p38 nearly at breaking point

roddy4 · Oct 10, 2010

shall i give up and break the damn thing or persevere,the clutch is slipping,drivers window needs a new regulator,sunroof does not work properly,it has an alarm fault,it has a problem with the air suspension in that it needs a new driver pack and compressor, it is a 2.5 diesel 1995 model
or do i just need support
this forum has helped me no end so far
your comments on this are needed to help me keep up moral,
or do i just sell it as spares,it is in good condition for year,nice interior.

Datatek · Oct 10, 2010

Apart from the clutch, nothing serious. Keep at and you will win, it's all part of the fun of owning a P38. If you can't take a joke you shouldn't have bought one.

roddy4 · Oct 10, 2010

Datatek said:
Apart from the clutch, nothing serious. Keep at and you will win, it's all part of the fun of owning a P38. If you can't take a joke you shouldn't have bought one.

cheers datatek,just on a bit of a low with it at the mo,it just seems to be an uphill struggle,looking at it logically most of it's faults are age related,

tommo138 · Oct 10, 2010

ive got quite a few problems with mine but they are only minor jobs, new regulator needed, bulbs out on hevac, air con problem and heated seats. i know im going to get round to getting them done when ive got the time, but i dont mind doing them as i really enjoy driving her.

keeping going with her and your not only enjoy owning and using her but a feel of person satisfaction after you've fixed everything needed.

dougdotcom · Oct 11, 2010

tommo138 said:
ive got quite a few problems with mine but they are only minor jobs, new regulator needed, bulbs out on hevac, air con problem and heated seats. i know im going to get round to getting them done when ive got the time, but i dont mind doing them as i really enjoy driving her.

keeping going with her and your not only enjoy owning and using her but a feel of person satisfaction after you've fixed everything needed.

Im with him....

lil4399 · Oct 11, 2010

You just got to laugh.

Its that old school brit trait of facing adversity and triumphing over it.

(god knows I have had problem after problem, fix one, another appears)

Just keep going for it!!

jorjio_k · Oct 11, 2010

roddy4 said:
shall i give up and break the damn thing or persevere,the clutch is slipping,drivers window needs a new regulator,sunroof does not work properly,it has an alarm fault,it has a problem with the air suspension in that it needs a new driver pack and compressor, it is a 2.5 diesel 1995 model
or do i just need support
this forum has helped me no end so far
your comments on this are needed to help me keep up moral,
or do i just sell it as spares,it is in good condition for year,nice interior.

cheers;
maybe u knowing what i have replaced in 3 MONTHS of owning the beast,will cheer u up
.wheel hub and bearing
.complete new exhaust with 2 mufflers
.fuse box
.air compressor
.two front EAS airbags
.sunroof rail
.fuel,air,oil,pollen filters
.radiator rodding
.serpentine belt
.coolant hoses
.screen washer motor+pipes
.tailgate struts
.diff oils
.battery
.rear shock absorbers
.windscreen
.front+rear brake pads
.handbrake switch
.2 coolant flushes (including anti freeze)
.1 of 2 front horns
.2 breather hoses
and the fooker still needs:
.hevac unit
.heater matrix
.brake modulator
.Door actuator
.rotary coupler
and the S.O.B only have 70k on the clock....and i love the fooker
so just cheer up and prioritise in replacement/repair
george
.

Rangey-V8 · Oct 11, 2010

Get a Fiesta if you can't cope.

Jerseyp38 · Oct 11, 2010

Firstly I appologise for knowing far too many people with Renalults. Just need to put it in persective:

My Dad's 5yr old Laguna £1250 for a new clutch.
Mates Mrs's Modus £850 for engine mount, oil change and new light bulbs: by all accounts a special tool is needed to change the light bulbs.
Mrs 97 Merc C200 £400 for a new gearbox speed sensor, filters and oil change (and that is a good car)
My old volvo 940 needed a heater matrix and it was a barsteward to do.

At least the rangie will make you feel V Good when you are driving it down the rd.

Last point how about spending £22000 on a Renault scenic 4 years ago, saw a five year old one in the local rag for £5000. ouch.

Just food for thought. Good luck with what ever you do.

damlimey · Oct 12, 2010

Just stop and think for a minute... You could have something really boring that just works every time or...

If this is your only car and you have tons of other things you would rather be/should be doing then sell it. Otherwise, slap a big grin on and repeat after me...

I must be f#*king mad!

D

roddy4 · Oct 12, 2010

jorjio_k said:
cheers;
maybe u knowing what i have replaced in 3 MONTHS of owning the beast,will cheer u up
.wheel hub and bearing
.complete new exhaust with 2 mufflers
.fuse box
.air compressor
.two front EAS airbags
.sunroof rail
.fuel,air,oil,pollen filters
.radiator rodding
.serpentine belt
.coolant hoses
.screen washer motor+pipes
.tailgate struts
.diff oils
.battery
.rear shock absorbers
.windscreen
.front+rear brake pads
.handbrake switch
.2 coolant flushes (including anti freeze)
.1 of 2 front horns
.2 breather hoses
and the fooker still needs:
.hevac unit
.heater matrix
.brake modulator
.Door actuator
.rotary coupler
and the S.O.B only have 70k on the clock....and i love the fooker
so just cheer up and prioritise in replacement/repair
george
.

hmmmmmmmmmm maybe mine ain't so bad after all lol,all i have replaced is all the suspension bags,drag link and ball joint,i gave it a full service about 3 weeks ago including coolant,oil cooer flush,and intercooler flush
just that the clutch is gonna be expensive,and it may need a new injector pump,it has the hot start trouble,but it may just need a guy who knows what he is at,and adjust or replace bits,or i could chip it and get around it.

roddy4 · Oct 12, 2010

Simon1975 said:
Get a Fiesta if you can't cope.

i can cope,but it was getting to the point where i could be throwing good money after bad,but on reflection i will persevere with it.

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