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Just to check video colour accuracy, is this one Limeflower? I have an M plate that looks the same.

A turbo would have livened up the old 2.0 o series engine. I previously had a 2 litre SD1 - not as slow as you would think.

You know how it is... Casually browsing around the internet looking at nothing in particular... Open the ebay tab and OOOPS! Your cursor, through no fault of you own of course, "accidently" hits the several buttons in succession it takes to place a bid on an item. Happens to me all the time.

With a turbo engine the inlet manifold will predominately be positive pressure so won`t provide vacuum to the servo, you need a connection to the intake before the turbo or an alternative solution such as electric vacuum pump.

Mistake to delete the power steering there is plenty of space using a serpentine belt?. Why not leave the rear brakes alone until the car is running its just another headache you don't need

Regarding servo pump, why not convert to an electric pump? Vauxhall or Volvo pumps are commonly used and with the correct CANBUS adapter you can adjust the support.

Sorry to hear you incurred a ebay wkr. The SD1 engine bay is going to look real tidy when it's all done.

Sorry you've been messed around by an ebay buyer. Nightmare - I won't use it anymore as it's constantly a bad experience. You seem to get a better buyer on Car & Classic. Anyway, good progress - it'll be amazing when it's done

Do you have any crumpling further down in the engine bay? Mine does so i've decided to take it to a shop but now im concerened for you.

Great progress - not sure I'd ever be as brave with that saw but all credit to you

Nice work. Looking very good :)

I'm impressed with that pneumatic reciprocating saw, seems powerful.

great work. :::::Looks really nice.

Looking great! Only thing I would say is the rear end looks too high for a T-5R. Should get a decent amount for it I would have thought. Loads of interest!

I was intrested unitl i saw it was a atuo. No doubt it will sell. Most likley will go between 5k to 8k

The T5-R should make a decent enough price, the market is fairly strong at the moment I think. It's been a awesome project from start to finish, thanks for posting..

Very well done on saving a great car - looks great👍

Nice to see a MK1 on here. Lucky enough to own a 3.4 manual which already has some of the mods you have mentioned such as the 420G from beam (PAS and bigger brakes) along with the MK2 rear axle (power lock diff). Also has the XJS manual gearbox with O/D so all in all very drivable. Oddly enough I also own a couple of Volvo 850R estates (both manual) - noticed you did a T5-R a while back :) Keep up the good work!

Fantastic job , loved the video , can you remind me where it is advertised , I could be interested depending on price ( as always ). Cheers

According to Babvvo and Tebbvo laws sadly soon All Gas cars will be illegal in EU!

lucky day for you, I have a T-5R in the same color but it has a manual transmission👍👍👍👍🏁

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The power to weight and weight distribution of this thing will be very interesting to see 👍 The RV8 is undoubtedly lighter (or at the very lease similar in weight) to a T16 turbo. I have solid, pictographic evidence of a carbed Rover V8 weighing in at 167kg fully dressed (only thing missing is exhaust manifolds and air filter gubbins). Don't believe the ~230kg figure that's bandied about online, that double-counts a lot of accessories. I've got a weight for an NA T16 at 140kg, but without a picture of it being weighed I don't trust it much. Would be interesting to see what a fully dressed T16 turbo weighs. What's interesting though is the RV8 sits with the centreline of the strut towers slap bang in the middle of the 2nd cylinder on the right bank. Your T16 looks like it's between cylinders 1 and 2, so further back in the bay. Intercooler will shift some weight forwards though. May end up with better distribution 🤔 at minimum no worse. Oh, and the 6-cylinder you pulled out is 220kg so way heavier (weighed it myself), though that included a torque converter and flex plate instead of just a flywheel, and a PS pump that the RV8 weight didn't have. Not sure where they sit in the bay I'm afraid.

Great work. My auto vitesse with tvr 3.9 engine had the oil cooler mounted under the car, not sure if thats a help for you but guessing it was put there due to space restrictions? Something you dont have with the T16 engine in there. Excited for the results. Great video btw

My father had a Rover SDI with a 2l engine and he felt it was far too underpowered.

Got a 2.6 myself and was wondering if this conversation was possible. Looking forward to seeing it driving 👍🏻

I find this conversion fascinating.

I have a 74 P6b thats exactly like this. Thank God you've done this already! (I'll be watching this series closely)

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Looks a lot better 👍 I did have the springs cut on our Eunos Roadster (just a very little - I think someone had put mk2's on) and got away with it re road handling and ride quality - but then my mechanic who did it is an absolute wizard so I was in safe hands 🧙‍♂

First few seconds aged well 🤣

Coming on well,poor colour match on that front wing tho unfortunatley unless its just how it looks on the screen.

LOVE THESE CARS BEST IDEA EVER FIRST SUPER WAGON

I like this guy, something about his smile.

The 850 T-5R couldn't have turned out better. Quite a beautiful design of a car. If it was the saloon version it would just be ugly, Is there such a thing as a 850 T-5R saloon?

please use jack stands....

I tried. Bought my 1985 SD1 Vitesse in ‘05 and it was my first and only car. Drove it when i needed throughout the year (which wasnt a lot) and after a few winter drivers it already started rusting. So no, i would not daily an SD1.

I am making this comment before watching part 2. I definitely would have tried pulling this straight myself before fitting new panels. Some heat, various hammers and a porta power body repair kit. If it does not work, at least I tried.

Great ❤

Another great video mate and very informative always worry about the fuel tank in my SD1 so this will always be an option if it springs a leak 👍

Fantastic.

I can understand why you didn’t wanna take the engine out, personally I would’ve, as leaving the timing gear exposed like that isn’t a good idea, but at least cover it up while you’re cutting and grinding, but make sure whatever you cover it with is clean and non flammable, but one of many reasons with a job like this it’s best to remove the engine and it makes measuring easier and gives better access to be able to weld the new panels in, I’ve over 40 years experience in crash repairs, sometimes you have to bite the bullet.😉 best of luck, I hope it goes well👍

Whilst not always possible, it's still worth mentioning that where possible, do the job on an empty tank! Makes things a lot easier if you have the ability to plan for it that is!

would it have been worthwhile taping the holes over when moving the tank around with the last bit to seal the tank inside completely|? Regards

Yep.. Anyone with a bit of sense loves and old Rover but for the love of god don't let go of that Supra.. It's probably not worth 'a fortune' but IT IS a properly cool car... Getting hold of another one probably quite difficult...!

Just a little thought dont forget to put a petrol sticker near the filler cap

Thanks for showing that didn't know anything like that existed

I did watch the first version. I subscribed for the P6B and it looks like that road outside could park at least three more projects in the pipeline.

Great update, Any news on the MK1 Jag?

My Driving Instructor had one of these, same colour and same year. This looks to be a Coventry Registration, so could even be the same car. I only had two lessons b fore taking my test in my own car, so didn't get to drive the Viva much.