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by ruby
Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:45 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: brake fluid
Replies: 4
Views: 7571

brake fluid

Can anyone help sort our confusion over which brake fluid type is recommended for our 1971 Fastback Rapier. Any information we've picked up elsewhere seems only to confuse the issue!
by ruby
Mon Jun 06, 2016 4:45 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Rover SD1 2000 1984
Replies: 1
Views: 1543

Rover SD1 2000 1984

Is the PCB and instruments the same on all SD1 2000s. Were any changes made to the PCB and or instruments on the SD1 2000
by ruby
Sat Nov 21, 2015 9:22 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Rover SD1 2000 1984
Replies: 6
Views: 2566

Re: Rover SD1 2000 1984

Thanks to everyone for your ideas and suggestions - sharing a problem really does help and all your comments make sound sense. We've taken them 'on board' so we just waiting for weather improvement cos the car is outside! Thank you again for your trouble. ;)
by ruby
Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:12 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Rover SD1 2000 1984
Replies: 6
Views: 2566

Rover SD1 2000 1984

Can anyone help with the following odd problem? A simultaneous failure of the oil pressure gauge, oil pressure light and dash board clock . The failure is intermittent but function will only return when the engine has been at rest for at least 10 minutes. Failure can recur after anything between 5 a...
by ruby
Thu Feb 26, 2015 7:46 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: CA Tyre Pressure
Replies: 0
Views: 1585

CA Tyre Pressure

'69 Bedford CA had 640/13 x-ply swapped for 165/13 radial tyres, Does anyone have any idea what the tyre pressure should be?
by ruby
Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:42 pm
Forum: Classic Friendly Garages / services in your area
Topic: Body Beautiful Cars Ltd
Replies: 2
Views: 20405

Re: Body Beautiful Cars Ltd

I have used http://www.bodybeautifulcarsltd.com a couple of times and each time they have provided an outstanding standard of service and their paintwork is second to none. They prep and paint anything from a mini to a maserati, check them out, you will NOT be disappointed We have also used Body Be...
by ruby
Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:19 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Screen Washer
Replies: 3
Views: 855

Screen Washer

The vehicle is a Bedford CA with a bag-type reservoir (a la Rootes) which for years worked well using an after market electric pump. Then it didn't. :( The pump and non-return valve are both new and the whole system has been thoroughly cleaned. Operation was very intermittent for five minutes but no...
by ruby
Sat Jun 28, 2014 12:20 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Poss. ignition problems
Replies: 13
Views: 2019

Re: Poss. ignition problems

Thank you, people, its good to have your support. I've already fitted a new coil and on stationary running alone it seems it may have helped, though still concerned about taking the car far. Have bought a set of genuine new old stock points for the Delco dizzy. The heel seems a kind of composite mat...
by ruby
Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:22 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Poss. ignition problems
Replies: 13
Views: 2019

Poss. ignition problems

After 20/30 mins running our Vauxhall PA engine begins to faulter, eventually stall & finally becomes impossible to restart until cooled down, although engine temp is normal. We've been told the problem is the contact breaker plastic heel melts, & softens thus closing the points gap because the dizz...