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Hi everyone hoping to pick some brains here I’m currently rebuilding a rover v8 3.5, I’ve have the bores oversized and the crank re ground.Upon reassembly I’ve noticed the new big end bearings have no oil hole to squirt up the bores but the old ones have.Ive called the machine shop that did the...

Hi all it appears my block is too worn and requires a re bore ..... can I use 9.75 pistons over sized .020 .... with my 10.5 block crank and rods?? Or do I need a block crank rods the lot ? im fitting sd1 heads with the machines valve guides ect .... I would like to use my original block but...

Hi all I’m after a 14 bolt 3.5 bottom end that’s in good condition ... many thanks

I’ve got a problem with my mechanical pump getting hot when idling in traffic ect .... when this happens the filter is empty and the carb bowls very low more so the offside carb , if I cool the pump by pouring water onto it it will start and run fine.I see vapour lock issues have been done to...

Hi all require a steering idler for my ol P6 .... interested in good second hand unit or refurbed what ever really Thanks

hi all I’ve bought a rebuild kit from Ashcroft transmissions and they can supply the rear mainshaft bearing as it’s 2wd and they do 4wd , does anyone know the bearing number , or have a part number so I can get one from my local supplier , I was hoping to do it all in one hit so didn’t wanna...

hi I’m after a good second hand y front pipe from a 3500s if anyone had one Many thanks

hi does anyone know how the two parts of the girling front caliper seals ? I’ve looked in my old book but it doesn’t list a seal for the caliper body , it looks like I have a very small leak from the joint. Wanted to buy a comprehensive rebuild kit before I completely strip them down

hi all my alternator is noisey I’ve replaced the bearings it’s an 11ac unit the track that the brushes contact is dented an I believe that’s the source of the noise , what’s involved in swapping for a more modern unit , I’ve seen a few for sale but I’ve heard that it needs to be re wired ? Any...

Hi all need the output flange from an lt77 that would fit the auto v8 prop Thanks !!!

Will need one for my Gearbox conversion thanks all

hi all I should have acquired an lt77 box by the weekend , I know I need a bell housing , and auto prop what else would I need ? ?? I know il have to sort the mount out on the rear , will the 3500s pressure plate and flywheel work with an sd1 friction plate ? Thanks all

hi all just putting the feelers out just in case , Has anyone got an lt77 Gearbox for sale even a knacker that needs a rebuild , Thanks

hi all I’m after a power steering pump and condition considered Thanks

hi all My 4 speed Manual box whines when driving and stationary but goes away (quiet) when you apply the clutch , Any suggestions ? I have replaced all the main bearings except the needle rollers and the really expensive one at the back Thanks

hi all My nearside silk cover seems to have a large gap from the sill cover and the bottom of the doors , is this normal? The offside is a nice fit but the offside seems to fit to close to the sill and to far away from the bottom of the doors ? Any one have a similar issue ? And how to get...

H all have removed my rear window to carry out some welding repairs to the base unit .... however when removing the screen have noticed the brackets securing the window have mostly rotted away as have the metal strip that sits on the bottom of the window ..... does anyone have any half decent...

hi all has anyone got a power steering pump for a p6 v8 .... even if it needs rebuilding mine is noisey .... many thanks

Hi all after a front lamp with or with out lenses as mines a rotter many thanks

Hi all recently fired up my newly built engine and after about 10 minutes idling it has developed a squeak I have disconnected the belts to isolate them and they are fine ... I've removed the nearside rocker cover and. The noise seems to be coming from around that area ... I have read elsewhere...

hi all I've recently rebuilt my v8 new shells piston rings cam lifters push rods ect .... finally got around to starting it for the first time ... I primed the pump before hand until the oil lamp went out and I could see oil had filled into the rocker box... as it fired up I was expecting the...

Hi all I've just fitted the 4 speed box into my p6,it was an auto but am in the middle of a conversion.I have the original 4 speed gearbox mounting but it doesn't line up with any of the mounting holes? What is the best way to combat this ? Many thanks

hi all I've recently got hold of a 3500s pedal box and master cylinder bracket for my manual conversion.Looking through the manual i see the master is bolted externally and a lever from the pedal comes through the bulkhead ?is this correct?any tips on how to mount it as the fuel reserve tap...

has anyone got one of these for sale?Many thanks

hi all started my v8 up on Saturday after noon only for it to cut out .... after removing the starter Motor and other things I deduced the engine had locked up ..... after removing the heads and sump I found that the big ends have picked up and locked the engine due to oil starvation .... so I'm...