2005 Rover 75, 35k miles, FSH, Private Plate, now £1275

[petespieces]

Originally Posted by steve811

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[Roverite]

Originally Posted by petespieces

What's the permanent cure?

As I understand it, mods originated for the Freelander, which include modified head gasket, spacer rail (can't recall the proper name), plus a few other bits and of course, new 'stretch' head bolts, which should never be reused. Many MGF owners and specialists have made the modification and I am sure somebody on here can give the full details.

The K series engine is an excellent engine which only suffered from a 'marginal' cooling system, with minimal coolant capacity. When the problem first occurs, the fix is usually not done properly, either because of cost, or inexperience. The problems then get worse and finally the owner gives up; easily done in our throw away society.

Roverite.