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[Webby the Bear]

So kids.

A friend of mine was helping a friend of his to pull an engine/gearbox out of something or other. The friend of my friend had a barn full of old dogs.

One of the dogs........ was an automatic K reg. Senator with the 3.0L.

My initial reaction was “I love it but wifey won’t let me”. To my utter surprise she simply said “why not do it up on our drive” 😧😧😧😧😧😧😧😧😧😧😧😧

I don’t think I can pass this up. So currently texting the guy. Only photos show the Bonnet has some bad lacquer peeling and I’m told it doesn’t run and it needs a fuel pump. Easy to do?

Any info before I devote myself to this? 😂😂😂

[Doctor Gollum]

You know it makes sense...

[Webby the Bear]

Better renew my ABS membership 😂😂😂

[dave the builder]

the "in tank pumps" had a crap electrical connection plug that often got diagnosed as a bad pump, bridge the fuel pump relay (driver footwell behind the panel right of the go pedal) and give the pump connector a wiggle 
fuel pump relay was a common problem too 
probably wise to check it all over before buying ,as ,like it's off-spring the omega , sennys and carltons did suffer tinworm 
Good luck ,hope it pans out for you 

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Oh, is it a 24 valve ?  ……………..if it isn't as rotten as a pear, then you've just got yourself a cracking car young bear. 

[Andy B]

Go for it ..... 

[Sir Tigger KC]

My first thought was that The Bear had knocked up Mrs Bear and that he had posted in the wrong section! 

Then I thought he'd rescued an old sheepdog from a one way trip to the vet. 

It turns out that he's thinking of buying an old car.   

Anyone would think that this is a car forum! 

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks boys and thanks DTB for the fuel pump info.

I see a Haynes manual online. I’d better buy it 😂

I plan on getting it as cheap as I can. And then recovered to mine where I’ll give it a good inspection. If it’s too rotten I’ve only wasted a small amount of dough and I can get rid.

But. If it’s a good un it’ll be a great project and one day I’ll be the main man in the ABS tent 😂😂😂😂😂

[Webby the Bear]

My first thought was that The Bear had knocked up Mrs Bear and that he had posted in the wrong section! 

Then I thought he'd rescued an old sheepdog from a one way trip to the vet. 

It turns out that he's thinking of buying an old car.   

Anyone would think that this is a car forum! 

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[Raeturbo]

Great cars the 24v had two Carlton’s and 1 Senator loved them all but the Senator is special a lovely car’.

[Webby the Bear]

Oh, is it a 24 valve ?  ……………..if it isn't as rotten as a pear, then you've just got yourself a cracking car young bear. 

I assumed the 3.0 was 24 valve? See how much I have to learn 😂😂

[BazaJT]

Both my 3L Senator Bs were 12 valve,but possibly the last ones were only available with the 24v engine? In your position if the price is right I'd go for it.I still believe the Senator to be a superior car to the Omega,unfortunately I can't afford one when they come up for sale

[Andy B]

Oh, is it a 24 valve ?  ……………..if it isn't as rotten as a pear, then you've just got yourself a cracking car young bear. 

I assumed the 3.0 was 24 valve? See how much I have to learn 😂😂

24 valve are dual ram and have 24 valve in  red right at the front of the engine.

[Keith ABS]

 If rear arches are rotten you will only find an over priced set from MM Opel parts that fit as well as a sock on a mans nose. best then to loo for an alternative arch
Sills are readily available, as are wings and doors. Front doors same as Carltons
Most mechs same as Carltons
If 24V and been stood for a long time with water in it, you will do a head gasket.
12v bullet proof
2.6 is rare
2.5 is early and also rare
manuals usually ex plod but not always
Lots of spares with me if required

[henryd]

Whats the reg number Webby,a look up will give all the details then