Recent content by Tom W

You’ll need to follow the workshop manual for removing the camshaft. Get the camshaft in the wrong position, or undo the bolts in the wrong order and the camshaft can snap!

I’ve not been in another P6, but it used to detract from the enjoyment of the car. Now it feels less intrusive, and is on par with the engine/transmission noise and wind noise. I don’t expect it to be as good as a modern car but given the Rover’s reputation for ride and comfort I expected it to...

Another update on this. I’ve just replaced all 4 tyres as the ones on there we’re getting on a bit. So far, I think things are improved, but the noise isn’t eliminated. It’s a while since I drove the car far on the old threes as it’s been laid up over winter. I can still detect a difference...

Yes, I believe they were silica compound. Uniroyal Rally R380 165R14. But at 13+ years old, I think due replacement.

I bit the bullet and purchased 4 Blockley tyres to replace the age expired Uniroyal tyres that were fitted. So far so good. They look the part. I’ve not gone far yet, but they do seem slightly quieter than the old tyres. The noise hasn’t gone completely, so a bit more investigation needed...

They look good. What are they like for noise? My current tyres generate a lot of road noise which transmits into the bulkhead and somewhat spoils the refinement of the car.

I need some new 165 tyres. Does anyone else have experience of Blockleys on a P6? The correct size Pirelli tyres seem to be on back order, and are very expensive. The Blockleys are very attractive on price for a vintage style tyre. Given they seem to come with a money back satisfaction...

How much power & torque did the Aston make?

This is interesting stuff.

4cyl TC oil pressure gauges go from zero to 100psi, so if you’re fitting an aftermarket gauge it needs to be able to read high enough. Anything below 50psi isn’t too good. It should be around 75psi at speed. Rover P6 4cyl engines run much higher oil pressures than normal.

You’re right. The plate is only there to allow the master cylinder to mechanically operate the reaction valve, and therefore the secondary brake circuit, in the event of a loss of fluid in the primary circuit. In normal operation, it’s the hydraulic pressure behind the tiny piston that causes it...

I made my own. Easy DIY carb balancer

Have you tried listing them on Land Rover Series 6 cylinder Facebook groups? The P4 engine and Land Rover engines are very similar. Some of the P4 engines, those with twin carbs, or the Weslake heads offer a useful upgrade over the Land Rover originals. I’ve posted the link to the one I’m in.

That’s a good point. We’ve just switched to E10 for regular unleaded. I prefer to use super unleaded which has stayed at 5% ethanol, along with an additive, as I’m not sure how ethanol proof the original fuel system is. However on Friday, due to the current fuel shortage, I had to use regular...

Hi all, My 2200tc normally runs very well, both from cold and at operating temperature. However, if I get stuck in traffic on a warm day, the idle speed drops and becomes very lumpy. The temperature gauge doesn’t move much when it gets warm, it goes from just below half way where it normally...