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by V6GTE
Mon Apr 07, 2008 11:54 pm
Forum: General Chat Area
Topic: Wobbly polishing mop..
Replies: 6
Views: 3530

by V6GTE
Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:19 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
Replies: 17
Views: 6791

Its not loud its just she has very good hearing! :)
by V6GTE
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
Replies: 17
Views: 6791

Clarkson is dead right, these Rover V8's sound like two fat people mud wrestling in a well. Lovely sound. That is one cool Chevette, a far cry from the asthmatic 1256cc Pastel blue 3 dr my Dad used to have! Very cool indeed 8)
by V6GTE
Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
Replies: 17
Views: 6791

cool, a real sleeper then! 8-)
by V6GTE
Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:22 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
Replies: 17
Views: 6791

That's chuffin cool and the work standard it spot on. Whats your plans for finished colour , body mods etc?
by V6GTE
Sun Feb 17, 2008 9:15 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: LT77 Gearbox Identification
Replies: 23
Views: 104479

do'h :roll: I just read the 'gearbox' section of the Haynes manual for the Rover SD1 and it states in there that the box is the same as a TR7!
by V6GTE
Thu Feb 07, 2008 7:26 pm
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: LT77 Gearbox Identification
Replies: 23
Views: 104479

Cheers Bodger you are a star!
by V6GTE
Wed Feb 06, 2008 1:41 am
Forum: Drivetrain & Transmission Area
Topic: LT77 Gearbox Identification
Replies: 23
Views: 104479

Is the five speed box fitted to a TR7 an LT77? If so, with the correct bell-housing, would it be compatible with a Rover V8 engine?

Many thanks

Ian
by V6GTE
Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: Engine Swaps And Conversions Area
Topic: Engine swap issues - getting it in and located.
Replies: 12
Views: 8899

I saw a Dolly V8 at Himley (Dudley West Mids) last year and it was awesome. Certainly turned loads of heads despite the company it was keeping. (Ford model Y Hotrod, GT40 replica etc) I have some pics if you want to see it. Paintwork was superb too, a pearl red and silver, very expertly done!
by V6GTE
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:38 pm
Forum: Brakes & Suspension Area
Topic: MGB Lowered Leaf Springs
Replies: 19
Views: 18474

Have you tried MGOC spares? They do the parabolic springs (less leaves for less friction) and if my memory serves me they do lowered ones too?

Ian
by V6GTE
Tue Jan 22, 2008 9:12 pm
Forum: Your Garage Scene
Topic: V8 Scimitar project
Replies: 4
Views: 1805

I am so excited, my engine arrives this weekend! This means I can get on with the build. I just hope you guys wont get fed up with me asking daft questions in the Tech forums!! Will be taking more pics over the weekend as the stripdown continues, body off next then its chassis off to the blasters an...
by V6GTE
Fri Jan 18, 2008 10:41 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: reving problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5985

ChrisJC you have a private message mate!

Cheers

Ian
by V6GTE
Fri Jan 18, 2008 2:00 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Cylinder Heads, Fuel And Intake Area
Topic: reving problem
Replies: 9
Views: 5985

The rubber diaphrams do perish and would give exactly the problem you describe. Had this on my late Fathers Sd1 and the difference when the new rubbers were fitted was tremendous. They are only a few quid too. There is an excellent book on the market (try Ebay) called SU Carburettors and fuel pumps....
by V6GTE
Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:57 pm
Forum: Engines Area
Topic: Troubleshooting failure. Need help, car dies
Replies: 6
Views: 3707

Would agree with Kiwi, my Scimitar had the same problem. The coil on my Scimitar got warm when the engine was hot causing it the break down inside. Leave the car to stand for five mins and it would go again. Took a week to track the fault down. Also check the integrity of your engine earth leads / c...
by V6GTE
Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:50 pm
Forum: Body & Strengthening
Topic: Stag bonnet with a bulge
Replies: 5
Views: 6503

If you dont mind glassfibre try Smith & Deakin in Worcester. (Blackpole Industrial estate if my memory serves me) :)

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