gear shift / side mirror

[tschechone]

- Does anybody know the manufacturer of the side mirror? The mirror doesn't hold the position.
- The gear shift is to stiff. I am going to open the tunnel, anything to take into account?
grateful for any help

[Gadgeroonie]

the mirror is from a rover

if the gearshift is stiff - try lubricating the shifter cables on top of the gearbox

[Craighb]

Here is the fix for the mirrors - good luck it didn't work particularly well for me so I changed them for e-tech F1 style mirrors off ebay which look and work much better albeit with a minor mod to the fixing bracket.

[tschechone]

Looks good Thank you so far for the guide. I found somewhere only the text file but it's much better with the pictures.
Do you know the Type of the Rover?

I already anointed the cables. The problem is that in the most cases the shift operation from 2nd to the 3th gear hang up. It stuck between the second and third gear.

[Gadgeroonie]

disconnect the cables and see if the gearbox will shift by hand ok

[mgbond]

tschechone said:

Looks good Thank you so far for the guide. I found somewhere only the text file but it's much better with the pictures.
Do you know the Type of the Rover?

I already anointed the cables. The problem is that in the most cases the shift operation from 2nd to the 3th gear hang up. It stuck between the second and third gear.

What can happen is the cable sheath frays and gets into the cable and clogs it up. Not sure on the fix but I'm sure this is a common issue?

Bondy

[mgbond]

Craighb said:

Here is the fix for the mirrors - good luck it didn't work particularly well for me so I changed them for e-tech F1 style mirrors off ebay which look and work much better albeit with a minor mod to the fixing bracket.

I like the carbon A pillar and window surrounds. Is it a sticker/wrap?

Bondy

[anotherdom]

Rover 25 I think?

Dom.

[mgbond]

anotherdom said:

Rover 25 I think?

Dom.

And 75 I think

[AMG Merc]

Aftermarkets not for me - I prefer the originals, their shape matches the curves of the bodywork perfectly - IMHO

[CarbonV12V]

There's a full write up on Nobleparts on how to replace the originals with identical electrical/heated units for under £100 . No more wobbly glass and another gadget to play with.

[Craighb]

Yes Bondy it's wrap....but don't tell anybody!! Satin paint finish was a bit rough so had a go myself, came out very well after a couple of attempts and im my opinion looks better then the original.

[andygtt]

mgbond said:

anotherdom said:

Rover 25 I think?

Dom.

And 75 I think

Not so sure on the 75... It is a 25 though :-)

[tschechone]

Thank you for so many replies so far.
the tip with the the tape worked for me! But I have to test it in the spring on the German highway at 160 mph than we will see
I still have to check the gear box.

Another question: Is the rubber seal around the doors from another car? Or is it original from Noble? Somebody know where to buy?

Thank you again

[mgbond]

andygtt said:

Not so sure on the 75... It is a 25 though :-)

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=rover+75&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=t9sCUZK_G8yr0AWcuYGYBw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=672#biv=i|8;d|W8l-ILQQ6197pM:

[F.C.]

tschechone said:

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Another question: Is the rubber seal around the doors from another car? Or is it original from Noble? Somebody know where to buy?

You could try here, download the catalogue and they have cross section silhouettes of the stuff they supply, also don't be put off by the 25 meter roll thing, they cut to order and are cheap as chips.

http://www.coh-baines.co.uk/

[tschechone]

F.C. said:

You could try here, download the catalogue and they have cross section silhouettes of the stuff they supply, also don't be put off by the 25 meter roll thing, they cut to order and are cheap as chips.

http://www.coh-baines.co.uk/

Thank you The id of the door seal is DX73 and they offer it for £3.48p per mtr.

[Chapppers]

Craighb said:

Yes Bondy it's wrap....but don't tell anybody!!

He doesn't have to tell anybody... I'm omnipresent... always watching and judging

[tschechone]

Could anybody please tell me how can I access the wiring tunnel? I need to go under the gear shift. I can not go any further from below.