Rover 75 engine problems

[mmirza16993]

Hi all,

I've been having a few issues with my 2004 Rover 75 Connoisseur as of late and figured this is the best place to go to.

Basically, the engine has a heating problem due to poor water circulation. After numerous trips to a local mechanic who tried whatever he could think of, the situation was stable for a while but has gone bad again. Furthermore, I think the car isn't firing on all cylinders now, and is really lacking in power.

After doing a bit of research I found out that diesel engines in a 75 are better than petrol engines, which is what I have. So I'm thinking of replacing the engine altogether, and was looking for advice on this topic.

Please excuse my lack of mechanical terminology as I am really a newbie at this stuff (only had the car for a year!)

Thanks in advance.

[klarzy]

Originally Posted by mmirza16993

Hi all,

I've been having a few issues with my 2004 Rover 75 Connoisseur as of late and figured this is the best place to go to.

Basically, the engine has a heating problem due to poor water circulation. After numerous trips to a local mechanic who tried whatever he could think of, the situation was stable for a while but has gone bad again. Furthermore, I think the car isn't firing on all cylinders now, and is really lacking in power.

After doing a bit of research I found out that diesel engines in a 75 are better than petrol engines, which is what I have. So I'm thinking of replacing the engine altogether, and was looking for advice on this topic.

Please excuse my lack of mechanical terminology as I am really a newbie at this stuff (only had the car for a year!)

Thanks in advance.

You are correct, the Diesels are far superior to the petrols.... (totally unbias of course)....

If you search the forums there is a lot of information about thermostats which I think may be the root of your problem.....

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by klarzy

You are correct, the Diesels are far superior to the petrols.... (totally unbias of course)....

If you search the forums there is a lot of information about thermostats which I think may be the root of your problem.....

No the diesel is not superior to the petrol, having driven nearly 9000 miles in the past 3 months in the ZT, I got into Frosty this morning took him for a run and what a quiet refined chap he really is

Brian

[MangoMan]

Originally Posted by klarzy

You are correct, the Diesels are far superior to the petrols.... (totally unbias of course).....

... Of course you are quite correct when compared to the 1.8 4 Cylinder, but not the V6's....

[klarzy]

Originally Posted by MangoMan

... Of course you are quite correct when compared to the 1.8 4 Cylinder, but not the V6's....

Well not unless you count all the time in the shade at the petrol stations....

[Dragrad]

This thread maybe of some interest to you

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=179408

[Mike Noc]

Originally Posted by mmirza16993

After doing a bit of research I found out that diesel engines in a 75 are better than petrol engines, which is what I have. So I'm thinking of replacing the engine altogether, and was looking for advice on this topic.

Please excuse my lack of mechanical terminology as I am really a newbie at this stuff (only had the car for a year!)

Anything is possible but you will be stripping out and rebuilding shed loads on the car.

If you want a diesel then best go and buy one.

[kaiser]

Originally Posted by mmirza16993

Hi all,

I've been having a few issues with my 2004 Rover 75 Connoisseur as of late and figured this is the best place to go to.

Basically, the engine has a heating problem due to poor water circulation. After numerous trips to a local mechanic who tried whatever he could think of, the situation was stable for a while but has gone bad again. Furthermore, I think the car isn't firing on all cylinders now, and is really lacking in power.

After doing a bit of research I found out that diesel engines in a 75 are better than petrol engines, which is what I have. So I'm thinking of replacing the engine altogether, and was looking for advice on this topic.

Please excuse my lack of mechanical terminology as I am really a newbie at this stuff (only had the car for a year!)

Thanks in advance.

Start by telling us which engine you have, and tell us exactly what problem you are experiencing. Add to that what has been done to rectify it, and it is possible that you will get an intelligent reply.

[mmirza16993]

Originally Posted by kaiser

Start by telling us which engine you have, and tell us exactly what problem you are experiencing. Add to that what has been done to rectify it, and it is possible that you will get an intelligent reply.

Hi kaiser,

I currently have a 1.8L petrol engine in my 2004 Rover 75 Connoisseur

The problem is that the temperature gauge goes very high very easily.

To rectify the problem, the head gasket has been changed, a new fan fitted and a leak fixed in a pipe near the radiator grille.

Thanks again

[vindaloo]

His profile states he has a 1.8