Anyone know this blue 4.2 cerbie?

[dinsdale]

Test drove P287YEU 60k miles Cosmos blue (I think), magnolia hide. It was serviced every 6 months regardless of mileage at Joospeed. I've tried to contact them but the number is no longer in use and their web site won't provide any contact details! Does anyone know if they are still trading?

cheers

[touchingcloth]

Joospeed is now Track Car Solutions. Jules who runs it posts on here (a lot) now under Trackcar.

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?h=0&memberId=48965

You can mail him through profile for more info.

[dinsdale]

Cheers matey.

By the way.... Is it normal for the oil pressure to be between 45 (idle) and 60psi (revs)? I drove a 4.2 with 4k on the clock recently and it varies from 30 to 55. Are the dials just unreliable?

[touchingcloth]

dinsdale said:

Are the dials just unreliable?

Only just moved to Cerbie-dom so my knowledge is not fully up to scratch, however yes I would lay good money on the dials being the first very good reason for difference in readings. If the car was serviced by Jules every 6 months then I am sure he will know it inside out and will give you an honest appraisal.

Probably still worth a few quid to get and inspection done though if you have any concerns at all.

>> Edited by touchingcloth on Monday 23 January 22:13

[kojak]

dinsdale said:

Cheers matey. By the way.... Is it normal for the oil pressure to be between 45 (idle) and 60psi (revs)? I drove a 4.2 with 4k on the clock recently and it varies from 30 to 55. Are the dials just unreliable?

Revs are fine. Mines (4.2 also) reads about 68/70ish when cold, 60 when hot and on the revs, and around 45ish at idle.

[gazzab]

The oil pressure should move around a lot depending on warmth of engine and load.
I dont think the dials are the biggest contributor to different pressures. I would put state of pressure relief spring and the engine condition higher up the list.

[dinsdale]

Thanks for all the helpful info