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Post by Eric R on Feb 20, 2022 20:16:49 GMT
Do you know if this will apply to foreign classics being used in France? I know France insists on some things such as hi-vis jackets IN the car for everyone in it etc. I know this isn't quite about the car but ....................
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Post by tarnowl on Feb 21, 2022 8:48:14 GMT
Hi Eric, It refers to any Classic that has been re-registered in France. It has to comply with the original manufacturer’s specifications, or you will be unable to register it or insure it in France. Of course, if you declared it as complying and because of a later accident, it was later found not to comply, you would certainly be ‘for the high jump’! (If one is still able to say that without offending High Jumpers!🙄) However, if you were registered and insured in the UK and had a few mods on the car, it shouldn’t be a problem.
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Post by Warwick on Feb 21, 2022 12:51:20 GMT
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Post by Warwick on Mar 11, 2022 12:22:15 GMT
Hi David, I just noticed what you've done with the forum banner. Coincidentally I'd just been thinking of Denis and wondering how he and his family are feeling at the moment. It must be quite a stressful time, and one that they probably never imagined. Well... here we go. First P5/P5b on road in Estonia. Rolled out from the ferry yesterday. Former London car. Never seen any P5B here before.
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Post by David on Mar 11, 2022 12:27:01 GMT
A small token of support for all the people of Ukraine, Warwick.
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Post by timhanna on May 22, 2022 22:49:48 GMT
I guess I'm a foreigner. I live in Lumsden in Southland New Zealand a few miles north of the South Pole. I have a straight rust free Rover 95 which came with a late model 3 liter P% engine which I will adapt for the original gearbox. Has anyone done anything like this? The engine was mated to an autobox so some machining of the flywheel will be needed.
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Post by Warwick on May 25, 2022 7:26:23 GMT
Welcome Tim, I've added you to the list on page 1 of this thread.
Warwick
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Post by johninmelbourne on Aug 20, 2022 3:11:46 GMT
Warwick It's ages since you posted your question but, yes, I am an RCCA member and I live in Malvern, Melbourne. John
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Post by Warwick on Aug 20, 2022 6:08:23 GMT
Hi John,
You're a lot closer to the monthly meetings in Hawthorn than I am.
Warwick
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mjb 59
Rover Newbie
Not really a newbie
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Post by mjb 59 on Aug 20, 2022 23:38:43 GMT
Hi Warwick,
First time back to the forum after many years in the wilderness, but still here in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. I blame my absence on work/covid and family responsibilities, but I've kept the car running anyway.
So long have I been away from the forum it wouldn't let me log in, and I've had to re-join, and am now condemned to being described as a newbie again. Fair enough - I probably always have been, despite owning and maintaining my beloved piece of metal for over 15 years. It's usually monkeys and typewriters with my mechanical efforts.
It feels like coming home, seeing Enigmas posts and talented work, Phil and John et al's reliable and generous advice, and your avatar which everyone thinks is upside down but of course isn't.
I spent last weekend tracing the wiring for the rear NS parking lamp that was not working, and found the fault behind the kick panel near the front A post. I really don't know what I did to fix it other than pull out and push back the bullet connectors, but it works. In sorting it, I realised there should be lights shining on the number plate when the sides are on! I'd had the car all this time and didn't notice there were no bulbs in the number plate light holder! Now fixed. Even the boot light works when opened.
So now to the very slight leak from very crusty aluminium heater piping under the bonnet with a plan to replace with stainless steel from JRW.
And oh dear the NS drivers window mechanism has packed up. I've looked on Search and am already putting in place psychological support prior to the job ie. beer. Phil's advice seems to be to perform a Jekkyl and Hyde transformation in order to develop narrow bony hands with long fingers comprising enormous strength.
I've never removed the door card. I see there are tools to help pop the retainers out of position. There are broad plastic versions and long skinny metal ones. Is any one better than the other re minimising damage?
Thanks for reading. Lovely to be back. I shall be lurking. Best wishes Warwick.
Michael
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Post by Warwick on Aug 29, 2022 6:45:47 GMT
Hi Michael, good to see you back. As you may have noticed, I'm not here as often as I once was, also. It used to be a routine lunchtime thing while sitting at my desk in the office. Only working part-time now, and from home. The poor old car is still laid-up in the shed, awaiting the radiator and inlet manifold to be refitted after replacing a blown head gasket about 100 years ago.
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mjb 59
Rover Newbie
Not really a newbie
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Post by mjb 59 on Aug 30, 2022 23:31:58 GMT
Good to hear from you Warwick. I hope you're enjoying semi-retirement. Leave that car in the shed long enough and it will become a great barn find! And you will be the one to find it!
Best wishes,
Michael
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Post by Warwick on Sept 1, 2022 6:35:31 GMT
.... So long have I been away from the forum it wouldn't let me log in, and I've had to re-join, and am now condemned to being described as a newbie again. .... Contact Admin (David). He can probably fix it, because you haven't been deleted. Your original Username is still there. roverp5.proboards.com/user/602
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Post by David on Sept 1, 2022 8:17:38 GMT
.... So long have I been away from the forum it wouldn't let me log in, and I've had to re-join, and am now condemned to being described as a newbie again. .... Contact Admin (David). He can probably fix it, because you haven't been deleted. Your original Username is still there. roverp5.proboards.com/user/602mjb 59, I cannot reinstate you (data protection and all that) but I can 'update' your description ;-)
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mjb 59
Rover Newbie
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Post by mjb 59 on Sept 5, 2022 7:20:52 GMT
Thanks so much David! Michael
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Post by Warwick on Dec 11, 2022 4:01:30 GMT
Annual update of the list on Page 1 completed.
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Post by Mike’S-a-loon on Dec 11, 2022 7:53:36 GMT
Yeah... Sorry mate! I am no longer in Melbourne, Australia. Winston (P5b Saloon) and I are currently residing in Portland, Oregon, USA. My wife's here too!
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Post by Warwick on Dec 11, 2022 8:37:04 GMT
Thanks Mike.
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break23m
Rover Rookie
Getting a 3 Litre Mk II automatic back on the road
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Post by break23m on Mar 27, 2023 8:26:58 GMT
New here from The Netherlands. I had big Citroens for over 30 years (DS 23 Safari, CX Prestige Turbo) but now I own a 1962 3 Litre Mk II Automatic. My second British car after an Allegro I had for half a year in 1983 - took some time to refind my confidence . The Rover was first delivered in Belgium and came in Dutch hands in 2008. It has been repainted black very early in it's life, it left the factory in a Pine Green coat. With seatbelts at front (from a Citroen DS), hazard warning lights and a thorough technically check by a specialist it should be ready for the road again. Just waiting for the bodyshop to get some cracked paint fixed so I can use it without being afraid of the rain. I know nothing about these cars, I hope to learn on this forum. I have an original Workshop Manual but I might come to you for some help from the experienced people.
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Mar 27, 2023 10:35:31 GMT
Welcome Joost - hope to hear more from you. I have a Mk2c Coupe auto
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Post by MK IA Norway Viking on Mar 27, 2023 11:21:23 GMT
New here from The Netherlands. I had big Citroens for over 30 years (DS 23 Safari, CX Prestige Turbo) but now I own a 1962 3 Litre Mk II Automatic. My second British car after an Allegro I had for half a year in 1983 - took some time to refind my confidence . The Rover was first delivered in Belgium and came in Dutch hands in 2008. It has been repainted black very early in it's life, it left the factory in a Pine Green coat. With seatbelts at front (from a Citroen DS), hazard warning lights and a thorough technically check by a specialist it should be ready for the road again. Just waiting for the bodyshop to get some cracked paint fixed so I can use it without being afraid of the rain. I know nothing about these cars, I hope to learn on this forum. I have an original Workshop Manual but I might come to you for some help from the experienced people. Good afternoon Joost - if you get in trouble with the technical side of things, you can reach out to Berry Smink in Amersfooort. He is very knowledgeable and might support you and your fine car. Kindest regards from Oslo, Norway
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break23m
Rover Rookie
Getting a 3 Litre Mk II automatic back on the road
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Post by break23m on Mar 27, 2023 11:49:39 GMT
Thank you for this tip. In the past I've visited Berry Smink to look for a 3.5 litre saloon het had for sale, so I know I can get help there. At the moment my car is in the hands of Classic Rover Parts NL, another specialist in The Netherlands.
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Post by Warwick on Mar 29, 2023 7:48:08 GMT
Welcome Joost. I've added you to the list on Page 1 of this thread.
Warwick
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Post by Valentin on Mar 9, 2024 11:57:20 GMT
Good morning, I am the lucky neighbor of a P5 MKII 2.6 LHD owner We are in Maine and Loire in Angers in France, the car is not running at the moment, the engine is running. Glad to find an active forum to make progress on the car!
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Post by djm16 on Mar 12, 2024 3:55:27 GMT
Welcome to the board. I was not aware that Rover did a 2.6 in a P5. It was after all called the "3 litre". No doubt Phil will be along shortly to clarify.
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