P38A Car history

Grrrrrr · Apr 29, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
This is ideally what I would pick for you, but he wants too much

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RANGE-RO...018343?hash=item4d889612a7:g:yu8AAOSwdwVcNPr9

That is nice. Right up my street but when I saw the price some urine unintentionally leaked out down my leg.

Grrrrrr · Apr 29, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
Is this the right red? Has saggy headlining needs new rear bumper may go cheap?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Rover-P38/113731283165?hash=item1a7ae9a8dd:g:CHAAAOSwZ6hcxZuv

Not bad. Mileage a tad high without checking HG and top-hats! I'd be tempted at £500 though ... except it is in the Brecon Beacons!

Grrrrrr · Apr 29, 2019

Again, bit expensive. Quite like the look but photos a bit fuzzy on my phone and short on details.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Ro...402907?hash=item592812b0db:g:UicAAOSwyZZcxcS4

There's a blue one in Kent too but he's used copper for the brake pipes. Not sensible.

Henry_b · Apr 29, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Again, bit expensive. Quite like the look but photos a bit fuzzy on my phone and short on details.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Range-Ro...402907?hash=item592812b0db:g:UicAAOSwyZZcxcS4

There's a blue one in Kent too but he's used copper for the brake pipes. Not sensible.

Not much to go by, Info wise.

Pretty reasonable price for a Vogue with all the Kit though.

Tv's in the back would keep the Kids happy

Grrrrrr · Apr 29, 2019

Henry_b said:
Not much to go by, Info wise.

Pretty reasonable price for a Vogue with all the Kit though.

Tv's in the back would keep the Kids happy

Prefer LPG at that price!

Henry_b · Apr 29, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Prefer LPG at that price!

Best to find an already converted Model tbf.

That way you are already saving when you buy it

Grrrrrr · Apr 29, 2019

Henry_b said:
Best to find an already converted Model tbf.

That way you are already saving when you buy it

Yes. Worth an extra £500 I think.

Bagshot · Apr 29, 2019

"There's a blue one in Kent too but he's used copper for the brake pipes. Not sensible.." ?

Grrrrrr · Apr 29, 2019

Bagshot said:
"There's a blue one in Kent too but he's used copper for the brake pipes. Not sensible.." ?

Should be cupronickel alloy. Copper on its own tends to crack catastrophically.

Henry_b · Apr 29, 2019

Copper-nickel tubing, such as Cunnifer and Nicopp is strong enough for brake pipes, some European cars come with it as standard and it’s also worth noting the word “copper” is not completely true, talking about copper-nickel tubing, you do not use just plain copper!, for OBVS reasons. The nickel, iron, and manganese content present in the alloy are key ingredients to it's strength.

The upside is Copper doesn't generally leak, however copper corrosion on the inside of the pipes is likely if the brake fluid isn't kept fresh, as moisture content will erode the pipes and reek havos with the system as cooper particles run free.

The strength of Copper Nickel is just below steel JUST.. Upside is it doesn't dissolve and **** Fluid everywhere like steel

Grrrrrr · Apr 29, 2019

Guess he might have meant the alloy but if not I'd have to replace it.

marjon · Apr 29, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Should be cupronickel alloy. Copper on its own tends to crack catastrophically.

It’s always been good for our still

J

Edit

wrong forum

RangeRoller dt · Apr 29, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Guess he might have meant the alloy but if not I'd have to replace it.

Be careful, I’ve seen cheap copper piping brake DIY kits on the bay. They are copper pipes (like boiler microbore) with a cutter and bending jig

Henry_b · Apr 29, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
Be careful, I’ve seen cheap copper piping brake DIY kits on the bay. They are copper pipes (like boiler microbore) with a cutter and bending jig

Same here, seen it..

Pillocks.

Stamp on the big pedal, you'll soon know if the lines are of inferior quality

Grrrrrr · Apr 30, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
Be careful, I’ve seen cheap copper piping brake DIY kits on the bay. They are copper pipes (like boiler microbore) with a cutter and bending jig

Even some of the cupronickel stuff on the bay is cheap ****ty stuff that fractures. It needs the kite mark and good reviews.

jamesmartin · Apr 30, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
Cheers. So, block thickness no issue but heat dissipation might be in a badly maintained block.

Hmmm. On the other hand my diesel is reliable apart from the effin clutch.

3.5 was bored out an extra 200 thou to give the 3.9 ,4 l 4.2 and 4.6 all have same bore dia as 3.9 but different strokes except 4l which is a 3.9 in all but name , heat is the issue as well as machining accuracy as block now has thin walls, first 3.9s cracked on the passenger side of block generally as water pump favoured the other bank so it was that side prone to get too hot, they changed water pump on later 3.9s which gave better coolant flow to both banks ,a 4.6 is more prone than a 4l as it produces more heat

RangeRoller dt · May 2, 2019

Keep eye out for new member ‘jazbar’. Just bought stunning 4.6

Grrrrrr · May 2, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
Keep eye out for new member ‘jazbar’. Just bought stunning 4.6

But has just seen the fuel bill and wants rid for £1000 to the first past the post?

RangeRoller dt · May 2, 2019

Grrrrrr said:
But has just seen the fuel bill and wants rid for £1000 to the first past the post?

Then get your chequebook ready....

Henry_b · May 2, 2019

LPG is what a want

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