Search found 106 matches

by Chris C
Sat Sep 22, 2012 1:26 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: removing the sump - stuck
Replies: 7
Views: 7121

Re: removing the sump - stuck

Hi Neil, Looking on Ebay UK, he looks like a genuine seller of Rover parts with a 100% positive feedback, and rated as a "Top-rated seller". Have a look at the feedback on Ebay yourself. Or just Google - voking2000 (his Ebay ID) and see the feedback If you need gasket sets for the P3, I've got a sup...
by Chris C
Mon Sep 17, 2012 10:46 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: removing the sump - stuck
Replies: 7
Views: 7121

Re: removing the sump - stuck

Hi Neil Just spotted various size sets of Big end bearings on Ebay (UK) suitable for Rover P3 60 & 75 Item number: 350590424305 Item number: 251138824037 Item number: 251138824110 Contact details: PIERRE JANUSZ 20, Downton Avenue Streatham, London SW2 3TR United Kingdom Phone: 07860276791 Fax: 020-8...
by Chris C
Thu Aug 30, 2012 10:45 am
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Finding the engine no. of a P3 75
Replies: 6
Views: 5861

Re: Finding the engine no. of a P3 75

Hi KartiK I think the No. you have found is a casting number. The engine number is stamped into the block LHS side face, on the opposite side of the engine to the number you have found. So, LHS in front of the first branch of the exhaust manifold on a machined surface. The engine No. on my 1949 P3 (...
by Chris C
Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:54 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Torque wrench settings
Replies: 3
Views: 3722

Re: Torque wrench settings

Hi Neil I've got a very tattered engine strip & rebuild sheet for a Rover 75 (P3). It was produced by the Rover Co. and sent out to Workshops and Customers. It only mentions torque figure for main bearing caps @ 100 lbs/ft If you Google "torque figures for nuts" then you can find a lot of info for t...
by Chris C
Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:35 pm
Forum: Early post WWII, P3 the original Rover 75 and 60
Topic: Changing Radius Arm rubbers
Replies: 3
Views: 3811

Re: Changing Radius Arm rubbers

Hi Neil / Paul Many thanks for your comments and advice. I've now changed both of the rubbers. The worst problem I found was removing and replacing the bolts on the support bracket that goes on to the chassis. After 60+ years of road dirt / salt and general rusting its not surprising the nuts & bolt...
by Chris C
Sat Mar 31, 2012 11:23 pm
Forum: New members
Topic: Hi from South Midlands - P2/P3
Replies: 0
Views: 1797

Hi from South Midlands - P2/P3

Hi there from deepest Northamptonshire almost on the Oxon/Bucks border. I retired last year from almost 40 years in the motor industry and needed something to occupy my time and keep me out of the wife's hair. So approx 9 months ago I purchased a couple of Rovers. One is a blue 1939 Rover 14 six lig...