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Mark, great photos. It is amazing what money, imagination, dedication, skill et. etc. can produce. Do you know which cargained the overall 1st place ? There is a 1976 Jaguar Coupe that you are showing, and this particular car scored second overall at the Rosehill Show some months ago. It is a...

It's fair to say that we haven't really given him all that much of our time, nor any encouragement to contribute. At times it is difficult to "stroke the fire", but that is what's needed most of the time. Personally, I myself have been totally slack for a number of reasons, and it is high time...

A most enlightening post by David. I am pleased to relate that iI was able to supply, and David bought, a set of genuine Fuchs Bundts a couple of years ago. They were in great condition. Regards Styria

It certainly makes sense - keep them both. Am I in on all this, or am I just goofing ? Regards Styria:oops:

I am pleased that you have taken the plunge and joined our TK forum. Already, there have been 60 "lookers", and that does illustrate that our segment on Rovers is extremely well patronized. Just takes a quick glance at the overall contributions and lookers to realize that the Rover...

Well yes, what a great opprtunity to feature this thread and to once again illustrate the perseverance and capacity by Oversize to illustrate his investigative skills in digging up all this infromation and perhaps more importantly, all those photos. Great one Mark, as per usual.

This thread goes a long way to illustrate the trials and tribulations that are part of any rebuild, especially one at this level. No wonder there were at least five of the poor souls involved with this project. One curious omission is the fitting of exhaust system flanges that should be part...

In my opinion, the car is not overpriced, especially having regard to the fact that one of our members probably paid more than this asking price for an ex "fully restored Lane Motors" car - apparently with all belts and whistles. It had been advertised for round about the $160K. figure, but the...

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Hi Mark, I have read your post and Michel's reply. I have moved from my old workshop/storage from Glenorie, and am now located at Seven Hills. If you wish to contact me, please ring me on my mobile - 0428 50 1800 and I would be happy if you could elaborate on the Suspension issues of your car...

Mark, I wouldn't unless, of course, I would have an immediate buyer with the appropriate profit margin. Those relics will invariably break you unless you are a very, very gifted person. However, it is a great barn find. Regards Styria

Certainly all of this part of TK's splendidly woven history.:poop: Regards Styria

Well, I wonder whatever happened to it - I find some of Mark's posts almost as interesting as his fantastic expose on the master Juan Manuel Fangio. Probably a bit of a tongue in cheek remark, but I never cease to be amazed at Mark's resourcefulness, but also his ability to change direction...

Mark, you have gone to some extraordinary lengths to providing all this vintage information and the great pictures. Whilst not wishing to be negative of your work and also the venerable Classic model the 6.9 can be perceived for, it saddens me to see the 6.9 to be neglected to the extent to...

This has turned out to be a strange post - no pictures, posts all over the place. I will need to get myself into gear to try and remedy some of the threads shortcomings. Not a criticism, most of it caused by my slack in contributing and keepingan eye on what is being posted. Shame on myself...

By inserting the "mandrel" in place of the normal Distributor shaft, I am able to turn the oil pump and thereby deliver oil circulation right throughout the engine. It is a comforting procedure. After some ten months, we are now in position to start the engine, so we are keeping fingers...

One of the prerequisites of the Rover/Leyland V8 engine relates to oil changes at the required interval. I have taken it upon myself to religiously carry out that task every six months, especially with cars that are being used on a regular basis. Adopting this procedure, I have been rewarded...

Things are a bit mumbo jumbo with my illustrations. Anyhow, on the subject of engine not reluctant to turn. I needed to find out the reasons why and removal of all eight piston assemblies would enable me to check free movement of the crank - talking primarily about main bearings resistance...

As evident by the photos, there was clearly no purpose in saving that engine at this stage. Going through my spare engines (such as they are), I chose a replacement that I had rebuilt some fifteen years prior. At that time, I would have removed heads, checked bores, removed pistons, crank etc...

I think the time is now much overdue to recommence this Rebuild. Even though the engine performed beautifully on the return journey to Sydney on that heat oppressive day (38 degrees), I took on the task of tuning the twin SU Carburettors. I wanted to check/eliminate a slight fluffiness...