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by Paul_1978_yorks
Fri Jul 05, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Rover 214 Emissions
Replies: 8
Views: 1121

Re: Rover 214 Emissions

g259fsg wrote: Fri Jul 05, 2024 4:03 pm Have you tried the old trick of putting in some super-unleaded and taking it for a hard run on the motorway before the test. Could it be a bit coked-up?
Yes, before the first test I'd blasted it at 70 down the local A road. And I only ever use Shell V Power fuel.
by Paul_1978_yorks
Fri Jul 05, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Rover 214 Emissions
Replies: 8
Views: 1121

Rover 214 Emissions

I have had real trouble getting my 214 SEi through the MOT due to emissions. It eventually passed this afternoon but only just. The car has 55,000 on the clock and is in good mechanical order with no faults. In December 2020 at 49,000 I had a full stainless steel exhaust fitted. Since then I have do...
by Paul_1978_yorks
Fri Jul 05, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: Fuse question 214
Replies: 0
Views: 639

Fuse question 214

What’s the difference between fuse YWB10027 and YWB10012?

They are both yellow and the diagrams on the fuses look identical.

Many thanks
Paul
by Paul_1978_yorks
Sun Jun 30, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: BMC & Leyland Day @ Gaydon 14th July 2024
Replies: 44
Views: 18064

Re: BMC & Leyland Day @ Gaydon 14th July 2024

Paul, apologies to Andrew but the tickets are for paid members only - checking the database it doesn’t look as though he is. He’s of course welcome to join up - the deadline for the tickets has passed but if he wishes to join up he’s more than welcome, and we’ll include the ticket gratis on this oc...
by Paul_1978_yorks
Sun Jun 23, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: BMC & Leyland Day @ Gaydon 14th July 2024
Replies: 44
Views: 18064

Re: BMC & Leyland Day @ Gaydon 14th July 2024

Iain - itcaptainslow
Gavin - Palio (R8 216GSi)
ReubenVP
Tim - MrTeddy Bear R8 either 216 or 214 depending on progress
Rich - MGZRreplica. In 220 or ZR
Jeremy - Montegoman R8 No.1
Pat - patrover (R8 416)
Blair - Honda Concerto
Andrew Hopkins - MGZR (R3) (requested via Facebook)
by Paul_1978_yorks
Fri Jun 07, 2024 10:15 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Detailing
Topic: Streetwise wheelarch mouldings
Replies: 7
Views: 2478

Re: Streetwise wheelarch mouldings

Howard (RIP) used to swear by a company called Bresco for clips like this.
by Paul_1978_yorks
Tue May 28, 2024 7:20 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: R8 35th Anniversary Event - Sunday 15th Sept 2024
Replies: 39
Views: 15653

Re: R8 35th Anniversary Event - Sunday 15th Sept 2024

Thanks John, will pass this on.
by Paul_1978_yorks
Tue May 28, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: R8 35th Anniversary Event - Sunday 15th Sept 2024
Replies: 39
Views: 15653

Re: R8 35th Anniversary Event - Sunday 15th Sept 2024

I have had a query on social media asking if someone can come along in Rover 620?
by Paul_1978_yorks
Tue May 28, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: Events and Meetings
Topic: BMC & Leyland Day @ Gaydon 14th July 2024
Replies: 44
Views: 18064

Re: BMC & Leyland Day @ Gaydon 14th July 2024

Can’t make it this year as I’m doing the Three Peaks the day before.
by Paul_1978_yorks
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Technical and Diagnosis
Topic: SEI 214 three door
Replies: 12
Views: 4957

Re: SEI 214 three door

Have you tried adding fuel cleaner, eg Redex or Forte or similar, and taking it on a good long drive? This should help before the next emissions test. And the emissions are best tested when the engine is hot :)