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by scotty2
Sun Nov 27, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Fixed it for 5 miles then it packed in again! When the laptop did connect the Lambda was running up from 0.1v to 0.8v then start to run up again from 0.1 so I've ordered another new one. There is still a misfire on petrol as well when warming up. I've been to raid my stash of spares and will fit a r...
by scotty2
Tue Nov 22, 2022 2:42 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Well that is typical! after typing the "repair"above, the LPG stopped working again. Blooming lap when top won't connect to reset. The LPG is programmed to cut in at >30C or when above 1500 rpm and was cutting in OK without misfire since I replaced the reducer several moths ago. The LPG guy set it u...
by scotty2
Mon Nov 21, 2022 1:15 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Progress, Dave, but not AFT related I suspect. The LPG stopped working on TGM. I plugged in the laptop (well the second laptop as the first one which I usually use wouldn't connect so I had to download the King software onto another one...) After it connected, I reset the faults, even though none sh...
by scotty2
Tue Nov 01, 2022 4:06 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Cheers Dave. It has had a few oil changes (and sumps!) and the LPG keeps the oil clean, but I'll try the ATF trick anyway. Nothing to lose...
I'm sure it's damp/cold related, or part of the general haunted electrics it has. Well it was Halloween as well...
by scotty2
Tue Nov 01, 2022 4:03 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 1988 827 £895
Replies: 1
Views: 2120

1988 827 £895

Looks a rather tidy example. Needs saving.

https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1516305

Lurking in front is a 1998 blue 800 whose MOT ran out in Aug 19, but is SORNed Anyone on here?
by scotty2
Tue Nov 01, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Just an update. TB2 - Nothing to report. TGM - Has an occasional misfire on start up when cold. Stutters a bit unless under a bit of throttle, when it pulls OK, but when warmed up, it's OK. This is on petrol by the way. Nothing untoward like sparking or clicking under the bonnet. Any pointers to che...
by scotty2
Sun Sep 18, 2022 11:08 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Whoo Hoo. TGM MOTd and only a couple of advisories. Deteriorated rubber ball joint covers as usual, but a surprising "rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored..." Strange because they were both replaced for last year's MOT? More satisfying was the OK emissions which is after the new LPG reducer and La...
by scotty2
Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

TGM now back in service. MOT booked for Saturday... Must fabricate a sump guard of sorts.
by scotty2
Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:18 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: Turbo Coupes for Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 4004

Turbo Coupes for Sale

Due to semi retirement and a change in circumstances, I need to thin the fleet out. I would like to sell both my Turbo Coupes as I have too many vehicles to use, and they are not getting used. I won't waste my time listing their condition in great detail unless someone shows interest. One is roadwor...
by scotty2
Wed Sep 14, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Well I have been quiet recently as nothing much to report, however TGM has just done another Torrey Canyon on us. Left a car at a wedding on Saturday night. My Son gave me a lift to pick it up around 5 pm, so naturally I say, "Let's stop off at the pub on the way home..." I got parked first only to ...
by scotty2
Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:30 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Local bodyshop who does very reasonable prices - "Williams Refinishing" in Brandesburton. I have had a few jobs done by him and get "Mates Rates".
Next door is a very good welder.
by scotty2
Tue Jun 28, 2022 8:00 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Yes. Bumpers off, front wings off. Repairs to sills, rear wheel arches, front wings - £400
Whole car respray and rebuild - £1750.
by scotty2
Mon Jun 27, 2022 10:53 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

Now MOT'd and back home ready for 1st July to tax it.

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Hard to see the paint at its best in the light but looks like new.
by scotty2
Fri Jun 24, 2022 1:53 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192266

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupes

TB2 now resprayed, and MOT'd. Picking up later so I'll get some pics over the weekend. Decided to replace both rear callipers as one was seized. Got a pair for £87. None listed for Rover 800s, but they are the same as MG TF. Needed a new lambda sensor as well.