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    Wanted front hubs or strut assemblies

    As per title, don't mind either. Initially for redrilling to use difference stud sizes and a slightly different stud pattern but the strut would be useful for a cutting and shutting experiment to lower the car. For a '70 3500 (not sure if there are differences?) Am in Bristol but will travel a...
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    "open" rear arches

    Bit of a cheeky pic request this :wink: :D - was just googling images and came across these two...are there many examples that have had the same rear arch treatment or is it a race use only type affair? I am smitten with this one....any more info?
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    I've used the search function but can't find...

    about going efi on my 3.5 or swapping out for a larger efi unit? I appreciate that I may get jumped on for this but I'd be happier with efi under my bonnet than the existing edelbrock and 390 combo. There is nothing wrong with the engine (It's been well looked after and has sd1 heads, mallory...
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    Aftermarket water temp gauge

    Looking for an aftermarket but period looking water temp gauge without much success - I don't really want to fit a jap tuner - type multicolour item. Please could someone point me to where I can get one?
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    Electric fans/ non OEM radiator?

    I'm curious to know, has anyone swapped out their belt driven fan for an electric setup and if so have they used an aftermarket kit or pilfered an OE setup from anywhere else with good results?
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    newbie for the second time?!

    Hi All Joined a couple of years ago but alas my encounter with P6 ownership was very brief. Back now for the second round after picking up A GREAT daily usable rolling project, full of spares AND a Mondeo Estate full of spares too. Will get pics up when its light and not raining but in...
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    alternator replacement

    Mines stopped performing its duties and a very interesting discussion with a helpful chap revealed that I can source a replacement from a number of other vehicles. I dont have enough hours in the day to get around the scrappies, so tell me - what can other cars can i nab one from - what have you...
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    Engine I.D - Done by compression ratio?

    I remember reading an article on Rover V8's in street machine or custom car, but it was donkeys yrs ago (I think I may have been about 11 and the mag was from '79 or '80). Am I correct in my belief that the engines I.D is its compression ratio, and where on my engine would I find it? I just want...
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    Auto box quirkiness - *Sniff* my car has become an R.P

    What would cause the car to not start in P? Also the kickdown doesnt work, and its generally a little bangy and snatchy on change up/down. Anyone had their boxes recon'd? Pricey exercise?
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    Heater motor... - Are the switches just there for show?

    This is more of a gripe than a question - I'm terrible for oversleeping and simply don't have time to wait for the heater to not do much at all :laugh: , has the rover become my new alarm clock? On a serious note, is this just the way they are? Is there anything that can be or has anyone modded...
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    Amber light above clock in series 2 3.5 - what is it telling me?

    As per title. Came on, so want to know what it means!
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    mild lowering (yeah another lowering thread) - for stance and a slightly tighter ride

    Just looking for a simple solution to taking the boat like handling qualities and stiffening it up without making it like a boy racers filler rattling hot hatch. Anyone? :)
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    Going from points to elec. Ignition

    I hope this doesn't offend the purists! Anyone done this? Is there an off the shelf kit/setup I can buy, if so can anyone point me in the right direction? cheers :)
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    Just a quick hello - Before the questions begin!

    Hi folks Have recently become the proud owner of a '73 3.5 after spotting it in the local free ads rag. She is pretty well up together and very original as far as I can see - I hope I'm as good at 34 yrs old ??? Will post some pics up as soon as I get a chance to take some in daylight. Now...
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