Marmaduke · Oct 28, 2017

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 · Oct 28, 2017

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

jamesmartin · Oct 28, 2017

Marmaduke said:
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 · Oct 28, 2017

johnnyb70 said:
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 · Oct 28, 2017

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

Sounds expensive

Marmaduke · Oct 28, 2017

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 · Oct 28, 2017

Marmaduke said:
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 · Oct 28, 2017

jamesmartin said:
quite common lower synchros get the hardest wear

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

jamesmartin · Oct 28, 2017

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

sometimes an oil change can help

Marmaduke · Oct 28, 2017

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jamesmartin said:
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 · Oct 28, 2017

To true worth a punt

oakey · Oct 28, 2017

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

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