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Old 26th September 2019, 15:46   #10
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Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model.

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Originally Posted by Bernard Fishtrousers View Post
I still have to kick down with some vigour ... I've seen 6,500 rpm for the first time this afternoon.
That's a bit excessive for a Rover. We normally proceed in a gentlemanly fashion without the need for flamboyance.

Have you checked that both your VIS actuators are operational? It's common for the valves to become stuck in mid position which plays havoc with the engine's intake breathing.

Simon
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