P38 Questions

[81stubee]

Since getting her home, I've had a chance to go over the car a bit more. And have a couple of Questions.

1. Coolant Colour - The coolant was changed in november after a new radiator, however it is white in colour, not milky (oil/water) colour, but white, Is it true that there is a coolant in this colour, what are its properties? Test strip says its not anti freeze or corrosion inhibitor.

2. The car has a bit of a wander and feels a bit vague sometimes - Is this normal RR behaviour?

3. Has a bit of a rough idle when cold, could this be an injector leaking? seems to come and go, or are the 4.6's like this?

I'm prepared to spend a bit of money ie steering bushes etc. on the car as it is quite old.

Any help appreciated as i'm new to RR's but not Disco's

Stu

[loanrangie]

What have you done, anything less than a 2000 P38 is a step backwards from a D1 !

[81stubee]

I know, what have I done! :D

I/we looked and looked and considered pros and cons. Probably wouldn't have brought an early model if discopom's hadn't come up. A D2 would probably have been on the cards if it wasn't for the height. In the end as I said in general, its a car i've always wanted, and its damn sexy!!!

Now for my original technical questions!

[p38arover]

1. Coolant Colour - The coolant was changed in november after a new radiator, however it is white in colour, not milky (oil/water) colour, but white,

Bars Leaks?


2. The car has a bit of a wander and feels a bit vague sometimes - Is this normal RR behaviour?

Some people suggest it's the tyres. They don't rear end steer like a RR classic or D1. Check for wear in the tie rod asnd drag link ends. The boots split and let in grit.


3. Has a bit of a rough idle when cold, could this be an injector leaking? seems to come and go, or are the 4.6's like this?

Hmm, not sure. Mine vibrates a bit at idle on LPG and petrol. It really annoys me.

If you are checking for a misfire, do NOT disconnect a spark plug lead. That can damage the engine management computer owing to the high back EMF. Disconnect the injector.