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    MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL!!

    :D :D I would just like to wish everyone on our Classic Rover Forum a great and wonderful Christmas,with a Great New Year to follow. Whatever you wishes, or dreams are: Going to that far off Rover P6 rally or just getting on with your restoration or indeed getting great pleasure being out in...
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    Wanted, dash panel

    Hello Brian, You have a PM.
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    Front shocks

    Hello Stina, Iam having the same trouble finding a set of front shocks. :shock: As you say the usual places I've tried with no luck. at the moment here is one Spax adjustable on the proverbial ebay. I really don't expect to find a new pair of Armstrong shocks. Has anyone else ideas of an...
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    Members ages

    Hello Everyone, I have been following this thread,and makes for interesting reading. Well the first ever Rover P6 I saw close up was the headmasters at the senior school in September 1966. When I was 11 This was a 1966 model in BRG or Arden green, off white interior. I hankered my Dad for one...
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    Sudden difficulty getting in gear. Help!

    Hello HarveyP6, I followed your instructions, and with help from a good friend we sorted the clutch problem out! :D :D :D Let me explain: It was found that the circlip retaining the push rod into the rear of the Master cylinder had come dislodged and allowing the piston to come part way out of...
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    Sudden difficulty getting in gear. Help!

    Hello Harveyp6, Thankyou for your informative answer. I will do what you have wrote and let you know how things go. Sincerely Moon Rover! Kevin. Keeping on Rovering. :D :D
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    Sudden difficulty getting in gear. Help!

    Hello Folks, I welcome any advice and help please. 2 weeks ago whilst out for jaunt in our 1973 Rover 2000sc Rosie the Rover. I started experiencing difficulty in getting 1st gear at a stand, later found out the same problem had presented itself in getting into reverse. On further...
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    Exhaust System.

    Many thanks for your replies. The other thing as well it would "appear" that the system always seems to shake??? It self to pieces. As for drilling a little hole in the rear silencer. I will give that a try. Thanks once again. Moon Rover! Kevin. keeping on Rovering :D :D
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    Exhaust System.

    Hello folks, Any of you people being plagued with the exhaust on a 2000 p6. Coming undone at the rear mount under back wing. Back box over drive shaft splitting along the seam, this is with any make. :evil: No Rosie doesn't get used regular. But am getting a bit fed up replacing these two...
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    Bronze box pleat cloth seats

    Hello, Have you still got the bronze box pleat cloth seats? I would be very interested. If am still lucky if you have the interior. Kind regards Moon Rover!
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    Screw cap for Clutch master cylinder.

    Hello colnerov, Thanks very much for posting the reply so quickly! :D The mini one is my type. Am not on ebay, so I will get my lad to buy it. And post free too!! Thankyou. Moon Rover! Kevin. Keeping on Rovering. 1973 Rover 2000SC...
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    Screw cap for Clutch master cylinder.

    Hello folks, Has anyone got a spare screw cap that sits on top of the master cylinder?? Mine has split. :? Your asking price paid. Or is there alternative?? Your Sincerely Moon Rover! Kevin Keeping on Rovering.
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    Vibration at 40mph

    Hello taffyjenks, I had the same problem on my P6 (4 cyl) I got a shudder/ vibration through the base unit which made the rear view mirror vibrate. Obviously on looking through the mirror you could see it. After inspection of the engine mounts, exhaust, the...
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    Almond delight

    WOW!! That's soo impressive. Looks like it has just come off the production line. :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Can't wait to meet up with some you great folk on here. After a week of nights its like a breath of fresh air. Thank you!! Moon Rover! Kevin Keeping on Rovering...
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    P6 Chrome Wheel Nut. P6 S2 TC & 3500S

    Hello Everyone, I have found this wheel nut whilst clearing my Rover box out! :) The chrome is in fair to good condition. The threads are OK. :) :) Too good to throw away. Free to good home. Will stand postage, all I would ask you make a small donation to your...
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    Sparky's winter/spring/summer/autumn work

    Hello Quattro, I have just spent nearly 2 hours reading your epic restoration of sparky. :D :D What a credit to yourself. This really has been a labour of love. I have immensely enjoyed reading up to page 22. ( Got be up early) I can't wait to read the final few pages...
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    BATTERY SIZE

    Hello Steve, I have recently bought a new battery for my 2000SC. Here are the details: MOURA Maintenance free. MCA 027 12V 62AH 480A (EN). The price was £60.00 and Guaranteed for 2 years. Best wishes Moon Rover! Kevin Keeping on Rovering :)
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    Rover P6 3500S. Spotted!

    Hello folks, Spotted this pristine 3500S on Monday at a local garage in Stocksbridge. I know the sales man that works there. He explained that the car was there to receive a insurance valuation before being put back on the road after a good few years slumbering! Apparently it...
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    Advice on using my dishwasher to clean my carbs.

    Hello Folks, I use carb cleaner and wear a mask!! :wink: This along with a wire wheel on the outside of the body brings the carb up nice and clean. Apparently my brother used oven cleaner on some thing in his shed, which in my sister in laws words He is stood in the doorway...
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    European Headlamps. Headlamps now sold.

    Hello Folks, I have had these pair of boxed headlamps a few years. I thought they may come in useful one day!! :) I am told that this pair of headlamps are not suitable for the English roads. They are NOS and come complete with a new pair of 55/60 Watt bulbs...
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    Accelerator Grommit!

    Hello 61973, Thanks for your reply. Yes the involvement quite serious! :shock: However as can be seen all wasn't lost. Hope it holds up. I would imagine there is more of an issue with under bonnet temperatures with the V8 than the 4 pot version. To be honest the V8's...
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    Accelerator Grommit!

    Hello one and all, Thankyou very much for explaining how to fit the accelerator grommet or grommit!! :lol: :lol: It took me 20 minutes. Sliced it with a modellers knife slid it on superglued and silicone around inside. Jobs a good un. Now where's the cheese tray...
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    Accelerator Grommit!

    Hi Ron, Thanks for that!! I thought maybe that was only way to replace the grommet. :shock: Will get on with it later. Thankyou. Sincerely Moon Rover! Kevin Keeping on Rovering
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    Accelerator Grommit!

    Hello Rockdemon, I have just realised how my post looks. :lol: :lol: So now it is a grommet or called summat else??? Either way I can't see how to replace the pesky Grommet!! NB. Correct spelling. :lol: :lol: I shall be chuckling about this all day...
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    Accelerator Grommit!

    Hello Folks, I need to replace the rubber grommet that passes through the bulkhead and goes over the connecting bar to the accelerator. In a word. How the heck do I fit in on with out taking the linkage bar up to the carb off.!! :oops: All offers of help would be gratefully...
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