Complete rover 75 2002 v6 2.5 available - every part

wiltshire75 · 3rd February 2010, 12:00

Hi Guys

I purchased a rover 75 2.5 v6 2002 with view to getting it up and running again. However sadly the fault with the engine is much more extensive then i originally thought.

essentially the cambelt slipped (due to camshaft failure), which then bent the valves, which then broke the pistons!!

its a shame as the car is otherwise in great condition and has only covered 43,000 miles from new. I also purchased a complete seperate engine as i intended to just replace the camshaft and head with valves etc until i realised the pistons were damaged.

Essentially every single part is available on the whole car and on the spare engine i purchased, please feel free to let me know if i can help fellow forums /75 owners out and if there are any parts youre struggling to get

Please use the PM system to respond or post on this thread.

many thanks

SD1too · 3rd February 2010, 12:57

Hello Paul,

I'm very sorry to hear what's happened to your car and understand how unhappy you must be feeling. However, as you were planning to replace the cylinder heads you're clearly a very technically competent person. I just wondered why you're thinking of bailing out now; why not do the pistons as well or fit the spare engine complete?

It's always a shame when another of our cars faces the chop.

Simon.

wiltshire75 · 3rd February 2010, 13:31

hi simon

trust me ive considered this, but to be honest with a full time job and lack of day light at the moment and 2 small children time is of the essence!. i set about doing the head, belts etc today but once i saw id have to swap the whole engine over thats it really.

i dont have the engine lifting gear etc and im strapped for cash so listing spares / parts etc on ebay of the evenings is more convenient as obviously i dont need daylight.

i fully agree its a shame to scrap such a car esp with such low milage, however in this instance my head really must overule my heart!

hopefully i can make other people happy by getting them parts for their cars however

cheers

Paul

ps: and i really couldnt stand spending all that time and then finding out something else is also wrong!

kully · 3rd February 2010, 13:38

Hello Paul, where abouts in Wiltshire are you? I'm after the driverside door seal - I can collect depending upon how far from Reading.

wiltshire75 · 3rd February 2010, 13:43

hi there

the car is about 7 miles from J16 of the M4.

if collection not convenient delivery is possible

GreyGhost · 3rd February 2010, 13:46

In most circumstances, to comply with club rules we ask that a price is attached to the for sale post. Obviously not entirely possible when breaking a car therefore I am letting this one stand as is. If there are any particular parts you wish advertise separately please add price or point to your ebay ad.

Best of luck with your sale

Roverowner · 3rd February 2010, 14:02

Why not sell it all, as is, to someone who would put it back together. Realize that you can get more for all the parts than the entire car, but maybe there is someone on here that could take it on for you at a reasonable price for you both

SD1too · 3rd February 2010, 17:34

Paul,

Just some thoughts on your reply to me....

Quote:

Originally Posted by wiltshire75

... with a full time job ... and 2 small children time is of the essence!

Understood, but have you thought of the time you're going to spend removing parts, packing them and posting them? What if someone wants a camshaft?

Quote:

I don't have the engine lifting gear...

Hire shop?

Quote:

... and I'm strapped for cash ... I fully agree its a shame to scrap such a car ... with such low mileage, however in this instance my head really must overule my heart!

What about the expense of buying a replacement for the Rover? The pistons and the engine crane are going to be peanuts in comparison. How will you dispose of the bodyshell?

Quote:

... and I really couldn't stand spending all that time and then finding out something else is also wrong!

But that's true of any car isn't it.

How about Roverowner's suggestion? Surely that would save you the most time, money and anguish.

Whatever you do, I hope it works out o.k.

Best wishes,

Simon.

upstream · 3rd February 2010, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Paul,

Just some thoughts on your reply to me....

Understood, but have you thought of the time you're going to spend removing parts, packing them and posting them? What if someone wants a camshaft?

Hire shop?

What about the expense of buying a replacement for the Rover? The pistons and the engine crane are going to be peanuts in comparison. How will you dispose of the bodyshell?

But that's true of any car isn't it.

How about Roverowner's suggestion? Surely that would save you the most time, money and anguish.

Whatever you do, I hope it works out o.k.

Best wishes,

Simon.

It does sound from all the posts as if this might be an option worth considering and it'll be interesting to find out what the specification is.

Andy.

Greeners · 3rd February 2010, 20:55

Having broken several 75's, my advice is don't.........

You'll sell the popular stuff easily, then there's the endless trips to the post, that's once you've spent time and money packing the stuff.

One of the most valuable parts, is the gearbox, and guess what, you'll need a crane to get it out (see where we are going !!!!)

You'll be left with loads of bits that will sell eventually, so I assume you've got loads of storage room.

There's loads of trim / suspension etc that never ever sells, so you'll need to bin it, or at least store it until the shell is removed.

If you do it at home on the drive, the wife will moan, the children will think it's a new playground, and the neighbours....(well I'd get banned if I tyed what they'll think)

Oh.....and I haven't started about the ebay "customers" you get to deal with.

My advice, hire a hoist for a weekend, get a couple of mates round and drop a new lump in.

3rd February 2010, 12:00	#1
wiltshire75 Avid contributor Rover 75 v6 2.5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chippenham Posts: 151 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Complete rover 75 2002 v6 2.5 available - every part Hi Guys I purchased a rover 75 2.5 v6 2002 with view to getting it up and running again. However sadly the fault with the engine is much more extensive then i originally thought. essentially the cambelt slipped (due to camshaft failure), which then bent the valves, which then broke the pistons!! its a shame as the car is otherwise in great condition and has only covered 43,000 miles from new. I also purchased a complete seperate engine as i intended to just replace the camshaft and head with valves etc until i realised the pistons were damaged. Essentially every single part is available on the whole car and on the spare engine i purchased, please feel free to let me know if i can help fellow forums /75 owners out and if there are any parts youre struggling to get Please use the PM system to respond or post on this thread. many thanks Last edited by GreyGhost; 3rd February 2010 at 17:15.. Reason: Telephone number removed to comply with club rules and for your security

3rd February 2010, 12:57	#2
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,628 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Hello Paul, I'm very sorry to hear what's happened to your car and understand how unhappy you must be feeling. However, as you were planning to replace the cylinder heads you're clearly a very technically competent person. I just wondered why you're thinking of bailing out now; why not do the pistons as well or fit the spare engine complete? It's always a shame when another of our cars faces the chop. Simon. __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

3rd February 2010, 20:55	#10
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Having broken several 75's, my advice is don't......... You'll sell the popular stuff easily, then there's the endless trips to the post, that's once you've spent time and money packing the stuff. One of the most valuable parts, is the gearbox, and guess what, you'll need a crane to get it out (see where we are going !!!!) You'll be left with loads of bits that will sell eventually, so I assume you've got loads of storage room. There's loads of trim / suspension etc that never ever sells, so you'll need to bin it, or at least store it until the shell is removed. If you do it at home on the drive, the wife will moan, the children will think it's a new playground, and the neighbours....(well I'd get banned if I tyed what they'll think) Oh.....and I haven't started about the ebay "customers" you get to deal with. My advice, hire a hoist for a weekend, get a couple of mates round and drop a new lump in. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

3rd February 2010, 13:31	#3
wiltshire75 Avid contributor Rover 75 v6 2.5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chippenham Posts: 151 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi simon trust me ive considered this, but to be honest with a full time job and lack of day light at the moment and 2 small children time is of the essence!. i set about doing the head, belts etc today but once i saw id have to swap the whole engine over thats it really. i dont have the engine lifting gear etc and im strapped for cash so listing spares / parts etc on ebay of the evenings is more convenient as obviously i dont need daylight. i fully agree its a shame to scrap such a car esp with such low milage, however in this instance my head really must overule my heart! hopefully i can make other people happy by getting them parts for their cars however cheers Paul ps: and i really couldnt stand spending all that time and then finding out something else is also wrong!

3rd February 2010, 13:38	#4
kully Loves to post 75 MkI 1.8T Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Hampshire Posts: 444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Paul, where abouts in Wiltshire are you? I'm after the driverside door seal - I can collect depending upon how far from Reading.

3rd February 2010, 13:43	#5
wiltshire75 Avid contributor Rover 75 v6 2.5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chippenham Posts: 151 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi there the car is about 7 miles from J16 of the M4. if collection not convenient delivery is possible

3rd February 2010, 13:46	#6
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	In most circumstances, to comply with club rules we ask that a price is attached to the for sale post. Obviously not entirely possible when breaking a car therefore I am letting this one stand as is. If there are any particular parts you wish advertise separately please add price or point to your ebay ad. Best of luck with your sale

3rd February 2010, 14:02	#7
Roverowner Retired CDTi Tourer 2005 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Linköping Posts: 5,023 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why not sell it all, as is, to someone who would put it back together. Realize that you can get more for all the parts than the entire car, but maybe there is someone on here that could take it on for you at a reasonable price for you both