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by scotty2
Mon Apr 26, 2021 11:56 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Now it is getting warmer, I have put TB2 in storage and brought out the Coupe - it has Air Con.
I started to look in the boot for the sunroof drains to see where the water is getting in. Any tips as I couldn't see anything at first glance? Nothing in the manual.
by scotty2
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:04 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

The damage on TGMs bumper is not terminal. Bit of tlc should restore it. Not today though. It's been snowing here in East Yorkshire! Battery died on TB2 so I was glad I swapped it out on Friday afternoon. It had been left flat a few times when at the garage so that will have finished it off. Windows...
by scotty2
Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:06 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Picked up TB2 today. Camshaft oil seals done and new cam belt while it was off. Let's see if the drips on the drive stop.
Oh, someone has backed into or hit the front bumper on TGM while parked. Recently painted bumper now cracked and paint lifted.
by scotty2
Sat Mar 27, 2021 11:25 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Well Dave, your "Psychic Mechanic" status is alive and well as I just needed to put a bit of fluid in the reservoir to cure the flickering warning light on TGM!

No leaks visible, possibly just pad wear.
by scotty2
Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

The rear floor was soaking in the Coupe.
Funny but our Fastback (TGM) is dry, but haunted!
by scotty2
Thu Mar 25, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Now TB2 is MOT'd and behaving, I am getting some bodywork tidied up in April. I therefore decided to get the Crankshaft oil Seal (or Oil pump seal) repaired before it went in. The garage has just called to say it's not the crank/oil pump one but the camshaft seals. Luckily Rimmers have them at a few...
by scotty2
Sun Feb 28, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Forgot to add that my key doesn't work on TB2 either.
by scotty2
Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:02 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Boot Latch sorted! I took the latch and solenoid out and it seemed to be OK. Plunger on solenoid working and springs on latch OK. Put it back together and it still wouldn't latch shut. When my son triggered the switch, I could see it operating when I latched with a screw driver. Now I had pulled at ...
by scotty2
Mon Feb 22, 2021 9:43 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Boot won't shut. Makes the correct noise when the button is pressed but no movement on the latch. At least it's stuck in an open position and not shut! I'll have to whip it out to have a look.
by scotty2
Sun Feb 21, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

MOT now passed on TB2. Now the boot lock...
by scotty2
Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:05 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 21
Views: 11909

Re: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder

MGTF with ABS does fit the Rover 800. You just have to cut off the blank on the feed to the clutch system.
by scotty2
Sat Feb 20, 2021 1:03 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192395

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

TB2: Another MGTF master cylinder has now arrived, been fitted and given the seal of approval (!).
MOT time now.
by scotty2
Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:38 am
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 21
Views: 11909

Re: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder

scoobyh123 wrote:
Thu Feb 11, 2021 5:08 pm
Fingers crossed now Scott! Just need a pressure bleeder now................ :wink: :D
Ha! I have a "universal" one that doesn't fit. It sort of works if you have someone holding it... Just got a text saying it will be delivered around noon today.
by scotty2
Thu Feb 11, 2021 4:44 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 21
Views: 11909

Re: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder

Well I will have another second hand one and a rebuild kit that hopefully will fit if needed!
by scotty2
Thu Feb 11, 2021 10:10 am
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder
Replies: 21
Views: 11909

Re: Alternate Brake Master Cylinder

Thanks Dave!
I have another second hand one coming from MGNTFBITS for a reasonable £15 so I think I'll order a seal kit to rebuild the original for a spare or for any other distressed Rover 800 owners. As it is fitted to MGTF and Rover 800, I'd have thought there would be loads out there?