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by thamestyres
Sat Nov 05, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: Car Chat
Topic: The value going up?
Replies: 14
Views: 13393

Re: The value going up?

tom and I bet the rover has less issues than the audi.. regards ricky
by thamestyres
Sat Nov 05, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: Car Chat
Topic: The value going up?
Replies: 14
Views: 13393

Re: The value going up?

I will be putting mine up soon, I am hoping some where near £1000 , but as always it boils down to what someone will pay for it.. I might not be able to sell it so maybe stuck.. that will cause a few issues for me.. lol... they do appear to be making more money than they were but there are still som...
by thamestyres
Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: Other Rover and ARG/BL/BMC etc.
Topic: dads mgf
Replies: 12
Views: 13544

Re: dads mgf

an ecu reset sometimes works.. it forces it to relearn sooner rather later, with sensors replaced it may be trying to relearn everything... regards ricky
by thamestyres
Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:31 pm
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 481
Views: 279847

Re: Re: 1994 BRG Vitesse Fastback

dave you forgot the broken timing chains etc, which I might add are at the rear of the engine so engine out job.. regards ricky
by thamestyres
Thu Oct 27, 2016 8:24 pm
Forum: Non-Rover
Topic: New Trailer Project
Replies: 116
Views: 74209

Re: New Trailer Project

from memory isn't there a six year thing with trailer and caravan tyres now... regards ricky
by thamestyres
Sun Oct 23, 2016 4:59 pm
Forum: Ebay, Autotrader and Other!
Topic: (Private Plate) Oxford Blue KV6 Coupe manual
Replies: 42
Views: 31790

Re: (Private Plate) Oxford Blue KV6 Coupe manual

I am probably quite mild then, I have only 1 800, 1 dog, very few spares.. in the past lots of sd1's but only ever 1 at a time.. I do however have a morris and an mg but from before the "rover years" .... lol
by thamestyres
Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:52 pm
Forum: Other Rover and ARG/BL/BMC etc.
Topic: the "mad maestro"
Replies: 67
Views: 64836

Re: the "mad maestro"

have repainted the mg badge on the front... painted the black door handle in red... have dug out the vacuum/pressure tester, all ready for Monday.. regards ricky
by thamestyres
Thu Oct 20, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: Other Rover and ARG/BL/BMC etc.
Topic: the "mad maestro"
Replies: 67
Views: 64836

Re: the "mad maestro"

all new or nearly new, turbo I think is a mechanical setting problem, I have dug out the 16 pin connector this morning and connected it up has 2 faults the turbo boost control because I use a greddy profec 11 controller and the map sensor which I disconnected when it was running by accident.. cleare...
by thamestyres
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: Other Rover and ARG/BL/BMC etc.
Topic: the "mad maestro"
Replies: 67
Views: 64836

Re: the "mad maestro"

will have to dig out the diag lead and connect it up I think.. took it for a run and still the same on the emissions. no smoke from the exhaust but when I stopped at the lights I had smoke pouring out from the bonnet... turns out water was leaked onto the exhaust manifold during the turbo fitting pr...
by thamestyres
Tue Oct 18, 2016 7:09 pm
Forum: Other Rover and ARG/BL/BMC etc.
Topic: the "mad maestro"
Replies: 67
Views: 64836

Re: the "mad maestro"

currently 7.5%.. need max 3.5%
by thamestyres
Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:48 pm
Forum: Other Rover and ARG/BL/BMC etc.
Topic: the "mad maestro"
Replies: 67
Views: 64836

Re: the "mad maestro"

i thought it did but wasn't 100% sure, will borrow some trade plates and have some fun.. I mean take it for a road test... regards ricky
by thamestyres
Tue Oct 18, 2016 8:12 am
Forum: Other Rover and ARG/BL/BMC etc.
Topic: the "mad maestro"
Replies: 67
Views: 64836

Re: the "mad maestro"

turbo fitted next is the mot, have done a few bits and bobs already, wiring sorted so windows work properly now, even the wipers work better, electric seats are better will try the heaters some time.. just need to sort out the emissions now, might need to give it a drive.. it run the mems 1.9 wasted...
by thamestyres
Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Non-Rover
Topic: New Trailer Project
Replies: 116
Views: 74209

Re: New Trailer Project

you could wire up a remote control for the winch very simple and cheap
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ELECTRIC-WIRE ... SwHnFVp13r
regards ricky
by thamestyres
Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:05 pm
Forum: Other Rover and ARG/BL/BMC etc.
Topic: the "mad maestro"
Replies: 67
Views: 64836

Re: the "mad maestro"

well they couldn't want to buy it any less.. lol.. I drove it up the road today, god I forgot how heavy the twin plate clutch is, but it went well, only problem is the temp is normal but the overheating light comes on.. so will sort that out as well.. regards ricky
by thamestyres
Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: Lancaster Insurance NEC Classic Motorshow 2016
Replies: 55
Views: 49992

Re: Lancaster Insurance NEC Classic Motorshow 2016

do we have a stand again this year, or is that the march one I get confused sometimes.. lol.. I will be there again for a wander etc.. nice to know who to look for.. regards ricky