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- Mon May 13, 2019 8:36 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
I don't know what method Jimmy is following Dave, but he won't start anything that he can't complete without the right parts. That's the main reason I return to him, plus he knows what he's doing Mechanically, something that I will attempt if its got 'novice' or one spanner. anything more technical ...
- Mon May 13, 2019 7:57 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
- Replies: 62
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
Once again, Many Thanks Dave, Believe these to be the bits, now ordered from Rimmers.. Fingers crossed.
- Mon May 13, 2019 3:00 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
- Replies: 62
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
Jimmy explained to me that stripping down the engine to change the belts , there is a rubber 'Cap end/Blanking Cap' at each end that need replacing on the Block. approx. 2" dome shape 50mm Dia. Any help Dave ??
- Mon May 13, 2019 12:49 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
- Replies: 62
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
Afternoon All, Kia Dealer Not at all helpful on previous, so I saved up and bought the Kit....Next problem, Jimmy the Mechanic has informed me that to Change the timing belts, he needs Two 'Cap Ends/ Blanking Caps', Tried several contacts, no luck. Any ideas of possible suppliers or even the right n...
- Thu Oct 25, 2018 5:17 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
- Replies: 62
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
Cheers Dave, I'll try the Kia Dealer.
- Thu Oct 25, 2018 6:24 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
Was sounding better, blows on the exhaust system now, ordered new exhaust from 'Online Automotive' due this weekend, Does anyone have a Timing belt Tool Kit for KV6 2.5 98 reg in the Warrington Area that they'd be willing to loan/sell. Jimmy, Mechanic mate will only touch the belts if he has the pro...
- Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:20 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
Looks like they're the right trim .Under the bonnet looks better and sounds it...…. Cheers, for now , Col.
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:22 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
Now just need the courage to try the Timing Belts....Col.
- Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:18 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
- Replies: 62
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- Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:01 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
Will do....just sourced 'under bonnet sound proofing' in good condition, can get rid of the rat chewed material there at the moment. A couple of the external door trims I've got have a small Rover badge on ?? is the the MK 1 trim?? Col.
- Fri Sep 14, 2018 7:42 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
We drained 3 litres from the auto gearbox and i'll do the same again in a few months, hopefully repeat in a few years time as well. Drove 300 mile return trip to Sunderland several weeks ago- didn't miss a beat. Run down to Bournemouth end of October, she should be over 65,000 miles by then. just ru...
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 4:14 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
- Replies: 62
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
We used Carlube ATF-U fully synthetic. ordered SKF VKMA 07307 Timing Belt Kit, awaiting knowledgeable help from old workmates.... Cheers Scooby. r u living in Suffolk area ??anywhere near Ipswich ?? Col
- Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:41 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
Could do with a 'Under Bonnet - Sound Proofing Sheet', struggling to find right size available, any idea's ?
- Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:36 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
3 Litres Auto gearbox oil replaced, Timing belt kit ordered for next months job. Is LPG worth considering ?? She's starting to look & run like a 10 year old..... Col ( ain't retirement great )….
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:00 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
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Re: Rover 825 v6 Sterling 1998 R543 HJW
I'd go with 'body side mouldings'. Had offer of 4 for £40 from 'Tiffa', but don't fancy rubbing down, respraying 'Nightfire Red' and showing the rest of the bodywork up. Col.