Rover V6 engine spares

AndySA · 14th December 2018, 20:18

Hi all,

Haven't purchased car yet. Is there any problem getting engine spares for the Rover V6? Thinking that the 1.8T might be a more sensible option in this regard.

Andrew

Ravinder · 15th December 2018, 08:33

Common things like service parts, timing belts, thermostat, VIS motors can all still be had no problem. No different to 1800 turbo. The turbo is the nicer engine, though.

AndySA · 15th December 2018, 09:15

Hi Ravinder

Thanks for reply, the 1.8T I drove certainly had a lot more oomph and is a lot simpler. I don't suppose the V6 engine is still being made so presumably 'non- consumables' such as cylinder heads, liners etc are only available as second hand?
AndySA

SD1too · 15th December 2018, 09:46

Have a look at Rimmer's website Andy. The answers to all the doubts you have are there.

By the way, you shouldn't ever need cylinder heads or liners.

Simon

AndySA · 15th December 2018, 10:25

You are right of course, I tend to overdo the 'what ifs'. Thanks Simon, never thought of Rimmers.
Andy

Gate Keeper · 15th December 2018, 12:13

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Originally Posted by AndySA

Hi all,

Haven't purchased car yet. Is there any problem getting engine spares for the Rover V6? Thinking that the 1.8T might be a more sensible option in this regard.

Andrew

Have a chat with Kaiser. He is a forum member in Johannesburg and he runs several Rovers including a V8. Most of the 75’s I have seen in the western Cape, have been 1.8T, more economical than a V6. I met Kaiser in JHB, he is one of the nicest chaps you’d ever want to meet and he is quite resourceful. Welcome to the club.

AndySA · 15th December 2018, 20:03

Thanks for the welcome Philip.
I did have the pleasure of meeting Kaiser a couple of months ago. A very helpful and knowledgeable man with a passion for cars. I told him I was having trouble deciding which model to buy and he suggested the 1.8T would probably be the cheapest to maintain and easiest to get spares for in the future. Many more good condition 2.5's around though.
Andy

trikey · 15th December 2018, 20:18

Plenty of spares available for the 1.8 & the V6, no need to worry, as long as you can handle the shipping delays

Ravinder · 15th December 2018, 21:13

1.8 turbo much nicer then V6 in my opinion having owned both. A lot more torque and quicker. Reliable. None of the thermostat and VIS motor issues. Not a huge awkward job to do timing belt like V6 and a lot more room in the engine bay! Not crammed like the V6 or diesels and still gives you better fuel economy.

14th December 2018, 20:18	#1
AndySA Newbie None at the moment Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Durban Posts: 27 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Rover V6 engine spares Hi all, Haven't purchased car yet. Is there any problem getting engine spares for the Rover V6? Thinking that the 1.8T might be a more sensible option in this regard. Andrew

15th December 2018, 08:33	#2
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	Common things like service parts, timing belts, thermostat, VIS motors can all still be had no problem. No different to 1800 turbo. The turbo is the nicer engine, though. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

15th December 2018, 09:46	#4
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,376 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Have a look at Rimmer's website Andy. The answers to all the doubts you have are there. By the way, you shouldn't ever need cylinder heads or liners. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

15th December 2018, 20:18	#8
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,769 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Plenty of spares available for the 1.8 & the V6, no need to worry, as long as you can handle the shipping delays __________________ Lest we forget..

15th December 2018, 21:13	#9
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	1.8 turbo much nicer then V6 in my opinion having owned both. A lot more torque and quicker. Reliable. None of the thermostat and VIS motor issues. Not a huge awkward job to do timing belt like V6 and a lot more room in the engine bay! Not crammed like the V6 or diesels and still gives you better fuel economy. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

15th December 2018, 09:15	#3
AndySA Newbie None at the moment Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Durban Posts: 27 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Hi Ravinder Thanks for reply, the 1.8T I drove certainly had a lot more oomph and is a lot simpler. I don't suppose the V6 engine is still being made so presumably 'non- consumables' such as cylinder heads, liners etc are only available as second hand? AndySA

15th December 2018, 10:25	#5
AndySA Newbie None at the moment Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Durban Posts: 27 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	You are right of course, I tend to overdo the 'what ifs'. Thanks Simon, never thought of Rimmers. Andy

15th December 2018, 20:03	#7
AndySA Newbie None at the moment Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Durban Posts: 27 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks for the welcome Philip. I did have the pleasure of meeting Kaiser a couple of months ago. A very helpful and knowledgeable man with a passion for cars. I told him I was having trouble deciding which model to buy and he suggested the 1.8T would probably be the cheapest to maintain and easiest to get spares for in the future. Many more good condition 2.5's around though. Andy