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I have just received a new cork gasket for the undertray for my gearbox. Question: do I just fit it - or do I use sealant? thanks, Chris Varming

Gentlemen, I have discovered a serious leak from the capsule? on the engine Block on my P6 V-8 and wonder how to solve this. I have no name for the circular capsule (one of three on the right side) but it is clearly seen on the repair operation manual for P6 (page 12.21.46 sheet 3) question: is...

Postby chris varming on Mon Sep 14, 2015 3:26 pm (I have posted this under "-suspension/stearing" - may be it should be under this section "Electrics"...) Gentlemen, I wonder if any of you have ever dismantled the combined ignition/lock switch? (27 in fig. 11.37 Power steering linkage) - is it...

Gentlemen, I wonder if any of you have ever dismantled the combined ignition/lock switch? (27 in fig. 11.37 Power steering linkage) - is it possible or is this switch awailable as new? - I have dismantled mine and cleaned it as it was very dirty with some corrosion, do I grease it with cobber...

Harvey Quote: The thing to watch out for is that you make sure it's not a BW66 converter, as that will fit, but won't work Harvey, how can I find out the difference between a BW66 converter from the BW65 - I have 6 converters and one of them is from a BW66 but they look alike? it will be a...

Gentlemen, I have problems with my speedometer, that does not work. I have rebuilt a P6 over the last two years. The other day I had my first drive in it and everything went as expected. However, the speedometer did not work at all. I then changed speedometer, and cable and angle drive but...

Gentlemen, my tacco is not working after I have fitted an electronic distributor. I have read the threads on Tachometers, but still have some questions. 1)What does RVI and RCV actually stand for? 2) I have a few tachometers all from P6. RVC 2412/00 (0->70 RPM) and RVI 2832/00A (0 ->60 RPM)...

Gentlemen, happy Easter - My oil pump is leaking and in order to fit a new gasket I have to dismantle the oil pump cover. Question: one of the fixing screws is very hard to get to with a 8 mm multihex spanner as the space is too small, how do I change the gasket in situ? any ideas? - when...

Gentlemen, is there a special tool for removeing the spigot bearing on the crankshaft? - My spigot bearing is stuck in the shaft. Do I use heat? Actually I have rebuilt a SD1 engine from scratch and everything was well until I should fit the converter. The tap was too big to go into the...

Gentlemen, I have forgotten to prime the oil pump (no comments...) is it possible to prime the oil pump with petroleum gelly without taking the timing cover off in order to dismantle the pump? - I was thinking of feeding the pump through the distributor with warm gelly. I cannot dismantle the...

Gentlemen, I am about to change my BW 65 as it plays up - I have aquired a BW 66 from a SD1 and wonder if there is any difference between these two, except that the BW 66 is younger, - is it possible to swap without changing anything? Harvey? Regards, Chris Varming

Gentlemen, This thought stroke me last night when I could not sleep: I have been renovating a BW65 box 1 year ago. At that time I drained the gear fluid and did not refill it as I just wanted it as a spare. Now I wonder if there is anything inside the box that could be dammaged by not being...

Gentlemen, I have problems in constructing an "inteligent device" connecting the gas pedal with the Edelbrock inlet manifold of my P6. The old system consisted of connecting rods, however, the Edelbrock system is based on cabels. I believe that those of you who have the Holley carb or the...

Gentlemen, during the last 8 months I've been struggeling with my P6: new brakes, new pipes for petrol and brake fluid, fitted a power steering unit, changed the automatic transmission (BW65)for a more younger one and finaly fitted a modified SD1 engine. Now my problem is that the cooling fan is...

Gentlemen, while doing a thorough service on my front brakes I discovered that the shields for the front disks had almost rusted away. Is there anyone who knows where I can obtain new shields?? Regards, Chris varming+++

Gentlemen - I'm about to renovate two front brake calipers for the P6 - they have been stored for about 5 years and not surprisingly the pistons are stuck in the caliper body. It's no use blowing them out with compressor. How do I get them out? Violence?? any suggestions gentlemen??? regards...

Gentlemen - after a quiret period I've noticed that my V8-Rover is a heavy drinker - not only petrol, but also oil. No leak/dripping to be seen on the garage floor. Engine bay clean like an operating table. Oil pressure spot on. Oil 10W/40 - Now, at the traffic light (waiting for the green light...

Gentlemen, has it any effect at all if you change the position of the oil cooler pipes (automatic transmission) so that the bottom one is upmost on the radiator and vice versa? the connections are the same but I did not mark which one is the bottom one and which one is the top one. Has it any...

Gentlemen, the black fuel pipe going from the fuel tank to engine is being replaced as I have discovered a leak. This fuel pipe is almost 40 years old, made of plastic or what they had in these days. The pipe is stiff, fragile (minus 2 celcius in my barn) but otherwise OK. - (that was the...

Gentlemen, I'm servicing my fuel tank and have got the lock ring off and reinstalled the level indicator unit. Now, how do I re-seal the tank unit in order to avoid leaks? Is there a special rubber seal or what kind of sealing do I need?? cheers, Chris Varming

Hello Gentlemen, just a quickie: the new composite gasket which is the modern version of the old made of metal - do you smear with gasket compound including the manifold like the old one??? Anyone? Thanks Chris Varming

Gentlemen, I am about to change my camshaft and have removed the top of the engine - now, in order to remove the timing cover I want to loosen the crankshaft pulley bolt. How do I do that so the crank does not turn. - Awaiting your answer with oily fingers... chris varming

This question may have been asked before.....: What is the use of the hexagon CAP on the spring loaded plug (hinge pin assembly) and how do I re-use this monster?? Or more relevant: can I do without it when refitting the caliper? Regards, Chris Varming

Gentlemen, I did it!! Blew my head gasket on a dark road in Sweden on my way home, as I had a water leak. - Filled the thirsty V8 every 50 kilometer with water 3-4 litres at a time. Arrived home eventually to Denmark and as expected the left head gasket was blown. I encountered a ticking noice...

Gentlemen, have any of you tried to renovate a manual steering box? - I have just stripped one and to my surprise I found that in the main nut there were twenty-seven 5/16 balls - according to the manual (57.30.07) there are only 26 balls and also in Haynes they mention twenty-six balls...