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Gino · 9th October 2018, 18:37

Not only do I have the ongoing fuel pressure issue, I have also had a coolant leak. I traced it to the water pump & had the pump, thermostat & engine mount replaced. Sadly this wasn't the end. I also have a leak from the plastic elbow on the radiator.
I thought it would be an easy enough job, but of course not

Both retaining nuts just spin in the plastic. I'm in the process of removing the radiator in the hope that the better access will allow me to undo the bolts. It's not looking good though.

trikey · 9th October 2018, 18:43

You can (Sometimes) Put a very small flat bladed screwdriver in between the nut and the plastic of the radiator, this can hold the nut while you undo the bolt.

Plenty of penetrating oil is required though.

Gino · 11th October 2018, 08:54

Yeah I tried that, I still can't undo either bolt.
I've ordered a new radiator & condenser - the fins were falling off as I moved it - hopefully they'll be here today.
I'm also waiting for my in tank pump to arrive, so fingers crossed by the close of play today my car will be back together & working with no more problems

9th October 2018, 18:37	#1
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	I hate cars Not only do I have the ongoing fuel pressure issue, I have also had a coolant leak. I traced it to the water pump & had the pump, thermostat & engine mount replaced. Sadly this wasn't the end. I also have a leak from the plastic elbow on the radiator. I thought it would be an easy enough job, but of course not Both retaining nuts just spin in the plastic. I'm in the process of removing the radiator in the hope that the better access will allow me to undo the bolts. It's not looking good though. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

9th October 2018, 18:43	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	You can (Sometimes) Put a very small flat bladed screwdriver in between the nut and the plastic of the radiator, this can hold the nut while you undo the bolt. Plenty of penetrating oil is required though. __________________ Lest we forget..

11th October 2018, 08:54	#3
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	Yeah I tried that, I still can't undo either bolt. I've ordered a new radiator & condenser - the fins were falling off as I moved it - hopefully they'll be here today. I'm also waiting for my in tank pump to arrive, so fingers crossed by the close of play today my car will be back together & working with no more problems __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.