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Post by norman on Aug 29, 2011 22:11:57 GMT
I have had my rover now since 2006
Really the second owner from new Cost £700. all serious rust had been done in 1996 and stored inside all the time and had only 48,000 miles on the clock
Things done so far New Gas Shockers , new bushes , new water pipes and brakes overhauled, Interior Re-coloured, wood cappings re-done last year stripped it down to bare metal and re-sprayed it.
Just fitted 2 near enough new springs cost £30. because was sitting too low also a lower ratio rear axle as old one was past saving cost £50.
Things still to do
New carpets, new back bumper, front bumper needs rechromed
oil leaks to attend to but all takes time and of course money
norman
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Aug 30, 2011 8:38:46 GMT
Well it looks good - thanks for sharing it with us
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Aug 30, 2011 9:29:46 GMT
Keep up the good work  You mention a lower ratio axle that is an on going topic in the Modified section can you give details of what you used? |
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Post by norman on Aug 30, 2011 22:18:23 GMT
Hi John
The rear axle was from a p5 mk2 3litre I think as there was not a lot left of the actual car but the axle was in really good nick and the springs had also been renewed very recently as the gaitors were still filled with grease.
I had no idea if the diff was alright and had no idea if it would do on my p5b ,I had to cut a good 1/2 inch from the extentions on the ends of the hubs as the hubs were for the steel wheels fitting on, and were protruding too far for the rostyles to sit tight to the brake drum,
also had to adjust the hand brake rods to fit as the new axle only had the one bracket for the mechanism instead of the p5b double bracket, and had to change over the brake cylinders from the p5b to the p5 one and use the handbrake linkage that was on the axle as one was shorter.
Its a bit slower pulling away but faster at cruising speed and no noises what so ever coming from the diff or bearings i was quite amazed .
Norman
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Aug 31, 2011 5:47:19 GMT
All done very nicely Norman My only concern is if it is a Mk2 Axle? the ratio is 3.9:1 which is higher than the 3.54:1 so pulling away should be easier the box will change earlier and the engine RPM will be higher increasing your 70mph rpm to 3920 instead of 3500 (on 185x60x15) and your fuel consumption will also suffer. |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Aug 31, 2011 17:31:16 GMT
It might be even worse as manual 3 litres used higher 4.3 : 1 ratio
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Post by norman on Aug 31, 2011 21:22:43 GMT
The 3litre coupe, it was an automatic with change on the column as for using more fuel time will tell as it will be going to scone rally on the 10th-11th Sept
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Aug 31, 2011 22:06:07 GMT
Definitely a 3.9:1 then which is too high - see earlier thread re 2.8:1 useage!
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Post by norman on Sept 1, 2011 7:59:52 GMT
Phil
If that is the case will it do damage to engine gearbox etc, or just be mpg that suffers and can the diff just be changed over as I still have the old one but means taking d**n axle off again
norman
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Sept 1, 2011 9:36:38 GMT
Phil If that is the case will it do damage to engine gearbox etc, or just be mpg that suffers and can the diff just be changed over as I still have the old one but means taking d**n axle off again norman norman it means that everything is over revving plus your speedo will be a long way out! not to mention the economy. No damage as such just the engine will be revving it's nuts off  |
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Post by harvey on Sept 1, 2011 12:14:04 GMT
can the diff just be changed over as I still have the old one You can change the diff leaving the axle casing in-situ, you need to pull the halfshafts outwards to give clearance though. |
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Post by norman on Sept 1, 2011 21:47:43 GMT
Many thanks for your advice
norman
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Post by allanthomas1 on Sept 1, 2011 23:17:28 GMT
Hi norman I would be interested in buying the 3.9.1 diff to put into my manual 5speed 3.5.
Allan Thomas
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Sept 2, 2011 17:46:55 GMT
Do a swap!
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Post by allanthomas1 on Sept 2, 2011 22:30:25 GMT
Thats a thought phil, I will have a look in the garage, not sure but I think I,ve got a 3.5 diff spare.
Allan
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Post by norman on Sept 3, 2011 22:02:18 GMT
hi allan
I will not be changing the diff until november/december time I have the diff from the axle I took off to replace it , I Just really wanted the main axle housing because mines was beyond repair.
I have got 2 Shows to go to then the car will be off the road until next year. plus it would also depend on where you are situated in gb I am in Scotland Between Edinburgh and Berwick upon Tweed
Norman
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Post by allanthomas1 on Sept 4, 2011 23:12:13 GMT
Hi Norman
I live in south wales Abertillery NP13 2EQ I am interested in trying a 3.9 diff in my 3.5 although I have been told there is a Mk11 auto for spares hiding just 3miles away so might try that one first. I am about to put my car back on the road after doing some body work. But I use it every day as my main transport for the last 13 years but the car has been in the family for 39years.I also have a Mk1a Jan 1960 which I intend to restore manual with overdrive.
Allan
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Post by norman on Sept 5, 2011 21:51:20 GMT
Hi allan
let me know how you get on
norman
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