Engine cooked

skinnyL · 22nd August 2019, 08:11

Rover 75 v6 2.5 conn tourer. Beautiful condition

I had recent problems last week after having a radiator replaced. Previous to this I have kept losing water after booting the car to overtake, engine temperature using 19-7 going from 94-111degC and really knowing where the leak was, but generally around the oil cooler area which appeared to be ok hence the radiator replacement.
I travelled approx. 50 miles and had to fill up with water around 4 pints and the same on the way home then I had the problem of the engine temp going up to 130deg C. Into garage to confirm problem and yes I gasket gone and possibly the other, decided I would scrap the car as too expensive but garage states he may be able to recover the situation by adding a product to the oil which may/should seal the gasket/s and resolve the problem. I am a wee bit worried if this would work, even in the short term and would ask anyone on their thoughts please.

22nd August 2019, 08:11	#1
skinnyL Avid contributor Rover 75 2003 2.5 V6 Auto Conn Tourer (Scotland) Rover 75 2000 2.0 V6 Conn (Spain) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Engine cooked Rover 75 v6 2.5 conn tourer. Beautiful condition I had recent problems last week after having a radiator replaced. Previous to this I have kept losing water after booting the car to overtake, engine temperature using 19-7 going from 94-111degC and really knowing where the leak was, but generally around the oil cooler area which appeared to be ok hence the radiator replacement. I travelled approx. 50 miles and had to fill up with water around 4 pints and the same on the way home then I had the problem of the engine temp going up to 130deg C. Into garage to confirm problem and yes I gasket gone and possibly the other, decided I would scrap the car as too expensive but garage states he may be able to recover the situation by adding a product to the oil which may/should seal the gasket/s and resolve the problem. I am a wee bit worried if this would work, even in the short term and would ask anyone on their thoughts please.