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Mike2000 · 23rd July 2019, 20:17

When I tried to start my Rover 75 1.8T yesterday, the car jolted almost as if I had left it in gear (I hadn't), but did not start, On turning the key again the starter motor was spinning fast, with no response from the engine.

Looking at the car this evening I see I also have a coolant leak from the area of the water pump.

I'm told it could be the timing belt (that's only 3 years old & done less than 10000 miles).

Any informed ideas on the problem, and whether the car is savable?

23rd July 2019, 20:17	#1
Mike2000 Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: May 2018 Location: Bedford Posts: 77 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	1.8T trouble - is it terminal? When I tried to start my Rover 75 1.8T yesterday, the car jolted almost as if I had left it in gear (I hadn't), but did not start, On turning the key again the starter motor was spinning fast, with no response from the engine. Looking at the car this evening I see I also have a coolant leak from the area of the water pump. I'm told it could be the timing belt (that's only 3 years old & done less than 10000 miles). Any informed ideas on the problem, and whether the car is savable? __________________ Mike