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by n1tr0_9
Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Er, guys.... https://www.adrad.co.uk/prices/prices.php?type=radiator&id=RG307&model=800&make=ROVER Fastback to the rescue!!!! I went to collect my refurbished rad this morning. Turned up and it was sitting exactly where I left it. The bloke said they are nla but he could make me one in brass?!? I s...
by n1tr0_9
Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:40 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Yes it’s fine, the washers are covering most of the slots so you can’t see. I’ll turn the five by hand to set the timing anyway before starting.
by n1tr0_9
Sat Jul 28, 2018 10:28 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Don’t worry it’s right. Just a trick if the camera.
by n1tr0_9
Sat Jul 28, 2018 8:41 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Progress has slowed somewhat, largely due to work and rain! Strange to say it after weeks of no rain and temperatures never dropping below 25 degrees. https://i.imgur.com/VAEl0QX.jpg I got the thermostat housing on with a new genuine Rover thermostat. Then started prepping the turbo to go back on. I...
by n1tr0_9
Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:11 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis 820 Vitesse Coupe
Replies: 434
Views: 250657

Re: Manalishis 820 Vitesse Coupe

Nice progress, congratulations. Just in time for summer.
by n1tr0_9
Fri Jul 27, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: Scuttle panel, the metal full width one
Replies: 16
Views: 42554

Re: Scuttle panel, the metal full width one

Ok not to worry, I think Steve is gonna sort me out.
by n1tr0_9
Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

I found a place called the grommet company so i might send the. One and see if they have a match.
by n1tr0_9
Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

scoobyh123 wrote:
Thu Jul 26, 2018 9:48 am
n1tr0_9 wrote:
Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:43 am
Ok just ordered the grommets!
:D :D :D :D :D
That german site said they are no longer available. Bought that last 10 that were for sale in this country!
by n1tr0_9
Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:43 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Ok just ordered the grommets!
by n1tr0_9
Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:46 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Does she not understand the importance of Garrett elbows? 🤣
by n1tr0_9
Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:26 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Manalishi wrote:
Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:23 pm
Wow, great job! :o
A perfect evening in the garage!
Yes but to be more accurate my work office car park!
by n1tr0_9
Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:56 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Its been a busy evening. Started with the inlet manifold. Cleaned it all up with Gunk and petrol and rags and then a high pressure hose. Did the fuel rail and injector loom separately. Dirty https://i.imgur.com/CUkhP1c.jpg Clean https://i.imgur.com/VEtbZaB.jpg Then I layed everything out on a table ...
by n1tr0_9
Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Ah right, yes the nozzle got gummed up, so i was decanting from the end of the bare tube using my gloves and finger, so it got a bit messy. Wiped of the excess before and after i fitted it though.
by n1tr0_9
Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Why not Hylomar?

And Threebond is an rtv that will set. I dont want that.
by n1tr0_9
Tue Jul 24, 2018 7:36 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold
Replies: 204
Views: 238107

Re: Rover 820 Vitesse Sport Lux Gold

Spent a couple of hours on the car this evening. I refitted the power steering cooler, then turned my attention to the water pump. I bought a pattern part pump from Euro Car Parts and then a set of genuine Land Rover -rings. Covered it in Hylomar Blue and stuck it into the housing. I put copper slip...