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by digcot65
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:34 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: 1934 Rover 12
Replies: 2
Views: 9321

Re: 1934 Rover 12

I have now had two lots of treatment,but I was told it could go on for some time and to do as little,or if possible no driving during the treatment.So rather than let it sit in the garage for months not being used,I have reduced the price to £10650 for a quick sale Len
by digcot65
Sun Aug 08, 2021 8:20 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1934 Rover 12
Replies: 0
Views: 2080

1934 Rover 12

Morning,the setting for the spark plug gaps on the workshop manual Is the the ideal gap ,is seems quite small.maybe members have found a better setting Len
by digcot65
Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1934 Rover 12 sadly selling
Replies: 8
Views: 4290

Re: 1934 Rover 12 sadly selling

Hello Ive received the thermostat and fitted it Len
by digcot65
Thu Jul 15, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1934 Rover 12 sadly selling
Replies: 8
Views: 4290

Re: 1934 Rover 12 sadly selling

I`ve tried contacting Meteor spares for a thermostat,but only get an answering m/c Does anyone else do them Lem
by digcot65
Thu Jul 15, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1934 Rover 12 sadly selling
Replies: 8
Views: 4290

Re: 1934 Rover 12 sadly selling

Thanks Im about to order a thermostat .I dont really find the illness affects me too much,but the monthly injections have some unpleasant side affects,and I realise it isnt going to go away.So I need a car requiring less effort to drive.
by digcot65
Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: 1934 Rover 12
Replies: 2
Views: 9321

1934 Rover 12

After 16 months restoration and a few thousand spent getting the Rover done, I have sadly decided to sell it.I am now having monthly injections for a PSA problem which I didnt know about when I bought the Rover.This with my age I find that the car is too much effort to drive and if I buy another cla...
by digcot65
Wed Jul 14, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1934 Rover 12 Thermostat
Replies: 0
Views: 1933

1934 Rover 12 Thermostat

Good morning the old thermostat housing was covered in body filler and when I removed it most of it has corroded away I have anew one to fit ,is is best to fit a new thermostat during the summer months.There isnt one in at the moment.I was wondering what difference the by pass pipe makes with no sta...
by digcot65
Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1934 Rover 12 sadly selling
Replies: 8
Views: 4290

1934 Rover 12 sadly selling

I have had to come to the decision to sell the Rover.I was told during the restoration that I had the big "C" and Im having to have monthly treatment.This along with my age I find it is a bit too hard work as compared to a modern classic .So thats what Ill have to buyI have spent a few thousand on t...
by digcot65
Sun Jul 11, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1934 Rover 12 Petrol tank
Replies: 14
Views: 6426

Re: 1934 Rover 12 Petrol tank

Morning ,I`ve now sorted the fuel supply out and blanked off the shorter pipe. Worried me a bit when it was running out of fuel on the way home back up the hill .I know the hill where we live is steep,but I was sure there was enough petrol in the tank,whatever happened.Any way one more problem out o...
by digcot65
Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:45 pm
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: 1934 Rover 12 Petrol tank
Replies: 14
Views: 6426

Re: 1934 Rover 12 Petrol tank

Have modified the fuel pick up and that was the source of my problem,with the reserve tap seized .Take it for the tracking and caster angle test next week.I will be very interesting to see the tracking .Checking roughly in the garage,with a long metal pole held against the front wheel it does seem t...