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    P6b manual to auto

    Please excuse my ignorance -but Im just after a quick answer. I know its been discussed before, just cant find the thread. what is involved with transforming a manual [flywheel] to an auto box. I understand the crank shaft is shorter on one of them and is a major surgery to convert. Gerald
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    Door Bin -whats it worth?

    I have an orphan drivers side -RH- door bin What's it worth. Someone is chasing me for it. i dont want to undersell or rip the fella off. Im in NZ -just don't get them down here ,so can find a price to bounce off. I think they were a NADA item
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    Woodhead Front Shock's P6b

    Can someone give me the Woodhead front shock absorber model number ? I replaced my originals years ago with KYB and have unearthed a new pair of woodheads that I hope may fit
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    Series 2 Ignition Switch

    My S2 P6b wants to turn off while driving- very disconcerting. Ive tried electrical WD40 on the terminals- nah So Im sure I need to replace the ignition switch on my P6b- ie steering lock model. I can get a good 2nd hand switch. Ive got the workshop manual but no reference to removing the...
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    Brake Light Switch

    Hi guys I have a dodgy brake switch. 1972 P6b. No stop lights. Switch unit sits below the servo. Listening to disappointment from others on here after getting a "new" after market replacement. These are not up to quality and break down in a short time. I havn't removed the broken switch yet as...
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    All four indicator Lights not going P6B

    This has just happened. All four indicators have suddenly given up flashing. Three days into receiving a fresh WOF/COF. too Is it an earth issue? Have had a fiddle with the boot connection bundle next to the battery and still nothing Any clues Gerald
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    Old and Young

    well just love that colour collaboration. 40yrs difference but that green Packie would have been green stunner in her day. There I was thinking everything in the 30's was black'n white I also took a pic from a left view , but the Rover looked tiny so you only get the right view.
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    stealing an idea

    what the ?
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    Ignition Switch P6b

    My P6b ignition switch is playing silly buggers with me. The car will fire on contact using the key. As soon as I release the key the motor will die. I have to hold the key onto full contact for a lot longer so that she will stay fired up before releasing the key. A Google search has suggested...
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    Diff carrier bushes

    Trying to get my head around the removal and reinstall of the bushes #539042 How are the two outer bushes accessed ? Im assuming its through the petrol tank area of the boot. Am I right or am I missing something
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    Windscreen washer pump

    Im about replacing the 12v pump unit that sits atop the washer reservoir. Ive done all the checks ie cleaned lines from pump through to bonnet jets. Pump rotates but no suction anymore. Im thinking 50yrs has taken its toll. Has anyone successfully replaced the 12v motor/pump with a modern unit?
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    water pump P6b

    questions before I do the unthinkable Im replacing my noisy [not leaking] water pump on my 72 V8 P6. It sounds "boney". Ive heard it's easy to snap the bolts removing the pump. How do I avoid this? I have at hand stainless bolts that suit the pump. Is this a good way to go? What ever bolts...
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    Never sick of the office

    Bought myself a new add-on. My wife would have preferred an airbag
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    Fuel system cleaner

    My P6b had a carb overhaul a year back and she is still running as sweat as ever. I know our older motors don't like the new bio-fuels, well the fuel system don't. My question is . Is it OK to use a fuel system cleaner to maintain this carbie performance. I can't find any reference to these...
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    P6b oil filter for the Antipodeans

    Just asking for feedback on this oil filter from my Oz and Kiwi V8 mates Silverline Oil Filter Spin On - OF3SL Its available through REPCO Aust. and NZ very cheap ,but their own promotion states its better than RYCO- mmm Anyone using this filter? does it do the job? very cheap price wise!!
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    BW35 inhibitor switch

    Ive just had my old BW35 box upgraded with Aussie spec innards. I took it back to the mechanic for a fine tune and he noticed a slight oil leak at the inhibitor switch. Nothing a regular rag wipe won't fix. Im looking into a replacement but most auto outlets are saying "no guarantee" as the new...
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    windscreen lower glazing rubber

    I pulled the wiper valance off as I want to address the untidy heater box top. Can-o-worms underneath. The curved bar needed dressing and moulded glazing rubber was broken and useless. Easy fix -ordered a new rubber from Scott's Old Rubber. Sorted the holding strip with rust kill and new paint...
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    BW35 upgrade ?

    Ive pulled my BW35 out as it has lost reverse gear and was slipping in top when cold. 50years of faithful service -120,000km[gen] Ive found old school mechanic in my neck of the woods to work some magic and he has suggested I replace the bands with new Kevlar ones. He recently did a P6b auto...
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    What ya reckon?

    Bit of old and new
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    Auto gear Lever rubber bush

    Any leads on where I can get a new rubber bush that holds the BW35 gear lever knob in place. The bush that sits at the top of the lever and under the knob. Mine had gone like jelly in the heat and is next to useless
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    Stiff gear selection BW35

    As the title implies my P6b selection went from smooth to very very hard to move between drive positions. The gear box performs well in all stages. Before I start the console removal process from the top to get at the selector housing. Anyone else had this problem? and what was the cause. happy...
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    Google street view NZ

    Tiz Mine- only just spotted it
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    Call Me Mellow Yellow

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    Alternative Alternator

    Ive just picked up a new unboxed alternator for my 72 P6b old one has a worn stator , is not charging ,so is basically snafu. Local Repco agent have matched old with new alternator except it chucks out 65amp. wich is 15amp more than my old one. Is this extra power output OK? Limited knowledge...
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    Pot O'Gold [almond]

    Always knew Almond was the new gold So all you Almond-haters out there. Eat your little leprechaun hearts out
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