Henry_b
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RangeRoller dt
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He has put a lot of work and money into it. Is enough to put you off
Henry_b
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If you're thick as shít then avoid like the plague...
Personally i prefer the V8 for a select few reasons..
#1 if you maintain it they'll last, look after the cooling system especially.
#2 they'll do 17mpg on petrol/Gas with LPG being 50ppl it will do the "equivalent" of mid 30s mpg..
#3 They have max torque available by 2400rpm
The diesel is lethargic and couldn't pull yer cóck straight, and they have a fair share of issues, the P38 subforum is littered with far more Diesel issues than Petrol at the moment...
you can chip them to good success from what i can gather..
Oh and...
Ahem...
"your choice" eh?
The leccy system usually goes down the pan before the drivetrain
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RangeRoller dt
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Oh... and Enry has a diesel.
Something to drive and do stuff
Something to drive and do stuff
Henry_b
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Yes a TD5 D2, which is very nice - flexplate exploded
People think i have something against Diesels..
I don't...
Just certain ones...
RangeRoller dt
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I know you like diesels, is why you got your eye on that M62 with the fabulous interior
Anything with a V8
Anything with a V8
Henry_b
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I like the colourI know you like diesels, is why you got your eye on that M62 with the fabulous interior
Anything with a V8
E39 530i next
RangeRoller dt
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Don’t rule out a Jimny yet
Henry_b
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RangeRoller dt
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Older E39s are better. Always wanted sharknose 7 myself.
E36 weren’t bad but too low and harsh a ride.
E36 weren’t bad but too low and harsh a ride.
Henry_b
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Yep an R to T reg E39..
I wasn't partial to the E36, sharknose 7'er would be nice, but a bit premium for me
stpaulinus
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Thanks for your reply! Will take note and probably buy some thing that requires your expertise in the future! If you are willing do help me?
Henry_b
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Buy one..
You probably won't regret it........................................
The youngest P38 is 19yrs old so they have some foibles, Diesel or petrol will give you their own issues liners don't drop unless it is cooked to the point of pinking..
and even then they might not, my Dads best mate had a bordeaux and it cooked itself...
A noise started, thought it was liners, and it was one of the rocker pedistals had cracked!!
Easy fix
Just buy a maintained one
stpaulinus
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I have in the past had a p38 what a car! Trouble is, not good with spanners or advice!
Henry_b
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A nanocom is your best friend...
Most Jobs are simple, even pulling an engine is a weekend Job
stpaulinus
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Unfortunately I have form on this forum in buying a nanocom? But I agree its' the best thing in your tool kit!!A nanocom is your best friend...
Most Jobs are simple, even pulling an engine is a weekend Job
Henry_b
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Yes it's expensive, but pays for itself after a while
stpaulinus
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Are you referring to week one or week two? After purchase?Yes it's expensive, but pays for itself after a while
