Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road

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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road

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RoverRevival wrote: Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:07 pm Before and after

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Very nice.
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961tat wrote: Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:19 pm This should be on its way next week keep you busy :laughing2

https://ibb.co/jg8q7jB
Did john show you what came off, looked like a nearly new ford fiesta it was that rotten. :laughing
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RoverRevival wrote: Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:36 pm
961tat wrote: Sun Jan 23, 2022 8:19 pm This should be on its way next week keep you busy :laughing2

https://ibb.co/jg8q7jB
Did john show you what came off, looked like a nearly new ford fiesta it was that rotten. :laughing
Craig means this

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The damage is where I put my hand up behind the bumper to see what was there :laughing2

Also after a T-series PAS pump if anyone has a good one spare...

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Pump sorted -thanks Kevin N

Tray sort of sorted - thanks Kevin W

Little bit of publicity in this week's Autocar :wink3

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Nice bit of exposure for the 220 turbo. Cripes that pump looked grotty!
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Think he’s gonna wait till poll to show you lot the shiny bits…..the tease…*laughs*
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I've been back to RoverRevival to take up so more bits and see the progress.

The powdercoated rear crash beam is there too - thanks Chris

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The rear brakes are on - thanks Dave

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I'm now after a standard electronic boost controller if anybody has a working one available - please pm me if you do :cool
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Another visit and some interior cleaning and 'feeding' of the leather performed. They've come up rather well!

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While using the cleaning solution, I didn't think it was removing much dirt until I rinsed the cloth... :laughing2
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Craig has been making great progress over the last few weeks

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It'll be running soon :cool
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road

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Very nice

What feed did you use for the seats please
1993 Rover 220 GSi Turbo , 2005 MG ZS 180 mk2
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