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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

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.

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. 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.

Hi Can anyone assist me in tracking down some rear spring adjusting shims? My V8 P6 is slightly lower on the Offside (approx. 15MM and I would like to get it a bit more even. Where can I get hold of these shims? Also, to raise the OS by 15mm, what thickness of shims will I need, or is it a...

Hi. I have fitted a boot prop kit to my V8 S2 but cannot seem to work out where/how the plastic prop clip fits and works (small plastic clip that has a hole in one end and a gripping section). Can anyone send me a photo of their boot prop kit in situ? Or at least explain how the clip is fitted...

Hi. I am looking for a centre console (the long trim that goes over the gearstick/handbrake areas) for my series 2 V8 auto. There are 2 holes for the ashtrays and the gear selector plate has PRND21 on it. I would also like the selector plate if anyone has one at a reasonable price. Items must...

Hi. I am in the process of replacing the carpet on my S2 V8 auto and have identified that there is 2 different types of underlay fitted to the transmission tunnel - the material that is directly on the tunnel is a thick dense multi coloured foam, and on top of that is the underlay for the...

Hi. I am in the process of replacing my downshift cable on my S2 V8 1971. I have looked at the gearbox plate and it has the following info on it: Model 35 Serial No. - 9FU 7756 Underneath this is "267" The code on the cable nut is 84. Can anyone give me any info as to the spec of this gearbox...

Hi. I need to replace the kickdown cable on my 3500V8 S2 1971 J reg, with shift pattern PRND21. My question is - does anyone know what length or code of cable I need? I have bought a gallon of Comma AQF fluid, is this the correct fluid? Also, where is the best place to buy the cable, sump...

Hi. I am looking for a decent set of badges for the bootlid of my series 2 V8. These are the rectangular ones that have "Rover" and "3500" on them, and I believe are attached by 2 pins on the rear. Can anyone help? Must be in good condition as I have just had the car repainted, rechromed etc...

Hi. I am looking for a reasonable straight set of black door cards without speaker holes. Can anyone help? Thank you Glen.

Hi. I am looking for a LH sun visor for my S2 V8, in a cream/beige sort of colour. Can anyone help? Also I am looking for the interior panel that goes at the bottom of the rear windscreen (between parcel shelf and windscreen) in black. I am in Essex and could collect if not too far...

Hi All. I am just looking into refitting my front windscreen after a long period of restoring my S2 V8. My question is - when refitting my windscreen, do I fit the top stainless centre trim and corner trims before fitting the screen rubber, or fit it to the rubber, and then fit the...

Hi. Could anyone please tell me: 1, what direction do i need to turn the carb mixture screw in order to richen it? 2, Which cylinders are fed by which carb? I think that each carb feeds the end cylinders and the opposite two, but i am not 100% sure. I need this info so that i can colortune the...

Hi. As part of my ongoing restoration, i intend to replace the two tired engine mounting metalastic rubbers (main mounts). My question is what is the easiest way to replace them? I.e. will i have to take the mounting brackets off the block?? Also, any precautions to take when jacking the engine...

Hi. I am in the process of rebuilding my rear suspension and would like it to sit about 3/4 to 1 inch higher at the back. What sort of thickness shim needs to be added to achieve this? There must be a ratio of movement between spring position and wheel position due to the leverage effect...

Hi, i am after some info regarding tyre sizes for my V8 auto. I am running 15" x 6 " rims, so should i go for 195/65/15 OR 195/70/15?? Which would be as close to the original tyre diameter? What are you opinions on these different sizes?? Any help would be appreciated Thanks Glen.

Hi. Does anyone know where i can get a N/S and O/S front suspension bottom stabiliser arm for my S2 V8 auto (they have a ball joint at one end and a bush at the other). The ball joints on mine are well past it, which would probably account for the odd knock and wander when on the road. Can...

Hi. I am looking for a N/S and O/S front suspension bottom stabiliser arm for my S2 V8 auto (they have a ball joint at one end and a bush at the other). The ball joints on mine are well past it, which would probably account for the odd knock and wander when on the road. Can anyone help me in...

Hi. The inner & outer top link bushes on my S2 V8 are shot to bits, especially the outer top hat ones. Does anyone have a good second hand or new set that they would be willing to sell me?? Even single bushes would be better than nothing. I don't want to go down the Polybush route. Or does...

Hi. The bushes in the front suspension top links (inner & outer) on my V8 S2 are in a pretty bad way, so i am looking to replace these with OE rubber metalastic items. Does anyone know where i can get a set that i can fit & forget for a few years?? Thanks Glen.

Hi. I am on the lookout for a pair of front suspension uprights (struts) for a S2 V8 auto 1971. I need these to experiment on, with regard to removing around 1 - 1 1/2 inches & sleeving internally for strength, to achieve a slightly lower ride height. This has already been done on the forum so...