About Us | Contact Information | Current Specials | Directions | Pictures | Links
Last Updated : 05th March 2009
Links updated
The Runcorn SD1 Centre is a large (six SD sized) garage in Runcorn, Cheshire. It is run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. We include a Rover trained mechanic and a body/spray man. The most important person is me (Ian), I make the tea / coffee. We have well over £1000.00 worth of tools and equipment, a compressor and a pit. We can tackle most jobs, from changing a fuse, to converting a 2.3 to a V8. From simple touchups to complete resprays. We have in the past, converted a manual to an automatic, swapped engines, added wide arches to a car, resprayed cars in non-original colours, lowered cars and many more jobs. There is more to lowering a car than just changing springs and dampers!
We sell spares, some new, but most taken from cars which were suffering from terminal rust. We do not break cars unless they are too far gone to be saved. Click here for a current list of specials.
For more information e-mail us on rsc@merseymail.com or alternatively, you can ring the garage on 0151 489 1214. We are usually only available at the garage on Saturdays. On any other day, the phone will divert to a home number where you will either catch one of us, or be able to leave a message (please leave contact information).The email is checked every weekday, and a prompt response is guaranteed. We welcome European and international customers and are more than happy to get quotes on shipping prices if desired.
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Post? |
Color |
ENGINE |
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| Engine mounts |
Yes |
N/A |
| Vitesse / EFI engine (For re-build) |
No |
N/A |
| 3.5 Engine (for re-build) |
No |
N/A |
| 3.5 Engine Complete with ancilaries |
No |
N/A |
| 3.5 Engine Complete with ancilaries |
No |
N/A |
| 3.5 cylinder head |
Yes |
N/A |
| 2.6 Head (shimmed) |
No |
N/A |
| Clutch master cylinder (s/hand) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Exhaust manifold 2.6 (re-studded) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Exhaust manifold 3.5 (re-studded) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Oil Level sensor 2.6/3.5 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Exhaust (ring for details) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Oil Filters (new) |
Yes |
N/A |
| 2./2.6 Distributors (early &
late) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Rockers & Push-rods (standard
engine) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Rocker covers (Blue & polished
alloy) |
Yes |
N/A |
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COOLING |
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| Water Pump 2.3/2.6 (secondhand) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Radiator |
Yes |
N/A |
| Expansion tank |
Yes |
N/A |
| Hose Various |
Yes |
N/A |
| Heater (early & late) |
No |
N/A |
| 3.5 water pump (new) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Viscous Fan coupling (all types) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Fan blade (bare) |
Yes |
N/A |
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FUEL
SYSTEM |
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| Fuel tank (EFI) |
No |
N/A |
| Fuel tank (carb) |
No |
N/A |
| ECU (for carburretors) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Carburretor 2.6,2.3 (man choke) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Carburretor 3.5 (man choke) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Carburretor 3.5 (Stepper motor) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Vitesse / EFI ECU |
Yes |
N/A |
| Air Filters (new) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Plenum chamber (single) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Inlet manifold (EFI) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Fuel Pump (EFI) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Fuel Pump (carb) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Air flow meter (EFI) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Air filter box (EFI) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Air filter box (carb) |
Yes |
N/A |
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BODY |
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| Bonnet |
No |
S & B |
| Bumper (front) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Bumper (rear) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Spoilers (early type) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Spoilers (Deep type) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Front N/S Door |
No |
Blue |
| Front O/S Door |
No |
Various |
| Vitesse Wheels (3 sets of 5) with
centers |
No |
N/A |
| Stainless Vitesse Wheel Centers (New!) |
Yes |
N/A |
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TRIM |
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| Door panels (interior) (ring for
colours) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Mirrors (electric) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Mirrors (manual) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Air con parts (ring for details) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Door seals |
Yes |
N/A |
| Brown Seats (complete set) |
No |
Brown |
| Various clips, and other trim items |
Yes |
N/A |
| Grey centre console |
Yes |
Grey |
| Door top rubbers |
Yes |
N/A |
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ELECTRICAL |
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| Trip Computer |
Yes |
N/A |
| Computer keyboards |
Yes |
N/A |
| Rear wiper motor |
Yes |
N/A |
| Front wiper motor |
Yes |
N/A |
| Alternator |
Yes |
N/A |
| Starter 2.6,2.3, 3.5 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Headlight (series 2) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Headlight (series 1) (new) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Headlight (series 1) (s/hand). |
Yes |
N/A |
| Indicator (series 2) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Window motors |
Yes |
N/A |
| Instruments 2.6/2.3/3.5 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Door lock motors |
Yes |
N/A |
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TRANSMISSION |
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| Clutch release bearing (new) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Clutch 3.5 (s/hand) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Clutch 3.5 (new) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Clutch 2.3/2.6 (as new) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Auto boxes 2.6 3.5 |
No |
N/A |
| Propshaft (Man & Auto) |
No |
N/A |
| Axle 3:45:1, 3:08:1 |
No |
N/A |
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BRAKES,SUSPENSION
& STEERING |
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| Suspension (Front springs)(ring for
spec) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Suspension (Rear springs) (ring for
spec) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Self levellers 2.6/3.5 |
Yes |
N/A |
| Standard shocks (ring for spec) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Vitesse Brake calipers |
Yes |
N/A |
| Vitesse Discs |
Yes |
N/A |
| Vitesse Discs (G-Force) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Brake discs (standard) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Master cylinders (all types new) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Master cylinders (secondhand) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Steering rack (power) |
Yes |
N/A |
| Steering pumps 2.3/2.6 & 3.5 |
Yes |
N/A |
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Post? |
Color |
Most other parts available, please contact us for availability and prices.
Directions to the Runcorn SD1 Centre
From the North : M6 to M62 Jun 21A M6, 10 M62 West bound.
From the East and North East :
M62 West bound to Jun 7 (Widnes, Runcorn, St Helens)
2ND exit of the roundabout on to A557.
1st set of lights Straight on (this is a double set).
2ND set, filter left to avoid.
This takes you on to the bridge to Runcorn.
Right hand lane over the bridge and follow the bend round keeping in the right
hand lane all the way.
Caution this can be slippery.
1ST exit off the expressway, turn right at the top and follow the road to
the T-junction.
Right at the T, down to the bottom and Right at the Weaver Hotel.
The RSC is on the right near the end past the Post Office.
From the South and South East :
M40 to M42 to M5 From the South West M5 to M6 to M56.
Jun 20 M6 Jun 9 M56 West bound.
M56 Jun 12 A557 (Chester, North Wales, Runcorn, Liverpool Airport).
2ND exit off each of the TWO roundabouts (one on either side of the M56).
A557 up hill, 3RD exit signed Weston Point, Weston. Castner Kelner.
Left (only real option).
Right at the lights (only option).
Follow the road to the Weaver Hotel on the Left, straight on at the junction.
The RSC is on the right near the end past the Post Office.
Should you need to travel by train then Runcorn Station is only a few minutes
away and we can pick you up. Runcorn East and Widnes North are two other stations
not far off. For those travelling really far then the nearest airport is Liverpool's
at Speak, just across the river, or Manchester's Ringway. Liverpool is not
far off, if you wish to come by sea. Also Runcorn is on the Bridgwater canal.
(Useful for heavy loads, but rather slow going!!)
Click here to see a map of the local Runcorn
area
Click here to see a map of the wider Liverpool area
Here are some pictures of the garage, as well as some of
the SD1's we've had the pleasure of working on.
Click on the thumbnails to see a blown up image
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Description |
Picture |
| Tom Walker's Australian Vanden Plas. We sent Vitesse wheels right the way across the world! |
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| The SD1 pictured down the back of the garage is in for a spray (paint that is) |
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"The morning lineup".
Our daily drivers parked outside ready for another day of Rovering. |
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| Australian Vanden Plas EFi imported from the UK. This unique car (by Australian standards) is the ongoing recepient of a number of RSC bits and pieces. |
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| Wide wheel arch conversion - Another of our specialties. |
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Here are some links to SD1 clubs and owner sites
Rover SD1 Downunder
- Site all about the Australian SD1. Run by Tom Walker.
Dutch SD1 Friends
- Very informative Dutch SD1 Site. Run by Adriaan Briene.
Doug's Homepage - English SD1
Site. Run by Doug King.
Nigel's Vitesse Page
- English Vitesse Page. Run by Nigel Sincock.
Stunned Buffalo - A fast SD1 Page.
Run by Franc Buxton.
Oscar's SD1 Page
- 6 Cylinder SD1's. Run by Oscar.
Rover SD1 Building
History - Great SD1 go-faster n' better project.
Rover SD1 Mania - One of the
worlds best SD1 clubs
Rover SD1 Club - The worlds biggest
SD1 club
Sussex Rover SD1 Club - Friendly
SD1 club for people in the Sussex region
If you have a site you think belongs here, please email the webmaster
This website design is © Pheature Solutions Web Design 2000. The contents of this page belong to the Runcorn SD1 Center, and may not be reproduced without prior written or verbal consent. All prices are subject to change. We cannot be held responsible (but are sorry) for any misreported prices. We also cannot be held responsible if our directions end up running you into a tree or a ditch, or if your SD1 breaks down on the way here. If your SD1 does happen to break down, then we offer towing in a 5 yard radius. If you are outside the 5 yard radius, start pushing.... hard!