P38 Paul

Thanks for that Filip , will have a go on Saturday when I get home , hope Snagger isn't right with it being seized 😟

Hi Snagger , please read the second & third posts at the start of this topic as these wheels don't turn freely at all , maybe you could be right .

Not that I know of but I will put it onto my check list .

Both discs & pads were replaced each time , all of the makes have been different each time with the last set up being Mintex which I have never had a problem with before .

The calliper & piston are both free moving , when the car is jacked up I have got a little free play on both of the front wheels & can move them back & forth a bit with my finger with no apparent sign of dragging , the better test would be if I could spin the wheel but the drive train set up wont allow that .

Hi Snagger , the calliper is free & moves in & out with no issues , however just for piece of mind I will check it again maybe this weekend .

Thanks for the detailed info on this brake problem , I recon the next move is to put the disc on a lathe to prove that its the disc that has warped again or if I have to go a little deeper into the problem , I just find it strange that when a new disc is fitted its fine for a couple of thousand miles or so & then gradually it starts to happen again .

Hi everyone , I have oil leaking from my oil filler cap , I cleaned it all down & turned the rubber seal round but that only lasted about 6 weeks before it started leaking again . Now the other day whilst the engine was running I foolishly took the cap off & the oil sprayed all over the place including me & made a hell of a mess , my question is :- is all of this splashing normal ? it doesn't seem to be under pressure , just a lot of splashing about , I wonder if a splash guard has fell off under the rocker cover ? has anyone else tried this with the engine running & got the same result & what did you do to stop it leaking from the filler cap ? looking forward to your replies , Paul .

UPDATE , the disc has just started to grab again although not to bad at the moment , just give it time , it was trouble free for 3000 miles this time & I know without stripping the brake disc off again that it is going to be the o/s one that has started to run out again .

Hi Simon , I would see if the owner had a spare key first before putting a window through mate . Have you tried the other doors & are all of the buttons sticking up ?

Ok Filip , what shall I go for , I think the relay is the first suspect & scrap the car off if its the BECM 😉

Hi Teabag & Filip , just to update my first post a bit , the glow plugs were replaced at the start of the month so I don't recon all six have gone faulty but as I said in the first post ( they don't seem to be working ) also the dashboard light is not illuminating , the FIP was renewed two years ago so I recon that is not the fault , also this happened all of a sudden , it started with no problem first thing in the morning with no problem & then it wouldn't start 12 hours later when I wanted to come back home ,

Hi peeps , the glow plugs on my car don't seem to be working so I recon the first port of call is going to be the glow plug relay , what do you think & where is it situated ? Hope you are all well regards Paul .

You're correct Simon , that is cheap for a Range Rover , I wonder if you have to go through a main dealer or can a independent source the new handle & lock ?

Sounds nice & expensive , I think I will stay with what I've got 😉

If you ever find a way of changing the lock over on one of these handles let us know will you bud . Good luck with your repairs .

Hi Simon , remember the door handle that you sent me ? exactly the same problem & they are still making these in plastic 😉

Hi Filip , only asking cause my cousin had one of these with a heavy metallic gold roof , I would go as far as to say it was metal flake & in real nice nick , it has bought back some fond memories seeing your Elan , regards Paul . PS , what's the best water pump you can get for the P38 , plastic or metal impellor ?

Hi peeps , what is the best water pump to go for , plastic or metal impellor ? Cheers Paul .

Hi Filip , how long have you had the lotus for ? Regards Paul .

That's OK , I'm good at wigglin 😏

Hi Filip , is that the lock assembly that is in the handle or the latch assembly , IE :- the latch half way down the side of the door ?

Hi everyone hope you are all well , I have a problem with the interior courtesy lights on the car , when I open the drivers door they don't come on but they are still working when the passenger door is opened , I recon its the switch but where do I find it & can it be repaired ? PS , the new radiator is still ok 😉

You're right there Filip , I did not relax until I got back to my house , I locked it up & then had a few beers , I have now run the car all week going back & forth to work with no problems with overheating , I don't think the head gasket has gone , but I recon it could be a mixture of a bad thermostat & possibly a faulty expansion tank cap . PS :- I need a holiday 😌

Hi elbekko , I didn't know that they made stuff like that , that's why I put an urgent request out to you guys for info on a rad change but at the end of the day I think that I made the right decision as the crack was seven inches long , it was just doing the job with limited tools that was putting me off in the first place .