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by richard moss
Tue Aug 17, 2010 9:18 pm
Forum: Rover 800, all doing a sterling job
Topic: Richard Moss's 1990 Sterling
Replies: 65
Views: 357287

Re: Richard Moss's 1990 Sterling

I've just sold this as I've moved to Abu Dhabi and can't take it with me!
by richard moss
Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:09 pm
Forum: Rover 100, 200, 400, 600, 25 and 45 inc Tomcats and Dropheads
Topic: Rover 114 GTi MPI Engine Mods
Replies: 0
Views: 10917

Re: Rover 114 GTi MPI Engine Mods

A popular swap is to fit a 1.6 or 1.8l K series which should pretty much drop straight in.
by richard moss
Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:14 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: 1997 Rover 820 Si saloon for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 5658

Re: 1997 Rover 820 Si saloon for sale

Now sold.
by richard moss
Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:43 pm
Forum: Rover 100, 200, 400, 600, 25 and 45 inc Tomcats and Dropheads
Topic: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
Replies: 18
Views: 40071

Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio

Here's the completed window panel: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w293/moggie99/216%20cabrio/hood006-1.jpg Installed: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w293/moggie99/216%20cabrio/hood015.jpg Compare the new panel with the old - you can see how milky it had gone and no amount of polishing with t...
by richard moss
Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:33 pm
Forum: Rover 800, all doing a sterling job
Topic: Richard Moss's 1990 Sterling
Replies: 65
Views: 357287

Re: Richard Moss's 1990 Sterling

Thanks to a mate, I have acquired a better bonnet than the aerosol painted one on the car, plus a pair of rear doors that are more tidy than those currently on the car. Here's the bonnet: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w293/moggie99/Mk1%20Sterling/bonnet001.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums...
by richard moss
Fri Mar 26, 2010 10:07 pm
Forum: Rover 100, 200, 400, 600, 25 and 45 inc Tomcats and Dropheads
Topic: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
Replies: 18
Views: 40071

Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio

I've made a start on replacing the rear screen on this. The old plastic window had gone brittle and recently cracked whilst the hood was being lowered. The rear panel is removable and whilst replacements are readily available they are all PVC (if cheap) or flipping expensive (if blue canvas, like ou...
by richard moss
Sat Mar 20, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Meetings, Rallies and Events
Topic: Midlands Festival Of Transport, Weston Park, Shropshire
Replies: 17
Views: 12541

Re: Midlands Festival Of Transport, Weston Park, Shropshire

richard moss wrote:It's on my "to do" list as well. Perhaps I can go for monday, too.
I can't go - moving overseas has scuppered that plan!
by richard moss
Thu Mar 18, 2010 12:32 am
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: 1997 Rover 820 Si saloon for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 5658

Re: 1997 Rover 820 Si saloon for sale

Now on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180482571227 New pictures: http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w293/moggie99/DW%20800/820010.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w293/moggie99/DW%20800/820015.jpg http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w293/moggie99/DW%20800/820025.jpg ...
by richard moss
Tue Mar 16, 2010 1:11 am
Forum: Rover 100, 200, 400, 600, 25 and 45 inc Tomcats and Dropheads
Topic: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio
Replies: 18
Views: 40071

Re: Mrs M's Rover 216 cabrio

I finally got round to doing the timing belt on the cabrio on sunday. I won't go through a full "How To", just a few tips and pointers. To improve access I removed the PAS pump and its bracket, but left the hoses attached and just pulled the pump out of the way. The expansion tank was removed and th...
by richard moss
Sat Mar 13, 2010 1:57 pm
Forum: I want and I 've got..
Topic: 1997 Rover 820 Si saloon for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 5658

1997 Rover 820 Si saloon for sale

Formerly my father in law's. 1997 820 saloon. Genuine 85,000 miles (well, just under). MOT to august Tax to end of July. Like most late model 800s, it's just badged "800" but it's an Si. Zircon silver with beige cloth upholstery and blue carpet. 85,000 miles Climate control, fully operational. Rover...