75 Diesel Engine poor running / rattle / vibration (FIXED)

pmaliphant · 21st November 2007, 07:58

This is a problem solved but I thought the symptoms might help others:

Over the past few months my CDT (90,000 miles) has developed a serious vibration around 1600rpm, then a loud tappetty rattle at low revs and a generally lumpy running. Having browsed the forum I had a fair idea of several possible causes - MAF, injectors etc. - so booked it in to my local (ex) Rover service centre (no names but it's just outside Bristol to the west). To my surprise they could diagnose no fault, suggesting the clutch flywheel was the problem.

This didn't fit the symptoms for me, so I booked the car into DTM in Bristol. 48 hours later, this excellent outfit gave me a back an almost unrecognisably smooth, purring car. They found two injectors had completely failed the diagnostics and the other two failed on three tests.

All four have been refurbished with a 12 month warranty at a cost of £120+VAT each. Not cheap but its great to have back the car we've known and loved for the past 5 years.

I've found the information on this forum very helpful in identifying and fixing this. Thanks to all who posted related items!:

GreyGhost · 21st November 2007, 09:55

That's very good news for you and a splendid first post, glad the forum members have been of assistance.

stocktake · 21st November 2007, 12:29

I think majority of all first posts are "help" I know mine was, and my subsequent 20 or so. To find one that is info for members is a really nice change. Hats off to you Pmaliphant, member since June, 1st problem solved and reported back for other to learn from. (not like me then, always asking wots wrong)

ragitty · 21st November 2007, 17:30

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Originally Posted by stocktake

I think majority of all first posts are "help" I know mine was, and my subsequent 20 or so. To find one that is info for members is a really nice change. Hats off to you Pmaliphant, member since June, 1st problem solved and reported back for other to learn from. (not like me then, always asking wots wrong)

And "WHAT'S WRONG" with that Dave

21st November 2007, 07:58	#1
pmaliphant Newbie Rover 75 CDT 2002 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bristol Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	75 Diesel Engine poor running / rattle / vibration (FIXED) This is a problem solved but I thought the symptoms might help others: Over the past few months my CDT (90,000 miles) has developed a serious vibration around 1600rpm, then a loud tappetty rattle at low revs and a generally lumpy running. Having browsed the forum I had a fair idea of several possible causes - MAF, injectors etc. - so booked it in to my local (ex) Rover service centre (no names but it's just outside Bristol to the west). To my surprise they could diagnose no fault, suggesting the clutch flywheel was the problem. This didn't fit the symptoms for me, so I booked the car into DTM in Bristol. 48 hours later, this excellent outfit gave me a back an almost unrecognisably smooth, purring car. They found two injectors had completely failed the diagnostics and the other two failed on three tests. All four have been refurbished with a 12 month warranty at a cost of £120+VAT each. Not cheap but its great to have back the car we've known and loved for the past 5 years. I've found the information on this forum very helpful in identifying and fixing this. Thanks to all who posted related items!:

21st November 2007, 12:29	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	I think majority of all first posts are "help" I know mine was, and my subsequent 20 or so. To find one that is info for members is a really nice change. Hats off to you Pmaliphant, member since June, 1st problem solved and reported back for other to learn from. (not like me then, always asking wots wrong) __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

21st November 2007, 09:55	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	That's very good news for you and a splendid first post, glad the forum members have been of assistance.