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by Geoffrey
Sat Mar 23, 2019 6:02 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Cooling issues
Replies: 7
Views: 5523

Re: Cooling issues

Thanks for your advice guys. I will repost on this topic when I get the rad back and re-install. I think the head gasket is OK. There does not seem to be signs of water contamination in the oil.

Geoff
by Geoffrey
Sat Mar 23, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Luvax-Bijur lubrication system
Replies: 9
Views: 8064

Re: Luvax-Bijur lubrication system

An update on my attempts to get this system working. On removing the diaphragm pump I realised that the elbow connector that took the vacuum feed from the inlet manifold was actually one of the metering units that feeds oil to the chassis parts. This seemed quite wrong to me as it does not allow the...
by Geoffrey
Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:42 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Once again a Rover man
Replies: 6
Views: 6781

Re: Once again a Rover man

Thanks for your advice Mike. Unfortunately a bit late. I will however ring the guy tomorrow. But as it has been with him now 3 weeks I suspect he may have done it by now. I suppose rather naively perhaps, I assumed that they would make sure the external dimensions of the repaired radiator would be t...
by Geoffrey
Mon Mar 18, 2019 7:16 am
Forum: New members
Topic: Once again a Rover man
Replies: 6
Views: 6781

Once again a Rover man

In 1963 my first car was a Rover 12, to be followed by a P3 60 when a Bentley smashed into the 12 killing it. I have very fond memories of these reliable, stylish, comfortable cars. Later on I drove a 95 and in my middle years an SD1 as a company car. About 6 weeks ago I bought a 1947 12. The car is...
by Geoffrey
Sun Mar 17, 2019 8:23 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Luvax-Bijur lubrication system
Replies: 9
Views: 8064

Re: Luvax-Bijur lubrication system

Thanks Mike. Yes the pipes are all there. Just rather grotty and oily. I will do as you suggest.

Regards Geoff
by Geoffrey
Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:25 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Luvax-Bijur lubrication system
Replies: 9
Views: 8064

Luvax-Bijur lubrication system

I would like to renew the flexible pipes in my system. I wonder if anyone has sourced suitable pipes that can come with a neat clamping system, to clamp the pipes to the brass piping.

Geoff
by Geoffrey
Fri Mar 15, 2019 8:22 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Engine oil choice
Replies: 5
Views: 5175

Re: Engine oil choice

Hi, Choice of oil for old vehicles seems to be a never ending source of differing opinions. I have several classic motorcycles as well as my Rover 12. None of these vehicles have what you could call an oil filtration system. I have decided to try and take advantage of the benefits of a modern oil. I...
by Geoffrey
Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: Cooling issues
Replies: 7
Views: 5523

Cooling issues

Hi everyone, I am a new owner of a 1947 Rover 12. Picked it up today and drove it home (about 20 miles). The car is low mileage (49k) but not really been used for about 9 years. The car starts easily and seems to run well. Within a few miles it was blowing water and steam from the radiator cap. The ...