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Offline bustermb

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p38 2.5 dse help just got today
« on: October 28, 2009, 21:17:40 »
hi guys just got my p38 today and so far love it
would love some info on hot start fix who, where, how much also do's and dont's
and also want to get it chipped any recommendations

thanks :dance:
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Re: p38 2.5 dse help just got today
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2009, 23:11:40 »
Good choice...

I got mine a couple of months ago and while looking around in the boot i found a hot start box.

I think the last owner didnt know how to fit it, so I did,,

I will have a look for a name web address ect tomorrow and let you know.
Paul
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Re: p38 2.5 dse help just got today
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2009, 11:37:59 »
Do you need it? As far as I know I haven't got one and I never get any problems.
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Re: p38 2.5 dse help just got today
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2009, 19:04:38 »
thanks paul and waveydavey
 when cold starts right a way when warm takes 3 to 4 times longer to start :huh:
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Re: p38 2.5 dse help just got today
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2009, 22:23:33 »
Hot start is a common problem on these, I only brought mine a couple of weeks ago (as You know Martin) an I am lucky not to have this trouble with mine  :azn: I've looked on a site I spend a lot of time on an found this  ;) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hot-Starting-Fix-Range-Rover-BMW-Diesel-P38-DT-DSE_W0QQitemZ390110719149QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item5ad4692cad#ht_2355wt_939

Also this one but not sure what his selling?  http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RANGE-ROVER-P38-2-5DT-HOT-STARTING-FIX_W0QQitemZ130336726961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item1e58ac9fb1#ht_500wt_1182

Hope this helps
« Last Edit: October 29, 2009, 22:25:31 by Brett69 »
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Re: p38 2.5 dse help just got today
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2009, 22:45:05 »
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Have 4wd Need MUD!!!

P38 Range Rover
Power chipped
Bull Bars
Roof Rails
CB Rig
3" Body Lift
32" Goodyear MTR's
Modified Bumpers & exhaust system

Need Snorkel an winch bumpers

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Re: p38 2.5 dse help just got today
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2009, 21:40:47 »
Quote from: Brett69 on October 29, 2009, 22:45:05
Not sure I like the sound of this one or whether I'd fit it to my own vehicle or not but maybe worth a look http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Range-Rover-P38-Diesel-PSI-Power-Tuning-Chip-95-99_W0QQitemZ370249430897QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item563495f771#ht_2388wt_876


not my cup of tea bud i think i will go with that live map ta buddy, we will have to try the too of them down the pod lol :lol:
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Re: p38 2.5 dse help just got today
« Reply #7 on: October 31, 2009, 09:04:26 »
One of the Land Rover mags, either LRO, or LRM had this issue spoken about in the article by the guy who owns a Land Rover workshop.........

p.s This month, or last
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Re: p38 2.5 dse help just got today
« Reply #8 on: October 31, 2009, 20:34:36 »
thanks i will have ago in finding mag  :D
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