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P6-SI

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Does anyone know where i can obtain a set of sideplates and gaskets for a 1973 2000sc. checked mine yesterday as the rad is using a little water and one of the plates looks wet and rusty. :( I would like to get this sorted before it lets go on a journey.
 

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P6-SI said:
Does anyone know where i can obtain a set of sideplates and gaskets for a 1973 2000sc. checked mine yesterday as the rad is using a little water and one of the plates looks wet and rusty. :( I would like to get this sorted before it lets go on a journey.
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Hi Si,

Be prepared to be amazed by the amount of crud behind them! :roll:

Have a look at Rebekah's...about 2/3 down the page.
http://www.classicroverforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=7854&start=15

Ian's probably your best source as I believe Roly passed on his stock of parts to him. Roly will hopefully confirm or correct me on this.

Good Luck! :)
 
hi all,
just to confirm for everyone. steve and gloria S&G WALKER stock was passed to roly ( steve's stepson ) when steve passed away last year. i have now bought it all from roly. i have both side plates and gaskets. it is also worthwhile when doing this job to replace the small plate at the back of the engine as well.

ian

owner of rover-classics
 
vaultsman said:
P6-SI said:
Does anyone know where i can obtain a set of sideplates and gaskets for a 1973 2000sc. checked mine yesterday as the rad is using a little water and one of the plates looks wet and rusty. :( I would like to get this sorted before it lets go on a journey.
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Hi Si,

Be prepared to be amazed by the amount of crud behind them! :roll:

Have a look at Rebekah's...about 2/3 down the page.
http://www.classicroverforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=7854&start=15

Ian's probably your best source as I believe Roly passed on his stock of parts to him. Roly will hopefully confirm or correct me on this.

Good Luck! :)
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Thanks for the link, that is quite amazing how much muck was clogged in there, had the car done many miles or is it previous owners not keeping the correct antifreeze. Do you think the job can be done without taking the manifold off ?
 
josephp6man said:
hi all,
just to confirm for everyone. steve and gloria S&G WALKER stock was passed to roly ( steve's stepson ) when steve passed away last year. i have now bought it all from roly. i have both side plates and gaskets. it is also worthwhile when doing this job to replace the small plate at the back of the engine as well.

ian

owner of rover-classics
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Hi Ian

Thanks for the information , Looks like I'll be calling you soon to order some, please be gentle on the price. :LOL:

Cheers

Simon
 
P6-SI said:
Thanks for the link, that is quite amazing how much muck was clogged in there, had the car done many miles or is it previous owners not keeping the correct antifreeze. Do you think the job can be done without taking the manifold off ?
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They are always silted up behind there, it's generally that silt that seems to make the plate corrode away. You will need to remove the carbs and exhaust manifold.
 
Isn't silt a result of using just tap water?
If you use a solution of antifreeze and distiled water and treat it as consumable i don't think that you will have problems.
If you change it every 2 years or so it won't break the bank!
 
harveyp6 said:
P6-SI said:
Thanks for the link, that is quite amazing how much muck was clogged in there, had the car done many miles or is it previous owners not keeping the correct antifreeze. Do you think the job can be done without taking the manifold off ?
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They are always silted up behind there, it's generally that silt that seems to make the plate corrode away. You will need to remove the carbs and exhaust manifold.
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Ok cheers, I thought I would probably have to do that. I received my manual yesterday so I can have a read up on it now
Cheers
 
Demetris said:
Isn't silt a result of using just tap water?
If you use a solution of antifreeze and distiled water and treat it as consumable i don't think that you will have problems.
If you change it every 2 years or so it won't break the bank!
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Oh ok, could be worth a try, I hope to buy the side plates shortly. I will post some pics of what lies behind in due course :cry:

Cheers
 
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