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24th October 2019, 18:21 | #1 |
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Rover 75 what to do now
OK, my Rover 75.. sitting there 82,000 I think on clock.. water pump gone, newish set of tyres on, 2.5 Conni Blue Cream Leather, in really generally decent condition 2004.
Had offer for scrap dealer, not going to fix her myself. Cant seem to put on sale page no idea why as would just in case someone wants to save her. She is currently at a garage who obviously want her out of the way, and I will have to let her got to scrap which would be sad as she is probably full of part that folk might want, and I would say the tyres are decent even if someone wanted to come over and do swap for those before the scrap took her for a small charge. She is in Guildford Surrey. If folk know how I can get her on the sale page let me know..or PM me or whatever. Thanks... |
24th October 2019, 18:35 | #2 |
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24th October 2019, 19:34 | #3 | |
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I don't understand the diagnosis. What are the symptoms please? I fear that you might be thinking of scrapping your lovely KV6 unnecessarily. My reasons for asking:
So what's the story Tamsin? Maybe we will have good news for you. Simon
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24th October 2019, 20:36 | #4 |
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If it's holding water sufficient to get it home (with the occasional judicious top-up) get it home. It's easier to make a balanced judgement when there is less pressure to react. Further to that what are/were the symptoms?
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25th October 2019, 21:58 | #5 | |
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As OLDIE says in this post.---- Plus leaving the filler cap off will partially stop the water pump leaking. I drove all the way down through France with the pump leaking ( 300 miles ) with the occasional top up. So M.B get your car home.-- Last edited by COLVERT; 31st October 2019 at 22:01.. |
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31st October 2019, 11:15 | #7 | |
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If you switch on the air conditioning using the 'Auto' button or, even better, the windscreen demist button, that will ensure that your radiator fan runs continuously which will keep the coolant temperature down. I would also recommend that, before setting off, you activate the digital temperature display in the instrument pack and keep an eye on it. If the temperature reaches, say, 105 degrees, you could stop and turn off the engine to allow it to cool and at the same time top-up the expansion tank. If possible, choose a back street route where you can stop easily and quickly if necessary. I'm located not too far from the A3 so when you get it home, I would be happy to have a look at your leak if you think it might help. Simon
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24th October 2019, 21:41 | #8 | |
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25th October 2019, 13:38 | #10 |
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I think the garage has quoted something stupid to repair it!
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