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  1. craig r

    1976 2200TC for sale (based in Glasgow)

    Hi, for sale is my 1976 2200TC in richelieu red. It has 54k miles on the clock and has an immaculate black cloth interior. Will be honest and say it is not running too well at the moment, however it would not take a competent/experienced home mechanic too much work to get it running as it...
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    Anyone know these ID numbers?

    When I bought my 1976 2200tc it came with lots of books and manuals. Amongst these was an original rover 2000 workshop manual. Written on the inside cover are a chassis no and an engine no. Inside there was also the original receipt for the manual, dated 9th Jan 1967 provided by James Gibbon...
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    Baseline settings needed for 2200TC

    Hi everyone, car isnt running too well at the minute. Dont think its anything too fatal however before troubleshooting/trying to fix anything id like to get it set up to the correct 'baseline'. Would you guys be able to give me the correct settings for the things below for a 1976 2200TC...
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    Jacking question (for tyre changing)

    Guys, apologies for asking probably a well covered question however I need some advice. Ive been lucky enough to have never had to change a tyre. However knowing the jacking points are considered weak on the P6 I bought a trolley jack so I could lift the car from underneath. Where then are...
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    New HT leads for 2200TC. Recommendations?

    Hi everyone, as the title suggest, im looking for recommendations for new HT leads for my 2200TC. I noticed the inside part of the king lead which connects to the distributor cap is very worn (looks like a little burned out wire??) so Im going to put a full new set on. Can see Mark Gray has a...
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    wipers/washer pump/heater issue

    Hi everyone, over the last year I have been experiencing intermittent failures of several 12v windscreen washer pumps. Ive now started to get failures of both the wipers themselves and the heater/blower. This is making me think there has been a deeper electrical fault at play the whole time and...
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    North Coast 500

    Hey everyone, anyone driven their P6 on any sections of this? Looks incredible and now mine is a tad more reliable :) I might venture up. North Coast 500 - Home
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    P6 owners in greater Glasgow area - workshop recommendation

    Guys, if anyone from the greater Glasgow area is looking for somewhere reliable to have their P6 serviced or repaired can I suggest the guy below. I was recently having a lot of difficulty with mine and took it along to James. He fortunately is a a real fan of the P6 and has a very in depth...
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    Obtaining a Heritage Certificate

    Hi everyone, looking for some advice. My P6 will be eligible for road tax exemption in Apr '17. I want to start putting the wheels in motion to change its classification to 'historic vehicle' in plenty of time to ensure I dont pay any more tax than is necessary. Can anyone advise how long it...
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    intermittent windscreen washer motor

    Hi guys, would faulty or worn connectors cause a washer motor to work intermittently? ive had some bother with mine recently. the old one wasnt working so the car failed its mot. i bought a new motor, it worked fine at first but then started being a bit intermittent. i thought it was an issue...
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    Fuel issue

    yet more tales of woe with my 2200TC haha. Further advice needed guys. The car pretty much lay unused over the winter and as a result the fuel that was in the tank went a bit manky. This became apparent when the car died on route to the mechanics to get some other work done two weeks ago. After...
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    ADVICE REQUIRED - bottom end rattle

    Hi everyone, some help and advice needed please. Ive just been given some bad news regarding my 1976 2200TC in so much that it has a bad bottom end 'rattle' and will probably need a rebuild. What would you advise as the best approach to tackling this? Should I buy the individual parts required...
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    2200TC oil pressure pipes needed

    Hi everyone, anyone know the best place to source oil pressure pipes for my 2200 tc? the flexible steel ones? a leak was identified from these pipes late last year and im looking to get this fixed as part of getting the car ready for hitting the road this summer. Wadhams had them when i...
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    New battery needed- suggestions?

    Hi, need a new battery for my 1976 2200TC. Any thoughts on this? Is there a particular type favoured/recommended? Ta, Craig.
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    rOLF out n about

    Took this outside the main gates of Victoria Park in Glasgow's west end
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    Vynil wrapping/dipping

    Hi everyone, im considering vynil wrapping/dipping for my 2200TC. Would be cheaper than a respray. Any thoughts on this? Has anyone got experience of the process? Craig.
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    Brake light coming on

    Hi everyone, help needed please. I have noticed on my last couple of journeys in my 76 2200TC that the brake warning light starts to come on after around 30mins of driving. The brakes themselves seem fine and the fluid reservoir is full. All other gauges on the dash read as they should. The...
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    sudden 'lurches' at high speed

    Hi everyone, had my 2200TC out on the motorway last weekend. I only took it up to 60mph max and it seemed to handle it very well. However I did notice that when at around 50/60mph If i eased off the throttle, even very slightly, when I applied pressure again the car would make a couple of...
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    possible battery issue?

    hi all my 2200TC hadnt ran since thu. went to start it today, it turned a couple of times then died. nothing lit on the dash, no movement, nothing. went to the battery and gave the connectors a shake. nothing major, just a wee move. hey presto, started first time. any ideas what could have...
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    2200TC Autobox

    Is the 2200TC manual suitable for conversion to automatic?
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    Hello from Glasgow

    Hi everyone, due to pick up my recently purchased P6 2200TC this week. Been a Rover nut for years ever since I used to walk past a beautiful cameron green P6 on my way to work. Bought a magazine to read about them and thats when I first saw a P5. Was love at first sight haha. Had a 1972 P5B...
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    Classic Breakdown Cover

    any tips on who's best to get classic breakdown cover from? Im not very mechanically minded and feel I should get some cover incase the inevitable happens and I get stranded following a breakdown. Craig.
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    Where best in Scotland to get a respray?

    Hi, just bought a 2200 TC and I'm considering a full bare metal respray. Can anyone recommend a good body work specialist in or near Glasgow who would undertake the respray? Also, whats a ball park figure for this job? Cheers, Craig.
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    Garage space needed urgently (Glasgow area)

    Hi everyone. Ive just bought a P6 (2200 TC). However the garage I had lined up for storage has fallen through. I desperately need somewhere safe and dry I can store the car in the short term until I can find something suitable close to home for the long term. Do any Glasgow based forum...
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