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I am considering replacing my old tatty leather seats in my S2 V8 and have seen posts about converting to the modern Rover 75 seats. I was wondering how easy this conversion would be, I.e. are the front seat mounting points similar etc. Any advice would be much appreciated. Glen

Remove the starter and look at the drive plate for tell tale rust streaks or cracks. These can crack or give way altogether. Glen

Hi. I am looking for a set of black door cards in good condition for my S2 V8 1971. I am in Essex but will go as far as London for the right items. Thank you Glen.

Loved the old LN's MK 1 & 2. Did my apprenticeship on those. When the pumps went, the droning noise & vibration was horrendous accompanied by frothy strawberry milkshake pouring from the reservoir. Happy days!!

I have dealt with a similar occurrence years ago. I took a plain steel washer with an I.D slightly smaller than the bolt, then placed it centrally over the snapped bolt. I then plug welded the bolt to the washer, taking care to avoid the block surfaces. Then I welded a 13mm nut to the washer...

I think the biggest you can get away with is a 075. Glen

Hi. Apologies for hijacking this thread, but my V8 auto BW 35 does not return to idle when releasing the accelerator whilst cruising, it just stays at normal cruising revs. Is this abnormal? Thank you Glen

Hi. On my S2 V8, the inner main beams are on a separate fuse to the outer main beams so that may be worth a try. Not sure if the S1 is the same though. Glen

Just a thought.... check that the hazard switch is pushed fully home as I got caught out with non working indicators. The hazard switch knob was screwed too far on preventing the switch from returning fully. Glen.

What I do when setting up hub bearings with taper rollers is assemble with new oil seal, grease bearings and assemble, fit the road wheel, lightly tighten the hub nut to around 18 Lb/ft whilst spinning the wheel to settle the bearings and grease. Back the nut off until you can just about feel a...

I had this last week running on 4 cyl and it was cured by a light tap with a screwdriver handle to my NS carb float chamber. I assume that my float needle had stuck closed. Ran like a dream after that. Glen.

That mounting method would not be adequate in the event of a moderate collision and would not pass MOT requirements. I would strongly advise that it is secured directly straight through the parcel shelf with spreader plate underneath.

Hi Could be sticking pistons in the carbs, a low fuel float level or low fuel pump pressure. Worth checking.

Yes, welcome to another Essex dweller. I'm in Great Bentley on the North Essex coast between Colchester and Clacton. Would be good to see some car pics once you have it. Very friendly and knowledgeable people on this forum. Glen.

Thanks for your replies gents, very much appreciated. Glen.

Hi. Does anyone have a spare oil pressure gauge transmitter for a S2 V8, or knows of an alternative as my one no longer wants to play. Thanks Glen.

Hi. Does anyone have a spare oil pressure gauge transmitter for a S2 V8, or knows of an alternative as my one no longer wants to play. Thanks Glen.

Hi. Years ago I contacted a chap who specialises in sunroofs for a similar request, in Sandwich Kent, Peter Harvey sunroofs. Very knowledgeable and helpful chap . I've googled his details and have included below, assuming that they are still valid... Peter Harvey Sunroofs 1 Stonar Gardens...

Thanks for that Rich. I'll screw the mixture screws in a bit at a time and see what happens. Glen.

Hi. After a long winded restoration, I have finally got the old girl back on the road. In order to get her to run ok I have to turn the mixture screws in 4 turns each from flush with the bridge and even then when I raise the lift pins it almost cuts out. Needles are set in the piston correctly...

Hi all. I am making enquiries regarding having my black leather boxpleat seats refurbished and am looking for a rough set of seats to use as a swing set, so I can carry on using the car in the meantime. I am in north Essex but am prepared to travel up to 150 miles if need be. Thank you Glen.

Excellent idea, will give that a go!! Thanks Glen.

Thanks mate!! :D

Thank you for that, i will probably carry this out using a bit of trial and error until i get the camber the same as the other side. Thanks again Glen.

Hi Thanks for that info mate. Very much appreciated. I may stick a couple of shims behind the inner mount just to straighten things up a bit. Keep up the good work Glen.