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    Quote Originally Posted by shack View Post
    I nearly bought one recently, the only thing that stopped me buying it was knowing that they are possessed by Lord Lucas.

    They are an electronic/electrical nightmare.

    But I still want one..
    #"For what It's worth" The Thor engine upgrade brought with it all Bosch electrics with the EFI being Bosch Motronic -the same as in the 3-Series BMW of that era...
    Good luck with your search!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hoges View Post
    #"For what It's worth" The Thor engine upgrade brought with it all Bosch electrics with the EFI being Bosch Motronic -the same as in the 3-Series BMW of that era...
    Good luck with your search!
    Thanks for that.

    I think that most of the electrical issues were in every other system!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Metoikos13 View Post
    Well, I guess I'll have to keep on peering as I'm not crazy enough to take this one on. It's been lying around for nearly 3 years and the only good parts are the body and interior which are really good. However, it was put off the road when a coolant hose split when the owner's kid was driving it and it was towed home. Engine starts but, with no coolant in it, impossible to tell anything so I'm assuming it's cooked. Pity, because it had a new short motor fitted 120k ago. No way to check any of the other potential issues such as the viscous coupling but heater had been bypassed and HEVAC didn't seem to be working at all. Such is life and thanks for your input.
    If anyone else is peering I know of a white P38 that formed part of a deceased estate, IIRC all it needs are welch plugs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RANDLOVER View Post
    If anyone else is peering I know of a white P38 that formed part of a deceased estate, IIRC all it needs are welch plugs.
    Or an LS.
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    IIRC all it needs are welch plugs.
    Famous last words.
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    Quote Originally Posted by PhilipA View Post
    Famous last words.
    Regards PhilipA
    I was thinking the same thing Peering over the P38 fence. Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by RANDLOVER View Post
    If anyone else is peering I know of a white P38 that formed part of a deceased estate, IIRC all it needs are welch plugs.
    In Brisbane?
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    Peering over the P38 fence

    Quote Originally Posted by Tins View Post
    Or an LS.
    Or an OM606, 612 … with a ZF 6hp or S6-53.

    I know I’m dreaming.
    L322 tdv8 poverty pack - wow
    Perentie 110 wagon ARN 49-107 (probably selling) turbo, p/steer, RFSV front axle/trutrack, HF, gullwing windows, double jerrys etc.
    Perentie 110 wagon ARN 48-699 another project
    Track Trailer ARN 200-117
    REMLR # 137

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    Quote Originally Posted by rar110 View Post
    In Brisbane?
    Yes Brisbane outer suburbs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rar110 View Post

    I know I’m dreaming.
    My dreaming started at Wombat around 10 years ago when I got a lift in a 38 with an LS. It was so effortless. Usually i'm a bit of a purist, but IMO the P38/LS is almost perfect. Still, i have found myself wondering if a Barra might fit....
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