Thread: P38 Questions

Since getting her home, I've had a chance to go over the car a bit more. And have a couple of Questions.

1. Coolant Colour - The coolant was changed in november after a new radiator, however it is white in colour, not milky (oil/water) colour, but white, Is it true that there is a coolant in this colour, what are its properties? Test strip says its not anti freeze or corrosion inhibitor.

2. The car has a bit of a wander and feels a bit vague sometimes - Is this normal RR behaviour?

3. Has a bit of a rough idle when cold, could this be an injector leaking? seems to come and go, or are the 4.6's like this?

I'm prepared to spend a bit of money ie steering bushes etc. on the car as it is quite old.

Any help appreciated as i'm new to RR's but not Disco's

Stu

Originally Posted by 81stubee

1. Coolant Colour - The coolant was changed in november after a new radiator, however it is white in colour, not milky (oil/water) colour, but white,

Bars Leaks?

Originally Posted by 81stubee

2. The car has a bit of a wander and feels a bit vague sometimes - Is this normal RR behaviour?

Some people suggest it's the tyres. They don't rear end steer like a RR classic or D1. Check for wear in the tie rod asnd drag link ends. The boots split and let in grit.

Originally Posted by 81stubee

3. Has a bit of a rough idle when cold, could this be an injector leaking? seems to come and go, or are the 4.6's like this?

Hmm, not sure. Mine vibrates a bit at idle on LPG and petrol. It really annoys me.

If you are checking for a misfire, do NOT disconnect a spark plug lead. That can damage the engine management computer owing to the high back EMF. Disconnect the injector.