Thread: Joining the clan...

nice colour!

I was stupid enough to go down this path at Christmas, my wife told me to get another P38 as I have missed my old one since selling it 5 or 6 years ago, and then recently seeing parts of it for sale on gumetree

I got a 2000, and hopefully it goes on its first reasonable trip next week after 6 months of odd weekends of dash out / bits replaced / air suspension fun / blood loss .

Good luck they are nice to drive

So after an oil change (was pretty manky) and some blocks under the bump stops, drove Perth to Dongara with zero problems. What a lovely car to drive on a decent road trip! Fantastic visibility, comfy seats, looking forward to getting it (permanantly) on the road.

Same colour as mine.
Be patient with the electrics, mechanicals are pretty straightforward.
Plenty of help on here.
There are NO stupid questions.
Terry

Howdy all,
Quick update, car is now home and has had a decent looking over.
First job will be some love for the EAS.
I've regenerated the dryer desiccant, and given the dryer new pipes.
The compressor needs a new piston seal, so will do the rebuild on that followed probably by a valve block birthday.
After that, front cover gasket needs replacing. Any tips for 'while I'm in there' jobs?

Originally Posted by sandman

Howdy all,
Quick update, car is now home and has had a decent looking over.
First job will be some love for the EAS.
I've regenerated the dryer desiccant, and given the dryer new pipes.
The compressor needs a new piston seal, so will do the rebuild on that followed probably by a valve block birthday.
After that, front cover gasket needs replacing. Any tips for 'while I'm in there' jobs?

Just make sure it isn't the oil pressure sender leaking rather than the front cover gasket

Steve

Thanks Steve, will have a closer look before I start ripping it apart...

Good luck with it - looks good in photos, well done. Dont listen to all the negative P38 stuff out there, Ive had mine 12 years and had very few problems really, no more than most would have with any 4wd.
Once you know them they are not that complicated or difficult to work on, compared to the fun & pleasure it will give you. The best part is there's a good bank of knowledgeable friends here on AULRO.