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22nd March 2018, 17:06 | #1 |
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Turbo Failure possible uncertain,Advice would be grateful
Hi, was out in my Mk 2 1.8t tourer for a ten minute round trip to the shop on the way back the temperature gauge went right to to top ,red light showing and fan came on, steam coming out of the bonnet, got home immediately, switched off , opened bonnet fan, continued to run for couple of minutes. Coolant forced out of header tank cap and hissing out of bottom right bolt of four that looks as if attaches manifold to turbo .Looks exspensive.Why would water be coming from turbo bolts if this is the problem ,and does anyone think it`s HGF? I`m thinking the worst. I haven`t attempted to start it at all. Any advice would be much appreciated,Regards Paul
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Thanks for info Klarzy, sounds terminal, had HGF go twice before and rebuilt turbo before my ownership started 5 years ago, so probably lucky I got 10k from her.Its in such good condition and wanted for nothing and is one of the best cars I have ever owned. and has one of the smoothest autoboxes I have driven, I have got to think hard about having her repaired as apart from the obvious it`s ok and I don`t really want to part company.What a decision !
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get a diesel auto version.... with a 160 map they do go well and have no such reliability issues...
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If I were to have the HGF, turbo etc repaired. does anyone know a garage in the Wisbech or surrounding area who understand these vehicles and are capable of working on them.I have not had to have anything major done on it so I stick to my regular garage for things like inlet manifold gasket which I get along with coil packs , and filters, plugs etc from DMGRS,cheers Paul
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22nd March 2018, 19:59 | #7 |
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My 1.8t has had 5 HGF's and is still on her original turbo, without repair. We are also on 197,600 miles.
There is the MG Owners Club HQ at Swavesley Cambridgeshire, they have a workshop. Or Try MJSAUTOANDMARINE.CO.UK they are fully mobile and distance no object. MJS have looked after the various MG's I have owned since 2011. Mike Stafford is the man to speak to. Or MG-Roversolutions.co. another mobile unit. Russel Walsh is the man to speak to. Or Phil Davis, Phil T4, can be found on here. Send him a PM. He is based in Milton Keynes but I'm not sure if he is mobile or not.
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I'd like to say the 1800T is the car I would prefer over all of the others, as it's smooth and powerful, without being too thirsty. My advise to the OP have your car repaired Brian |
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29th March 2018, 11:16 | #9 |
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HI Guys, I have spoken to Mike at MJSAUTOANDMARINE.CO.UK and described the symptoms of the issue I had and he says it would be the HGF syndrome , and doubtful the turbo had failed, so I have decided to have it repaired and having cambelt replaced at same time as it was last done in 2011 , so playing safe and it`s such a nice and up until this problem reliable car and only done 66k, ten I`ve done in 5 years of my ownership, so Mike is coming to do the job in about three weeks.So thanks to all you Guys for your advice and being given several contacts ,so hopefully will be back on the road in my 75 shortly,Regards Paul
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I would say it's great news that you've decided to have the car repaired. The 1.8 Turbo, especially in automatic form, makes for a genuinely wonderful car when running as it should. Having had a working life driving Jaguars every day, including many V12s, I would say that the Rover 75/MG-ZT is easily as refined, smooth and drive-able. It is also relatively economical, and best of all, very simple to work on. Replacing a head gasket is a straightforward job and as long as it's done properly should last for many years once done; ( providing proper maintenance and checks in the meantime, e.g. coolant levels ).
I always look forward to a drive in either one of my 75s, and am always newly impressed by the performance and refinement, particularly of the Turbo model. It's just amazing, and surprisingly will cruise at 70mph at lower rpm than a 6 litre V12 XJS. ( Or any other speed come to that, which is remarkable ). Regarding the Head Gasket replacement ( IMHO and based on my own experience ), it's worth having the head skimmed if there's any doubt at all about its 'straightness', and also worth fitting a stainless steel shim between the head and the block face. I've always used a high quality 'elastomer' gasket, and have subsequently had no problems whatsoever. Others will no doubt have differing opinions, but I have found this approach absolutely reliable, and it works for me. The K series engine is a great engine. It may have some issues in certain circumstances, but maintained well can easily give many tens of thousands of miles with full reliability. These cars really are a 'best kept secret' in terms of value for money and refinement to those of us who have discovered them and cherish them. I'd say, let's keep as many of them as possible running and being used and enjoyed. ( At least for as long as we are still allowed to drive fossil fuelled cars! ) It's always very much more cost effective to repair a basically good car, than it is to replace it with anything else remotely worth having.
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