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?

Unfortunately I’ll have to drop out of tomorrow, as I’m a tad unwell - I don’t think those on the stand want it!

Rover R8 D16 Alternator YLE 101730 [E] Finding these new is proving difficult with neither MGLRS or RIMMERS holding stock and EBAY factors supplying the wrong part. It might be worth getting a quote for refurbishing say 10 ? if there is still a auto electrician who would undertake the work in exist...