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by bobs12tourer
Fri Sep 10, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: 1947 Rover 12 Tourer
Replies: 7
Views: 20866

1947 Rover 12 Tourer

Hi Folks I am just putting my 1947 Rover 12 Tourer back together from when I dismantled it 35 years ago. Unsurprising that I am at a loss as to where the heater water pipes go !!!!!! If anyone can supply photo's of their cars engine compartment showing all the water pipes it would be much appreciate...
by bobs12tourer
Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:57 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: oil for differential
Replies: 3
Views: 16409

Re: oil for differential

Hi Tony Many thanks for your information which I will take on board. I am local to Morris Oils in Shrewsbury so armed with your information I will ask them about their classic oil range. I use their oils for my Harley Davidson motorbikes which is more cost effective & better I think than original Ha...
by bobs12tourer
Wed Apr 21, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: oil for differential
Replies: 3
Views: 16409

oil for differential

Morning folks I have just drained the oil from my 47 - 12 Tourer & just over 3 litres came out. Just like black treacle as I have had it 45 years & am now renovating !! In the workshop manual its say 2 litres should be in there ? So how much do I put in & is a modern diff oil OK or should any other ...
by bobs12tourer
Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Rover 12 tourer 1947 handbrake
Replies: 3
Views: 2732

Re: Rover 12 tourer 1947 handbrake

many thanks for your reply I eventually worked it out for myself earlier today !!!

no doubt this will be the first of my many questions. I have now started to rebuild everything back to the chassis.
by bobs12tourer
Sun Apr 04, 2021 12:01 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Rover 12 tourer 1947 handbrake
Replies: 3
Views: 2732

Rover 12 tourer 1947 handbrake

my first post as I'm restoring my 1947 Tourer after having it for 45 years !!!! I want to rechrome handbrake lever but can't dismantle it. I have unscrewed the black plastic handbrake grip but it doesn't pull off ! Does the plunger have to be unscrewed to allow the grip to be removed ? I don't want ...