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Rover 220 diesel
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Re: Rover 220 diesel -
04-14-2007
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I did have a look at an R reg one a couple of weeks ago and promptly walked away: needed driveshaft (cv boot gone for an unknown time), brakes didn't do anything until you were about 80-90% of the way through the available pedal travel even though there was plenty of brake pad, the front bumper wasn't secure and left a 1" gap between it and the bonnet. There were other minor probs that I could have sorted over time (heater blower not working on lower speeds - power resistor blown, damp boot and needed it a service and engine mounts) but with the state of the brakes and the bumper I left it for someone else to take a chance on. |
best, and that also applies to the servicing (Rover or any other model for
that matter). Sounds like that R reg has literally been run into the ground
and is one step off of fit for scrap, beggars belief the way people treat
things, really does.
There *are* still some good ones out there, you just have to be patient.
PDH
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Excellent. There are few things I like more than a cold diesel on a frosty morning those precious few seconds after start up. It's better if you accidentally spill diesel on your trousers and shoes, so everywhere you go, there is Eau d'Derv...  |
nice frosty morning, and listen to it firing on (if you are lucky) two
cylinders. It's a case of COUGH COUGH COUGH COUGH SPLUTTER COUGH <wheeze>
for the first 15 minutes until the oil warms a bit.
Number of times I have had to go back and hold the governor running the fuel
racks to stop it hunting...!
PDH
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It could be because although somewhat cramped inside, they're "pleasant" to drive. Not inspiring, but not old shape Passat tedius, merely, pleasant. Decent ride, the diesels are a little nose-led, but, not uncomfortable. |
while the lump was in for work, the petrol version felt very skittish,
always looking around the road rather than keeping in a straght line.
PDH
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"DervMan" <thedervman (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote in message news:46209037$1$19252$da0feed9 (AT) news (DOT) zen.co.uk... It could be because although somewhat cramped inside, they're "pleasant" to drive. Not inspiring, but not old shape Passat tedius, merely, pleasant. Decent ride, the diesels are a little nose-led, but, not uncomfortable. I actually found it the other way round when I had a petrol 200 on loan while the lump was in for work, the petrol version felt very skittish, always looking around the road rather than keeping in a straght line. |
little car that handled ok and rode very well.
Few days later I ended up driving a 420SLD? which I thought was possibly the
worst thing I've driven for a good couple of years. The SLD was immaculate
as well, had only done around 35k miles and was properly well looked after -
the SLi was a rough one with a decent engine (head gasket replaced
properly)...
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Pete M - Using the Scouse Side of the Force -
Golf GTi Mk2 (2.0 transplant in progress),
Golf GTi Mk1 (For Sale)
OMF#9
Currently listening to The White Stripes
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Hi folks, I'm going to look at a couple of Rover 220 diesels tomorrow and wondered if there are any model specific gotcha's to keep an eye open for? i.e. servicing and cambelt interval, headgasket reliability etc. I know about the dribbling PAS fluid reservior and the rust problem but what about anything else apart from the usual checks (oil, coolant, brakes, suspension)? Chris As you approach the car (from front or rear only, not the side) check to see |
If it does, then walk away.
Steve
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Hi folks, I'm going to look at a couple of Rover 220 diesels tomorrow and wondered if there are any model specific gotcha's to keep an eye open for? i.e. servicing and cambelt interval, headgasket reliability etc. I know about the dribbling PAS fluid reservior and the rust problem but what about anything else apart from the usual checks (oil, coolant, brakes, suspension)? Chris As you approach the car (from front or rear only, not the side) check to see |
If it does, then walk away.
Steve
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As you approach the car (from front or rear only, not the side) check to see if the car has a badge or emblem saying Rover. |
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"Chris Dugan" <chrisdotdugan (AT) bloodyobvious (DOT) co.uk> wrote in message news:UOWdnVX3nZWIboLbnZ2dnUVZ8qijnZ2d (AT) bt (DOT) com... Hi folks, I'm going to look at a couple of Rover 220 diesels tomorrow and wondered if there are any model specific gotcha's to keep an eye open for? i.e. servicing and cambelt interval, headgasket reliability etc. I know about the dribbling PAS fluid reservior and the rust problem but what about anything else apart from the usual checks (oil, coolant, brakes, suspension)? Chris As you approach the car (from front or rear only, not the side) check to see if the car has a badge or emblem saying Rover. If it does, then walk away. Steve |
a head gasket gone, ive got another 214 1992 40,000 miles with a head gasket
gone and its mint, i have to say even after all these years fixing servicing
& doing headgaskets on these cars , i love 'em !!!!
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"Steve" <no (AT) way (DOT) com> wrote in message news:7P9Uh.23534$ne6.22526 (AT) fe1 (DOT) news.blueyonder.co.uk... As you approach the car (from front or rear only, not the side) check to see if the car has a badge or emblem saying Rover. Funny, thought that was what you do with a BMW.. ) |
If a 3-series has a Rover badge on it, I'd walk away too...
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www.dervman.com
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Chris, I didn't ask the question, somebody else did... |
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