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  1. speedy

    Gearbox problems

    Hi Everyone, Hope you can help, my new everyday driver (1971 P6 V8) has a bit of an issue with the gearbox. The previous owner told me that there had been a problem with the gearbox when he bought the car and as such he'd bought another. It was from a Stag, and with Clive Annable's help the...
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    Grinding from NSF on right hand turns

    Hi Everyone, I've bought a P6 V8 to use everyday, but before I start using it there are a couple of serious issues I need to sort out. The first, and probably the most Important is that there is a serious grinding noise when going around roundabouts or taking right hand turns. It happens at...
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    Set of 5 Minilites - P6/SD1 fitment

    I have for sale a full set of 5 14x6 Minilight Alloy wheels. They are 5 x 127 stud pattern so will fit SD1/P6 some Fords etc, and are a rare wheel to find in this pattern. They will need some refurbishment, but are not too bad. These are the original style wheels as fitted to the Police...
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    Bits For free.

    1 x V8 front Valance - no rust, in primer 1 x NSR door - no rust/dents 1 x Bootlid - with numberplate plinth - good condition 1x Rear wing - cant remember OS or NS - do serious rust, some localised surface - no dents 4 x steel wheels 1 x mint front decker There may be some other parts as...
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    1966 2000SC Project - £200

    Hi Everyone, I found this on another forum, a 1966 2000sc for restoration! Thought it might be of interest to someone on here! I contacted the seller and this is what i got - "The cars still available, I've a couple more enquiries. I've attached some pictures and I've had quick look around...
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    1971 P6B Breaking for spares

    Hi all, The front NS of the car decided today it didnt want to be part of the car anymore, and has collapsed to the point where the front wheel moves about 5-6 inches forward and back in every drive gear, and has fractured and ripped the chassis that much its broken the steering idler and...
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    Chassis Legs.

    Can you still get the repair sections to replace the chassis legs where the trailing arm bolts on, on the front suspension? Found that the entire chassis leg on the NSF is virtually not there, causing the bottom arm mount to fracture and move the wheel a good 3 inches forward and back. Aside...
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    Fuel reserve

    How far will the car get me when the reserve is pulled out? It ran out this morning on the way to work, its only 5 miles each way, but all stop start town driving!Will it get me home again?
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    Wiring problems!

    I have a couple of problems with the wiring on my car, a few of them were bad/corroded earths or blown bulbs and these are now sorted, but im no good at wiring and theres a couple i cant figure out! 1/ The wipers dont work. At all. Ive checked the fuse, traced the wirng and cleaned everything i...
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    15" Rolling radius

    Ive just bought a full set of mint 15" P5 rostyles for my P6 complete with wheelnuts, all for £150 :D Bargin i thought! What i need to know is, whats the best tyre size to keep the rolling radius the same, or as near as? I dont want anything that looks too low profile, but on the other hand...
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    Bumper bolts

    Can anyone tell me how many bolts hold the front bumper onto a series 2 3500 P6, including the numberplate plinth? Am i right in thinking the numberplate plinth is held on using the 2 middle mounts poking through the front valance? Also, i need to know the thread sizes for all the bumper bolts...
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    Midlands Meet

    Is there such a thing as a midlands meet? South Yorkshire/nottinghamshire/derbyshire anything like that? Im getting my 3rd P6 soon, and the only drivable one I'll have ever owned..so taking it to some shows/meets is a must! Cheers, Phil
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    Free P6 parts

    Hi everyone, I have a mint 4-cylinder front valance..2 windscreens..and 2 fibreglass rear wings (same side unfortunately) free 2 anyone who can stop me tripping up over them!! :D Ring me on 07936298532 if your interested! Cheers, Phil
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    V8 Confusion!!!

    Hi Everyone. While looking through all the correspondence of a recently puchased Series 1 V8 Auto, I found that the engine is described as being 3531cc, not 3528cc. All old MOT's (including it's first test) and all logbooks (as I have the old and the new style) say 3531cc. The engine has not...
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    Urgent Help Needed

    Hi everyone :) Errrm, I wonder if anyone can help me. I am looking for a pair of SU HIF44 carbs from a P5 or P6 if anyone has a set that i could purchase. Hope i'm not breaking any rules postin this here ??? If anyone can help me e-mail me with a price and we can probly work something out...
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    help...i've got dipstick problems

    Some of the people who use this forum may be aware that i am in the process of restoreing a P6 3500 auto. i have the engine stripped to a block and everything was going well....until yesterday :angry: My parents decided that my engine could do with moving around a bit and in doing so, they have...
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    9.25:1 piston rings

    Hi, Does anyone know where i can get a new set of 9.25:1 piston rings from and how much they will cost ? I only know of rimmer brothers and they don't stock them. Thanks, Speedy :)
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    Oil cooler

    Hi all, I have managed to aquire a V8 Oil cooler in reasonable condition from a friend. Can anyone tell me if this is worth fitting, and if it is a valueable piece of equipment to fit. Can anyone tell me , in simple terms, how to fit this on my 3500 Auto, if it is difficult or relatively...
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    Bumper bolts

    Has anyone anywhere got a bolt that i could buy off them. Its the one that holds the bumper mounting bar onto the body frame. I lost it, found it last week, and then lost it again!!! Its about 3 inches long and has a couple of washers on it. This is a really annoying problem as its stopping me...
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    V8 problems - Very reluctant.

    Having decided to keep my car, i thought that i had better go and run the thing again as it has been idle for a few weeks.After adding a fivers worth of fuel i started the car and let it get warm, but when i tried to rev the car, it felt very reluctant, and lumpy. I have checked over the whole...
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    uneven tickover

    Can anyone help me with this problem? I started my rover today for the first time in a few weeks today and when it was cold it was fine, but when it got warm, it started to misfire, and was reluctant to rev. The car has a luminition ignition so i dont think its that. I've checked the plugs...
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    V8 fuel filter

    Hi, I recently discovered that the fuel filter on my rover p6 has a crack in it and (obviously) needs to be replaced. I went around my local auto factors and i couldnt find one anywhere.The filter is made by by Crosland and it says element no.703 on it .It has two screw fittings on it that...
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    camshafts

    I am thinking of fitting a better camshaft to my rover p6. it is an Oselli RV8480 with a timing of 36/76/76/36 and a period of 292 degrees. The valve lift is .480 inches.Does anyone know if i will have to make any modifications to my engine before i fit this camshaft as i am thinking of buying...
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    V8 problems - Too tight spark plugs!

    I have a problem with my rover V8 and i wonder if anyone can help!I was trying to chage the plugs on it yesterday evening and when i got to the offside cylinder bank i couldnt get the back three spark plugs to come loose>I tried warming the engine first but this did not work. I dont really want...
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