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by TheOldMan
Sat Jul 01, 2017 4:28 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: 820 Manual Gearbox
Replies: 5
Views: 4167

820 Manual Gearbox

Having killed the Vitesse Dušan now phones to tell me the gearbox on his NASP 820 is dying and can I try to source one for him whilst he nurses the car home. So that's a PG1 isn't it? He would REALLY like the gearbox from a 420 or620 diesel for the higher ratios, but any working 820 box would be of ...
by TheOldMan
Fri Apr 14, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Alucard7002 - Mk2b 820Si Fastback - Pic Heavy!
Replies: 294
Views: 160879

Re: Alucard7002 - Mk2b 820Si Fastback - Pic Heavy!

For those fussed the gas is from Adams Gas

http://www.adamsgas.co.uk/

Next challenge - teaching Dusan the correct use of the Apostrophe. Teaching a fish to ride a bicycle may prove easier.
by TheOldMan
Mon Sep 12, 2016 10:50 am
Forum: Car Show and Meet Pictures
Topic: Lakenheath Enthusiasts Meet Sept '16
Replies: 5
Views: 8623

Re: Lakenheath Enthusiasts Meet Sept '16

scoobyh123 wrote:Last time i saw all three gold cars together was when i owned all of them! :lol: Steve has cleaned "The Imposter" (long story!) since and added a boot spoiler though.
Unrelated, but I see you are now on mig-welding.co.uk
Good natured forum isn't it.
by TheOldMan
Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:15 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Alucard7002 - Mk2b 820Si Fastback - Pic Heavy!
Replies: 294
Views: 160879

Re: Alucard7002 - Mk2b 820Si Fastback - Pic Heavy!

rovercoup wrote:I like the stat monitor, although 23.5 av mpg :shock: thats a lovely right foot you have Dusan
Given the density difference that's equivalent to about 30mpg on petrol.
Given price difference that's equivalent to about 43 mpg on petrol.

At that price everyone who uses it drives it 'digitally'.
by TheOldMan
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:13 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Alucard7002 - Mk2b 820Si Fastback - Pic Heavy!
Replies: 294
Views: 160879

Re: Alucard7002 - Mk2b 820Si Fastback - Pic Heavy!

Alucard7002 wrote:Fixed the LPG system.
Just in time for the Xmas country-wide tour - well done.
by TheOldMan
Sat Oct 03, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: Say what you like
Topic: LPG at 40p/l
Replies: 3
Views: 4585

Re: LPG at 40p/l

Alucard7002 wrote:Birmingham has it's adavantages!
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe
by TheOldMan
Fri Sep 04, 2015 5:05 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: Forum Change
Replies: 12
Views: 13904

Re: Forum Change

Thank you indeed for hosting the Forum in the first place and then taking the trouble to keep it running when you have so much on your plate.

Hope everything works out well for you in the long term.
by TheOldMan
Fri Jun 12, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Car Chat
Topic: Chat about cars you've been in lately
Replies: 163
Views: 111507

Re: Chat about cars you've been in lately

Hyundai Elantra. Hire car in Canada, so no idea of European equivalent model. Likes - it had cruise control. Engine near silent at idle Dislikes - no SatNav. no speed limiter. Engine sounded like a bag of spanners when asked to do any actual work. Interior made of recycled pop bottles. Another one o...
by TheOldMan
Mon May 04, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: Car Show and Meet Pictures
Topic: Pride of Longbridge 2015 (pic heavy)
Replies: 20
Views: 20329

Re: Pride of Longbridge 2015 (pic heavy)

Just noticed the Mk1 hatch at the end of the lineup.

F222 FDE - Pembrokeshire registration. Whose it that?
by TheOldMan
Sun Mar 08, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Alucard7002 - Mk2b 820Si Fastback - Pic Heavy!
Replies: 294
Views: 160879

Re: Alucard7002 - Mk2b 820Si Fastback - Pic Heavy!

Whilst up on stands and immobile I treated her to a goodly wash and wax. Still looking presentable as a daily driver! You know that if you wash and wax yours, I have to do mine too. I used to complain about how big the 800 was to polish and wax - especially the bonnet. This thing though is VAST! Be...
by TheOldMan
Thu Mar 05, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: Was it you?
Topic: L35 VDE Caribbean blue 4dr saloon
Replies: 1
Views: 5696

Re: L35 VDE Caribbean blue 4dr saloon

Was it you driving along the St Davids road into Haverfordwest this morning at around 09:00. I didn't get a chance to get a photo as I was heading out on the opposite side of the road and the car was starting to queue in the roadworks. Nope, but I'll keep an eye out for that one. DE is Pembrokeshir...
by TheOldMan
Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:58 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: 2.0 litre Sterling Coupe manual with cruise control
Replies: 42
Views: 23517

Re: 2.0 litre Sterling Coupe manual with cruise control

however, with my "workshop" being outside exposed to the elements, swapping it with a working one would make more sense. Then pop over to me for lunch and we can play in my garage. Bring your own spares though as most of our 800 'might be useful oneday bits' have been useful! I've only got a spare ...
by TheOldMan
Mon Mar 02, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: 2.0 litre Sterling Coupe manual with cruise control
Replies: 42
Views: 23517

Re: 2.0 litre Sterling Coupe manual with cruise control

however, with my "workshop" being outside exposed to the elements, swapping it with a working one would make more sense. Then pop over to me for lunch and we can play in my garage. Bring your own spares though as most of our 800 'might be useful oneday bits' have been useful! I've only got a spare ...
by TheOldMan
Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: 2.0 litre Sterling Coupe manual with cruise control
Replies: 42
Views: 23517

Re: 2.0 litre Sterling Coupe manual with cruise control

dollysprint wrote: Cruise system came from a 1996 420 GSi, switches are pure 800.
Dusan had a go at that too, with exactly the same parts.

But he never got it to work.

Have you got your cruise running?
by TheOldMan
Sat Jan 10, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: Non-Rover
Topic: 1993 Jaguar XJ40
Replies: 7
Views: 10197

Re: 1993 Jaguar XJ40

I've got a '92 version of one sat on my drive too.
It's for a planned engine & transmission transplant so if you need any niggly trim bits let me know.
It's got a full Prinz LPG setup on it if you want that.
You know of XJ40.com I'm sure -