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Given their scarcity, finding another source will be important, and one that is actually good. The water pump on my daimler double-six...

Mark, what an excellent write-up and so well illustrated. Any budding home mechanic should now be able to perform this task with a...

Well looks like the rebuild guy in Altona doesn’t want to repair the pumps anymore. Reading bw the lines there seems to be more going...

This is what the S6 compressor looks like:

It would be almost impossible to find a valid reason to purchase this car. Regards Styria

This is what the S6 compressor looks like:

I was there with my DS: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2026/09/2026-french-car-show-sydney/

recording for posterity since this car is so far gone it is almost certain to be scrapped. I think it is 6877, but could be 6377...

I was there with my DS: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2026/09/2026-french-car-show-sydney/

Wow, I had no idea that Rovers were assembled in so many places! Thank you Bryce for such a very informative post! 🙏

You have to line up the timing marks on the cams & compare the deg on the balancer to check for stretch. I think the max was about...

Engine stone cold. Checked right side chain. Snug, would not lift off sprocket. Left side, with some slight effort, lifted up maybe 1/8*...

Thanks Styria. Removed valve covers yesterday and the originals ( I assume ) are of the same material as those arrived via EBay Germany...

Unfortunately John, you're in the States and I can only provide you with Australian solutions. A number of years ago, I had a local...

Shopping for new gaskets but want to make sure their of the correct OEM material which was what?