[ROVERNET - UK] Rebuild approach for Ali

Tue May 30 02:04:24 BST 2006

Dirk

Thanks for thinking of me, I have been trying to plot a plan on how to bring
the engine back to life. I have a question about the antifreeze. Which brand
do you guys use? I use Zerex in all my Mercedes Benz cars (modern and
classics) as the chemestry is approved for Mercedes Benz. Many in the MB
circles do not approve of the green flude (GM stuff) as it's said to corrode
the heads.

Many thanks in advance.

With best regards

Al
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dirk Burrowes" <dirk at vy-tek.com>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 8:11 AM
Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Rebuild approach for Ali

> Hi Ali,
>
> I have been working night and day to get a number of P6s both V8s and TCs
> going.
>
> I can tell you from experience after dealing with cars that basically have
> not been running for years.
>
> 1) ALL brakes areas will need to be redone. Start with sending your Brake
> boosters to be rebuilt. If you decide to do this call me or let me know
and
> I will give you a number for a rebuild in CA.
>
> 2) Front calipers will need new pistons and seals same with the rears.
Also
> you will need to replace the flexable brake lines. Either Ruth or JR
Wadhams
> will have these. Both are good people and it is not as expensive to ship
> from the UK as everyone tells you. I do it almost every week now.
>
> 3) Remove and rebuild the fuel pump and clean lines and flush gas take.
>
> 4) Remove and carburetors and manifold. Send carbs to Joe Curto in NY
> Have rebuilt replace manifold gasket or it WILL leak
>
> 5) Drain all fluids from motor and Trans replace filters.
>
> 6) Remove spark plugs squirt Marvel mystery oil in each cylinder try to
> rotate engine by hand.
>
> 7) Drain antifreeze if any and flush with water by removing bottom hose.
> Refill with water only.
>
> 8) Tear off the pieces of hanging muffler and exhaust pipe. When ordering
> pay very careful attention to year of car as they changed the exhaust
> components weekly at Rover.
>
> Ok so far you are into the car for about $2000 if you have done what I
> suggest. I have tried not to do all of the above before but I was just
> delaying the inevitable so take this approach if you want to drive the car
> this summer.
>
> You are welcome to call me any time and I have a shipment coming from JR
> Wadhams if you would like to get a small order in for some of your parts
> needs. Ruth as Kent says is very good as well at ABC.
>
> Good Luck
> Dirk
> 978-502-2289
>
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> Today's Topics:
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>    1.  Rover 3500S parts interchangeability (Ali Al-Abbasi)
>    2. Re:  Rover 3500S parts interchangeability (Kent Kinard)
>    3. RE:  Parts Catalogue Rover 2000 (Clyde Cook)
>    4. Re:  Parts Catalogue Rover 2000 (Tom Total)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 22:37:32 -0400
> From: "Ali Al-Abbasi" <alialabbasi at hotmail.com>
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Rover 3500S parts interchangeability
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> All, I'm about to get started in my effort to bring the 3500S back to
life.
> >From what I understand from the previous owner, he parked it after the
> brake
> master cylinder went out which would make sense as the car had no brakes
> what so ever.
>
> So now that I'm trying to bring it back I know that I will have to get
parts
> for it and probably at short notice.
>
> So here are my questions:
> 1. What parts can be found at the local parts vendor for this car?
> 2. Are there any parts that are interchangeable with the BUICK 215?
> 3. Are there any parts that are interchangeable with the Land Rover or MG
or
> any other car so that in an effort to find a part, I can try the
alternative
> at the local world pac vendor.
>
> Look forward to hearing from you.
>
> Regards
>
> Al
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 26 May 2006 22:45:45 -0500
> From: Kent Kinard <kkinard at wcc.net>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Rover 3500S parts interchangeability
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
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> Hi Al,
> Answers in order:
>
> >1. What parts can be found at the local parts vendor for this car?
> >
> >
> Virtually none.  Any that are catalogued will be special order.  The
> exceptions are the Buick 215 interchanges below.
>
> >2. Are there any parts that are interchangeable with the BUICK 215?
> >
> >
> Engine rebuild items are most likely to be available but only on special
> order.  Buick last used these engines in 1963.
> Intake and exhaust valves, camshaft, timing chain set, lifters, cam
> bearings, pistons and rings (use lower compression) all interchange with
> Buick 215
> A Buick water pump will bolt to the Rover front cover but uses a
> different fan hub.  Pistons are available from Silvolite.
>
> >3. Are there any parts that are interchangeable with the Land Rover or MG
> or
> >any other car so that in an effort to find a part, I can try the
> alternative
> >at the local world pac vendor.
> >
> >
> Transmission rebuild components are available from Northwest
> Transmission and interchange with some some early AMC (Borg Warner 35).
> Some of the brake components will interchange with Ford(UK) and Jaguar,
> but it takes great parts knowledge to track these down (Ruth is a
> certified genius).  Window lift motors are identical to some Cadillacs
> from the same period.  The engine was used in Range Rover  '70-'94, Land
> Rover 90 and 110 (and briefly in 109's as the Stage 1), MGBV8-'74-'76,
> Rover SD1, Triumph TR8, so some components from these engines will
> interchange but generally only up to 1976. No other vehicle was
> officially imported with the P6B spec engine, so you must know the
> "family" to do much parts swapping.  Lucas electrical components are
> used by most British cars but it takes a whole book to determine
> interchanges.
>
> Nothing comes quickly or easily for these cars as most components are
> unique.  James Dean, Dermot Harvey, Ruth Burgess are most likely to have
> parts on this continent. It's worth paying more to keep these folks in
> business.  There are several suppliers in the UK but freight is getting
> really expensive.  Parts ARE available.  I can't think of anything that
> is actually unobtainable, but you must be patient and be ready to spend
> far more money than the car will ever be worth.
>
> Why don't we take this step by step and see what you actually need first.
>
> Roverly,
> Kent K.
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 17:32:58 +1200
> From: "Clyde Cook" <ccook at netaccess.co.nz>
> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] Parts Catalogue Rover 2000
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> Tom
> There is a shop in Christchurch New Zealand that may have that
> catalogue.
> The last time I was looking through the Rover area I noticed some
> catalogues on the 2000 model.
> Next time I'm in Christchurch I'll have a look and see what's there.
> It maybe 2 or 3 weeks time is this okay?
> Clyde
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com] On Behalf Of Tom Total
> Sent: Saturday, 27 May 2006 11:43 a.m.
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Parts Catalogue Rover 2000
>
> Hello,
>
> I am looking for the very first Rover 2000 Parts Catalogue # 4541,
> issued in
> October 1963.
> Does anybody have one for sale?
>
> Tom.
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 11:56:15 +0200
> From: "Tom Total" <tom-total at gmx.de>
> Subject: Re: [ROVERNET - UK] Parts Catalogue Rover 2000
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
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> Hello Clyde,
>
> that sounds great !!!
> Many thanks !!!
>
> Please give me a short note if they have it or buy it if it is not too
> expensive (let's say about US$ 25).
>
> Tom.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Clyde Cook" <ccook at netaccess.co.nz>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 7:32 AM
> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] Parts Catalogue Rover 2000
>
>
> > Tom
> > There is a shop in Christchurch New Zealand that may have that
> > catalogue.
> > The last time I was looking through the Rover area I noticed some
> > catalogues on the 2000 model.
> > Next time I'm in Christchurch I'll have a look and see what's there.
> > It maybe 2 or 3 weeks time is this okay?
> > Clyde
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
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> > [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com] On Behalf Of Tom Total
> > Sent: Saturday, 27 May 2006 11:43 a.m.
> > To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> > Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Parts Catalogue Rover 2000
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > I am looking for the very first Rover 2000 Parts Catalogue # 4541,
> > issued in
> > October 1963.
> > Does anybody have one for sale?
> >
> > Tom.
> >
> >
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