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Phil · 29th July 2011, 18:50

Very nice. That is the same as a Rover 213 I think..

I think that particular model is called a Ballade over here?

Fille · 29th July 2011, 18:54

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Originally Posted by Phil

Very nice. That is the same as a Rover 213 I think..

I think that particular model is called a Ballade over here?

Could be. Isn't the 216 the same body?
It will need new sills. None available for Honda, only for Rover 213/216. I think they should fit, surely there wasn't any alterations bodywise?

BTW, did they build the 213/216 in Longbridge or was it built by Honda? And did they ever build "real" Hondas in the Austin/Rover factories?

Phil · 29th July 2011, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Fille

Could be. Isn't the 216 the same body?
It will need new sills. None available for Honda, only for Rover 213/216. I think they should fit, surely there wasn't any alterations bodywise?

BTW, did they build the 213/216 in Longbridge or was it built by Honda? And did they ever build "real" Hondas in the Austin/Rover factories?

The Honda Concerto was built at Longbridge. They even have Rover chassis numbers.. SAHH********** from memory. I know the chassis plates are quite amusing..
Honda motor company
**************
Rover Group LTD.

The Rover 213 was a Honda engined Rover, the 216 was a Rover engined Rover.
I think the 213/216 was built by Rover.

Fille · 8th August 2011, 06:11

I'm a bit stuck with the Honda now. The left hand front brake was sticking so I dismantled it and planned to put new seals in. Only I can't get hold of the correct seals! Apparently there were three different front disc brake calipers used at the same time (Tokico, Nissin and Sumitomo), all with the same caliper bore (51 mm) but with different means of fastening the dust boot.
So in the worst case I will have to try to get a new caliper - might as well renew the other one too then.

Fille · 8th August 2011, 15:25

Bought a new caliper. Should have it by tomorrow. €xpensive!
I also need the RH parking brake cable. Was quoted a whopping € 76 for the cable and politely declined the offer. Went home for a little google-ing and found it for €5! Hope to have it too by tomorrow. Then maybe I could try to get it MOT'd.

Fille · 9th August 2011, 19:49

Welcome to my Honda-monologue!
Today I have installed the new LH front caliper and test driven the car. Front brakes OK. Rear brakes sticking like crazy, all of a sudden. Still hoping to get the car tested next week.

FredSpencer · 9th August 2011, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Fille

Welcome to my Honda-monologue!
Today I have installed the new LH front caliper and test driven the car. Front brakes OK. Rear brakes sticking like crazy, all of a sudden. Still hoping to get the car tested next week.

And people call me crazy when I talk to myself.

Roverowner · 10th August 2011, 14:26

Yeah but you do it off line aswell

FredSpencer · 10th August 2011, 15:47

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Originally Posted by Roverowner

Yeah but you do it off line aswell

You promised you wouldn't listen.

Roverowner · 10th August 2011, 17:10

Don´t think I will bother in the future. Just a load of drivel about equality of the masses and the plight of the nation

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Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Very nice. That is the same as a Rover 213 I think.. I think that particular model is called a Ballade over here? __________________

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Fille Loves to post SOLD - Rover 75 Tourer 2,0 V6 Connoisseur Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vaasa Posts: 476 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm a bit stuck with the Honda now. The left hand front brake was sticking so I dismantled it and planned to put new seals in. Only I can't get hold of the correct seals! Apparently there were three different front disc brake calipers used at the same time (Tokico, Nissin and Sumitomo), all with the same caliper bore (51 mm) but with different means of fastening the dust boot. So in the worst case I will have to try to get a new caliper - might as well renew the other one too then. __________________ 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso - 2005 Citroën C3 - 1990 Citroën XM - 1986 Honda Civic - 1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé - 1973 Morris Marina 1,8 TC Coupé

8th August 2011, 15:25	#1525
Fille Loves to post SOLD - Rover 75 Tourer 2,0 V6 Connoisseur Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vaasa Posts: 476 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Bought a new caliper. Should have it by tomorrow. €xpensive! I also need the RH parking brake cable. Was quoted a whopping € 76 for the cable and politely declined the offer. Went home for a little google-ing and found it for €5! Hope to have it too by tomorrow. Then maybe I could try to get it MOT'd. __________________ 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso - 2005 Citroën C3 - 1990 Citroën XM - 1986 Honda Civic - 1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé - 1973 Morris Marina 1,8 TC Coupé

9th August 2011, 19:49	#1526
Fille Loves to post SOLD - Rover 75 Tourer 2,0 V6 Connoisseur Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Vaasa Posts: 476 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Welcome to my Honda-monologue! Today I have installed the new LH front caliper and test driven the car. Front brakes OK. Rear brakes sticking like crazy, all of a sudden. Still hoping to get the car tested next week. __________________ 2007 Citroën Grand C4 Picasso - 2005 Citroën C3 - 1990 Citroën XM - 1986 Honda Civic - 1973 Morris Marina 1,3 Coupé - 1973 Morris Marina 1,8 TC Coupé

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Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don´t think I will bother in the future. Just a load of drivel about equality of the masses and the plight of the nation