P38A Possible Project

[pwood999]

Does anyone on here recognise this car ? It's going cheep local to me. Possible spares for mine.

Pete

 

[Mark Piercy]

nice plate! Does it go with the car?
get a reduction because it's 5 short!

 

[myfirstl322]

Couple of black number plate bolts and hey presto

A P38 for a JD drooth.

 

[Mark Piercy]

Couple of black number plate bolts and hey presto

A P38 for a JD drooth.

cheeky number plate bolts!!
ooh skittles!

 

[pwood999]

So went with my son to have a look today. Seems like it already been somebody's project, and as I already have my Auto-Biog project I'm probably not going to bother.
It seems like too much work, but might be a good parts car.

• Vendor: "Yes we have two working keys". "Transfer box slipping & needs replacement, but we have a new one. Just needs fitting"
• LPG system partially installed, no tank or wiring loom installed yet. Don't know LPG make, but two vaporisers installed (one for each bank) ?
• LPG pipes resting on AC Compressor pully - had to hold them out of the way before starting.
• Headlining sagging really badly, plus sunroof lining sagging. Rest of interior looks quite good.
• HEVAC Book symbol on - didn't bother checking flaps, etc.
• EAS on bump stops - didn't bother trying to raise it. Forgot to check the compressor was running or producing air.
• Installed my battery, and engine runs but strange chuffing noise from somewhere near the inlet manifold. This gets louder after removing oil cap ?
• Header tank completely empty - wonder where the water has gone? Can't see leakage from heater, but who knows !
• Viscous fan sounds about right, with free movement when not running, and loads of airflow when revving the engine.
• No tappety noises or rumbles from engine, but due to lack of water we didn't run it for long enough to get it hot.
• Brake Discs look quite rusty - maybe they will clean up, but probably need replacing
• Brake pump took 45-60 seconds to pressurise the system.

Pete

 

[Grrrrrr]

Sounds like head gasket gone and not moved in a while. Major project!

 

[pwood999]

The car is in Slough. As it runs it might be drivable albeit not legally, but can't say how far it would get. They want £500 complete with all the LPG parts except tank, and the "replacement" transfer box.

I have their phone number if anyone is interested.

 

[Mark Piercy]

bit far for me!!

 

[Grrrrrr]

Too much. 250 max.