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02-17-2008, 07:34 PM
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Got it today! Slight scent of radiator fluid?
Got it today. Here is a pic. Don't worry, the running boards are coming off ASAP!
One question. I smell the slight scent of radiator fluid. It scared me because that was the last smell I remember before losing the motor in my Disco. The temp gouge stays about the middle and I see no leaks of any kind. Could this just be normal? I also checked the oil on the dip stick and looked on the filler cap for any signed of condensation or milkiness. Neither one. Thank you
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02-17-2008, 07:40 PM
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NICE!! When we had that smell in our '97 it was the o rings to the heater core behind the dash. A PITA but the smell went away
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02-17-2008, 07:41 PM
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If I remember correctly the p38 is known to having heater core leaks at the o ring seals might want to check that out
Other than that sweet looking rig brother now go get it dirty 
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02-17-2008, 07:42 PM
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Quote:
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02-17-2008, 07:58 PM
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Thank you guys. As long as I don't overheat the motor. That cost me a lot of money last time. And if I remember correctly, the temperature gouge didn't even change until it was too late.
The scent is very light. Where should I look? Not to sound stupid, but where is the heater core? And speaking of overheating. Any precautions or maintenance tips to avoid over heating? Should I periodically change the thermostat?
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02-17-2008, 08:02 PM
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Heater core is behind the radio/console area! If you have more of scent in that area you have the answer. I bet that is what it is. As far as the overheating issues goes, every 2 years flush/fill your cooling system, keep the radiator free of blockage(mud, dirt, dead bugs etc). You can do the t-stat replacement but I believe in "IF IT AIN'T BROKE, DON'T FIX IT"
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02-17-2008, 08:17 PM
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Oh, and do you guys know a good place to get the wheel center caps? It is missing 2. How much do they run? I am guessing the are a dealer only item because they say range rover on them.
Thanks
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02-17-2008, 08:26 PM
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Scroll down for a few choices! Land Rover - Parts, Accessories and Information
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02-18-2008, 05:30 AM
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Also check RoverConnection, RoverAccessories, RoversNorth, and the other usual suspects.
Nice looking P38a.
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02-23-2008, 07:29 AM
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look underneath the passenger side on the tunnel underneath the dashboard, run your hand on the carpet, if it is wet with coolant or you can see a leak with a flashlight the orings are leaking.
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