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Hi everybody, a very similar thing happened to me yesterday. Went to see and drive my '74 3500 after a seven months break. The large piece of cardboard I put under engine & gearbox was completely soaked with ATF & it had started to flood the garage floor. Great to read that this is a common...

Thanks to all! @ 8866nk: I will try to contact Dave Davies.

Hello, I managed to source a good set of 3500S wheel trims for my P6B, but I don't have the proper long chromed wheel nuts for them. Buying a new set seems very expensive to me (£50 +), however. Does somebody have a used but presentable set of 20 long 3500S nuts that he/she is willing to part...

Hi, had just this problem yesterday (May 30, 2010), brake warning light flickering occasionally & randomly, but all fluid levels fine. Took off the LH (dual line system) cap to see whether the warning light came on (it should, as the float then sets to lowest position). Warning light actually...

Thanks for all the brilliant pieces of advice! I'm shure all this will be useful to export/LHD P6 owners. I for one have already ordered the master and servo kits from Pierre. Cheers, Klaus

Hi all, many thanks for your replies and advice. @ Chris: My 3500 has PAS, but to be shure I will check the fluid level in the system, been a while. I think it needs bleeding anyway. @ Tor: I am located in Vienna, Austria (Europe, not down under). I have heard from Pierre before and will try...

Hi, I have a suspicion that the next big thing that will need sorting on my 1974 3500 will be replacing the rubber seals in the brake master cylinder and servo. When I replaced the brake light switch (dual line system, i.e. switch on brake pedal rather than in the engine bay) I noticed the...

Hi, the parts book lists an in-line fuse holder with one male bullet connector coming out on one end and another one emerging from the other, but with a double female bullet end to wire up the fog/spot lamp leads in the glove box. Fuse rating is 25A. I made one myself to get it working, does...

Hello, I've noticed that on here a couple of postings have been dealing with the issue of petrol smell coming into the passenger cabin with the fuel tank being close to full. I had this very problem a couple of weeks ago. I found a really simple way to cure it and thought I'd let you know...

Hi, here's an excellent description and report on poly bushes, the technology, lubrication etc.: http://www.netbug.net/blogmichael/?p=103 Greetings to all, Klaus

Hi, not shure whether I am on topic with this. I hat problems with a (very) loudly squeaking front end in the past, on both sides that was, with five years inbetween left and right. I suspected the front spring rubber domes or other bushing, but the actual cure in both cases was to replace the...

Hi all, thought this might be a rather exotic topic, no replies so far. Anyway, I found a cure. The brake light switch sold for Mk 2a/Mk 3 Land Rovers does fit, and very well indeed! I even managed to buy an old Lucas branded switch. The Lucas part number of the switch I bought was/is SMB420...

Hi all, my brake light switch died two weeks ago while I attended a classic car rallye here in Austria. Now I noticed you can buy replacement switches in UK, but it seems they are only available in the in-line hydraulic form as for single-line systems. However, my 3500 is a Swiss export model...

Hello, I've asked this question to myself in the past concerning my 1974 3500. My approach was to consult period brochures and James Taylor's book. Looking at all the pics there suggests that at least on V8 cars the fog/spotlights seem to have been positioned outboards the overriders by...

Hi all, just found that rather old msg of mine about coolant loss. I thought I might let you know how this problem was solved: I went to a Viennese (I now live there) mechanic & P6 nut who uses his 3500S almost every day. He suggested a faulty head gasket, which allowed to push the exhaust...

Hello, I have a similar problem on my '74 3500 which I bought in 2000. The rear brakes were always squealing a bit when operated. Two years ago I had all the system checked by a specialist, and he exchanged the rear pads. Since then the squeal is much worse, it even occurs during normal...

Hello, Far fetched, but perhaps your car started out as one of the few NADA 3500S models that due to lack of sales success in the US were sold in the UK. But even then, either the factory or one of the previous owners must have gone through quite a hassle in updating its looks. Does your car...

Hello, Does anybody know wich types or sizes of Trico/Lucas etc. wiper blades fit a 1974 P6B? For a while now I've been trying to find out which type of wiper blades my 1974 P6B was equipped as standard. After some research I came to the conclusion I needed Trico 14 inch stainless steel...

Hello Thanks for all the info and advice. I think I'll do the following: - I will try to fasten the heater matrix hose clip screws more strongly - If no success I'll try the dusting method - Lastly I'll have the system pressure-tested I'll keep you informed on the results. Greetings...

Hello, I have a strange problem on my 1974 P6 3500: Everytime I take my P6 out for a ride, put it back in the garage and have a look the next day there's a little puddle below the LH side of the engine bay, I suspect where the heater hoses meet the heater matrix. Also, the small raked...