1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by scoobyh123 » Sat May 12, 2018 7:23 pm

Lovely job Marc! I had a look for that MK1 expansion tank, no sign of it at the moent but it might be buried - if i do find it i'll let you know. :wink: :D
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Sat May 12, 2018 9:40 pm

scoobyh123 wrote:
Sat May 12, 2018 7:23 pm
Lovely job Marc! I had a look for that MK1 expansion tank, no sign of it at the moent but it might be buried - if i do find it i'll let you know. :wink: :D
Thanks! A oké, thanks for the effort so far in the search. No rush. :wink:
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by scoobyh123 » Sat May 12, 2018 10:09 pm

I've been having a major sort-out and clear-out lately so if it's still there i should come across it soon - assuming it's still there of course.

I don't remember getting rid of it or selling it so hopefully i haven't forgotten it! :wink: :D
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:44 pm

Last weekend during the nice weather i took my Vitesse for a trip to visit a friend.
A small milestone was reached. 115.000 km. 8)
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Nearly home i took the time to take some snaps in the parking garage of a shopping centre.Image
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UFO sighting. :P
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by scoobyh123 » Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:07 pm

Very nice! Just about run in now as well Marc! :wink: :D
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:15 am

Cheers! Hahaha yeah i think after almost 30 years it is coming close to be run in. ;)
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by scoobyh123 » Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:40 am

By my reckoning 115000km is about 73000 miles so yes, just about run in! :D

By comparison i have a 1988 Volvo with nearly 222000 miles, not sure about the Netherlands but in the UK we view 12000 miles a year (20000km) as being average miles so in theory, my Volvo is low mileage for the year. That makes your Vitesse incredibly low!

By comparison, my Sterling is just coming up to 112000 miles (180000km) and my Coupé is just shy of 147000 miles 220000km) so yours is definitely low!
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Sat Jun 16, 2018 7:35 am

Yes my 827 has very low millage indeed. My Sd1 has 112.000 km and that is from 1982. Even more bizar.

12.000 miles de year is just about average here for a daily commuter i think. Holland is a logistic country so 30.000 km or sometimes 40.000 km a year is possible.
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by scoobyh123 » Sat Jun 16, 2018 9:07 am

You're extremely lucky having such low mileage examples Marc, i know you give them all exercise so no problems with things seizing up. :wink: :D
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Sat Jun 23, 2018 2:46 pm

I feel Lucky as wel!

My Rovers are not daily commuters but when i have the chance i take them out and about! :)
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by scoobyh123 » Sat Jun 23, 2018 4:59 pm

They're certainly well looked after, that's for sure!
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Sun Jul 08, 2018 4:03 pm

Cheers!

I tackled the rust on the inside of the roof. In two places it became to bad to just grind it down. I cut out two small pieces. One on the left side and one on the right
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At the front it was just cleaned properly.
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First i coated everything with zinc.
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Made some replacement steel to fill the holes.
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Welding was no option because we would certain damage the paint on the roof.My friend had a good idea to use car body glue. Cleaned of the zinc coating to ensure a good adhesive.
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Looking pretty good already.
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a small hole in the front was closed of with the glue.
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A few days later i used just a little filler.
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Primer::
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Colour coat:
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Clear varnish:
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End result. On the right side you can hardly see something has been repaired.
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The left show a bit more scaring but it is all better and no more rust!
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Soon i will fil the body of the roof with wax to ensure a durable result.
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by scoobyh123 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 5:16 pm

Cracking job there Marc and inspiration for me when i come to do mine! Only got one bit that needs "in-depth" repair and it will only need primer afterwards - might weld it as not so worried about the paint on the roof but it's very thin there so metal bond would be an ideal option! :wink: :D
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by Marc-827-Vitesse » Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:28 pm

Thanks! I am really chuffed with the result. It was a very good idea of my friend. Easy, elegant and proper!
In your case it does sound like a good idea. Glad my topic gave you some help! :) ;)
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Re: 1989 Rover 827 Vitesse automatic

Post by scoobyh123 » Sun Jul 08, 2018 9:39 pm

It certainly did Marc! Much quicker than welding, considering i'd have to take the headlining and sunroof out to weld it! Safer as well! :wink: :D
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