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That P6 really is rather "chintzy" to put it mildly. Nicely presented but well over the top for my tastes.

Hello, welcome and good luck with the build.

I don't think I've mentioned before that the car doesn't like being cold - it stumbles and chugs along, feeling like it is well down on power and chucking in the odd misfire or two. It's OK (ish) when warm but still doesn't feel right and is not as smooth as it should be. I've changed the spark plug...

185/15 is also the standard size for MGCs - you may get some interest if you post this on some MG fora.

Glad to be of service.

Thankfully these were all relatively easy to remove.

Here's the after shot - I've got at least 2" more clearance than before and should then spend less time with the towbar whacking speed bumps. Previously, thanks to the weight of the LPG tank, the back was sat right down.

Here's the after shot - I've got at least 2" more clearance than before and should then spend less time with the towbar whacking speed bumps. Previously, thanks to the weight of the LPG tank, the back was sat right down.

I've now fitted self-levelling rear struts to the car - much better ride height now. Details here: http://www.rover-forum.thersr.org/viewt ... f=23&t=572

If you look at my signature picture, you will see that the back end of the car has been sitting very low - worse than any standard 800 I've ever seen before. I've now fitted the self-levelling struts and springs that I picked up from my mate Chris and the back end is now up where it should be. It on...