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by scotty2
Thu Aug 20, 2020 5:08 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

I certainly will. I need to visit Duxford again (when open) so that would tie in!
by scotty2
Sat Aug 15, 2020 2:52 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: 827 Alternator wanted please!
Replies: 20
Views: 24454

Re: 827 Alternator wanted please!

Plus one for a late rear ABS sensor. TGM needs one as the light started to come on after a rear wheel bearing change which I suspect caused it to fail.
by scotty2
Wed Aug 12, 2020 9:28 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

We measured the Coupe condenser and can confirm it seems to be the same as the 825D one that Dave linked to. The guys are looking at the books to try and find a reference but that link to the autodoc listing (out of stock!) does seem to be the one. Ta. Dave.
by scotty2
Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

It did stop working again soon thereafter. Unable to source a replacement so my air con guys will install a generic one They deal with tractors, combines and various coolers so can source a suitable one and make brackets.
by scotty2
Thu Aug 06, 2020 9:07 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Cheers. Funnily enough it is still working at the moment. I'd have thought it would have leaked out by now. Might get them to check the leak again in case a false alarm. Will measure again in case.
by scotty2
Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:16 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Thanks Dave. The measurements don't seem to tie in so I'll double check mine later. Might have to see about refurbishment of the current one.
by scotty2
Mon Aug 03, 2020 5:19 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Coupe Air con: Hot weather showing the air con not as good as TGM. Had it tested today and there is a leak on the condenser. No prob, get one bought... The Vitesse one is different to the fastback due to the turbo intercooler! Measured the one on TGM and it is 610 mm between the top mounts and the c...
by scotty2
Sun Jul 12, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Update: Driving today I moved the seat back and forth, there was a crack and it now moves as it should! Now can adjust until it feels right and makes the clutch issue less of a problem. Relief!
by scotty2
Fri Jul 10, 2020 9:05 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Yes I have observed it when bleeding. Seems to travel OK. When I moved the operating arm manually it made a sort of clang when the slack was taken up and repeated it as I manipulated the arm. Might try the pedal next before surgery. The seat does reach the stops on the rails but the driving position...
by scotty2
Thu Jul 09, 2020 6:08 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Bugger. Adjustable rod fitted and no different.

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by scotty2
Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:47 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Mercedade's '97 Vitesse Lux
Replies: 353
Views: 181075

Re: Mercedade's '97 Vitesse Lux

How much of a pain is it to whip the clutch pedal out? I have my modified rod to fit now but may take out the pedal to resolve as it has done 160000 miles.
by scotty2
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:12 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

Definitely! I think we have a boroscope at work, so might have to borrow that too.
by scotty2
Sun Jul 05, 2020 10:49 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2, The Green Machine & Turbo Coupe

There does seem to be a bit more slack on the clutch pedal than the other two. A bit of movement before the actuation starts.
by scotty2
Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2 & The Green Machine and Coupe

Yes Dave, it is looking like some internal issue. I'll try an adjustable rod first, so it may delay having to dismantle. Mmm with the engine out it would be easier to paint it all green...
by scotty2
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:56 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Thunderbird2 & Turbo Coupes
Replies: 473
Views: 192403

Re: Thunderbird 2 & The Green Machine

Right. fitted new slave. Bled while fully compressing the piston. Definitely no air. Connected and bled again - no bubbles. Action exactly the same as before. I am now thinking that the flywheel mod on the previous bill might be skimming and it might have been too much? Next step, lengthening the ro...