first p38 hse problem of many i am sure

tommygun · Aug 30, 2011

Ok so done approx 1000 miles in my p38 now and i have to say it has not missed a beat engine wise an although there are a couple more things that dont work (headlight wipers and the passenger side mirror don't go back to normal position after putting into drive from reverse) I have to say I am very imppressed.

However bank holiday weekend did about 200 miles and noticed towards the end of the journey i was getting a vibration that was comming in about 50mph slightly worse at 80 but nothing much more.

had all 4 wheels aligned and ballanced, still there. checked all breaks no sticky caliper or hot spots / disc wear. I have swapped the prop over with another p38 where there was no vibration and this did not cure it either

It almost seems to come and go. I have read up on some topics re prop shaft bush any other reasons why this could be happening.

any thoughts or recomendations of who i might take it to in the colchester / essex area that is not up for ripping me off would be mucho appreciated

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tom

Lone_Wolf · Aug 30, 2011

Tom, if you want a good independant in Essex try RGB Landrovers RGB Landrovers - Welcome who are in Essex near Brentwood. Richard and Simon are very good with the P38 and they are reasonable.

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zzr1200 · Aug 30, 2011

You've had your wheels balanced and tracking checked.

One question are the tyres all the same make/type/tread pattern and all worn about the same, or is there nearly new mixed with old almost worn out???

Datatek · Aug 30, 2011

Changing the drag link cured mine.

roddy4 · Aug 30, 2011

tommygun said:
Ok so done approx 1000 miles in my p38 now and i have to say it has not missed a beat engine wise an although there are a couple more things that dont work (headlight wipers and the passenger side mirror don't go back to normal position after putting into drive from reverse) I have to say I am very imppressed.

However bank holiday weekend did about 200 miles and noticed towards the end of the journey i was getting a vibration that was comming in about 50mph slightly worse at 80 but nothing much more.

had all 4 wheels aligned and ballanced, still there. checked all breaks no sticky caliper or hot spots / disc wear. I have swapped the prop over with another p38 where there was no vibration and this did not cure it either

It almost seems to come and go. I have read up on some topics re prop shaft bush any other reasons why this could be happening.

any thoughts or recomendations of who i might take it to in the colchester / essex area that is not up for ripping me off would be mucho appreciated

regrads
tom

80mph i must be dreaming, i don't go much above 50 in my diesel p38.
worried about hitting lesser vehicles

tommygun · Aug 30, 2011

Lone wolf cheers will check them out

Zzr1200 all tracked and balanced last week spot on. I do have an different rear set up one nearly new Michelin one 5mm Dunlop so could be that front are both Michelin

Drag link not yet changed will try that next

Datatek · Aug 31, 2011

tommygun said:
Lone wolf cheers will check them out

Zzr1200 all tracked and balanced last week spot on. I do have an different rear set up one nearly new Michelin one 5mm Dunlop so could be that front are both Michelin

Drag link not yet changed will try that next

They don't like odd tyres or different wear levels.

tommygun · Sep 1, 2011

turned out to be a mix of drag link and poor efford from ATS trying to ballance front wheels! all good now, changing interior over for a new one this weekend so sure i will hve some more questions coming

thanks for your help

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