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thermidorthelobster:
I'd say they're a lot more complex than TD5 Discos, having had both.  The complex web of electronics the P38 relies on (at least 9 interconnected ECUs) can be a nightmare to troubleshoot.  The EAS in the Disco is much simpler too.  AndyCWB is a P38 expert and I'd be interested to hear his opinion.

It's getting cheaper to service the P38 because of such things as being able to recondition the EAS valve blocks but they can still be very expensive machines.  The MAF on mine cost nearly £450 to replace.  If you need to replace the engine (which is not at all uncommon) you're obviously looking at thousands.  Mine burned through several thousand pounds in the 6 months I owned it, and it wasn't a particularly bad example, albeit a 1996 model.

v8kenny:

--- Quote from: "thermidorthelobster" ---I'd say they're a lot more complex than TD5 Discos, having had both.  The complex web of electronics the P38 relies on (at least 9 interconnected ECUs) can be a nightmare to troubleshoot.  The EAS in the Disco is much simpler too.  AndyCWB is a P38 expert and I'd be interested to hear his opinion.

It's getting cheaper to service the P38 because of such things as being able to recondition the EAS valve blocks but they can still be very expensive machines.  The MAF on mine cost nearly £450 to replace.  If you need to replace the engine (which is not at all uncommon) you're obviously looking at thousands.  Mine burned through several thousand pounds in the 6 months I owned it, and it wasn't a particularly bad example, albeit a 1996 model.
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Well lets not start an argument or lose sight of the reason for the original post  :lol:
Opinions were sought by Shaun and that is what has been given - any input from Andy would purely be his opinion too - thank goodness we can all form different opinions or what a boring place the world would be  :wink:
I too have owned a TD5 Disco and find my way round the P38 far easier - mind you thats probably more down to the fact that I am not a fan of diesels and to be honest, didn't really like the Disco
I suppose I have made more effort to find out all I can about the P38 cos I plan to keep it for a while
Sorry to here you had all that bother with yours TTL , - touch wood I don't have too many issues or maybe my opinion will change as well !
I suppose it goes without saying that if you have had a lot of hassle with any car then the opinion formed will be different from someone who has had a relatively trouble free car

Anyway - just wanted to try and explain how I arrived at my opinion - not looking for an argument as already said   :wink:

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