Recommend CDTi Specialist - East Midlands(?)

Lunartick · 6th April 2023, 11:57

Hi,

I'm wondering if anyone might have any recommendations for a mechanic / garage, ideally Nottingham / Derby, however prepared to travel, to look at my Rover 75 2004 CDTi Auto.

It has an issue whereby it was occasionally sluggish / lack of power when pressing the accelerator - it struggles to 2k/2.5k revs, then suddenly springs to life. Disconnected the MAF, as seemed to be the common issue, from what I've seen, and this made quite a difference, but still very occasionally had this issue. A friend suggested a carbon clean, which I had done. It now seems to be more of a prominent issue, more so on hills. Engine management light is also on. Had a local company read this on their diag machine, suggests air sensor / fuel issue. They looked at some data when the engine was running and Injector 1 seemed to be producing twice the mm3 output of all the other injectors, which all seemed consistent. They've recommended replacing injector 1, as a starting point, however whilst it *may* be the issue, there could be further issues - other sensor(s) and / or maybe a fuel pump were mentioned.

For me this needs looking at by a specialist, with relevant test equipment etc, so I've contacted all the local Diesel specialists - Nottingham / Derby / Leicester and they're booking for the end of the month / beginning of next month. This is a problem, as I am aware last week of the month, so I need to get something sorted sooner, if I can. I'm also aware it's Easter weekend, so that'll likely add to any availability.

Whilst the local Rover specialists will have the Rover specific diag kit, would they likely be diesel specialist and have the relevant test equipment for this also? Anyway, with that in mind I come across the local 'recommendations':
* MG Rover Mobile Mechanics, however no answer when I've called, as yet, and from what I've seen, they'll be busy.
* Austin Garages on their website, however they all seem to not work(?), again from what I have seen, they'll be busy.
* D&D Vehicle Services can book week after next.

As it stands, I see provisionally booking with D&D as my best option, but wondered if anyone may have any other recommendations / suggestions.

Thank you.

Arctic · 6th April 2023, 12:57

You have a personal message regarding the above.

Lunartick · 9th April 2023, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

You have a personal message regarding the above.

Thank you very much for the suggestion.

All arranged and sorted yesterday.

Terry @ TS Autos ... Nice bloke and a walking encyclopedia for Rover. Gave car a good check over, above and beyond. Car is so much better for him looking at and sorting it. Worth the travel.

Arctic · 10th April 2023, 00:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lunartick

Thank you very much for the suggestion.

All arranged and sorted yesterday.

Terry @ TS Autos ... Nice bloke and a walking encyclopedia for Rover. Gave car a good check over, above and beyond. Car is so much better for him looking at and sorting it. Worth the travel.

Hi James.
Glad you took my advice, great to hear you got it sorted

trikey · 10th April 2023, 08:12

Well done for getting this sorted, Terry is a great guy and knows our cars inside out.

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6th April 2023, 11:57	#1
Lunartick Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Derbys. Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Recommend CDTi Specialist - East Midlands(?) Hi, I'm wondering if anyone might have any recommendations for a mechanic / garage, ideally Nottingham / Derby, however prepared to travel, to look at my Rover 75 2004 CDTi Auto. It has an issue whereby it was occasionally sluggish / lack of power when pressing the accelerator - it struggles to 2k/2.5k revs, then suddenly springs to life. Disconnected the MAF, as seemed to be the common issue, from what I've seen, and this made quite a difference, but still very occasionally had this issue. A friend suggested a carbon clean, which I had done. It now seems to be more of a prominent issue, more so on hills. Engine management light is also on. Had a local company read this on their diag machine, suggests air sensor / fuel issue. They looked at some data when the engine was running and Injector 1 seemed to be producing twice the mm3 output of all the other injectors, which all seemed consistent. They've recommended replacing injector 1, as a starting point, however whilst it may be the issue, there could be further issues - other sensor(s) and / or maybe a fuel pump were mentioned. For me this needs looking at by a specialist, with relevant test equipment etc, so I've contacted all the local Diesel specialists - Nottingham / Derby / Leicester and they're booking for the end of the month / beginning of next month. This is a problem, as I am aware last week of the month, so I need to get something sorted sooner, if I can. I'm also aware it's Easter weekend, so that'll likely add to any availability. Whilst the local Rover specialists will have the Rover specific diag kit, would they likely be diesel specialist and have the relevant test equipment for this also? Anyway, with that in mind I come across the local 'recommendations': * MG Rover Mobile Mechanics, however no answer when I've called, as yet, and from what I've seen, they'll be busy. * Austin Garages on their website, however they all seem to not work(?), again from what I have seen, they'll be busy. * D&D Vehicle Services can book week after next. As it stands, I see provisionally booking with D&D as my best option, but wondered if anyone may have any other recommendations / suggestions. Thank you.

6th April 2023, 12:57	#2
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10th April 2023, 08:12	#5
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,817 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Well done for getting this sorted, Terry is a great guy and knows our cars inside out. Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..