Thread: Starting a long dead P38

You can use a generic pump, get a high pressure Bosch clone. Like the Classic you need to drop the tank unless you cut an access hole to make it accessible from the top. An after-market pump sender unit and filter from ebay UK will be very reasonable for your Gems car. As Keith suggests change the filter and drain off the old fuel 1st, its the easiest and cheapest option before attacking the pump. If you do the pump ensure you get the correct R10 submersible fuel hose or you will live to regret it

Not sure about the tow bar, I doubt a classic one will do. I am after one too so my question is will a D2 towbar fit?

I have people in parts, will get a cross-reference on the P38 towbar and see what else runs the same part.

Guys, I have been sitting on the side watching this thread. This is what the site is all about. Some of you guys have not even met zzsteve but the sharing of knowledge is awesome. I have very little knowledge myself but congratulate all that have helped with this project.

Jim

Disco/RRC towbars won't fit, the chassis of the P38 is totally different.

Originally Posted by Keithy P38

Could it be bad fuel? If it's been sitting for a while, imagine what gunk the fuel filter will cop!

Yep,

That's my first guess. Out with the filter and maybe new pump would be wise.
Also, as I was tucking it into bed, I found it snoring badly. Turned out to be engine relay (yellow) 19 buzzing away. Just pulled it and will look again tonight. Could it be related to EAS re-levelling somehow? It is parked nose down and front RH bag goes down pretty quickly.

Cheers & TIA

Steve