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Yes I have a copy of the manual and I'm pretty sure everything is in the right order. The car broke down when I was on holiday in the Lakes a few weeks ago. I'd driven there the day before OK although I had noticed a marked decrease in fuel consumption. Before it broke down it kept on stalling...

Hi Chris, It's a 1972 P6 3500s. I've replaced the spark plugs, HT leads, rotor arm, converted to electronic ignition and tried 3 different coils, one of which I know works for certain. I then connected the 12v bulb to the + / - terminals on the coil and turned the ignition on. Am I correct in...

Hi, My P6 won't start. I've established that there is no power reaching the coil by connecting a 12v bulb to the terminals. Can anyone offer some advice? Thanks Thomas.

Hi, i have the chance to buy a 5 speed gearbox and bellhousing from a Rover SD1 for my P6. They have the serial codes BL6 V3334 on the gearbox itself and FRC 0133CA BSK1 on the bell housing - can someone confirm they are suitable? Ta.

Hi, After reading this guide I'm going to a have a 5 speed box fitted to my 3500s - it looks like a worthwhile investment. I may even use it everyday for work! Would it be possible to have a copy of the notes used in the conversion? Regards Thomas.

Hi Chris, I'm in Gods own County Durham. 8)

Can someone recommend a garage that has the experience in doing this conversion? - I'd love to have a 5 speed box in my 3500s but I'm not experienced enough to even think about it.

Hi, Please could someone be of assitstance. When driving through Durham City yesterday, there was a sound like something blowing in the engine compartment. The engine then cut out but i managed to restart it and drive a few miles. It then stalled again, i restarted and drove a few miles (with...

Anyone got a spare chrome strip for the drivers door? to fit a 1972 P6 V8.

Thanks for your advice Ron. Like i say ... when i fitted it it was working fine ..... for a few hundred miles. Got another problem now...... when you turn the ignition you get a "clunk" then nothing happens. Turn the key back... try again and it starts first time. Cars eh! Regards Thomas

The car is a 1973 V8s. I was told by the company i bought it from that it was a straight swap and that is hould just tape over the spade connector that was connected to the old alternator as the new one had been modified. It was working fine when i first used it although the ammeter sits on 0...

Hi, Please could anyone offer some advice? I have fitted a new alternator to my P6 V8. There is a slight difference from the old alternator - there is no spade connector for the battery charge on this one just the block connector - i was told that it was not needed on the replacement. The...

Hi, Yes its definately the motor thats the problem. I took it down to the garage yesterday to have it tested and there is definately a power source. Bought a new one so hopefully i will be able to install it this weekend. Found a large puddle of black muck under the rear axle this morning...

Looks like I'm in for a fun saturday afternoon then 8) The joys of classic car ownership :D Tom