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by Manalishi
Sun Jun 19, 2022 3:21 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

Regarding the wiper motor, the most obvious conclusion would be that it is from a mk2 Rover or at least if the car it came from had already replaced it with one. Wipers on the mk2s don't 'park' on the scuttle panel but stay within the dark glass area at the bottom of the screen. But is the 'park' a...
by Manalishi
Thu Jun 16, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

Dave, I have no working locks, only the fob. 8) I did get new locks and aimed to replace the lock in a spare door, but it was impossible after 30 years of plastic fatigue. The central locking mechanism was just deteriorated. But the plan is to fit the passenger door I have that has a working lock an...
by Manalishi
Wed Jun 15, 2022 8:20 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

Well I managed to swap the wiper motor for the ”new” one. A bit fiddling as the centre arm came loose a few times so I had to refit the lever/clevis a number of times To get it innthe right position. But now the wipers works as They should. Almost. Apparently the new motor doesnt have the final litt...
by Manalishi
Wed Jun 15, 2022 6:39 am
Forum: Non-Rover
Topic: The other Lodein's cars
Replies: 124
Views: 110517

Re: The other Lodein's cars

Superb pics there Stephan! I was waiting for you to finish all your posts before commenting but just to prove the point that Rover enthusiasts are also (or can be) Jag enthusiasts : https://i.postimg.cc/2yJrL7RK/IMG-20220408-142928132-HDR.jpg My latest acquisition. Sadly my Rover will be up for sal...
by Manalishi
Tue Jun 14, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: Non-Rover
Topic: The other Lodein's cars
Replies: 124
Views: 110517

Re: The other Lodein's cars

Thanks for sharing!
by Manalishi
Sun Jun 05, 2022 5:39 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

Thanks Dave, Well the motor is def knackered so I need a replacement. I’ll be investigating the ”Legend-lead” first as that would be the easiest and cheapest fix for me at the moment. (After trying my old motor.) Update! Sometimes you get surprise! I just found a second hand motor for a Mk1 here in ...
by Manalishi
Sat Jun 04, 2022 5:11 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

Yes Dave. Hammer packed. 😎 Problem is finding a LHD motor fitting a mk 1. They are probably out there but could be scarce! Maybe a mk2 would fit? I might even have my old semi faulty motor still that was fitted to the coupe. That one started acting strangely stopping at the wrong place etc so I got ...
by Manalishi
Fri Jun 03, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

Had a bit of a scare today. Went to the shop and the rain was absolutely pouring down. All is well. Suddenly the wipers didn’t swipe. Oh lord. It’s really bad out there, the wife complains but the journey brings us there and back home, pretty safely. The clouds are getting thinner and so is the rain...
by Manalishi
Wed Jun 01, 2022 7:26 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Fastback's cars.
Replies: 412
Views: 117195

Re: Fastback's cars.

Interesting fix. Looking forward to updates after further trials.
by Manalishi
Sat May 28, 2022 5:22 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

scoobyh123 wrote:
Sat May 28, 2022 3:03 pm
Excellent news Henrik! :wink: :D

Maybe reward it with a nice leather gearshift gaiter now?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284799182402
Oh… But the Vitesse has one already Dave, but the coupe really would need a new one. 😜
by Manalishi
Sat May 28, 2022 11:21 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

Job done. Nice new tires as wel. :) Thanks Marc, yes I got my hands on some Dunlops as it should! Not the cheapest but They will Probably stay on for the rest of the cars life! 😀 And some splendid news, just came back from the testing station, the Swedish MOT and it passed with flying colours, so t...
by Manalishi
Thu May 26, 2022 1:56 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

What the heck, I took out the old angle grinder. Problem solved! One step closer! https://i.postimg.cc/SXJ3N9pT/1-AA3-B23-C-EB02-4-FD6-8-AB0-FD235-C84-DD7-B.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/bSjBTFSW/1-F7-C4-D8-E-ED9-F-4673-B82-F-2-DC7933554-C5.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/Z92g9qbT/38-A6-F4-EF-9-A0-F-470-C-9496-...
by Manalishi
Thu May 26, 2022 1:54 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Fastback's cars.
Replies: 412
Views: 117195

Re: Fastback's cars.

Nice work there!
by Manalishi
Thu May 26, 2022 10:01 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

Yes I presume it’s without the caps as they add some 5-6mm. I’ll browse EBay. The nuts I use are actually for the 17inch sixspokes. I did swap those for Ford ones, without cap but chromed/polished. A lot better and still with the loose ring. These rims really need the Wider ring as the holes are too...
by Manalishi
Thu May 26, 2022 9:36 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)
Replies: 732
Views: 303454

Re: Manalishis Mk 1a 827 Vitesse (manual)

I’m a bit puzzled here. The nuts are too high. The hub cap wont fit over them. What are the nuts supposed to look like? Are They special with these rims?

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