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  1. suffolkpete

    Clutch replacement

    The selector peg does not have a rubber. You cannot just slide the gearbox out as the starter motor bulge does not clear the transmission tunnel, you have to rotate it through 90 degrees clockwise after pulling it back slightly. It is a two man job, some professionals claim it is easier to...
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    How do I open the bootlid

    On my 2200 SC, the slot is always vertical and springs back to that position when the key is released. The same key fits the glove boxes and the petrol filler. Turn the key clockwise to unlock and anticlockwise to lock. If the key can be depressed then it is locked.
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    Wiper Fuse keeps blowing

    My car has the link mechanism. My 2200 parts book shows a cap on the shaft, but not the plate that pushes it in. I've found a small grommet that is a tight fit on the shaft and have applied a smear of rubberlube to the plate. This has done the trick but for how long remains to be seen
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    Wiper Fuse keeps blowing

    That makes perfect sense, though I am a little mystified as to why, when I've owned the car for ten years and don't recall there ever being a cap, the problem has only emerged within the last few weeks. The S/H unit currently on sale on eBay doesn't have a cap either. I'll improvise something...
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    Wiper Fuse keeps blowing

    The 25 amp fuse supplying the wipers on my 2200SC keeps blowing. I've traced the source to the delay unit. The problem seems to be that when the unit is at rest ie with the plunger fully extended, the moving contact in the unit is held in position by the metal cup on the rear of the vacuum...
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    Brake fluid

    The strength of braided lines is in the braiding, so they must be replace if there is any damage to the outer braiding.
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    SU fuel pump pressure

    Normal pressure for carburettors is 3-5 ib/sq.in but if he went to a specialist he could probably get the correct replacement.
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    Servo and Water pump 2200sc

    Sounds as if the air valve in the servo (under the white circular cover) is jammed. You can get a water pump from any of the specialist suppliers.
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    Oil pressure Guage

    The P6 thread is 3/8" BSF. Holden Vintage & Classic sell a T-piece to fit. The take-off for the gauge is 1/8" NPTF
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    Series 2 Reproduction Bonnet badge

    Fitted mine recently, much better quality than the original, the only trouble is it makes the rest of the car look shabby.
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    Conversion to Electronic Ignition

    You are on the right track. The unit you describe will fit. I fitted a Powerspark kit to my 2200SC, same company as Accuspark. It worked well initially, but cold starting became more reluctant, then a misfire at low revs and eventually complete failure. I have now changed it for an Aldon...
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    front pistons

    Try slackening the bleed nipples, although if they are that hard to push back I wonder if the flexible hoses are partially collapsed internally.
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    Uprated alternator

    I had the same problem with my car, it turned out that it had been fitted with an alternator from a Ford, which had a larger pulley, meaning that it wasn't spinnng as quickly.
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    Good bye old girl

    I'll miss seeing the car at local shows
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    New Member

    Glemham is not on this year, Stonham is, you may be a bit late to book though.
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    New Member

    I was aware of that show, it's good one, I've been before, but my club East Anglian Practical Classics, has a meeting at the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway on that day. I'm going to Kersey Mill on the 25th of April though. Haven't decided whether to take the Rover or my Matra Murena yet. There's...
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    New Member

    Lovely car, I live just down the A12 from you, assuming your name still reflects where you live. Might see you around with my 1974 2200SC
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    got your vaccine? what happened??

    Had mine (AZ) five weeks ago. Rover performed perfectly for the seven mile trip. No side effects. Bum still on
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    Clock

    You can buy specialist clock oil quite cheaply. Use it very sparingly. If the mechanism is a bit gummy then the spring doesn't unwind sufficiently before the clock stops for the points to make and wind it up again.
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    Low oil pressure

    Yes, I've changed the oil and the filter and there is slight noise from the lower chain at idle, but the engine doesn't seem to have any other untoward noises. The big ends and mains were changed previously about 20,000 miles ago and the big ends looked serviceable when I changed them since the...
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    Low oil pressure

    The gauge is a mechanical one with a capillary tube. Since it wasn't disturbed when I did the work, I can't see any reason to suspect it. The other thing I've found is that I can't get any oil pressure turning the engine over on the starter with the plugs out, although the light goes out...
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    Low oil pressure

    The head gasket on my 2200SC blew recently. I replaced it and at the same time decided to renew the piston rings. On starting it I found the oil pressure is much lower than before, it used to be a solid 60 psi but now it's between 40 and 50 and when the engine is revved it rises slightly then...
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    Ballist Resistor location 2000TC

    My point was: are all the ignition powered items not powered when you release the key or just the coil?
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    Ballist Resistor location 2000TC

    If the switch is faulty then the ignition light will not be lit when the engine stops and the gauges will not register. With the switch in the "on" position you should see about 7 volts at the coil + terminal with the ballast resistor in place. It sounds as if the coil is not receiving power...
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    Pre lockdown jolly ?

    Mine should be coming back from a gearbox rebuild on Tuesday, so I'll have to give it a good test run. Of course I will be using it for a few essential journeys.
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