1991 820i

Please post pictures, specifications and worklogs of your cars in here.

Moderators: guru, SJG

User avatar
Captain Sensible
Regular Visitor
Posts: 107
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:51 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by Captain Sensible » Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:13 pm

Some of that does look rather squished! I'll be watching this thread closely, because I think mine has almost certainly had a knock in a similar place. Good luck.

Austin-Rover
Regular Visitor
Posts: 62
Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:23 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by Austin-Rover » Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:10 pm

The new mounting block arrived from Rimmer Bros today, so before it went dark this afternoon, I managed to remove the old, squished one from the near side of the car. The inner wing behind it is a little distorted, but nothing too serious. I needed to pack out the lower right bolt with washers when attaching the new block. The second hand bar (painted a lovely shade of silver) bolted on with no problems and I'm pleased to report that everything now sits a lot closer to those original factory tolerances than a couple of days ago!

Tomorrow's job will be to put the headlamps back in. The lower mounting for them is adjustable so if needs be I can play with that before the bumper goes back on. Hopefully I'll have enough adjustment to play with with various mountings and bolts to get the whole front end lined up something close to what it should be.

Image2015-02-20 16.48.31 by Austin-Rover, on Flickr

Image2015-02-20 17.05.30 by Austin-Rover, on Flickr

Image2015-02-20 17.30.36 by Austin-Rover, on Flickr

Image2015-02-20 17.30.43 by Austin-Rover, on Flickr

User avatar
Captain Sensible
Regular Visitor
Posts: 107
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:51 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by Captain Sensible » Fri Feb 20, 2015 8:35 pm

Oooooh you'll have so much "fun" putting the headlights back in :D Do you think it's a god awful design as well?

But back on track, nice work, great to see another one having some money and time spent on it!

Austin-Rover
Regular Visitor
Posts: 62
Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:23 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by Austin-Rover » Fri Feb 20, 2015 10:12 pm

Well, they were easy to take out! Clip in at the bottom and push the top in until the screws line up? Can't be hard can it? ...or will I regret saying that?

User avatar
scoobyh123
Rover Guru
Posts: 12149
Joined: Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:27 pm
Location: Next door to Top Gun, Suffolk
Contact:

Re: 1991 820i

Post by scoobyh123 » Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:38 pm

Nice looking car you've got there! My first ever 800 was an 820i (D859 SGO) and was Moonraker Blue so yours sort of brings back memories.

Nice to see you getting the spanners out and doing some work on it as well! Any plans to retro fit an early Mk2 Stone Beige leather interior at all?
Cheers,
Dave

'02 Honda CR-V SE Executive
'99 Jag S Type 3.0 V6 SE


Image
'94 827 Sterling saloon
'88 Volvo 760 V6 Estate
'95 827 Coupé LPG gone but not forgotten!

User avatar
SJG
Site Admin
Posts: 3413
Joined: Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:39 am
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by SJG » Fri Feb 20, 2015 11:40 pm

I have never had a problem refitting the head lamps. Not sure what the suggestion is.
Simon

Rover Vitesse Coupe - 1997

User avatar
Captain Sensible
Regular Visitor
Posts: 107
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:51 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by Captain Sensible » Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:16 am

I had awful trouble on mine. The offside wasn't so bad, but on the drivers side there's a big lump of metal sticking out of the rad (some kind of valve?) which makes dropping the light in a 'mare. It made getting the light lined up the clip neigh on impossible...I can't even remember how I got it in now. But yes, very easy to take out...Putting back in...Took TWO cups of tea and a lot of swearing.

It was the case on mine anyway, maybe my car just hates me?

Austin-Rover
Regular Visitor
Posts: 62
Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:23 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by Austin-Rover » Sat Feb 21, 2015 5:44 pm

Well, it looks like a car again! The hardest part of getting the bumper back on was locating the side retaining clips. This required removing the front wheels and releasing the wheel arch liners so I could get my hand in. The end result is an improved appearance over the scratched, cracked and pushed in bumper I started with. It's not 100% as it would have been - I'd say it's 85% there. There is scope for further playing with the alignment, slacking things off and tightening up here and there.

So, all that remains is to attach the chrome trim, have the bumper painted and find four of the five screws that hold the number plate plinth on. Who knows where they've gone, but I cant get the front number plate back on until they turn up!

Image2015-02-21 12.36.22 by Austin-Rover, on Flickr

Image2015-02-21 12.36.14 by Austin-Rover, on Flickr

User avatar
rovercoup
Rover Guru
Posts: 2248
Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:34 pm
Location: Herefordshire
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by rovercoup » Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:56 pm

A tidy job, It is always pleasing when you can stand back and see your efforts.
Rover 827 Vitesse Fastback Man Mk1 89
Rover 827 Sterling saloon Auto 90
Rover 820 Fastback 2.0 MPi Auto 90
Rover 820 Coupe sport 94
Rover 827 Sterling Saloon 95 auto
Rover 820 Vitesse Fastback 98
Rover 25 2.0TD 01
MGTF 135 02
Rover 45 1.6 SE 05

User avatar
scoobyh123
Rover Guru
Posts: 12149
Joined: Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:27 pm
Location: Next door to Top Gun, Suffolk
Contact:

Re: 1991 820i

Post by scoobyh123 » Sat Feb 21, 2015 8:28 pm

Nice work, well done! A suggestion for the number plate plinth - trim tape. It's surprisingly strong so may well hold it, assuming it's not "hollow" behind with just the edges touching the bumper of course?
Alternatively, how about finding the next screw up size-wise and using that? I had to do similar when i refurbished the number plate light plinth on my Sterling. I also added "reflectors" inside the number plate lamps in the form of cooking foil held on with double sided tape. You can see the results in my signature pic - the Sterling is on the left but both cars had new number plate bulbs the same day.

As the number plate plinth screws are typically hidden, would it really be a problem to use a No.6 screw instead of the factory fit self tapper?

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-DYP10014

That's the screws if you go for the factory fit ones anyway. :D
Cheers,
Dave

'02 Honda CR-V SE Executive
'99 Jag S Type 3.0 V6 SE


Image
'94 827 Sterling saloon
'88 Volvo 760 V6 Estate
'95 827 Coupé LPG gone but not forgotten!

User avatar
rovercoup
Rover Guru
Posts: 2248
Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:34 pm
Location: Herefordshire
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by rovercoup » Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:48 pm

I dont know your location but this is on ebay at the moment and would guess that it will be bought and broken, so for you to do the same would give you a good source of parts for the future, and in the right colour too.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-Rover-82 ... 2518.l4276
Rover 827 Vitesse Fastback Man Mk1 89
Rover 827 Sterling saloon Auto 90
Rover 820 Fastback 2.0 MPi Auto 90
Rover 820 Coupe sport 94
Rover 827 Sterling Saloon 95 auto
Rover 820 Vitesse Fastback 98
Rover 25 2.0TD 01
MGTF 135 02
Rover 45 1.6 SE 05

User avatar
scoobyh123
Rover Guru
Posts: 12149
Joined: Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:27 pm
Location: Next door to Top Gun, Suffolk
Contact:

Re: 1991 820i

Post by scoobyh123 » Sat Feb 21, 2015 11:58 pm

That's Danny (DLR)'s old one. Not seen him on here since the "incident" with his coupe i think it was where he sold it for peanuts and refused better offers here to start with. Or something along those lines, can't remember all the facts now but the basic thing was along those lines.
Cheers,
Dave

'02 Honda CR-V SE Executive
'99 Jag S Type 3.0 V6 SE


Image
'94 827 Sterling saloon
'88 Volvo 760 V6 Estate
'95 827 Coupé LPG gone but not forgotten!

Austin-Rover
Regular Visitor
Posts: 62
Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:23 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by Austin-Rover » Thu Feb 26, 2015 11:05 pm

Hurrah! Number plate re-instated. Lets hope I get a prominent spot in the car park at work tomorrow so everyone can admire those sleek 800 lines! 8) :lol:

Image2015-02-26 16.43.54 by Austin-Rover, on Flickr

Also got the chrome trim on the new bumper. Just to bottom half to have sprayed Caribbean Blue, but it doesn't look too bad for now. A bit reminiscent of those early base model Rover 600's with the unpainted black bumpers! :shock:

stanker
Regular Visitor
Posts: 440
Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2008 2:17 pm
Location: Pembrokeshire
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by stanker » Fri Feb 27, 2015 4:47 am

Austin-Rover wrote:Hurrah! Number plate re-instated. Lets hope I get a prominent spot in the car park at work tomorrow so everyone can admire those sleek 800 lines! 8) :lol:

Image2015-02-26 16.43.54 by Austin-Rover, on Flickr

Also got the chrome trim on the new bumper. Just to bottom half to have sprayed Caribbean Blue, but it doesn't look too bad for now. A bit reminiscent of those early base model Rover 600's with the unpainted black bumpers! :shock:
Where did you get the chrome trim from?

.

Austin-Rover
Regular Visitor
Posts: 62
Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:23 pm
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Re: 1991 820i

Post by Austin-Rover » Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:03 am

From the old bumper! :D

Post Reply
[phpBB Debug] PHP Warning: in file [ROOT]/vendor/twig/twig/lib/Twig/Extension/Core.php on line 1266: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 37 guests