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    NADA rear bumpers

    Evening David, If you still have a decent Rear NADA bumper I'd love to buy one please. I could do with a front one too. Regards, Louis
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    Thank you for your reply. I think the wiring is probably OK. I've noticed other owners have similar starting scenarios. My car is a 1970 Series 1 (UFS 162H) Yes it's the RHD NADA. The Selector unit pictured is from a '75 3500. I have to admit I might be wiser to sort the callipers out...
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    Re: Automatic Gearbox Refit - Continues... Hello again everyone. Thank you for your advice and help in the process of my gearbox refit. Today was the most significant day so far. Oil in g/box - run to test. Seems to do what it should. However the car is still on axel stands so until we...
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    Automatic Gearbox Refit - Continues... Hello again everyone. Thank you for your advice and help in the process of my gearbox refit. Today was the most significant day so far. Oil in g/box - run to test. Seems to do what it should. However the car is still on axel stands so until we road...
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    Thanks John. I will indeed. Their crib sheet is very general.
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    I guess it's all a bit of a learning curve. I'm assuming you mean the kickdown cable? Fortunately a new one was fitted in 2013... well I have receipt dated 2013. I just found a receipt for a new inhibitor switch dated 2013 too. (Having just bought a new one) I have to say I'm grateful for...
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    That's a very good point. I had underestimated the involvement in having the box reconditioned. Initially I thought I would easily source a good second-hand one. But not a chance. In fact the existing box was from a low mileage v8 in good running order and as it turned out couldn't have had...
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    Thanks for that. I guess I'm just being paranoid now. My friends the mechanic and I will pass on your comments. I'm just hoping he is competent enough to get it right. This has been a long slog, the cars stripped out. We've only just fitted another diff and overhauled the rear brakes.
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    I admit I had no concept on how to flush the specifics. When I suggested using 'brake cleaner' the chap at VMTP said it would strip the gearbox. Now obviously I want to do the right thing. But why should the brake cleaner strip the gearbox (I'm generalising) as I only need to flush the cooler...
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    Thank you for your reply. Thank you for your advice on the inhibitor switch. I've actually just bought a new switch as a precaution. I recall the car would only start in Neutral. I have relied on the experience of my mechanic friend but I'm not too sure how experienced he is. The gearbox...
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    Hello, thanks for your reply. To be fair I bought the car with no reverse so I had allowed for gearbox repairs. But I had no concept of what was involved. It took three months. It turned out the gearbox needed a replacement input shaft and the planetary gears were shot because the peg broke...
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    Automatic Gearbox Refit

    Hello everyone can you help please? I have just had my Rover Borg Warner 35 Autobox refurbished by VMTP c/o of Wadhams. Now I’m not a mechanic and I am enlisting the help of a mechanic friend for the refit. Now before we get started the pre-fitting instructions state that the radiator and...
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    My 2000SC Auto daily driver

    Good evening Dave, Thanks for reply. I had a feeling it was OK and as I say the underseal looks recent so your confirmation makes me feel confident I am doing the right thing. It’s a shame the chap that did the original refurb didn’t waxoyl the inner sills as the near side needs attention...
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    My 2000SC Auto daily driver

    What a fantastic Rover! It looks great! Please forgive the intrusion but I notice you are using waxoyl. I wonder if you would be able to give me some advice please? My Rover P6 has been recently rebuilt. (Some areas very well others a bit disappointing) Anyway having removed the rear...
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    1971 3500 Auto

    Hello again, The seats swapped back fairly easily. (But I did wonder if I was about to discover a problem) What a difference to get in and out of the car :P The number plate plynth is up the right way too. However I will have to invest in some new bolts.
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