The forum idiot strikes again! - Page 173

2Diesels · 15th October 2011, 22:10

So was that Longbridge built then or Swindon?

Phil · 15th October 2011, 22:14

Swindon built. It is a genuine Honda. Rover only built Concerto's and diesel engines and transmissions for Honda.

2Diesels · 15th October 2011, 22:20

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Originally Posted by Phil

Swindon built. It is a genuine Honda. Rover only built Concerto's and diesel engines and transmissions for Honda.

Thought it must be

Phil · 15th October 2011, 23:05

Yep. It's the really early Uk built shape so looks quite smart.

Phil · 23rd October 2011, 13:22

Oh imagine how pleased I am!!

Marina two that had a new clutch etc when the engine was removed for painting... I just went to use it. It is stored in a garage.
It wouldn't start... Got it started, foot on clutch... No gear selection possible. Clutch has seized to the flywheel. It's only been stood for about
8 weeks. I am really starting to hate this car.
Marina one however when left starts like it's warm and does everything it's meant to?! Go figure!

2Diesels · 23rd October 2011, 14:28

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Originally Posted by Phil

Oh imagine how pleased I am!!

Marina two that had a new clutch etc when the engine was removed for painting... I just went to use it. It is stored in a garage.
It wouldn't start... Got it started, foot on clutch... No gear selection possible. Clutch has seized to the flywheel. It's only been stood for about
8 weeks. I am really starting to hate this car.
Marina one however when left starts like it's warm and does everything it's meant to?! Go figure!

Just the newness wearing off mate

fire it up in 3rd or 4th with your foot on the clutch, usually works

Phil · 23rd October 2011, 16:09

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

Just the newness wearing off mate

fire it up in 3rd or 4th with your foot on the clutch, usually works

Tried that.

2Diesels · 23rd October 2011, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Phil

Tried that.

Hosepipe in the bellhousing

FredSpencer · 23rd October 2011, 16:53

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Originally Posted by 2Diesels

Hosepipe in the bellhousing

Ooooh, that sounds painfull.

Phil · 24th October 2011, 20:45

Pics of the beast, to look at it you wouldn't think it was very quick but it goes like a rocket. Dare I say it I think it is quicker than my old V6 75. Certainly it doesn't need poking as hard to move!

15th October 2011, 22:14	#1722
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	Swindon built. It is a genuine Honda. Rover only built Concerto's and diesel engines and transmissions for Honda. __________________

15th October 2011, 23:05	#1724
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	Yep. It's the really early Uk built shape so looks quite smart. __________________

23rd October 2011, 13:22	#1725
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	Oh imagine how pleased I am!! Marina two that had a new clutch etc when the engine was removed for painting... I just went to use it. It is stored in a garage. It wouldn't start... Got it started, foot on clutch... No gear selection possible. Clutch has seized to the flywheel. It's only been stood for about 8 weeks. I am really starting to hate this car. Marina one however when left starts like it's warm and does everything it's meant to?! Go figure! __________________

24th October 2011, 20:45	#1730
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	Pics of the beast, to look at it you wouldn't think it was very quick but it goes like a rocket. Dare I say it I think it is quicker than my old V6 75. Certainly it doesn't need poking as hard to move! __________________

15th October 2011, 22:10	#1721
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	So was that Longbridge built then or Swindon?