Rover Sports Register Forum

Welcome to the forum, sounds like you have an interesting project and I look forward to hearing more as you progress

If it were my car I would be fitting new valve guides along with hardened valve seats

Have you tried pouring a mix of acetone/ATF fluid or diesel/ATF fluid in around each stud hole and allow it to penetrate

andyrover, I don't think Richard has been on the forum for a while.

You might be best joining http://rover800.info/forum/ and the guys there should be able to assist you

Welcome to the forum

The DVLA is showing the car is still on the road and has been recently taxed until 1st October 2022

It's been with the current owner since at least 2012

Interestingly it also shows the date of registration is 1981 so I wonder if the car was an exported vehicle when new

Is the Bendix drive sleeve in good condition?

https://www.johncraddockltd.co.uk/26004 ... 48-55.html

Check the needle isn't bent.

Repair kits should be readily available from Burlen Fuels

Good progress being made, well done

Seasons Greetings to the RSR and all members