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    RICHARD TAYLOR

    My Dear Boy Richard, So sorry to hear of your ill health, hope you remember me, still motoring in my dotage! Still driving a roadster, but sadly not a Rover! Please recover soon, your family needs you more than the website or ROC does. Regards, Auntie Madge
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    RIP Eric Russel

    Only just read this sad news as I rarely visit the P6 Forum these days but very sad to here of Eric's demise - We corresponded on several occasions, as fellow members and RO's, and I still have some Icelert parts he kindly sent me many years ago. I hope he's at peace and my thoughts are with his...
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    A Possibile Bristol Rover Rally?

    As a P6 owner for many years, and several cars (born in Bristol, now living in Cardiff) I would try to be there, albeit in my Triumph Stag unless anyone objects? Regards, John.
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    rocker shafts

    Gareth, I think that I have 4 brand new hydraulic lifters in my garage if you haven't bought any yet? Regards, John.
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    electric fan

    Hello Gareth, I still have the thermostatic switch arrangement from when I fitted the Kenlowe to my Three Thousand Five as I just used an on / off switch so if you want yours to work via thermostat let me know - You can have it for a reasonable fee. Regards, John.
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    v8 heads

    harveyp6, the SD1 heads I have are from my brother's early SD1 that "dropped a rod" many years ago - I have stripped the valves from one head and, although the wear is not too bad, I would say that they (both) need an overhaul, i.e new guides, valves lapped and new springs. I don't want a lot...
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    v8 heads

    Hello Gareth, do you have a pair of SD1 heads? If not, I have a pair you could have for a modest sum. Regards, John.
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    Changing oil in final drive

    Jonas, not a big problem, it will last much longer than the recommended change intervals, it's something that I would do every 5 years based on a small annual mileage of 3000 or so. The level is important tho' Regards, John.
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    Slang language/text speak query???

    Hello Dave, S & F means sincerely and fraternally (It's a masonic term) Hope this helps Regards, John.
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    Screen Washer Bottle & Pump

    Stan, have sent you an e-mail directly re: P6 PARTS. Regards, John
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    Electric Fans

    Hello Chris, this is exactly as I did on LRV501G, I even made a circular label to match the HRW switch ! Sadly, I don't have a photograph of this but the new owner Dom (eadmr04 on this forum) may be able to help! Regards, John
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    Pads with/without sensors

    Stan, if you send me a personal mesage with your e-mail address I will send you the files directly. Regards, John,
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    Screen Washer Bottle & Pump

    Hello Stan, yes, that was me and, thanks to a forum member, I have now got one! Roll on the warmer weather so that I may fit it! Regards, John.
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    dipping rear view mirror with map light

    Colin / Chris, I must have been fortunate to find a good one then, as it was all complete! I wired mine to the interior / maplight switch and through the door switches, if my memory serves me correctly (perhaps Dom, if he reads this, could confirm?) Colin, thanks for "local" advice re...
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    What's the weather like where you are?

    How is it in Edinburgh? Can we drive over the Pennines on Sunday? (I hope so as we have 4 days in a **** hotel + upgrade to enjoy! Regards, John.
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    dipping rear view mirror with map light

    Hello again, Colin, how is the weather up there? Diana and I and her brother and his wife are heading to Edinburgh on Sunday for 4 nights in a posh hotel! (If we can get there!) Regards, John.
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    dipping rear view mirror with map light

    Hello Colin, I fitted one in my Three Thousand Five, LRV501G, after a good clean, polish, re-wire and re-spray of the crackle black bits. I used the "Wrinkle Finish" black spray from FROST Restorers Equipment and can thoroughly recommend it, so easy to use and a perfect "factory finish" Regards...
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    Pads with/without sensors

    Hello Brian et al, I too compiled a datbase all all Rover P6 parts (3500) that I bought / saw and have passed this on to our esteemed webmaster in the hope that can publish the spread sheet or database version on the club website for all to access. It contains 6 references for front pads and 11...
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    how to convert to Halogen headlamps

    Hello Gareth, if you read my articles in the P6 NEWs (feb 2002 page 7 - tells of my fitting the later model 75 watt inner lamps in place of the original 37½ watt as I was assured that the standard wiring was perfectly suitable to upgrade to twice the wattage on the main beam lamps by Steve...
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    Series 1 Battery Box Lid

    Hello Dom, sorry, no can find! Regards, John.
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    Series 1 Battery Box Lid

    Dom, I think I may have had it and not used it (for whatever reason!) Will have a look in the garage on the weekend and let you know. If I have it I will post it to you. Regards, John.
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    Series 1 Battery Box Lid

    Hello Dom, There is a knack to this but I always found it easy! Regards, John.
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    NADA Bonnet

    Have you asked Ian at Rover Classics (see LINKS) as he imports a lot of NADA stuff? Regards, John.
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    Parts common to P6 from other makes/models

    Yes Folks, 'twas me that compiled a database of service parts for the 3500 in Microsoft Works and another member (forget who, sorry!) transferred this into an Excel Spreadsheet. Either / or / both available by e-mail request or perhaps Richard could use it as the basis for a communal parts list...
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    Vanguard 1:43, paprika - ebay

    Rudiger, can find no mention of it on Lledo website - A new one to me! Could be Code 2? Regards, John.
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