I wasn't aware that the Classic had such a thing as a vacuum pump, the latest MY I've owned was a '93 & that didn't have one. On my '87 3.5efi the vacuum comes from a small rubber hose connected to the plenum & provides the 'suck' for the fresh...

Just replaced my bolt @ 168k on 2004 manual. Still in place. Quick tip if anyone has trouble with keeping the sump gasket in place, as it's supposed to be instaled dry, I used thin cable ties through the holes to keep it in place then cut each in...

If all else fails you could have the 'screen removed, so that any weapons-grade cleaning procedure(s) won't damage the car's interior & if that fails have the 'screen replaced.

Somewhat, I got the speedo to work again. However, I ultimately decided to switch the unit with a second hand one, since I wanted to be able to keep track of the mileage. That one works fine up to about a 100 kp/h (it’s in kilometers instead of...

I'm confident you will have a transducer, not a cable.

Any luck ?

Based on my own experience ('87 3.5efi) failure of the odometer is a prelude to the speedo itself developing a very 'wavy' needle, which will result in MOT failure when the time comes. I've attempted to have mine repaired but the specialist was...

My cd player keeps playing up, says no disc when there is, stripped it down twice in my 3 years of ownership and it works again even though I can see nowt wrong through my untrained eye and I haven't adjusted anything. Got a good , apparently...

Because they were thraped my good man to keep up with the scoobies and rs louts😜

I seem to remember that, despite the allegedly high standards of police vehicle maintenance, these cars were usually on their third engine by the time they were cast out of service.

Not always, both the fobs with my old BM have non functioning LED's but still work fine, especially after renewing the rubber cover that incorporates the lock/unlock/boot symbols.

Yes it's a question of knowing where to look. I wanted a mudflap clip for my old 5 series & couldn't find anything after hours trawling the web .. turned out the the same component was used on Jaguars built in the late 'nineties so I bought a...

Any reviews about their service ? Seems a large variation in prices between the 2 of them. £250 is not a lot for a competent company's technology & time these days .. I had the alphanumeric ribbon (no instruments) replaced on my old 5 series...

Then kid yourself that you've done an oil change .. must remember to change the filter next time :rolleyes: Presumably the manuf. choose this daft set-up because they know people wont bother/haven't the time to open the bonnet & dip the oil, so...

Can anyone who has removed/installed the instrument panel housing in a 'eighties RR Classic tell me the socket size needed for the nuts (4 off) that secure the housing to the facia? The last time I did this job I figured it would be much easier...

What vehicle, petrol or diesel? My crystal ball has gone a bit cloudy.

I used exhaust brakes on HGV's decades ago with varying degrees of success, depending on the veh. manuf. You need a large piston surface area & relatively high engine revs for an EB to be effective.

Don't they just! I had one give up years ago on a 109 .. sounded like the 'box was coming apart :eek:

I don't know if this is any help as mine is a RRC V8 with the ECU under the driver's seat, accessible from the rear after sliding the seat fully forwards. First pull the multi-pin plug free at the end where the lead attaches & swing the plug...

It's always the passenger side on my P38's that fail. I put it down to lack of use allowing time for the contacts to corrode. Never a problem with the drivers side but the switches for the rear windows also play up from time to time.

If the primary concern is mpg then get a fiesta? If you're using it because nothing else will do the job.. your worrying about 1 or 2 mpg???

Cheers D. Of the four RRC's I've owned only two (inc. this one) have experienced this problem & on both occasions it's been the NSF .. you'd think the driver's door would be the most likely, given it's usage. I always 'exercise' the windows that...

I'd say that at 121K the speedo has done well & now had it's day. I shall be renewing the second-hand unit in my Classic this year, despite the cost :(

Forgot to ask in my reply .. what's the mileage on the clock?

Anything, but not WD40, it's a Water Dispersant not a lubricant, it leaves a gummy deposit.

Exactly what mine did at bang-on 63K miles. Attempts to have it repaired failed due to lack of parts as this era of instrument falls between the old fashion 'clocks & modern digital. You could try to source a second-hand one, depending on how...

Hi guys, my front passenger window has always worked without fault, but having been opened/closed the other day now shows no sign of working. Don't think it's a fuse as the one controls all four motors, though it could be a the switch I suppose...

Short runs with their associated cold starts are a killer. I once had a 3.5 efi auto that returned 7mpg (brim-to-brim check) because I had no choice but to use the car for a week of 5 mile single journeys in the middle of winter.

FWIW there's a couple of things that might be worth checking. Are you sure the dizzy pick up is working, is the air gap correct? If the pick up isn't working, the ignition amplifier won't switch. Setting the air gap for the reluctor is easy as is...

I considered one of these beasts, despite the high asking prices, right up to getting the chance to climb into the saddle of a RHD version .. I'm only 5'10'' but I found the driving position very cramped. Good luck with the sale.