hence steam clean

Thanks for the quick reply - any info on where the pressure relief valve is, or was I reading about a Gems ?

Hi Gents, I recall some info on here about an O ring on the oil pressure safety / relief valve that could be the cause of a leak and also the O ring of the oil pressure switch. I know where the oil pressure switch is but not the pressure safety valve, guidance appreciated.
Also, if the rocker gaskets are replaced is there any need to renew the inlet manifold gasket ?
Finally I've tried my selection of metric sockets on the outer bolts of the rocker but none fit - is it non-metric ?
I have a nuisance leak - steam clean on the way.
Thor 4.0

A tad expensive - but a good idea

I'm fitting a set General Grabber GT XL to my P38 tomorrow - the old Grabber AT's were 2009 vintage and starting to craze on the side-walls.
Fingers crossed they're OK - will be 99.9 % road use, just doddering along max 65mph..........................old git.

My P38 Thor 4L has a full recon engine with about 50k on the clock.
I've done about 20k with 20/50 engine oil / filter changed every 6500 ish - no issues at all.
Rave mentions 10/40 Semi Synth.
Looking at changing the oil soon and just musing whether or not to go to 10/40.
I've just laid out circa £400 for tyres and will cry buckets if the 10/40 duffs things up.
What say ye ?