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by djm16
Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: P3 75 1949 engine queation
Replies: 1
Views: 2351

P3 75 1949 engine queation

I am supposed to be replacing the head gasket, but as ever, nothing goes smoothly. My question here is regarding the head bolts and the water jacket. At least one of the head bolt (rearmost drivers side) holes in the block communicates with the water jacket below. Somehow I cannot see this as normal...
by djm16
Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Heater transfer pipes
Replies: 0
Views: 2175

Heater transfer pipes

I have these off as part of a head gasket replacement. One had been twisted near the water pump inlet. So by the time it was untwisted and the subsequent cracks in the copper brased up the brightwork was looking a little ugly. I was looking into making up some new ones from scratch, but the curves a...
by djm16
Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Engine Colour
Replies: 4
Views: 5650

Re: Engine Colour

OK, so "authentic" may be a futile exercise, but "period" should be attainable. After reading this and other posts, I am happy to go with battleship grey enamel for the engine. However what about the thermostat housing, water outlet and water pump? All black? Same colour as engine? I am stripped and...
by djm16
Wed Jun 08, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Member in Perth, Australia
Replies: 1
Views: 2593

Member in Perth, Australia

I have a 1949 P3 6 light, white, in good condition. But I do have the cylinder head off for refurb as the head gasket blew.
I also have a 1955 P5 90 and a 3 litre Mk IIb coupe both of which are long term running restorations and in regular use.