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I might be missing something but my understanding was that the current MOT is due to be changed and will be a lot stricter to cover modern vehicles and all their safety equipment so if this is the case it will be impossible for older cars to pass the new MOT even if you decide to take it in for...

Hi Graeme the car is very original and in use except for the engine which was changed by a previous owner over 10 years ago the original engine has come to light thanks to that owner but as stated in a very poor state the present owner of the car has told me to dispose of the engine but I am...

as far as i am aware the V5C still has the original engine number on it as when the replacement engine was fitted the V5C was not updated

Hello all One of my friends as a 3500 Huntsman in lovely condition but no longer has original engine the original engine has resurfaced but is in a very sorry state and would need a complete rebuild and even then not sure if it would be ok It suffered a camshaft failure and a two inch piece...

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Hi Chas if Preedster above does not have your seats please send me a message cheers roy

New standard stainless exhaust fitted old one up for grabs if you like a lot of noise exhaust listed in free to a good home

Getting back to Arden Green

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got my 4TR from wins international today not lucas original as above but as long as it works £ 49.36 plus postage which was next day

Update I had an hour before going to work alternator back on still no sign of increased voltage at rear of alternator no increase of voltage at aftermarket dash volt gauge and ignition light on Thanks to Dave's photos I found my 4 TR unit gave it a gentle tap and all came to life stopped again...

With the alternator fitted and car running if I put a volt meter onto the largest connection on the back of the alternator I only get a voltage of 12 volts same as battery voltage

Thank you Dave I will have a look at the regulator I have had a look at the brushes and they look fine is there any type of bench test I can do to check the alternator before re fitting photos and locations are a great help roy

Hello sorry if this has already been posted i have looked back but not found yet I have a 11 AC Lucas alternator and I am not getting any output Charge light on dash illuminated and no increase in voltage at battery when engine running before I go out and replace it is there anything else on a...

Yes seems to work thank you Phil

Hello if I double click on someone's avatar then click on start a conversation is this the same as a PM if not how do i send a private message thanks

Good luck with you challenge Richard

Hi Clive I should have sent you a message about power steering Cheers Roy

So far it looks like Rover P6 owners do it for the experience and fun of owning one and not for the investment which is a good thing I think I use my car all weathers but must admit that if I was just popping out somewhere not car related and it was tipping down I would leave the Rover at home...

I was thinking why do people buy and run a classic car and tried to think about how that might make a difference when looking for one so I have tried to put down in order what I would look for in two scenarios List one purely for an investment make and model not important 1/ Low mileage...

Hi Just an update when i got the car I did take a chance as I knew the park did not work so was hoping it was just the adjustment and it was there was a lot of slack in the linkage so took that out and now starting and locking drive shaft in park so that was a nice easy fix I will go through...

That is my main aim and approach keep it on the road at all costs I have leant over time that as soon as something gets tucked up in the garage you tend to put off and forget about jobs to do' so at times it will look sad and tired as anyone going to the Bromley motor pageant will see but it...