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I have been suffering with what I call a "compound problem" on my 71 2000 SC. Just so we're all clear my car has a Pertronix fitted and is on standard carburation and compression. I run with std unleaded fuel with Castrol Valvemaster Plus at the recommended dosage. Basically I've been chasing...

Hi all, would anybody be able to tell me the correct number(s) for the half shaft UJ's please? Is there any alternative numbers with correct dimensions but maybe a greaser fitted or any slight differences that can be got around? thanks, Jon.

I'm currently re shimming my 71 sc and all was going well until I got to number 4 inlet, I shall explain my problem. With a .417 shim I have .003 clearance, so I fitted a .412 to bring me to .008 but ended up with .020 I have repeated this operation 3 times with the same shims and got the exact...

I've had running problems with my car now for some time, I've been in there with all sorts of gadgetry and have dialled the engine round in circles temporarily getting somewhere only for the car to frustratingly get worse shortly after. Recently the car has been down on power and audibly...

Hi all, I think I may already know the answer to my question but I wanted to ask of the collective expertise to confirm what I think: My 71 2000SC has developed a problem where when you turn the key to crank the engine the starter motor spins but the solenoid does not engage the motor with the...

I parked my 2000SC up at work today and was merrily grafting away when a colleague came to get me from the machine shop to tell me there was a P6 parked near to my one. It was a series 2 3500S on a P plate in Vauxhall glacier white (according to owner) Black vinyl roof, running on Vitesse rims...

Hi all, I'm looking to fit new pads on the front of my 2000SC, I can't find any pattern part number listings anywhere for Ferodo/EBC/ etc etc. Does anyone have any record of what pad numbers are required please? Thanks very much, Jon.

Hi all, I've just got my seal kit (oil seals, garter spring and strap) today for the de dion and I'm going to start the stripdown tonight, The memory has faded a little since I last had the de dion apart for a new gaiter but I do remember having the half shafts off and the elbows and I do...

Does anyone know of any reason why in the future I couldn't fit an overdrive unit to my 2000SC? I did a search but couldn't find anything directly relating to this question.

Hi all, I'm in the process of recommissioning my 2000SC and I've had a strange fault occur with the starter motor, when I turn the key to engage the starter motor the starter turns the engine but when I turn the key off the starter motor continues turning. I pulled the starter motor and cleaned...

Hi all, I'm currently in the process of recommissioning my 2000SC and I've had a recurring "patter" from the exhaust of the car from before I laid it up. I thought it may be carburation related and as the old carb was quite worn I got a good S/H replacement and fitted it today. After a bit of...

Hi all, currently in the process of recommissioning my SC and as it's stood for a while amongst other things I'll be checking is the front suspension. Thing is though I'm not that familiar with the layout of the system and I seem to remember reading that you can check the P6 suspension in the...

Hi all, has anybody stripped down a water pump from a 4 cylinder car before? I started to strip my old one with the aid of heat and brute force but she's reluctant to let go, it has moved but I'm not sure how much more I can brutalise it. The reason I'd like to strip it is there is play in the...

Hi all, I'm currently in the process of getting my SC back on the road, the big ends and mains are now done and I'm in the process of giving it some new timing chains. I've had a real headache getting the old chains and intermediate gear out (no room in the chain tunnel). I'll be replacing both...

I saw a orange (think the shade may be called Paprika) P6 today coming out of Tesco garage in Letchworth, it had a Webasto fitted but I didn't see if it was a V8 or a 4 banger. The reg (I think) was ABC 245? Didn't catch last letter, maybe a 'V' ? I was in my Turmeric yellow 2600 Series one SD1...

Whilst at work earlier today I spotted a white P6 the other side of a hedgerow driving past, couldn't quite see if it was a series 1 or 2 but I think it was a 1, pretty sure it was a 4 pot by the sound of it. Is it anyone on here? Cheers, Jon. :D

Hi all, I've just bought a steering box for my 72 2000SC online and the one I have received is for a 3500. Apart from the visual differences in case shape etc could anybody tell me if this will do the job (fit and function) on my 2000 please, many thanks, Jon.

Hi all, I've had a quick search on the forum but I can't seem to find the info I require. I need to get some new tyres for my 72 2000 and it's currently wearing 165 SR14's which don't really tell me what the aspect ratio would be in "new money", I'm aware of the van tyre situation and I don't...

Hi all, Can anybody tell me what the correct capacity is for refilling a BW35 transmission please, book says 8 litres but it sounded a little too much to me. My only auto experience is with GM180's which hold about a cupful in relative terms. Many thanks, Jon.

Hi everybody, my 72 2000SC has developed a pull to the right when driving. It happens when accelerating, braking, uphill, downhill, to sum up, it's constant. The O/S/F tyre has scrubbed the outer edge very badly too. (could this just be cambering from the road surface?) I've checked toe in...

In a recent post elsewhere the subject of octane ratings and lead replacement/octane boost came up. I'm using Castrol Valvemaster and although I'm not unhappy with it I'm not blown away by it either and wondered if I could do better. I've tried the Comma variety in the past and don't really...

West Berks classic Vehicle club are putting on a show on the 25 july at Newbury racecourse with proceeds going to Leukaemia and Lymphoma research, I thought given recent events that have affected those within our ranks and anyone else who has been affected by these illnesses I should put this...

Recently my SC has developed a habit of idling too fast, if you allow the throttle to slam shut by slipping your foot off the pedal and letting the pedal spring back to the rest position it returns to normal idle but normal decelerating (without slamming it shut) into junctions etc leaves it...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-P6-3500-V8- ... 1313wt_930 Amusing listing if nothing else, good luck to 'em. :D

Hi all, my 2000SC has developed a metallic ringing noise which seems to be coming from the front of the cylinder head as far as I can tell. It's only there at idle and remains until approximately 1500rpm and then it goes away as you bring the revs up. When you return to idle it's straight back...