Thread: Diesel P38 any good?

Sorry no I haven't driven one but that one does look very tempting doesn't it?!

I've been in my brother in laws diesel P38 in the UK. They are underpowered in standard guise - no question. Particularly for towing. They'll get you about, but not with any gusto or "va va voom". I'm sure the chipping would help.

Does that fact it's a diesel to start with, make putting in a BMW 3.0 td engine a lot easier? I'd imagine so. If only there was a cheap one lying around.

Check out South Yarra for X5s lying on their sides!!


Pete

Originally Posted by davidsonsm

Does that fact it's a diesel to start with, make putting in a BMW 3.0 td engine a lot easier? I'd imagine so. If only there was a cheap one lying around.

I've seen some conversions started but not one success yet.

Steve that's not a bad looker ....as far as diesels are concerned many on RR net in the UK drive and love them....maybe some driver info from them on towing etc....in fact there appear to be quite a few on the road in Europe .

Just an add I believe most in Europe are manual.

Yes it certainly looks nice but I think I will stick with the good old Rover V8, possibly a GEMS with a Tornado chip

Steve

Re. Scouse's comment...Indeed that seems to be the case...search rr.net...a few yrs ago a UK-based bloke with a parts business got hold of bmw 3l diesel with that in mind... faded to oblivion. All sorts of issues arose including the need for specific software which wasn't available =not written... let alone a nightmare with different harnesses, becm-engine ecu issues.... enticing thought though!