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Hello, I hope someone can help me with this. I'm trying to see if a friend's P6 still exists. I have the chassis number but only the last 3 digits of the Reg No. (as it was changed after he sold it). Do the clubs keep records? many thanks, Ed

Hi Mike, That sounds very interesting, a pic would be great when you have a moment. Thanks.

Hello, Now that it's 2022 (where does time go...) the links above don't seem to work. I'm looking to move the reserve tap to the rear and would like to do a factory installation; can anyone help with a copy of the article mentioned? many thanks, Ed

Well the more the better I think! many thanks.

Hi, Many thanks for all those photos! They are very helpful as this rebuild will be quite a challenge! many thanks, Ed

Hi Demetris, Many thanks, those pics are exactly what I was after! Ed

Ok many thanks, i'll contact her.

Hello, I've obtained an AC heater box from a VIP, but the bottom 1/2 inch (and a bit more) has rusted away.... Does anyone happen to have any photos of the underneath of one of these? Any help appreciated! many thanks, Ed

Yes you're absolutely right; new cars can't use R143a, but you can still use it in a systems designed for R12 and systems originally designed for R134a. Alpinair in London also seem to be good, but i haven't used them. good luck with it all! Ed

Yes shame they didn't take it there... You should be fine, R134a can still be used today and Pat would make up new 143a compatible hoses. The system (with an expansion valve and receiver dryer) is almost identical to that of a 1990s v8 discovery. I would replace the expansion valve, hoses...

Hi, Well done in buying the VIP! There's quite a lot of info out there on the P6 aircon system and it is comprehensively covered in the workshop manual. The controls are quite complicated, and bespoke, but the actual refrigerant system is a basic 'expansion valve' type. Pat at Fenair in Norfolk...