Recent content by lewis2392

i used to own BBP 584L. had so much grief with it

Thanks for the information harvey. I would have fitted the SD1 heads but iv already decoked and got these p6 heads ready to go on so may aswell use them now. i do have the composite head gaskets to fit when i change them. Many thanks, Lewis.

I am changing the cylinder heads on my 72 p6 v8. Correct me if im wrong but im sure this would have the higher compression engines. The heads i have to go on it are from a 1975 p6, which im sure would have a lower compression engine. Would there be a difference between the heads? and would it...

i have 1971 (tax free) mexico brown 2000tc for sale. i bought the car as a donor car for my 3500s as the floors rotton but it had all good wings and stuff. i have taken the wings and doors (although i may put my old doors back on it.) interior is gone, bumper, lights front vcalance etc is all...

Thanks. Can i use V8 heads from any sd1? like single plenum, twin plenum, carbed, injected etc? Where can i get these composite gaskets? Cheers for your help

Thankyou very much for the replies. What are the benefits of changing to sd1 heads? And as for composite gaskets are they costly? And wheres the best place to get them. Finally if i use composite gaskets do i have to change anything else? Many thanks.

Hi there, Iv got a 1972 3500s and i need to change the cylinder head as one of the spark plug holes has been cross threaded and bodged by someone using the incorrect spark plug. I have 2 cylinder heads off a 1975 3500 auto, are the heads going to be the same? as i seem to remember reading the...

i have a 1975 3500 auto that i am breaking for parts. I have the engine and auto gearbox, with a genuine 67k miles, very good quiet engine and smooth gearbox for sale at £200 the pair. Also have various other good parts for sale. If you are interested in the engine and box, or need other spares...

i have a rover 3500s converted to 5 speed SD1 box. speedo is wavery and reading wrong so i suspect a worn cable. do i need a new SD1 cable or a normal 3500s one off 4 speed box? thanks

my rover 3500s has been converted to SD1 5 speed gearbox but when i select reverse the gear lever hits the centre console. has anyone else had this problem and know a way around it? Thanks

Hello there. Im afraid i have now sold the vehicle. The man i sold her to seemed keen he was going to restore her so hopefully shes somewhere being loved :)

ok thankyou very much for your comments :)

is it true that you cant do a clutch on a 2000 without removing the engine? i know a clutch change on a v8 is straight forward and easy. is the 2000 similar? thanks in advance

petrol smell in the oil is usually the mechanical fuel pump diaghram ealking through the back into the oil, or running a bit rich. however all old cars have a slight smell of petrol in the oil. Lewis

where was this car exactly located?