P38-DFX
P38 Enthusiast
just the flex’s seem to snap on the auto.
just the flex’s seem to snap on the auto.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Cat and front pipe on diesel pretty much indestructible. Some people change them out to SS but original seems to last forever so nothing to worry about.
The mount goes before the cat gives up...
Hippo
Lord Hippo
There could also be wood worn in some of the trim panels. And rust worm in the...Pardon my ignorance but is it possible to get rid of the cat or isn't it an issue and I'm over worrying
Flossie
Well-Known Member
Just had another thought, do the diesels of all years come under the 'normal' ved cost, same as my 86 tratter? (I am really out of touch with anything 'modern')
I've read that it's in the emmisions on how much the ved costs but is any of this applicable to a diesel 38?
, do the diesels of all years come under the 'normal' ved cost, same as my 86 tratter? (I am really out of touch with anything 'modern') I've read that it's in the emmisions on how much the ved costs but is any of this applicable to a diesel 38?
Just had another thought
I've read that it's in the emmisions on how much the ved costs but is any of this applicable to a diesel 38?
Not on my '95 it doesn't. Don't think that came in until 2006?
Cat isn't an issue. Mine is original and has never been any problem. Doubt it does much after 26 years but goes through MoT test each year with no advisory.
Engine size
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate...goods-vehicles-registered-before-1-march-2001
Emissions
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/rates-for-cars-registered-on-or-after-1-march-2001
Band K 201 to 225 g/km. 'Includes cars with a CO2 figure over 225g/km but were registered before 23 March 2006.'
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate...goods-vehicles-registered-before-1-march-2001
Emissions
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/rates-for-cars-registered-on-or-after-1-march-2001
Band K 201 to 225 g/km. 'Includes cars with a CO2 figure over 225g/km but were registered before 23 March 2006.'
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Last time I taxed my P38 it had gone up from £258 to £265 a year. I wouldn’t worry too much about that just make sure you know how to fill outa SORN
Mines a 2000 and only 280 a year BUT with my disability allowance only 140 a year. Boy does that make some of the locals pig sickJust had another thought
I've read that it's in the emmisions on how much the ved costs but is any of this applicable to a diesel 38?
Tenebreaux
Well-Known Member
2001, I think. I remember thinking if mine was a year newer it would double the tax.
Flossie
Well-Known Member
That's what was worrying me, I want a late low mileage clean one but I don't want to pay extra ved if that's the case.
Cars and light goods vehicles registered before 1 March 2001
The rate of vehicle tax is based on engine size.
Private or light goods (TC11)
Engine size (cc) Single 12 month payment Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit Total of 12 monthly instalments by Direct Debit Single 6 month payment Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Not over 1549 £170 £170 £178.50 £93.50 £89.25
Over 1549 £280 £280 £294 £154 £147
Make more sense if you look at the links I posted.....the columns line up.
The rate of vehicle tax is based on engine size.
Private or light goods (TC11)
Engine size (cc) Single 12 month payment Single 12 month payment by Direct Debit Total of 12 monthly instalments by Direct Debit Single 6 month payment Single 6 month payment by Direct Debit
Not over 1549 £170 £170 £178.50 £93.50 £89.25
Over 1549 £280 £280 £294 £154 £147
Make more sense if you look at the links I posted.....the columns line up.
RangeRoller dt
Well-Sprung Member
Itl have EGR and get indigestion from that bio fuel then
dubbleRR
Well-Known Member
Then start saving for a gearbox
,,if auto ,mines a 2000 diesel and i was £290 think this year ,Paper work said £280 ,it usually goes up £5 a year ,but this time around it was £10,,,,,worth every penny for our magnificent roads,....Its like a off road trip ,which justifies having a off roader. I .I will say though never broke an air spring ......modern day car metal springs are crap nowadays ,,
Flossie
Well-Known Member
I saw one yesterday going in the opposite direction to me on the motorway. First one I've seen since I've been looking.
All the ones for sale are bloody miles away anyway. No rush really , got other stuff to shift to raise funds/make room first otherwise it won't fit on the drive and will have to live on the road.
I'm near to the final stages of my garage build/ garden relocation/ patio laying/block pavior drive project too so a P38 would be another distraction I don't need at the moment, plus gives me more time for a nice more local one to pop up for sale.
I've noticed a couple on eBay that don't have switches on the front seat squab, what are they for, if fitted?
Guessing heated seats and something else?
brianp38dse
Well-Known Member
If there are no switches on the seat base they are manual seats, my dse has manual seats. the switches are for seat memory and adjustment.
brianp38dse
Well-Known Member
It has heated seats but the elements have broken which is normal and an easy fix, the switches are in the hevac control
in the Rave download is the owners manual
in the Rave download is the owners manual
