P38A Good example

kermit_rr · Sep 30, 2023

Datatek said:
Nice L322? No such thing IMO.

I miss the soft ride of the p38 and the rrc on its long, soft springs, but the l322 is pretty good so far, i might complain every 5 mins like a hypocondriac on speed but so far it's been ok.. now I've said that it'll break down/try to burn me to death mid winter and 100 miles from anywhere

P38 Monkey · Sep 30, 2023

“… as well looked after as this one…”
Interesting photo of the engine bay - here it is, with my GEMS one also attached..
I don’t think my engine bay is particularly clean, just normal, but it is interesting to compare.
Did you get the full £800 on offer from Snut?

kermit_rr · Sep 30, 2023

Coolant looks a bit low

P38 Monkey · Sep 30, 2023

kermit_rr said:
Coolant looks a bit low

indeed so - that’s why it’s in V8 Developments as we speak, being fitted with top hats and many other engine parts….

kermit_rr · Sep 30, 2023

P38 Monkey said:
indeed so - that’s why it’s in V8 Developments as we speak, being fitted with top hats and many other engine parts….

Yeah but i meant the shiny one

kermit_rr · Sep 30, 2023

And that wiring by the drive belt/pulley looks a bit scary

aj1954 · Sep 30, 2023

I would be more concerned with the top hose.

P38 Monkey · Oct 1, 2023

aj1954 said:
I would be more concerned with the top hose.

Old copies of the Telegraph wrapped up with some antique cable ties - what’s not to like?

RangeRoller dt · Oct 1, 2023

Bucket of back-to-black Itl be fine

Wazzajnr · Oct 3, 2023

P38 Monkey said:
“… as well looked after as this one…”
Interesting photo of the engine bay - here it is, with my GEMS one also attached..
I don’t think my engine bay is particularly clean, just normal, but it is interesting to compare.
Did you get the full £800 on offer from Snut?

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As I said, not mine.
Your engine bay looks mint.
This one wasn't perfect cosmetically but it never wanted for anything mechanically.
Anyway, it's gone now. He got about a grand for it trade in.

P38 Monkey · Oct 4, 2023

Wazzajnr said:
As I said, not mine.
Your engine bay looks mint.
This one wasn't perfect cosmetically but it never wanted for anything mechanically.
Anyway, it's gone now. He got about a grand for it trade in.

Someone is going to get a bargain at auction when the dealer chops it in.

pwood999 · Oct 4, 2023

Generally I beware "too clean" engine bays. When we went to view the FL1 TD4 my son bought, the engine looked as clean as that GEMS picture. Two weeks later the intercooler pipe leaks had re-deposited oily crap everywhere. I reckon they cleaned it, and never drove it until sale time !!

Grrrrrr · Oct 4, 2023

A grand sounds like a real bargain. I'd have been sorely tempted myself!

P38 Monkey · Oct 4, 2023

pwood999 said:
Generally I beware "too clean" engine bays. When we went to view the FL1 TD4 my son bought, the engine looked as clean as that GEMS picture. Two weeks later the intercooler pipe leaks had re-deposited oily crap everywhere. I reckon they cleaned it, and never drove it until sale time !!

Good point. I clean the bay but I also drive the car. But not on muddy tracks or when there is salt on the roads…

RangeRoller dt · Oct 4, 2023

Tell truth the grime or that top hose didn’t bother me one bit. Photos often don’t do real life justice plus it’s a late Westminster end of the day. Someone looking to do a few jobs on it rather than pay silly money forra minter will love that. They’ve done well for a grand

Mark Piercy · Oct 4, 2023

Wazzajnr said:
Probably the only project work will be the inevitable breakdowns.
He really has looked after this.
It had a short motor just after he got it, it just recently had heads done.
All new airbags a couple of years ago if I recall.
It's on lpg.
He waxoyls it every year.
He even pulls all the multiplugs and cleans them then sprays contact lubricant on them every year or so.
He used to tow his big twin axle caravan to Spain every winter with it but the brexit rules have made that more difficult and he's getting on a bit so wants something newer and more reliable.
Apart from a few bits of window trim it really is a lovely car.
Seriously tempted myself but I've just moved house and the new house needs a lot of work so I can't afford it and I don't have time to look after it.
He's got it on for 3k but I think he's open to reasonable offers.

If you click on the link you should see the pics.

By the way, the reg number is now GL51KMA for those who want to check the history

Arrr, v8

Mark Piercy · Oct 4, 2023

RangeRoller dt said:
Bucket of back-to-black Itl be fine

Bucket of antifreeze

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