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had a bit of progress i think i took the fuel pipe off and when you crank the engine it comes out in little spurts not a continuos flow and if you put ur finger over the pipe it stops completly. so could this be my problem a knacked fuel pump?Also found that the automatic advance retard is stuck...

just had a quick look on ebay the jag belts seem about £70 with out the buckle it clips into. is this a bit expensive?

hi i have a 1972 P6 TC it has britax seat belts in the front they are not inertia type but the type you pull tight. Was seat belts fitted in the rear if so what type where they and is there anyone out there who have any as i want to put a set in as i have 2 young kids and dont want to take the...

i may have had progress with it. I removed the plugs and disconected the fuel line. when the engine is cranked the petrol comes out in spurts not continous. If i put my finger over the end there is no pressure from the pump i would assume this is not normal. What do you think thanks jason

we did have a look at the floats and they seemed to be floating and not stuck. i think it may be something really stupid that im not seeing. thanks again jason

Not got in till late and losing the light not got time to check valve gap so tried the petrol pump. i removed the plugs and turned the engine over for 30 seconds and got half way between 1/2 and 3/4 pint of petrol would this is what you would expect from a good pump or should it be more. There...

i have changed the plugs forgot to put a commer between plugs and leads opps. have set it to a dwell meter i think it read around 60 if i remember correctly. how do you check valve gaps and adjust please

i replaced that as well. what is O/P?

hi i have changed the following parts so far. dizzy cap, condesor, points(not new for me but i do have a new one which i will fit just in case), plugs leads, coil, inlet manifold gasket as it was leakingand air filters not that they matter. i think that is everything all with new parts not...

hi is there anyone in the midlands or surrounding area who may have a good 2000 tc engine for sale im having problems. will have my mecanhic look at it as it may be a head gasket hopefully many thanks jason 02476304633 07811107878

so i have a a couple of options then trying changing the head gasket or a replacement engine. I wasnt expecting such a drastic results to be honest. what sort of money would you be looking to pay for a good tc engine. or would it be cheaper to replace the rings? any advice would be greatfully...

The car has been sitting around for several months i recently got it from a friend it could have sat up to 12months. i have not checked the valve clearance as yet could be the next job. im just scracthing my head now didnt think it could be a head gasket as i dont loose water or oil and there is...

ok i have done another compression check assumming the front of the engine is 1 and the back is 4. the following is below cold 1 170 psi 2 150 psi 3 145 psi 4 140 psi warm 1 170 psi 2 160 psi 3 145 psi 4 140 psi warm and about a tea spoonish of oil 1 200 psi 2 190 psi 3 170 psi 4 170...

Thanks for that rick does anyone know what the test should be is 100 psi bad or ok. Just to give me an idea many thanks jason

hi with the compression check should this be done when its warm or cold thanks jaosn

looks like i will have to check the compression again tomorrow. Anyone know what it should be thanks so far jason

I have had a compression check and the readings was all around 100 i was told this was ok not perfect but would not be a problem. I have a friend who is a mechinic and he set the carbs up and is as stumped as i am. If the carbs are worn could this only show up when they are under load ie whislt...

hi i am having running problems with my 1972 rover 2000 TC. i have tried changing plugs leads condesor coil rotar arm and points. I did find the inlet manifold gasket gone and this has been changed to. some times it runs ok on tic over and some times it does not. When you drive it it misses and...