[Marmaduke]

I'm off to look at a diesel p38 which is cheap. The seller has told me that it has the following issues. Central locking isn't a worry but gearbox ideas would be appreciated.

Had a no show so it’s still available. It currently has no mot, needs new tyres, gearbox and the remote central locking doesn’t work.. the problem with the gear box might be a simple fix but basically it doesn’t go from 3rd to 2nd but will go from 1st to 2nd, other gears are fine.

Thanks for any input...

 

[johnnyb70]

Don't touch ! Diesels have the weak box. Chip em and this can happen. Buy one with "minor issues" .....like a head gasket!

 

[jamesmartin]

I'm off to look at a diesel p38 which is cheap. The seller has told me that it has the following issues. Central locking isn't a worry but gearbox ideas would be appreciated.

Had a no show so it’s still available. It currently has no mot, needs new tyres, gearbox and the remote central locking doesn’t work.. the problem with the gear box might be a simple fix but basically it doesn’t go from 3rd to 2nd but will go from 1st to 2nd, other gears are fine.

Thanks for any input...

if its not bias spring positioning gear stick box needs a rebuild with new baulk rings

 

[Marmaduke]

Don't touch ! Diesels have the weak box. Chip em and this can happen. Buy one with "minor issues" .....like a head gasket!

It's only for sale for 250 quid

 

[Marmaduke]

if its not bias spring positioning gear stick box needs a rebuild with new baulk rings

Sounds expensive

 

[Marmaduke]

Bizarrely it'll go 1-5 with no issues but coming back down the gears it won't go 3-2 but will change down the rest??

 

[jamesmartin]

Bizarrely it'll go 1-5 with no issues but coming back down the gears it won't go 3-2 but will change down the rest??

quite common lower synchros get the hardest wear

 

[Marmaduke]

quite common lower synchros get the hardest wear

I've bought it now so we'll see what happens, thanks James

 

[jamesmartin]

I've bought it now so we'll see what happens, thanks James

sometimes an oil change can help

 

[Marmaduke]

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sometimes an oil change can help

l'll give it a try, I've only paid 200 quid for it so nothing ventured nothing gained

 

[johnnyb70]

To true worth a punt

 

[oakey]

For 200 quid, enjoy it until the gearbox falls off. Well worth it I would say