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by BlueRover
Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:47 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member (with lots of cheek)
Replies: 13
Views: 15272

Re: New Member (with lots of cheek)

Derek, I had a couple of Montegos years back and neither had power steering so I know about heavy. that being said, a few years back my auxiliary drivebelt on my white 800 snapped so I had to drive with no alternator or power steering. Boy, was that hard work especially when I got home and had to tu...
by BlueRover
Mon Feb 15, 2016 8:40 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: Forum Downtime
Replies: 14
Views: 14586

Re: Forum Downtime

Well done that man. Once again I will be able to get my daily

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by BlueRover
Sun Feb 14, 2016 7:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Member (with lots of cheek)
Replies: 13
Views: 15272

Re: New Member (with lots of cheek)

Hi, welcome to the forum. The T series power steering and water pump assembly is one unit as you probably know. If you're not using the power steering and you opt for an electrc water pump then you're laughing. If you like the idea of power steering (how you'd do that on your intended "victim" would...
by BlueRover
Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:17 am
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 1999 825 Si In White Gold BREAKING FOR SPARES.
Replies: 84
Views: 49772

Re: 1999 825 Si In White Gold BREAKING FOR SPARES.

On the 820 turbo in my signature.
by BlueRover
Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:51 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 1999 825 Si In White Gold BREAKING FOR SPARES.
Replies: 84
Views: 49772

Re: 1999 825 Si In White Gold BREAKING FOR SPARES.

Are the front rear subframes the same on all 800s ? Mine is a little flaky and the MOT guy said last year he wasn't going to start knocking it about to see if it's on it's way out. This year, the car will need some sill work and I was considering getting them to put a good, second hand one on and ha...
by BlueRover
Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: i did it just for the prestige.
Replies: 26
Views: 15960

Re: i did it just for the prestige.

I'll have to send mine there when my white 800 is back on the road.
by BlueRover
Sun Jan 31, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: Say what you like
Topic: why did brad sell all his 800s
Replies: 38
Views: 29140

Re: why did brad sell all his 800s

I too remember him mentioning his health. I suppose we all change things due to circumstances in our lives. At least the knowledge is still there though.
I've always had the intention of dropping by to see him if I ever get to Worcestershire.
I think Mal keeps in touch with him.
by BlueRover
Mon Jan 18, 2016 11:25 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: Rover 800 late - Lowering Springs for Sale
Replies: 6
Views: 4439

Re: Rover 800 late - Lowering Springs for Sale

The 800 is level on normal springs, it's just the larger gap in the front wheel arch which gives the impression of nose-up. These springs will supposedly even the gap so each wheel fills the arch in the same way, it will thusly make the car nose-down (which isn't a bad thing in most cases).
by BlueRover
Fri Jan 15, 2016 6:36 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: Autoshite: F Plate 820i £200
Replies: 8
Views: 6153

Re: Autoshite: F Plate 820i £200

I had an E reg 820SE fastback ( E335MDU I think the reg was, I still have the V5 somewhere and a set of keys ) for a few months and that was an SPi. 15bhp less than the MPi wasn't that much. I bought it as a stop gap for £100 with a few months MOT. The evening before I picked up a 1992 Si to replace...
by BlueRover
Tue Jan 12, 2016 7:02 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: Brand new sills
Replies: 130
Views: 100467

Re: Brand new sills

markb75 wrote:PM Sent. Need 2 sills to get a Carb fed O Series 8v 820 back on the road ;-)
Is that the one that was (is) for sale at £200 ?
by BlueRover
Mon Jan 04, 2016 8:46 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: bargain rare jdm 800 bumper
Replies: 9
Views: 6684

Re: bargain rare jdm 800 bumper

You are quite correct in your investigation :)
by BlueRover
Sat Jan 02, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: bargain rare jdm 800 bumper
Replies: 9
Views: 6684

Re: bargain rare jdm 800 bumper

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-DRB10008 isn't a square one, it's the normal rectangular one.
I'm toying with the idea of taking the plinth from my 800.
by BlueRover
Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:12 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Bought this today - Pic heavy AKA The Trailer
Replies: 202
Views: 96348

Re: Bought this today - Pic heavy AKA The Trailer

The drive looks really empty.... :(
by BlueRover
Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:43 pm
Forum: Say what you like
Topic: What's new?
Replies: 2
Views: 3552

Re: What's new?

An official Rover 800 owners club has formed and a few new members too, perhaps as a result of more publicity from that. Many are from overseas too which is encouraging.
Pretty much everything else is as it was and although it seems a little quieter I think things are quite ok.
by BlueRover
Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:57 pm
Forum: Car Chat
Topic: Rover 800 fastback MK2 model
Replies: 20
Views: 12687

Re: Rover 800 fastback MK2 model

Is it worth me buying a decent 3D printer and making them ? I suppose once the printer is bought then I could create any Rover/MG model ever made.