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    3500s Clutch Pedal Height - Stop

    My clutch pedal over the last couple of years has been eventually getting higher and higher relative to the brake pedal until the point yesterday when it started to strike the accelerator pedal crossshaft. The clutch works the same as it always did, it’s just there is a lot more movement until...
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    V8 5-Speed Wants

    FRC133 V8 Bellhousing with set screws and one locating dowel if possible FRC142 Dust cover (lower bell housing) DAM6658 SD1 Gear lever knob Good Automatic propshaft
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    LT77 5 Speed Overhaul

    Spurred on by another thread I finally got going and have begun renovating my gearbox, however upon disassembly I noted that there is quite a bit of wear on the tips of the 1st/2nd selector fork. These selectors seems to be hard to come by, but I have spotted one brand new but it does not come...
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    P6B Power Steering Crank Pulley

    Wanted urgently as I'm stuck in the middle of a retro fit power steering install and would like to know if anyone has a crank pulley suitable for power steering with the correct spacing for sale as my one appears to be incorrect? Part numbers required 603711 & 602587 individual parts or whole...
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    1972 3500S P6B Power Steering Installation

    I have studied the forum carefully for all the threads on power steering including this one Manual to Power Steering and have obtained the majority of parts to convert to power steering however I have a number of questions that are currently unanswered and would like to know if anyone can help...
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    Ball Joint Extractor 565446 or Any Recommended Tools

    Looking to purchase a ball joint extractor 565446 or any recommended tool that would do the same function or borrow ? The ball joint has a flat of 1 1/8" which is too large for my existing extractor to slip over.
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    Seat Belt Buckles Inertia Reel Kangol

    Would anyone have a pair of Kangol seat belt buckles for a P6. The ones I have are way too long some 18" overall, and I am not sure if they were ever meant for a P6. I have seen some shorter buckles around and some that have larger housing that may fit. My belt has this fitting on the end...
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    Vitesse Wheel Offset Clarifcation - How Much to Remove ?

    Spent the last few days trawling through all sorts of threads on the fitting of SD1 Vitesse wheels.:rolleyes: I have decided to go ahead and fit them but I am not going to try them on as I plan to just go ahead and machine the back face of the wheels due to the potential for clearance issues...
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    P6B Rear Wing to Door Seal Right Hand Rear 367878 Wanted

    Looking for the alloy bracket in decent condition or a complete assembly with a persished rubber, as mine has corroded away on the mounting lugs.
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    Door Handle Gasket Type - Which is Best ?

    Rubber or the original gasket paper type, which is best? Wouldn't the rubber version extrude as the door handle is tightened up ?
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    Door Card Fit, Appearance, Originality and Quality

    The main traders for P6 spares have new door cards available to order. Would anyone who has purchased from either of these suppliers care to comment on the fit, appearance and quality of the door cards? Do they have hardboard backing like standard, or is some form of plastic used nowadays?
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    Radio Mounting Plate Wanted

    Would anyone have a radio mounting plate available to sell ?
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    It Started With a Tiny Bit of Corrosion

    Hi there, There has been a tiny bit of corrosion at the bottom on my drivers side D-post which I have put up with for a number of years. Upon digging deeper I found that it was indeed well past its best with a number of botches over the years. Unfortunately when the previous owner of my car...
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    P6 Genuine Seal For a Front Windscreen

    Does anyone have a genuine front windscreen seal in good shape or new? I have fitted a new pattern part but I find that the fit in the top corner is none to good hence I would like to try an original if available. The old original one was just way past its best.
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    Tex Mirror Position On Door

    Would anybody know what the factory measurements are for positioning the Tex style of mirror? I have new door assemblies being fitted and don't want to find out the hard way.
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    Door Shims - Both Types

    About to begin a complete panel change on my 3500s using all new and genuine doors, wings, and sills and anticipate I will need some more door hinge shims (both types) Does anyone have some for sale that they would be willing to part with ?
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    Two V8's Aberdeenshire

    In addition to numerous cars of the sixties and seventies languishing in this garage yard I spotted these two orphans. KPD 511P Silver still on road but seems to get hardly any use. I thought initially was VIP model, but is a 3500s. TVB 488M Red MOT ran out, and untaxed since Sept 2009.
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    Fuel Filter Observations 3500s

    Can anyone tell me if this is normal? The car is running beautifully, but the other day while travelling along it just cut out dead. On inspection we found the fuel filter was dirty, we changed it out and it restarted, but because the fuel filter has a clear housing now the air bubbles can be...
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    Wanted Petrol Tank 3500S 2200?

    My petrol tank is corroding from inside allowing particles though to the fuel filter, and to cap it all it looks like the tank I have in the car is the smaller version. So perhaps it's time to consider changing it out. Would anyone have a petrol tank available to sell ?
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    3500s Front Spring Options

    Hi, I'm looking for some advice on the fitment of front springs. About to order new springs as my originals are pretty soft, and would like to know what's best to go with for my 3500s (not fitted with power steering). 570492 - Front spring is listed for manual steering models, and according...
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    Wiper Park Switch Alternative 606609 3500S 1972

    I have found that my wiper park switch (606609) is beyond saving with the contact point almost corroded away completely. Have been searching around for alternatives as it seems the original is N/A anymore. I found this item part # 520160A. Listed under the P6 model...
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    Lack of Free Reving beyond 2500RPM 1972 V8 3500S Manual.

    Having recently just completed a full rebuild of my V8 engine and after replacing the following I still feel my engine is not as free reving as it could be. Relevant information from the rebuild: Composite head gasket fitted C/R? less than 10.5:1? EFI camshaft fitted P6 cylinder heads as per...
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    3500S or Post 74 Models? Large Bore Exhaust Manifolds Wanted

    Wanted pair of large bore exhaust manifolds for 3500S. Good price paid for the genuine article. I have just bought another pair via post only to find they dont fit.
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    Insulation Pads Heater Box

    Wanted - Insulation or sound deadining pads for the heater box and any plastic clips to retain them 369238 front insulation pad heater box 369239 side insulation pad heater box 369508 plastic popper stud and receptacle heater box
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    V8 Valve Rocker Arm & Spindle Clearances

    Having purchased a replacement set of rockers and shaft/spindles (non OE), I would like some advice on how the fit of the rocker arms should be on the spindle? My car had the usual wear on the spindle and possibly rocker arms, so I purchased a new set, however when I trial fit the new...
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