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Old 2nd September 2017, 08:25   #4
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Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model.

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Originally Posted by boater View Post
... starting the car is very different to the diesel 75 that I owned previously. The diesel would hardly turn over before firing either hot or cold but the 2.5 flys over very fast for 3/4 seconds before firing. Is this normal?
Yes it is Howard. The compression ratio of a Diesel engine is much higher so more difficult to turn over.

No, don't change your sparking plugs. They'll be absolutely fine.

Don't forget to update your profile. It still says that your car is a diesel.

Simon
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