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by deckell
Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Spring Removal
Replies: 2
Views: 3254

Re: Spring Removal

Hello steve i know exactly what you are up against as i have recently had mine out ,a great frustrating experience.where abouts are you situated if you forward your phone number i could give you a ring and give you some advice.i live in bundaberg queensland best regards Derrick.Smith.
by deckell
Fri Nov 01, 2013 11:43 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Rover P3 75 Spares needed in Australia
Replies: 3
Views: 4656

Re: Rover P3 75 Spares needed in Australia

mike jim withers at j w classic parts in melbourne may be able to help as i have purchased wheel bearings and seals and other parts for my p3 from him in the past .ph 03 97626025.hoping this is of some help.regards Derrick.Smith
by deckell
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:30 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 6
Views: 6701

Re: Overheating

Jim i have now replaced the radiator and have been for a 20km run with the outside temp at 31degrees,the gauge did not get over 82 degrees at 50 mph but no hill climbs hope fully the problem has been remedied, i also fitted a 71.4 degrees thermostat instead of the 75 degrees original the true test w...
by deckell
Tue Sep 24, 2013 12:15 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Overheating
Replies: 6
Views: 6701

Re: Overheating

Jim i have had this same problem, i have cleaned out the system with some you beaut cleaner but i am not so sure how you beat it is because it did little good.i have since cleaned out and back flushed the block and had the radiator recored.i am in the process at the moment of refitting the radiator ...
by deckell
Fri Sep 20, 2013 1:51 am
Forum: Wilks' cars P1 and P2, thats cars up to 1947
Topic: P2 1938 14ss restoration recent progress
Replies: 6
Views: 4649

Re: P2 1938 14ss restoration recent progress

Well done paul keeps me motivated for the on going maintenance on my p3.regards Derrick.Smith
by deckell
Thu Sep 12, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: p3 75 temperature problem.
Replies: 16
Views: 14380

Re: p3 75 temperature problem.

Thank you steve for your words of wisdom i am in the process of getting a new radiator fitted.i will do as you say and give it a good clean out. regards Derrick.Smith.
by deckell
Wed Aug 28, 2013 10:22 am
Forum: New members
Topic: New to the forum
Replies: 6
Views: 6225

Re: New to the forum

Welcome joel a great looking vehicle i hope you enjoy.best wishes,Derrick.Smith from down under
by deckell
Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:54 am
Forum: New members
Topic: Hi from Germany
Replies: 6
Views: 5375

Re: Hi from Germany

great to see the restoration bug is still alive and well,welcome odin and good luck.
by deckell
Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:15 am
Forum: New members
Topic: hi all from ireland
Replies: 3
Views: 3629

Re: hi all from ireland

Welcome linda some pics of your toy would be nice.regards Derrick.Smith.
by deckell
Tue Aug 20, 2013 10:49 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: p3 75 timing pointer.
Replies: 4
Views: 4275

Re: p3 75 timing pointer.

Stewart would you mind posting a photo of the above when it is convenient please. thanking you in anticipation,regards Derrick.Smith