[yet more woes]

well hello gents,more woes.i have p38 4.6 with 112000 on the clock.have recently replaced big ends on engine.the car was running fine until this morning when it started to miss a beat on acceleration.once you get up to speed ,ie,30 plus there is no problems at all.ive bought new spark plugs,leads and changed them over but the problem is still there.it seems to hesitate then its fine but this only happens on pulling away.any ideas will be tried.thanks

[engine]

i am attenpting to replace the big end mains and bearings on p38 .could anybody advise me if they are straight foward to do.engine rumbles when starting up.have been told big ends and mains.112000 miles on clock.thanks

[noisy bottom end]

have a p38 4.6 with 111.000 on the clock.when you start it in the mornings you get a knocking from the bottom end of the engine.thought the cats were knackered but they are fine.have been told it could be crank shells.can anybody advise me if this is a common problem on rangies and are they easy to do.also can they be accesed with engine in car.thanks

[loss of coolent(all of it)]

What engine?

If the V8 could be the bearing on the front of the pump has collapsed.

This will throw water out at a HUGE rate.

See if the shaft on the pump wobbles when you pull it.

The seal at the front of these can also fail & water will escape from the hole under the nose of the pump. This one can be a little difficult to spot as the fans blow the water away quickly.

I have had BOTH the above problems.

Either of the above requires a replacement pump.

If there is no apparent water loss from anywhere on the engine check to see if you have lots of steam coming out of the exhaust. If so that would suggest head gasket/liner problems.

its a p38 v8 just left it on tickover and have pressure in system,topped up with water cannot see any leaks but am thinking water pump.going out to wobble pump.will report back.thanks

[loss of coolent(all of it)]

temp warning light came on for about 10 mins,manage to get home,cant find any leaks bot it sounded a bit ratterley when doing 20 mph.put about 10 litres of wa ter in it but unable to see where its going.poss water pump?any ideas.thanks

[noisy engine]

And if its a V8 what oil are you using ?

Nige

thanks for reply im using 15/40 oil .i serviced it about 2 months ago the milage is 110.000. i thought about putting thicker oil in .wot u think?

[noisy engine]

when starting my p38,i have noticed a rumbling sound coming from the bottom half of the engine.when its warmed up the sound almost dissapears.any ideas?

[Probs with new P38a!]

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