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Right, so I am now a bit more clued up and having followed the advice, I checked through each circuit. Following the power wire from the switch, it splits into four, three go forward, fuse box, back of the dash and ignition circuit, the other goes rearward. I wired each one separately and rigged...

Another daft question - How do I remove the ignition switch? My manual is less than helpful.....

Thanks Guys, I stripped back some of the loom to check how far any damage went, there is obvious damage as far as where the loom runs up into the bulkhead, although at this point in the loom it seems to be just the white wire that is damaged. I have had advice that the switch may be the culprit...

We have a P6 3500 v8 with a series 1 wiring. After not starting her for a couple of weeks, on starting noticed smoke coming from under dash. Switched it off and looked the white wire from the ignition has melted through the plastic which has effected the other cables also. Does anyone have a...

A bit of gardening work has seen some paving slabs laid on what was the front garden so Josephine has a new parking spot. The reason is that my V8 is back home following a few months at John's college, lots of service work carried out, new discs and rebuilt calipers on the rear and new UJ's...

What are the symptoms if this happens?

I watched a large box van drift at least a foot into the hard shoulder on the M40 this week. As I passed I glanced left to see the driver apparently texting. I ride a motorcycle most of the time so tend to be at a level to notice people using phones on the motorway. The advice at the end of...

That would be perfect,, I am in your hands Jim. What do you need from me. Mike

Thanks for the replies. The part number is 606781,so the other end to the picture. Mike

I have just had the rear calipers overhauled but was missing the end of the hinge pin on removal. I can't find anything listed and a search of the site just raises more questions. Anyone know where I could get a replacement? Cheers. Mike

so my 16 going on 17 year old so John is not quite wired up right and has decided he wants a P6 like daddies. Trouble is, mine is a V8. In fairness to John, he is currently undertaking a classic car restoration apprenticeship so newer cars just do not float his boat. He has taken the trouble to...

It looks like I have sourced one, slightly closer to home in London but thanks anyhow James. Mike

Great, thanks for that, it does look like the one on the right. Just need to get one now. Dunno how I managed to post this up twice?? Mike

I have a wobble - Not me you understand but from my 3500 P6 which shakes at about 50-55. Between me and my brother we have checked about everything, tyres, prop, UJ's on the drive shafts. All at the rear seems good. I got the car well elevated last weekend and started to move forward. Upon...

I have a wobble - Not me you understand but from my 3500 P6 which shakes at about 50-55. Between me and my brother we have checked about everything, tyres, prop, UJ's on the drive shafts. All at the rear seems good. I got the car well elevated last weekend and started to move forward. Upon...

So, it has been a fair while since my last post. Sadly at the end of 2013 my mum passed away and funds were needed for all the necessary. Circumstances meant that the car I had bought from my brother needed to go, and as I had promised to offer it back to him, Pete (D16 PJM) was able to buy it...

Hi Ron, Thanks for the concern, I probably would have made that mistake but I did a bit of research on t'interweb before starting. I bought the right hose from Wins. Mike

All done, the new cylinder is fitted (I will keep the old, where would I get it sleeved so I can have it as a spare??). I bled the brakes right through to replace all of the old fluid with nice new stuff. My 10 year old enjoyed pumping the pedal. That rear bleed nipple was, just as I had...

Just to update, tis scrap :( Still, taking off the reservoir has revealed some surface rust which will be better attended to, and the reservoir itself could do with a good clean. A nice shiny new cylinder will look better too. I am not looking forward to bleeding the system though, the...

Common sense, I was sort of answering my own question as I wrote. I will get it off and have a look. Thanks for the replies, Mike

Hi all, As the title really, I found a pool of brake fluid under the pedal, it is running down from the master cylinder. A quick internet search shows that I can get a seal kit cheaply, but looking at a few posts on here suggests that the bores can suffer badly from pitting (talking to myself...

Hi Colin, I like that red. The clear indicator lenses look good too. Good to know that the youngsters take in interest, the future of these old cars looks secure. Mike

Hi All, I did a bit of a search but can't find a reference, so sorry if this has been asked before. I have a drip form the power steering pump. Having looked at it I can't see where it is coming from. I made sure the hoses were tight. It is a tiny amount, and only seems to occur when the car is...

Indeed, Will the value drop if he is found guilty????

Oops, thanks for correcting me, Auntie it was :)