Coolant loss 1.8t looking for help in penrith area - Page 3

cumbriakevin · 7th February 2018, 22:27

Sheesh, that is pushing me well outside my comfort zone. It's not what I do

Will look through the manual tomorrow though and give it some thought. I have the non oat anti freeze, I bought a load of ebay as advised previously

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

£310 sounds a bit pricey for a pump and belt

For example take this kit of parts, and a competent garage/DIYer shouldn't take more than two hours to fit

LINK

And a gallon of antifreeze

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Now are you sure you don't fancy doing the job yourself?, it's a nice learning curve

Brian

Comfortably Numb · 7th February 2018, 22:41

I reckon Thompsons are hedging their bets that you may have more problems than just the water pump, It might be worth politely asking how their estimate breaks down.

Ravinder · 8th February 2018, 00:57

That seems very expensive. I probably probably wouldn’t take it there and take it somewhere else or do it yourself.

slovcan · 8th February 2018, 04:07

Somewhere along the way the fan was confirmed to be working. BUT, I have not seen anywhere that the fanstat (thermal switch that turns the fan on when the coolant temp gets too high) has been checked. If that does not work you will overheat and kill the head gasket and probably the head, too. Until that is confirmed I would run the demist or air conditioning full time to keep the fan ON.

Good luck,
Glenn

cumbriakevin · 8th February 2018, 06:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comfortably Numb

I reckon Thompsons are hedging their bets that you may have more problems than just the water pump, It might be worth politely asking how their estimate breaks down.

He looked it up and the time was between 3.5 and 4.5 hours for the job. I get what people are saying and am thinking about my options ie what tools do I need, getting in touch with a mate to help etc. Am under a bit of pressure as at the moment to get to Penrith just have my pushbike to rely on...

Comfortably Numb · 11th February 2018, 18:54

Hi Kevin, I am surprised with the wealth of experience Thompsons have, that they needed to look up the time to do it. However, I noticed that they have a vacancy for a mechanic at the moment, so perhaps they have lost one of their more experienced guys. Perhaps worth ringing around to find a garage with plenty of Rover experience. My neighbour tells me that his colleague who teaches BTEC MV mechanics at Carlisle College is an ardent 75/ZT fan, and has several cars, which come into the workshop there from time to time. I'll find out more if I see him tomorrow.

cumbriakevin · 16th February 2018, 15:09

Well, got the pump replaced, £280 btw,drove for a day and thought it was sorted. Temp good - running in diagnostic mode with temp on. Then I see water under car and coolant down. Go back to Thompsons to see if it is from new waterpump. No though, its from the HG at the back. There is no doubt as the mayonaisse is obvious to see.

I now want to get a price for that, but now am only really wanting to do it with someone who knows a lot about these cars. My concern is - apart from spending a lot more money - is driving it any distance in this condition. Anyhow, have just got back so will reflect on what to do and see if anyone knows somewhere closer to home to get it sorted. Engine still sounds lovely so would like to keep the car and hope that new HG by knowledgeable person will give me more time with the Rover.

cumbriakevin · 18th February 2018, 13:35

The Rover will be put up for sale in the cars for sale section now. £200. Thanks for people's help on here over the months as I've done various bits on it. It has been appreciated.

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Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	I reckon Thompsons are hedging their bets that you may have more problems than just the water pump, It might be worth politely asking how their estimate breaks down.

11th February 2018, 18:54	#26
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Hi Kevin, I am surprised with the wealth of experience Thompsons have, that they needed to look up the time to do it. However, I noticed that they have a vacancy for a mechanic at the moment, so perhaps they have lost one of their more experienced guys. Perhaps worth ringing around to find a garage with plenty of Rover experience. My neighbour tells me that his colleague who teaches BTEC MV mechanics at Carlisle College is an ardent 75/ZT fan, and has several cars, which come into the workshop there from time to time. I'll find out more if I see him tomorrow.

16th February 2018, 15:09	#27
cumbriakevin Regular poster Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 43 Thanks: 49 Thanked 31 Times in 7 Posts	Well, got the pump replaced, £280 btw,drove for a day and thought it was sorted. Temp good - running in diagnostic mode with temp on. Then I see water under car and coolant down. Go back to Thompsons to see if it is from new waterpump. No though, its from the HG at the back. There is no doubt as the mayonaisse is obvious to see. I now want to get a price for that, but now am only really wanting to do it with someone who knows a lot about these cars. My concern is - apart from spending a lot more money - is driving it any distance in this condition. Anyhow, have just got back so will reflect on what to do and see if anyone knows somewhere closer to home to get it sorted. Engine still sounds lovely so would like to keep the car and hope that new HG by knowledgeable person will give me more time with the Rover.