She's in Dock

suzublu · 13th March 2018, 10:30

Took her in yesterday for her head op

popping along just now to see the prognosis

Fusilier · 13th March 2018, 10:54

Ronnie

Hope that it can be fixed, good luck

Stu

Avulon · 13th March 2018, 12:17

Get well soon?

Hope it turns ok Ronnie.

trikey · 13th March 2018, 12:22

Time for a diesel Ronnie 🤣😋

Rev Jules · 13th March 2018, 13:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Time for a diesel Ronnie 🤣😋

Yep I have one for sale. LOL!

Rev

suzublu · 13th March 2018, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Time for a diesel Ronnie 🤣😋

Wash your mouth out

Well, after Gary had filled the cooling system & pressurized it, he found no coolant left after 20 mins

no visible leaks, so he drained the oil to find water mixed in

Rocker box removed & no.1 cylinder head bolt removed, bottom left as you look, shone a torch down & he could see water dripping down into the sump. Refitted bolt & retightened, put coolant back in & pressured again, this time it held pressure, looking good, but, something not right

After looking at a spare head & block, he noticed if you look into one of the holes you can see the bolt hole, so he looked at mine & water was just dripping continuously down it.
So, the gasket had breached between the water jacket & bolt hole, as fast as you filled it, it poured down the bolt

Not as bad as first thought, no water in the cylinders, liners fine etc, ran fine, just lost coolant.
Tomorrow, new gasket fitting thanks to Brian

who let me have his Payen set.
Fingers crossed, back on the road

Fusilier · 13th March 2018, 14:56

Ronnie

Pleased that it is not as bad as you first thought, and would have been a great shame if you had to get rid of it, after all you have done, one of the best 1.8's around

See you soon

Stu

Lovel · 13th March 2018, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Wash your mouth out

Well, after Gary had filled the cooling system & pressurized it, he found no coolant left after 20 mins

no visible leaks, so he drained the oil to find water mixed in

Rocker box removed & no.1 cylinder head bolt removed, bottom left as you look, shone a torch down & he could see water dripping down into the sump. Refitted bolt & retightened, put coolant back in & pressured again, this time it held pressure, looking good, but, something not right

After looking at a spare head & block, he noticed if you look into one of the holes you can see the bolt hole, so he looked at mine & water was just dripping continuously down it.
So, the gasket had breached between the water jacket & bolt hole, as fast as you filled it, it poured down the bolt

Not as bad as first thought, no water in the cylinders, liners fine etc, ran fine, just lost coolant.
Tomorrow, new gasket fitting thanks to Brian

who let me have his Payen set.
Fingers crossed, back on the road

Classic symptoms of the elastomer losing its bond on the gasket body and shimmying out due over the years of use. Be good for another 80k miles most likely. Consider it a service item that cost a little more this time, perhaps cheaper than a service on another flashier make of car.

Groundsman Willie · 13th March 2018, 17:05

Hopefully you'll be back on the road quickly and without too much expense. Great news.

Graham1961 · 13th March 2018, 17:10

That's good to hear Ronnie, should be a straightforward fix.

13th March 2018, 10:30	#1
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,955 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	She's in Dock Took her in yesterday for her head op popping along just now to see the prognosis

13th March 2018, 10:54	#2
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	In the Dock Ronnie Hope that it can be fixed, good luck Stu __________________ # Project Gruple http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213155

13th March 2018, 12:17	#3
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Get well soon? Hope it turns ok Ronnie. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

13th March 2018, 12:22	#4
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13th March 2018, 14:56	#7
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	Ronnie Pleased that it is not as bad as you first thought, and would have been a great shame if you had to get rid of it, after all you have done, one of the best 1.8's around See you soon Stu __________________ # Project Gruple http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213155

13th March 2018, 17:05	#9
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13th March 2018, 17:10	#10
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	That's good to hear Ronnie, should be a straightforward fix. __________________ Graham.