2.0 litre Rover 75 engines
 

Just wondering how many 2.0 litre engines Rover 75s have survived , since those were dropped in 2002

I'm sure You could still spec them on the facelift 75 rather than the 1.8 or the 2.5V6

Stubs

Virtually all of them , I should think ! :}
The v6 engines are lovely and the rest of the car is the same as any other . Myself and 2 friends all have one .

According to this

In round numbers they are:-

2.0V6 - 1.4k taxed and 1.0k SORN
2.5V6 - 2.5k taxed and 1.2k SORN

I know it isn't 100% accurate but gives a good guide.

I believe that the super smooth 2.0litre version was only killed off due to the more fuel efficient 1.8T version

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I believe that the super smooth 2.0litre version was only killed off due to the more fuel efficient 1.8T version[/QUOTE]

It might have had something to do with the company car tax regime. Also, whilst super smooth, the 2.5 V6 was no more thirsty, but more lively.

Not all I’m afraid, I’ve bought three dead cars over the years caused by camshaft failure, the front of the cam literally breaks off.

Due, no doubt, to ham-fisted maintenance without using the special timing tools! :D

Simon

i have a lovely 2.0 v6 cowley

A problem with the 2.0KV6 was it was underpowered for the 75 and needed more right foot for performance and hence more fuel.

I had a 2 litre R75 company car so the fuel costs did not worry me, but when I bought my own 2.5KV6 Tourer I was still happy with the running costs. Still have it 19 years later.

I bought a spare pair of heads to refurb at my leisure . When I dismantled one of them , the inlet camshaft had the locating lug partially broken off at the front end ! :eek: So yes , take care if working on them .
Luckily , the camshaft off my old head was happy to move to a new home and with valves reground and valve stem oil seals replaced the car is running absolutely beautifully :}