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    Oil leak

    Hi , I have a P5 V8 & it's leaking oil from the rear main. The sump is tight,the rocker covers are tight,the breathers are clear so I'm looking towards the seal. What sort of job is it to sort? I assume its engine out & strip but does the Chinese finger thing provide an option or is it a waste...
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    Occasional judder from auto box

    Hi guys, a while since I've been on here but been busy setting up the wedding car business & other stuff too as some of you will be aware. Anyway I need to pick some brains ( Harvey it's probably you) I now own a P5 V8 auto & I know the selector linkage needs adjusting as there is no first...
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    Rover 2000sc Auto

    I am selling my Blue p6 as I have six cars now & need some space on the drive. It is a 2000sc auto 1973, 61k aprox (had new speedo by previous owner) 3 previous owners (1 for 34 years) The car is Corsica blue with black interior (leather). It was resprayed two years ago (by previous owner)& is a...
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    Missfire under heavy load

    Can anyone throw a new light on my running fault? My 2200sc starts &drives fine on short or flat runs of any distance,the problem comes after it has been pulling up hill over a long drag & noticeable in any gear but more prominent in 3rd or 4th. The car starts to loose power slightly & gives the...
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    Black leather seats

    I am in need of a full set of black leather or leather/ vynil seats for my 73 p6 My seats have distorted/shrunk & pulled out of shape So need a good set to replace them. If you can help at a realistic price please let me know Thanks Mark
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    Slipping in reverse

    One for you H I think. A friend of mine has a P6 auto with the 35 box & says the fluid looks very dark & also slips in reverse. Is this fixable or terminal?. My Jag years ago had the same fault & I only had to adjust the rear band (external adjustment )& it cured it . Thanks mark
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    Black Headrests

    Hi all, I am in need of some Black headrests for my latest p6 purchase, if anyone has some please let me know. I could also do with seat covers as mine are split in places & wrinkled around seams. thanks Mark
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    2200sc cam bearing cap

    Hi, I am in desperate need of the rear cam bearing cap for my 76 2200sc. The cap has cracked down through the cam cover bolt fixing ( been over tightened in the past i think). I have a feeling these may be matched to the carrier too but if anyone can help I would be grateful. Thanks Mark
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    Series 1 V8 good deal???

    Hi all, I am hoping for a bit of advice regarding a Rover p6 series 1 V8 I have the chance of It needs a bit of work cosmetically & some under body welding for next mot Still has mot on it & is less than a grand. Repairs are no problem that is my trade but Is it cheap or priced right? Not had a...
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    Body repair panels

    Hi , does anyone know if the inner sill repair panels cover the floor lip too? I had a look at a Freinds new S1 yesterday & the n/s has rotted front & back as usual but also taken about 1 1/2'' of the full length of the floor too. If not is there a panel available or just make up from sheet...
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    Auto box compatability

    Hi all . Sorry not been around for a while . I got myself involved on the committy of our local club which has taken up a fair amount of time. Anyway enough waffle. I have been asked if a Borg Warner 65? Will fit where a 35? Was installed originally. They say they know one is rod & the other...
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    misfire under heavy load

    I have got a problem with my 2200sc (P6) 1976 & could do with some input as i am running out of ideas. The car starts & runs fine most of the time & is usually fairly economical. Always runs on all cylinders & idles fine does not pink or lack power until it is under heavy load going up Cornish...
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    cheap points & condensors

    I know this subject has been mentioned before & after nearly 30 years in the trade (worrying when you think about it) i should know better but i bought some cheap points & condensors from e-bay. I thought i would give them a try & save some money :oops: . Well when i fitted them all seemed good...
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    advice for postage

    I have just won a wing on ebay & seller lists as collection only,he has agreed that i can arrange a courier but i need to know what weight the wing is in order to book. Has anyone any idea please? it is a front wing
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    Newbee

    Hello my name is Mark, I live in Cornwall & this is my P6 2200sc which i spent a year restoring.When i bought her she had been vandalised along the N/S & involved in a hit & run while parked at the previous owners house.i had to repair various bodge repairs from previous years (including a...
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