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Hiya folks, Just wondered which oil filter is recommended for the P6? I'm currently running a Fram PH25, but I'm finding it hard to get hold of another at a sensible price. My car has the 13/16ths thread oil filter plate, so won't fit the later 3/4" thread as run on Range Rovers etc. I did...

Hi folks, I'm after a Desmo mirror similar to the one below... almost any condition considered, and I only *need* the mirror head :) It *must* have convex glass, although the convex-ness is only a couple of mm across the glass so hard to notice :) Anyone got anything? :D

Hi Folks, I'm after a door switch for turning the interior lights on - for my P6, the ones mounted to the A pillar. One of mine broke the other day :( Anyone got one kicking around? If anyone has several, I'd happily buy 2 to have one as a spare :)

Neither are in amazing condition, but certainly not too far gone to restore. This one is from an S1 V8 - hoping for £10-£15. This one from a S2, hoping for £25 or so. Let me know if you're interested. They're based in Bristol, but I travel a fair bit for work. :)

Well, this morning I trundled into Detroit with my camera... The main road - Michigan Avenue - heading into Detroit. Michigan central station, Detroit. It was built in 1912-1913, although the upper floors were never completed or used. It was closed in January 1988 and has not been used...

Hi all, I noticed yesterday that the interior lights in my P6 (S1 3500, 1970) are staying on, even with all the doors shut. As well as the central roof light, it's got a dipping mirror with the map reading light - this also stays on. So far today, I've tried: Removing the (dash) switch...

Hi all, Looks like my P6 needs a new front screen rubber. Can anyone recommend a supplier or give a positive review of a screen seal they have bought? I've been in touch with Scott's old auto rubber in Australia, but he's stopped making them. Cheers, Jim.

Hi all, Looking to change my 1970 3500 exhaust slightly. :) Does anyone have a rear stainless exhaust section to match this? Also interested in front sections and potentially anything else, including manifolds - waddya got? While on the subject, if anyone has any comments on these...

Hi all, I suspect the heater box in my P6 is allowing water into the interior. Using an old car inner tube as shown below stops water getting in. Having searched for other people with a similar problem, I don't think the water is going through the accelerator linkage hole in the bulkhead...

Hi all, In the last week, I've been having issues with my P6B. It's a 3500 with a Holley 390 carb, edelbrock manifold and Mallory dual point distributor. Parked it up after a run of about 10 miles, upon which it was running fine. Went to start it a couple of days later (following some heavy...

Nice simple job, I thought... In the hope of tracing my overheating fault, I thought I'd try replacing the belts on the engine. However, when trying to replace the power steering belt ('70 3500 fitted with standard power steering from a later V8), the belt won't fit between the two pulleys...

Hi all, Went to take the Rover for a spin today, and noticed that within a mile or so the coolant temp was above normal on the gauge... it normally sits right in the middle of the number 85 on the gauge. Within another half a mile, it was getting towards the red, so I pulled over and stopped...

Can't remember the plate, but it was 3 letters then 1E. White S2 3500S, looked quite original and probably used regularly... Spotted just outside of Nuneaton :)

Spotted a 3500 for sale on Retro-Rides. http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.c ... ead=110365 Doesn't look a bad project for £400, a few mismatching panels but looks like it could be pretty solid. Hope it doesn't get broken :)

Hi all. I've recently had to begin keeping my 1970 S1 P6B outside again, and it seems the passenger sill and area under the rear seat (both the void under the rear seat by the sill, and the box section which supports the front seat) is filling with water. As a result, it now needs a small bit of...

Evening all :) My 3500 S1 P6 (with Girling rear brakes) has a problem in that the rear caliper on one side doesn't adjust on the ratchet mechanism to take up wear in the pads. Therefore, I'm after either a complete caliper setup or new/secondhand ratchet/mechanism parts. Has anyone any bits...

Hi all, having recently done some paintwork to my P6, I need to re-fit the panels behind the rear door windows (between rear wings and roof). Previously, they were sealed to the rear screen seal with some form of sealant - I'm guessing this might not be standard? Either way, can anyone...

Hi all, My 3500 P6 has what the Haynes book of lies refers to as a 3M100 starter motor (as verified by the markings on the motor). The starter is just beginning to become a little unreliable as I believe the armature is on its last legs. Does anyone have a good used one kicking around? I'll...

Hi all, My P6 has a Rover Radiomobile radio fitted.. I was wondering if anyone has an instruction manual for one, as I'm unable to work out how to set the presets... :oops: I can't find mention of it in the original instruction manual etc that came with the car. Was this the standard...

Hello all, I know it's a bit of a long shot, but I'm after a passenger side rear seat backrest for my 1970 3500. Mine has a small tear in the leather, so whilst there is no urgency to replace it, I am keeping my eyes open in case one comes up. The existing seats: (the tear is hidden by the...

Does anyone know if a S2 P6 2200 steering wheel will fit my power-steering '70 S1 3500? I'd like to replace the small sports wheel on my P6 with a standard wheel, and a 2200 one has come up cheap :) Thanks, Jim.

Hi all, I have a 3500 series 1, with the strip speedometer. I need to remove my speedometer to replace the bulbs that light the gauges, and for this the Haynes tells me that I 'Disconnect the speedometer cable'. It has also recently begun making noises so I need to replace the cable really...

Hi all, Am I correct in thinking that not all V8s came with power steering as standard? I believe mine was originally non-PAS and has been fitted with PAS by a previous owner. I have a 3500 series 1, and I'm considering removing the (fully operational) power steering setup as I'm not keen on...

Hi all, I phoned my local motor factor, but they didn't have anything in stock for this. Can anyone suggest somewhere that might sell a sender for a V8 3500. It has an Edelbrock manifold fitted, but I doubt that would make much difference (I'd assume the aftermarket manifold would have the...

Hi all, I'm fairly new to the forum, and this is my first P6, bought a couple of weeks ago. :) It came with a whole heap of parts, some of which are needed, some of which aren't - Also, it came with MOT and Tax 'til next year sometime. It has a fairly tidy 3500 engine, including a Holley...