Thread: P38a, or not to P38a...

Originally Posted by justinc

Alright, alright you unruly lot. The suggestion of yet another 'project' has been firmly trounced As previously mentioned here, "WHY isn't the LSE finished yet?" is the current phrase in use. Frequently.

SOOOO, It looks like I will be finishing the other vehicle FIRST, then IF the other one is available later, I can then bring the subject up again.

There IS a 110 Tdi available at the moment, damaged but cheap and repairable..I've always wanted a 200Tdi model

JC

You could unload your other rangie project to me ( gotta wait for the new shed though), so now you are back to one project.
cheers
blaze

Originally Posted by p38arover

Davis Performance Landys charged $2200 to fit 8 top hat liners to my block.

did they fit them, or did they charge 2200 to send them out and put a bit on top?

Originally Posted by andrew e

did they fit them, or did they charge 2200 to send them out and put a bit on top?

They were fitted. I had a look in the machine shop when they were doing it.

Originally Posted by justinc

A..."WHY isn't the LSE finished yet?"... and ....There IS a 110 Tdi available at the moment, damaged but cheap and repairable..I've always wanted a 200Tdi model...

JC

But doesnt gettnig a 110 tdi equate to another project, like the P38 was? You cant scratch your nuts cos you aint got the time let alone embark on another project (see the better half will agree with me here )

Dont you hate it when someone says sensible things, and that's coming from me!

Originally Posted by willem

After 9 months and 17 000 kms in mine and I have to say my experience is the opposite. The car is used by the family as a daily driver. We have had a couple of small issues with the EAS which have been sorted, and the heater O rings. For a car with more than 160 000kms on it, thats OK.

JC, you are in the box seat. If you like it go for it. Its a magnificent car!

When you consider that these cars were designed in the early 90s, when the 286 computer was king and the XT was the most common, and the internet was only just beginning, you realise what a magnificent achievement the P38 was.

Willem

I say report back when you have done at least 50 000k's. You will have written a novel by then

Camo

Originally Posted by Camo

I say report back when you have done at least 50 000k's. You will have written a novel by then

Camo

G'day Camo,

I assume you have the experience with P38s that you can comment? At least 50 000 kms worth?

I am really quite amused by the number of people who do not own a P38 who comment on their supposed unreliability with complete confidence. I reckon my 17 000 kms of experience, though still quite limited, is worth more than someone with zip experience.

Willem

Just a Thought JC , you could Buy a 4.6 out of a wreck , put it into the P38 and get it mickey-Mouse and then Sell it at a Profit

Originally Posted by Disco_owner

Just a Thought JC , you could Buy a 4.6 out of a wreck , put it into the P38 and get it mickey-Mouse and then Sell it at a Profit

The trouble with THAT scenario is that you can't rely on a used motor 100% with these 4.6's.

I would have to offer some sort of warranty if I was to sell it on, and really I wouldn't want to get involved in selling vehicles. I was planning on keeping it for myself, thats why it would get a new Top hat liner 4.6 short engine.

Still, there will be others...

JC