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Don't know if it's a common problem but my "76 SC had an electric pump fitted when I got it and mechanical pump removed and blanked off. Works well. Tony.

Having got the engine running well on my '76 2200 SC now having replaced the mains and big ends, I thought I'd do a bit of tidying up under the bonnet. The windscreen washers had been electrically disconnected ( wires cut off ) On further inspection I found the washer bottle had a hole in its...

Well, replaced the mains today. Many thanks Redrover and others for your advice. The only serious problem is that New Zealand lollypop sticks appear to be metric, I had to grind mine down as it was a bit too thick. :shock: Seriously though, things went as Redrover and others said they would...

I've finally found some main bearing shells, they arrived today from Thorntons and hopefully I'll fit them this weekend. By reading the blog I understand that to loosen the bottom chain I must screw in the allen screw to release the tensioner but I'm not sure how to put the tension back after...

This subject may have been previously discussed but being relatively new on here I've yet to see anything. Being at the bottom of the world, P6 parts are practically like rocking horse poo to obtain here. It seems the only reliable suppliers are in the UK. I've used Wadhams but I'm running out...

Blocked fuel filter or gunged up fuel lines ? Try disconnecting fuel line at carb, have someone to look and wind motor over. Plenty of petrol coming out ? Cheers and good luck Tony.

Thanks Michael, Running fresh 5 litres of 20/50 oil and I did replace the O ring while I had the bottom apart.I'll have a listen for timing chain noises but didn't notice any untoward noises yesterday. Thinking of making an adaptor to fit a pressure gauge. I see sender units for series 2 & 3...

Well, got my gold plated big end shells last week and fitted them this morning. The rattles have disappeared, took her for a drive and got her warm after lunch 100 +kph and no engine noises, but...oil light comes on at idle when warm. When I got the car oil light had a blown bulb, probably as...

Try Canley Classics, (no connection with this co. but seen website.) Tony.

Wots power steering :P Tony.

If you wanted to go to the trouble, I'd drill a heavy plate, or use an old head, to line up with the manifold, loosely bolt if together, get out the gas torch, heat up the offending branch red hot and tighten everything up. Cheers Tony.

Would you post to New Zealand please. :P Tony.

You won't get much of a British one for 2000 pounds. BEWARE OF RUST. :roll: I've got a Mk4 Spitfire which is not rusty but would cost a lot more than 2 grand if it were in England. I'd also suggest an MX5, very little maintenance required :P Tony.

Having looked all over the net, I can find any thing but standard size shells, so have reluctantly ordered the gold ones. :roll: Just had a cateract op yesterday so it may be a while until I can fit them. Will keep you updated. Tony.

Gentlemen, Many thanks for your suggestions, I'll try a bit more to see what I can locate, but I have a feeling I may have to go for the gold plated one's. One more silly question, are the big end nuts reusable or as Mr Haynes says they have to be renewed....I don't always trust what he tells...

Thanks everyone. You're right, JRW have them in stock..100 pounds. plus postage. At least I know I can get some ...at a price. I"ll do a bit more investigating locally before I commit myself. Sorry about the invisable sump gasket,should have checked the manual. :oops: Tony.

As far as I can tell, car has done about 180 K km's. I see mains on ebay, but will have to do a serious search for big ends. I don't fancy having to remove crankshaft for a regrind. Strange that I can get anything I need for my Triumphs but Rover bits are unobtainium :x Tony.

Think I've found the problem! (see pic) Surprisingly the shaft is still standard 2.000" dia. the two journals that I've checked so far are no more than 0.001" out of round so I'll replace the shells, if I can find some standard ones. The sump had NO gasket at all so that's another thing to...

Well, today I dropped the old oil , put a new filter on and refilled the sump with 20/50. Went for a short drive to get her warm. The noises have certainly quietened down but still there, 90% sure it's big ends, so it's sump off and out with the micrometer!Hopefully the crankshaft isn't worn. I...

Just been cleaning out the boot of my SC and found these under the spare wheel. Don't think I've ever found a complete tool roll in any car that I've owned.Looks like they've never been used. Don't think I'll ever use them, a bit too crude for me , I prefer ring spanners and socket sets, but...

I'm going to give the 20/50 a try, all I've got to lose is the cost of the oil !.Got some from Supercheap and have some ZPP. Pretty sure it's the bottom end, ok when started from cold but gets noisy when she warms up. Looks like the flexi plate was changed recently, the ring gear looks new...

Thanks folks, the car actually came from Rotorua about 12 months ago to Christchurch. After the earthquake owner moved to Motueka and had nowhere to keep her,...that's his story anyway ! I'm tempted to give her a oil change and put some 20/50 oil in and see if it improves the situation.it's...

Finally collected the $2010 NZ ((about 1000 British Pounds ) SC from Nelson on Tuesday. After a 3 hour trip on the Cook Strait ferry and a 6 hour drive from Wellington arrived home this afternoon after a 600 km trip. Unfortunalely wet weather most of the way so not many pics. Have posted a...

Pertronix??? Works well in my Triumphs. Yet to see what's in the Rover. Tony.

Mine must be my Lathe, followed by my Trolley jack and Socket Set. Tony.