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1st June 2019, 18:51 | #1 |
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Hi All,
Rover 75 2003 V6 2.0 5speed 235,000 KLM The other day heard a grinding noise (like something dragging)....when we stopped we found water coming out behind the right front tire.... Was close to home so tried to get back before it over heated...it never heated up....but eventually it stalled....now doesn't start....the starter just spins and nothing happens.... Do you think the timing belt went? (any other ideas) I love the car, but much cheaper to just get a new one then do a major repair... Thanks James |
1st June 2019, 19:06 | #2 |
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The only way to tell is take the front rocker cover off and spin the engine ,but if the belt had gone you would have got more of a bang, as the valves and pistons came together, and it would stall,instantly. Have you checked the coolant level in the expansion bottle?
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New engine or new car? It will be cheaper to get either, but you don’t know what state the engine you purchase will be in. The words frying pan and fire come to mind. Same with another car, if you decide to go down this route, then consider looking for a member’s car in the cars for sale section. At least that way you will get a car that has the usual problems rectified, or buy a “project car”; that has the known faults listed. I would find out what has happened to your existing engine first though, might be an easy/inexpensive repair.
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Hi Rich,
There is no coolant in the car at all....it has all ran out.....is there a special safety engine cut off that disables the car when the coolant reservoir is empty? |
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It will run when empty of coolant, I would check the water pump area first.
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Glen,
This exactly what I suspected happened.... Is this just as bad as breaking the timing belt, or would it have stopped moving and not crashed all the values? Any thoughts, Thanks |
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