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I think most people get them now as cheap alternative to a 1.6Efi Zanussi washer don’t know what they really are. Can’t blame em for liking them can I 
P38A P38 possibly up for grabs?
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Remember that guy offered his scrap one, thought he wanted it gone for free, £1500 for toast
An’ no butter
He must have had shock when he realised they not £50,000 no more
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It's the same with most second hand items on ebay, overpriced! Seen a bike get relisted privately because it got no bids, same starting price each time
I've got a list of all the jobs I think it needs to be a good car, I'll post it next time I get my laptop out.
For someone with time, it shouldn't cost too much to get a few more years out of it.
I'll also get some pics when I get back to base.
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I remember,
Windscreen, coolant leak at throttle body, bumper held on with wire, grumbly transmission, A/C?
Windscreen, coolant leak at throttle body, bumper held on with wire, grumbly transmission, A/C?
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Fuel tank bracket??
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I could probably manage that if Bix doesn't want it. I'd rather a member fixed her up and kept her whole.
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Ebay is a minefield of shyte,
I wouldn't buy a car off there if you gave me the cash..
It's usually the clunkers that get listed on there for a quick shunt.
I wouldn't buy a car off there if you gave me the cash..
It's usually the clunkers that get listed on there for a quick shunt.
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One here (similar colour to mine as well!) going for £241 at the moment! Auction ends shortly! Less than £300 notes ... albeit with a "water leak" so probably HG!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123781963304?ul_noapp=true
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That water leak could be LPG related or front cover and indeed Headgaskets...
It is spares or repairs worth more in bits tbh..
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Yes, my main issue is trailering it back! My trailer needs a new floor and the bl**dy Rangie is still knackered!
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IMO it's not worth buying a worn P38 and spending 5k on fixing it
Best just buy a good one..
As for the trailer, my old trailer needs fixing I towed a 135 MF across a bumpy field with my P38 and the rear tyre on the tratter broke through the floor!!
It's been left and i have to some how drag it off the trailer without tipping it over!!
My V8 had the guts to drag it off but she's broken!! Grr..
Best wait till the old duchess is fixed
How far are you off fixing the DT
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I can't imagine having to spend £5K to fix any P38 diesel. The project car I bought that had been used round the vine fields with no EAS towing a trailer and then abandoned. It has cost new air springs, valve block & compressor overhaul total around £300, new drag link, track rod and swivels plus the tools to remove and replace the swivels, not sure how much but not a huge amount, a new RAD from my scrapper and a new S/S cat back exhaust £511 plus oils and filters. Less than £1500 so far I think. It has passed the Control Technique (MOT) and runs OK. there is still work to do, mostly cosmetic.IMO it's not worth buying a worn P38 and spending 5k on fixing it
Best just buy a good one..
As for the trailer, my old trailer needs fixing I towed a 135 MF across a bumpy field with my P38 and the rear tyre on the tratter broke through the floor!!
It's been left and i have to some how drag it off the trailer without tipping it over!!
My V8 had the guts to drag it off but she's broken!! Grr..
Best wait till the old duchess is fixed
How far are you off fixing the DT
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I was saying 5k as an exaggeration but a fair few do tend to drum up a large sum of money especially when abused.
Good that your project hasn't broken the bank, i quite fancy an old DT Base model to play with..
There was one on Gumtree but I missed out by £100
Alright, cool. Although the long haired colonel would need to sign off on it. But she is down for joining the P38 life.
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IMO it's not worth buying a worn P38 and spending 5k on fixing it
How far are you off fixing the DT
Starter should be here tomorrow. Assuming that works we'll see what else needs doing after the MoT test.
Windscreen is brand new, had it fitted before the insurance ran out. Ac needs regass but was a new condenser on it 2 yrs ago so the rest should be OK.
Grumbly trans has been like that since I bought it 30k ago so not sure what to do with that.
Yes fuel tank bracket is way past its best.
I'll stick the list on later
As promised, my list.
I will make no guarantees at the price i'd let it go so it's up to you.
I'm working away until friday, i'll get some pics up ASAP then you can decide. If it doesn't go to one of you then i'll just keep her under the cover until i have time to sort it all out.
By the way @Grrrrrr it's not got LPG. I was going to fit it if i kept it but again, never found the time.
I will make no guarantees at the price i'd let it go so it's up to you.
I'm working away until friday, i'll get some pics up ASAP then you can decide. If it doesn't go to one of you then i'll just keep her under the cover until i have time to sort it all out.
By the way @Grrrrrr it's not got LPG. I was going to fit it if i kept it but again, never found the time.
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The 135 I would try and jack up and stick Packer (lump of log or or temp waffle board) in/across the hole just to roll her off pretty level.
