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I don't know if this helps but I had a similar problem which turned out to be fuel vapourisation, as soon as it cooled off it went just as you said. It transpired that I had a faulty temp sender and what I really had was an overheating problem which a new rad fixed. DOC

Hi all Does any body know where to source an eleven bladed fan as mentioned in this months mag by Andy Gordon as one of his modifications. Or does anybody know how I can contact Andy to ask him. As it seems that this may solve my problem of very slight temperature rises when in slow traffic. I...

Hi all I am hoping that somebody will have previous experience of this problem. I have o 3500 auto 1976 which has always been a bit lumpy at idle and has now become worse and stalls all the time. It is obvious that the motor is running very rich indeed and hardly needs the choke to start. I...

Having heard about the dreaded black gunge from infrequent oil changing, I am going to change the ADMIRAL's oil soon. As the original grades are no longer available what is recommended for a series 2 V8 with about 65000 on the clock and running perfectly with about 35 - 40 lbs pessure when...

Hi I recently upgraded my 1976 3500 with an elderly bluespot which gives MW/LW & VHF with a cassette player (circa 1978). and all it needed was a new drive belt which was still available from the manufacturers. The other dodge was to use the rear shelf speaker and the console speaker as the...

:D Hi all Yes any port in a storm but I find £10 a key a bit steep. The reason I want the numbers is because I live on an island and would have to post them or order new ones from a supplier, thus the requirement. So if anybody has any other ideas I will gladly except them Regards DOC

:D Hi All Has anybody got any idea how I can find out what the original key numbers are for my S2 3500. The previous owner only gave me a set of blank copies with no information on them at all. I know I coan get copies cut, but that means I would have to post them and they may get lost...

Hi Ron Thanks for the feedback, maybe I will put it on the back burner for now. I supose I could always look arounr for some racy alloys Thanks Doc :p

:) Not shure where to ask this question. Has anybody any experience of fitting wire wheels to a s2 3500 auto. Any information ie problems, part sourcing or equivilent parts that my fit would be useful. Thanks Doc

Hi all I am embarking on a total restoration of my 3500 and would like to know if there is any way of restoring the original colour to a faded brown hunstman roof without replacing the fabric cover, The condition of the roof is good it has just faded. Thanks Jerry :p

Hi All Can anybody tell me if it is possible to replace tha BW 65 gearbox and torque converter without taking the engine out. I hope somebody has tried this before. Regards DOC :)

Hi All Can anybody tell me if it is possible to replace tha BW 65 gearbox and torque converter without taking the engine out. I hope somebody has tried this before. Regards DOC :)

Hi All Can anybody tell me if it is possible to replace tha BW 65 gearbox and torque converter without taking the engine out. I hope somebody has tried this before. Regards DOC :)

Hi John Thanks for the info. I think I know most of the colours, but what colour is brazilia. Also was platignum used with the brown roof? Thanks again DOC :D

Can any body help? I have a 1976 3500 auto with a brown huntsman roof. The question is which standard colours from the rover range of the day were used with the brown roof, it is currenty white but after restoration I may whish to respray it in another colour while still keeping it within the...