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Did not think of an inertia switch. It is a safety must. This is what is great about forums like this. Thank you.

Rockdemon.I did not have any vaporisation problems, It was just that the mechanical pump was leaking and took an age to start when not used for a while. I tried to re-con it but it had the dreaded 1 inch valves which no none had. The valves were obviously at fault as the car still took an age to...

Dear All, Thank you for your views so far. I have been looking through the posts re this subject. I was getting a bit confused as lots said Facet at the back. Others Huco type only at the front with some, including the Rover specialist that I bought the pump from, saying Facet Gold-Flo at the...

Good evening all, I have had enough of my mechanical fuel pump. It takes an age to start the car after it has been standing a while. I have replaced most of the insides, but as my pump has the 1 inch valves, I have been treated like a leper once I tell any re-conditioners. One particular Rover...

Hi Coin, I had never used the reserve and in fact have never had a car that has one in the guise of a lever. It was a shock to suddenly have the engine splutter for a short while and then stop completely. After looking at the gauge which was on just over a quarter of a tank (with no red mark to...

Thank you to all for your helpful and informative replies. As the tank holds 68ltrs and one quarter would be 17ltrs I guessed that If my gauge was reading one quarter and I filled the car with 17ltrs it should read half full. Well Bingo the needle sat bang on half after putting in the fuel...

Dear All, Do not use my 3500 enough so the fuel gauge usually does not go below half, until yesterday. It registered just over one quarter full and the engine stopped. I pulled out the reserve control and after several turn overs the engine started again and behaved as usual. I know that the...

Sorry Peter cannot help on the re-trim, however I do have strong views on supplier feedback. The reason this excellent forum is so useful to all of us is that it keeps us informed in all aspects of the car that we are interested in. This can take many different forms but an important and can...

Blimey Stan you are a genius. A while back I asked if it was possible to post a few pictures as I was going to attempt the same and what have you came up with, a step by step guide in words and pictures including the correct blade fuses to use, how much and what materials to buy and where from...

Hi Stan, Thanks for your reply. I had already made my mind up that the fuse box had to be changed but was clinging to hope that someone was going to come up with a miracle cure that just slotted in, but as we know its usually not as simple as that. I will be following your excellent tread to...

Dear All, Have been following this tread with interest as I have heard very bad things about these fuse boxes and after spending years restoring my 3500 auto I do want it going up in smoke due to me turning my lights on. It appears the only way to fix the problem for good is a modern box...

Hi Phil, Thank you for your reply. Glad to hear you are back on the road with stopping power. It looks as if I will also have to cough up and buy a new servo as I am fed up with getting nowhere with my present unit. Its a good job you reminded me about the deposit as although I do not have a...

Good afternoon Phil, I have been following this thread with great interest as I have exactly the same problem. I tried the test to see if the piston under the air control valve would be pushed back by the spring and just like in your pictures it was not strong enough. I even purchased a second...

Dear All, Since I purchased my 3500 auto 1973 as a project approximately 4 years ago I have always wanted to restore the car to original as possible although I do understand that at times it is best to realise that some modern/updated items whould benefit both the driver and the car, so the...

Thank you RP61973 you have pointed in in the correct direction, I took out the valve piston and I had put the new rubber on the wrong way round. It made me think again after your comment and the fact that a small amount of brake fluid was in the valve dish. So far it seems like it has worked but...

Sorry I have not replyed before but have just been able to get round to real work (the Rover). RP61973, Thank you for your help, I have cheaked the master cyl push rod adjustment and all seems correct. Ron,I did not use any red rubber grease so this it not the problem, BUT, you are correct it is...

Dear all, After putting new rubbers in my servo and master cyl and then bleeding, the brakes stop better than ever before, however sometimes after pressing the brake pedel they will not release. I notice that when I try to push the car out of the garage before I start it up the brakes are also...

Hello Dave3066, I was very impressed with the way you painted your suspension strut, as i want to do the same to mine could you please let me know how you cleaned up the strut before painting (I hope i dont need to bead blast anything as i do not have the equipment) and did you use normal...

I have bought a set of the securon rear belts but they are still not fitted as they will look so ugly sitting on the rear parcel shelf of my 3500 1973. Is their any way of fitting them where the mechanism will not show.

Thank you for your replies, So far it appears that catalysts are of no use although i would still like to hear from anyone that has used one. A number of posts previously mentioned Tetraboost which @£140 a box is more expensive than putting vodka in my tank plus a box would last me approx 15...

Hi all, Im getting fed up pouring gallons of additive in my 3500 auto MK11 and still getting some pinking (more so when i buy petrol from a supermarket pump). So im thinking about buying a Fuel catalyst which fits inside the tank and looks like large tablets in a sausage shape cage. My questions...

Thank you for your veiws and experiences. My car has only covered just under 40,000 miles (with full history) and although it passes the bounce test the shocks are quite rusty plus after standing around for over 37 years not going very far i think its time for them to be retired. It seems like...

Hello all, I am looking to replace my front and rear shocks on a 3500 mk II as they do not seem to have been changed since new. I do not want to have adjustments on them but want to try and keep as near to original as possible but still have decent ride quality. Has any-one got any suggestions...

Hi Vaultsman, Just measured my wingards and the base screws are 3 and 3/4 inch centres.

Thank you to every one for your help. Now my doors will not resemble swiss cheese as i know where to drill ist time. Yet again this forum is the Oracle of all knowledge.