Hi @LPGC, you seem to be the god with LPG conversions (although same question is for anyone who knows LPG well). Mines started to switch over after a longer time than normal. It used to switch within about 2-3 minutes, temp needle just off the cold pin, however it's now at least 8 mins and engine temp needle is just under half way.

It's PRINS if that makes any difference!!

I've had a search for the diagnostic software but drawn a blank.

Thank-you in advance

I've replaced my gaskets twice in 4 years now and noticed them leaking again. Is this normal? Surely not? I've not done that many miles....

Is there a better brand than others for replacements. I'll do them again, but they are a right pain as got LPG injectors over the top of the manifold and tonnes of pipework in the way.

Has anyone removed a p38 body or seen instructions on how to do so? Can’t find it in RAVE and not found much helpful on google…

Still having issues with remote locking.

If it’s not the latches (both front now swapped with good working ones), not the fob batteries, not the RF receiver, what else could it be?

Is there a wiring diagram knocking around? I was a bit disappointed to not find one included in the workshop manual.

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Evening all, trying to order some parts and there are 2 options based on vin number. The range is to (T)003K 49770 for early and from (T)003K 49771 for later. How does that translate to a vin number?

E.g. SALLPAMJ3YA422220

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This week we have a burnt oil smell after a few miles of driving. I've not long rebuilt most of the top end, which involved sump and oil pump gaskets so surprised if leaking from there.

Tiny droplet of oil on the drive after 24h, black centre, clear once it's spread out. Quite odd, i've done all the oils in the last 6 months, all are clean when dipped.

Got under it today, and noticed a droplet of red oil on the transfer box flange directly above the tee piece of the exhaust that goes under the rear of the front prop. It's dropping occasionally on the exhaust, burning off, leaving soot then when the car is parked up, next drip drops on the soot, drips around the exhaust and onto the floor black!

Anyway, got to fix it i guess. Am i looking at gearbox out?

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Hi,

Is there a way to tell what my car left the factory as? It’s badged Vogue, and is much higher spec interior than my other 99 HSE, but the DVLA docs say HSE. Maybe a previous owner added the badge and upgraded the interior, and running strips, bumpers etc.

Tia

Hi folks. What would stop both keys from not wanting to sync after a battery disconnect? Both previously working fine and previously synced via door method.

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I can’t find it in rave, so can anyone explain to me how to remove the mirror glass from the wing mirrors and replace please? I just broke one giving it a tug (worked on previous vehicles lol)

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Evening all...

On the 99 I bought as a non runner I’m trying to see if it’s worth putting a few bits right to see if I can get it running. However, it’s got yellow Mayo in the oil cap and spout and the radiator overflow union is broken off, so I’m thinking it might have been abandoned due to a head gasket failure. What’s the quickest route to find out? I don’t really want to put a new rad on if it’s going to burst it or something.

It does start and run but I’ve not had it going long as it starts overflowing after 5 mins.

Tia

Hi all, does anyone know what model years Mondial rims were offered with?

Anyone else got a second p38 for parts, just in case???

Got me a 4.6HSE in the same colour today spares or repairs. It’s almost good enough to put back on the road, but has all the normal issues!!!

The intention was to use it for parts for The Duchess!

Do all the body panels bolt on? It’s very straight whereas The Duchess is covered in scratches, holes from missing light guards/mud flaps etc etc......

I've been trying to diagnose a problem i have when starting from cold and having little/no throttle response and rough running for a while now. It tends to clear itself after a minute or two.

On Sunday I took part in an off-road competition and during the day got the same symptoms when starting hot. I was on Petrol. As soon as I switched to LPG, the issue went away. Turn off LPG and it's back.

Immediate thought is an injector issue. Is this something I can diagnose/rule out with nanocom?

TIA

Sorry guys, a none-P38 question, hope thats ok?

Some of you may remember I'm refurbing a soft dash. It's a corroded mess! Needs a lot of structural welding on the body, but that's all doable with the right person. My bit is the mechanics and drivetrain, including making it stop. The brake lines are original and a bit crusty (to say the least!!!). I've attempted to remove a section and it fell apart. So planning to replace the lot. Any recommendations where to source all the fittings & pipework from? Genuine parts are horrifically expensive!

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Recently my engine has started to be unresponsive when driving away (from cold).

It's only from dead cold (e.g. first drive of the day).

It's almost like the throttle is disconnected and I just get pulled along on the cold start RPM to about 10mph.

After a couple of hundred yards, it goes back to normal. I recall it happening last year in the cold weather briefly too.

If i start it up from cold and don't do anything, it'll run for a minute or so, then hunt a bit, maybe another minute, then run normally.

I can't see it being mechanical, I did a pretty comprehensive overhaul during lockdown 1, including new cam, lifters etc. There's no fuel/oil/water cross contamination.
During the overhaul, I cleaned the idle air controller, intakes, etc etc. Maf is OK. Coils, plugs and leads all new.

This is running on petrol, not LPG (takes about 5 mins to get warm enough for the LPG to switch over).

Nanocom shows P0172, P0175, P0134 but has done since I owned the car, which i put down to the LPG conversion upsetting the numbers...

Any ideas?

Cheers

I’m getting ready to buy some new tyres. On 18” comets. I want A/T as I am fed up of changing between my M/T and road tyres when I go greenlaning or see a snowflake in the sky.

My go-to has always been BF Goodrich KO2. Anyone tried them on a P38? How’s it handle? Should I stick with factory size or go up a little?
Alternatively, is there another tyre I should consider?

Cheers

I've got classic signs of a blend motor not working (not getting max heat from vents). Would the HVAC display show any errors or DTCs on Nanocom for this? I dont want to rip the dash out if it's not this.

PS, ever worked on an Audi? The blend motors are all nicely colour coded and easily accessible!!!

Hi Guys, looks like i need to replace my temp sensor. Whats the latest on getting this part? I can't seem to find it anywhere?

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Hi, i've noticed a few Bordeaux models coming up on Autotrader recently. Is there anything particularly special about these other than the liberal use of the red palette?

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