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  1. Gargo

    Oil pressure

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siphon
  2. Gargo

    Oil pressure

    Oil pump needing primed would be my guess, yes they can drain the oil back to the sump. If you can turn the oil pump enough it may prime itself. If you have the oil filter off, fill up any ports you can get to, hopefully some may get into the pump and let it pump air until it raises the oil from...
  3. Gargo

    Energy drink advert

    Happened to me too, but the bugger stung me on the forehead. I stopped and removed off the helm. Quickly the sting swelled up to a lump. I physically couldn't put the helmet back for ages.....
  4. Gargo

    P6B S Project Car

    I successful sealed the water pump with an old inner tube rubber as a gasket; I got up to 70psi. I put an extra strap clamped to the block on the side with the dowel. (Steel bar; bolt one end and Red clamp to valley web at other end)
  5. Gargo

    Classic motorbikes

    I guess if you are worried that you'll be stuck at the side of the road with an old broken Rover; you'll not buy or use one. But then we know they give less hassle than a modern. Similarly, if you don't think motorbikes are for you; you'll not buy one. You'll never experience the friendships...
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    Classic motorbikes

    Phil, I've owned a BSA Starfire for the last 40years. Use use it regularly and it keeps up with modern traffic; not the individual car driven hard, but with the traffic bubbling along at 50mph. Don't put too much thought into the performance of your first bike, just buy one and use it. I agree...
  7. Gargo

    Standard camshaft profiles

    The duration of the std cam is 240 deg, both inlet and exhaust. ( 14 + 180 + 46 = 240 )
  8. Gargo

    Fitting SD1 ignition into a P6B

    A spring pin (roll pin) would be the thing. It self grips the hole stopping it sliding out.
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    Fitting SD1 ignition into a P6B

    Hi all... Here's a link to all the info you'll ever need for these ignition modules : General Motors HEI Ignition Modules I'm running a modified SD1 Vitesse dizzy With the std Lucas module I'll replace the Lucas Module when it fails, with the Intermotor 15210 Ignition Module I have in a...
  10. Gargo

    Brake Light Switch

    I agree, last time I changed mine I did so at the side of the road, virtually nothing dropped out and no need to bleed the system. However, if you seal the reservoir cap, by screwing the cap over a film of plastic, this will hold the fluid in the reservoir stopping it draining into the system...
  11. Gargo

    High level brake light

    To explain the first reply; If there is a common earth used by both the heater and high level light, then if it is not earthing (broken, corroded etc) the light is not being earthed locally. When you turn on the demister, the 12v will pass though the demister and because it's 'local' earth is...
  12. Gargo

    Fuses.

    Go with an Engineering suppliers that provide spec sheets with every item. E.g CPC Farnell https://cpc.farnell.com/c/test-equipment/component-testing/fuses-circuit-protection/fuses-fuse-accessories/fuses/32mm-fuse
  13. Gargo

    Triggers Broom

    Good rebuild. I like to repair and reuse. So, I need two things; the ability to repair to a standard I'm happy with and the time. I enjoy repairing anything, from your example of a car panel, to removing the cracks from house ceiling plaster. Maybe not a good example as not that dissimilar...
  14. Gargo

    stealing an idea

    Does a 1932 Alfa Romeo 6C classify? It's all been done before. I explain why I'll not be mounting my spare wheel on the P6 or our MX5, or none of the motorbikes; with an anecdote: I was sitting for a guy in an Alfa 6C at the weekend for a Vintage Car Rally. At one point we where driving up...
  15. Gargo

    When I'm washing windows....

    The Wins looks like it is the std bottle cap with an easily found '12 V Washing Pump Motor' screwed on. A Haynes one spanner DIY job. Looks good to me.
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    Remember when we thought a P6 was a normal sized car?

    Or is it just far far away, small far away ...... The odd thing is your Reg plate looks bigger.
  17. Gargo

    Nut holding the steering wheel on a Rover P6.

    Nut holding the steering wheel on a Rover P6.
  18. Gargo

    Slight Exhaust Gas Smell In Coolant

    Unfortunately, I'd say it is the head gasket. The manifold gasket will need to be removed before removing the heads, so it can inspect it first. I'm no expert in the Rover V8 engine, but it seems to a thing for the V8 engine to fail the head gaskets and pressurize the coolant. I'm chasing the...
  19. Gargo

    Making a slam panel removable?

    That's for the ideas. Think I'll use both suggestions, combine the captive nuts with a positive location. Either way, removing the engine is going to be a joy.
  20. Gargo

    Making a slam panel removable?

    For those who have already gone down this road, looking at you Cobraboy. What is the considered way to re-attach the slam panel? Just wondering what others have done. As you can see I've removed the spot welds. They are positioned so organically, in an artisan way. I'm not going to use Rivnuts...
  21. Gargo

    Hi from Wexford Ireland

    Hi Wexford, From Co Down.
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    Waiting Times for MOT's and 3 other things.

    1. I've just booked an MOT for my modern car. The earliest free date is 14 September 2023, a 4 month wait. I live in Northern Ireland and our MOT centres are run by the NI Department for Infrastructure, which is a devolved department. I'm waiting for our devolved Goverment members to go back to...
  23. Gargo

    Boot interior

    My Saab 93's struts are failing at 15years, I now keep a stick in the boot. My P6's original strut is still working after 50 years, I must have a good one;) Genius wins over intelligent fools.
  24. Gargo

    How do I open the bootlid

    :) I do like a happy ending. I hope you do drive the car. The drive is rewarding.
  25. Gargo

    3500S diff ratio

    Gears? Not sure on the gears, but ratio of 3.54:1, which the internet tells me uses 46:13 gears. There's another prime number. Tyres? Hankook Optimo 4S 205/65R15 LSD? Yes, 4HU LSD PowerLoc, prelaoded to 65ft.lbs See Tightening the LSD Choice? Because when I was about 16yo, I found a...
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