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I think I have found the answer. 33ft lbs. I got this from workshop.manuals.com. It refers to Landrover V8. I suppose it is the same but it does not mention year of manufacture. I got thoughtful about this because my MX5 has an aluminium engine and of course bolt torque is critical.

I have just read lots about V8 engine sump plugs but cannot see any reference to recommended torque. I usually just do it up tight. Not very scientific. What value is correct. Frank

Thanks, that's a good thought, I have shopped there before.

Does anyone know where I can buy a dash mat for my 1971 P6B?

Yes I think Demetris is right. It is not entirely laziness on my part but I prefer to disturb as little as possible on an elderly car. I also find it a bit of a hassle in jacking the car up to an appropriate height and blocking it safely up there. I am now awaiting parts from Scotts. I also...

Thankyou. I have identified the oil seal retainer and it all looks quite straightforward. The last time this was done I don't think the seal was replaced. Hence the leak and the rotted gaiter. Frank H.

Is it possible to extract the centre section of the tube without removing the whole unit from the car? I only need to extract the inner (ie withdraw it to the right ) so that I can replace the dust gaiter. I have recollections of a New Zealand member commenting on this some years ago.

Thankyou, this probably explains why the dust gaiter rotted away. I don't find the workshop manual very helpful on this matter of seals at the right hand end. I have an old tube from a parts car and cannot see how the seal should fit on the right hand end. There is a small lip machined on the...

Thanks Ron I am not even sure that it would be an advantage but as I have to strip it all down any way it was just a thought. Frank

Not really a new topic but the gaiters on my De Dion tube have gone again, albeit after many miles. Oil is dribbling out in unseemly amounts. I saw someone sometime ago ask if it is practical to refill early oiled filled tubes with grease.( When being overhauled of course.) I could not find a...

Thankyou for your replies. I don't actually need another car anyway, it was just interest. I'm going to have a cold shower and forget it. thanks again Frank Howard.

To set my credentials first I own a 1971 P6B and have owned two P5s in the past. I live in Tasmania and a fellow in the village has a Rover 416 sli for sale. This car is a private English import, has done some 140,000kms and appears to be in good order. However there are no spare parts available...

Thankyou for the helpful replies. Yes, I have to replace the rubbers as they are totally perished. Hopefully I can get the screen out in one piece but I have access to a new one if necessary. Just awaiting the new rubbers from Scotts.

I am set to replace the front windscreen on my P6B and read that I must drill out the rivets holding the stainless steel finishing trim. Where are they? How do I get at them?

Thankyou for the comments. The problem is very irregular so step one will be to replace the oil pressure switch and take it on from there. Most of my driving is highway work and for that the light remains off. Frank H.