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by Phil - Nottingham
Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:21 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Fitting Wiper Arms
Replies: 5
Views: 4873

Re: Fitting Wiper Arms

I am an accountant still but not for much longer. I try to resist counting costs but when I start to waver I soon realise that the loss of cash through buying new or secondhand "moderns" (some past ones I succumbed to 40 years ago are now considered classic now though) is far in excess of upkeeping ...
by Phil - Nottingham
Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: Rover P4, the next 75 and all the variations
Topic: Pulling down front end
Replies: 9
Views: 18604

Re: Pulling down front end

Forum usage in the UK is dropping fast as Facebook with its easy photo posting and vast audience is much favoured. The posts are transient and completely unstructured so the search is fairly useless. The P4DG Forum was once excellent for usage and there is still a wealth of info on there but now one...
by Phil - Nottingham
Fri Apr 19, 2019 7:09 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Horn Wiring
Replies: 4
Views: 11015

Re: Horn Wiring

Replacing the wiring is a good idea anyway and also using PVC. The newer thin wall cables are stiffer and thinner and will also carry a heavier current. Nevertheless, I would still fit relays for the horn and the main and dip beam as well as fusing. I have heard this cable which is used in all moder...
by Phil - Nottingham
Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Luvax-Bijur lubrication system
Replies: 9
Views: 8080

Re: Luvax-Bijur lubrication system

THe Luvax was disconnected and kaput on our 16 when we bought our P2 in 1996. I was not keen on restoring the system the but I was not happy using grease as the oil lube passages are really far too small to pass any thick grease at all to be effective. I have therefore used Castrol D (now SAE 140) i...
by Phil - Nottingham
Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:18 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Cooling issues
Replies: 7
Views: 5533

Re: Cooling issues

Good luck - I have invariably found with cooling issues on every type of car for the past 50 years it's the rad in the end even though it may not look like it initially but one still tries to live in the hope it is not!
by Phil - Nottingham
Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:37 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P2 Tickford door draught seal
Replies: 3
Views: 3263

Re: P2 Tickford door draught seal

Ordinary Furflex is around the screen of our 1939 P2 and works well too. Furflex is merely Furtex (ie Plush) covered hollow rubber tube
by Phil - Nottingham
Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:47 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Differential Drain plug Seal
Replies: 7
Views: 4691

Re: Differential Drain plug Seal

EP90 GL4 is best to use as can also be used in the gearbox.
by Phil - Nottingham
Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:34 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: New Member
Replies: 3
Views: 4143

Re: New Member

Welcome and we look forward to hearing and seeing more
by Phil - Nottingham
Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:48 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: New battery for my 75 P3
Replies: 4
Views: 4314

Re: New battery for my 75 P3

Do not bother with premium batteries as if not in regular use they do not last as long as budget ones. I get at least 10+ years
by Phil - Nottingham
Mon Feb 18, 2019 11:45 am
Forum: RSR Discussion
Topic: Possible regulator Issues
Replies: 4
Views: 5819

Re: Possible regulator Issues

Possible but unlikely as it seems OK leave it and wait see