It sounds like there’s a tight spot in the new seal, together with possibly a weak/distorted window regulator (the “popping out” thing is typical of what happens when they start to bend - they’re rubbish!). It might be worth removing & refitting the seal to check the alignment/fitting in the cha...

That wiring harness looks a mess! Hopefully cutting out the prior repairs and extending the harness with some new wiring & proper soldered repairs will do the job. As Duncan says, the new fob issue is easy enough to sort with the correct diagnostic gear - Richard via the Coupe club usually atten...

Received mine this morning, thanks John!

I’ve got the original parts microfiches if anyone needs help with a part number.

Looks in excellent order!

In the Members Area you will be able to download the Rover technical manuals which will detail how to renew the cam belt, complete with torque settings.

I've not experienced it on an R3, but it was a common customer complaint on the Citroen C1 when I was at a Citroen dealership. Ensuring the seal hadn't been flattened/crushed, plus renewing it together with a bead of sealant and ensuring the surrounding bodywork was clean & dry before fitting up...

As long as the weather plays ball I'll be along - will bring the 214 this time.

Thanks Iain. Would that be for them to do the job or for them to supply the material? They’d obviously prefer to do the job as the labour element is where the money is (understandably). Allon White will probably be a lower cost than DTT. Material can be sourced from Martrim, if you wanted to just g...

Duncan, go and speak to Allon White in Cranfield, or Dave The Trimmer nearby. They’ll be able to match up from sample swatches.

Is there any info etc. on a club area for this?