Buying a P38 4.0

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josh00mac

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Hi all

A while ago I got bored of trying to buy a Ex mod landy because of LEZ and instead bought something else. I am now keen to have something rumbly and bargey so am looking to get a P38 - there are tons of tidy ones around me for buttons and I have digested most of the info on here regarding what to look out for.

I am pretty accepting of the fact that suspension is going to take time, patience and money but I am not fussed as long as I can get it working reliably so my questions are...

Is there a decent EAS specialist who can troubleshoot and fix problems within south london/surrey? I live in Wandsworth. I am presuming I am going to buy one and within a short space of time things will require fettling.

I would rather stick with air but if it really drives me nuts I am not against a coil set up - so again is there anywhere in my region that makes a decent job of this?

Opinions welcome.. I am looking to spend 2-3k and am keen on the earlier P38 with the 4.0. I would post some ebay links of some that I am looking to go and see but i think that is not allowed on here?

Josh
 
links are allowed:)

V8 Good choice, but don't buy a Range Rover unless willing to DIY or loaded, it's a kinda hobby there needs looking after:rolly:
 
I only do about 3-4000 miles per year so I'm not fussed about Diesel - unless you are implying that the V8 is a set of problems on its own? I thought them to be fairly robust?
 
I only do about 3-4000 miles per year so I'm not fussed about Diesel - unless you are implying that the V8 is a set of problems on its own? I thought them to be fairly robust?
V8, HGF, slipped liners etc. Get a good one and keep the cooling system in good order and maybe you will be lucky. However if it fails, think £2 to £3K for a garage to fix it. Diesels occasionally suffer a cracked head, usually due to a cooling problem, cheaper to fix.
If you are going to use a garage to keep it on the road it could easily cost you £3K a year due to labour costs. They are complex and need a lot of TLC.
 
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I got mine in the summer for a couple grand, hardly any miles, patience and something will show up, do get an automatic unless butler has lots of energy:p


Suspension can be fixed roadside;) Many here fix cars on drive, no garage needed for most tasks;)

Keep at least a grand aside for fixing car after purchase, it will be needed...
 
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I got mine in the summer for a couple grand, hardly any miles, patience and something will show up, do get an automatic unless butler has lots of energy:p


Suspension can be fixed roadside;) Many here fix cars on drive, no garage needed for most tasks;)

Lazy bugger, haven't seen many posts on here re. manual g/box or clutch probs but lots on auto's :D:D
 
If I can fix mine anyone can.! Yes there are certain jobs I won't do because of tools etc. But eas u just need a ,jack, pliers, screwdrivers and sockets..
 
Thanks all, I do think they are worth the hassle - you get a lot for your money. I'll try and pick one up in the coming months and let you know!
 
You do get a hell of alot for your money but i'd put 1/3 of your budget aside for repairs.
Also, don't discount the 4.6, nothing in MPG & a better transmission than the 4.0. Go for a late model Thor spec if you can, much more reliable & plenty more torque.
As mentioned, the cooling system has to be A1 for these V8's.
 
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