2.0 v6 dohc ~ non runner purchase, breather pipes melted, and lots of other problems - Page 13

northeastcorner · 11th December 2008, 14:18

I can't add anything of practical value to this other than my utter admiration for your ability and tenacity.

Telferstr · 11th December 2008, 16:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by timandsam

double thumbs up all round...

on a 20 miles run i noticed considerable engine performance,
no engine light.. (bar 2 times for a split second)~ guess lose connection somewhere...

great news... can i say a massive thank you for eveyone who has helped out with advice support or help.

your all superstars in my eyes...

this weekend i will drain the holts out and refill with fresh antifreeze....

at the same time just tweak the exhust manifold botls (small leak)

still got the slight oil from breather system so nest step a oil catch tank...

Hi Tim,
Congratulations to you for sticking with it for so long and achieving a great result in the end. Very well done.
With regard to the engine light coming on a couple of times on your 20 mile test, this may be down to the Cat or the Lambda sensor being a bit dirty with oil film etc., after all the muck which has passed through the exhaust system until now. With running, this hopefully will clean off and and the Lambda will be able to send the correct information to the ECU. This is just a thought, but will keep fingers crossed that this is the case.
Well done again, and go and have a good rest, you deserve one, along with having a good time with your young family over the Festive Season.

Regards,
Telfer.

amableson · 12th March 2010, 14:28

I read and have followed this saga with great interest, did it all work out ok in the end.
Anybody know.
I was just updating myself with some old threads, like you do.

kaiser · 12th March 2010, 17:11

Would be very interesting to know.
My guess, for what it is worth. Owner in asylum, car on the scrap heap.
But I hope I am wrong.

I have never seen such determined effort on this forum.

T-Cut · 12th March 2010, 17:57

Well I bet the car went like a rocket -and he's now somewhere in orbit.

TC

Departed · 12th March 2010, 20:44

Unfortunately it kind of reflects a few things that go on.

It seemed really goos news, but no real confirmation from mthe owner that it was all sorted, and they dissapered into the ether.

So a reminder to all, please give full feedback about problesm and solutions. It helps confirm theories and debunk myths.

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amableson Gets stuck in Ex Rover 75 owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire. Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I read and have followed this saga with great interest, did it all work out ok in the end. Anybody know. I was just updating myself with some old threads, like you do. __________________ Regards Andrew.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th December 2008, 14:18	#121
northeastcorner Regular poster MG ZT+ 160 (V6) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 67 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I can't add anything of practical value to this other than my utter admiration for your ability and tenacity.

12th March 2010, 17:11	#124
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	Would be very interesting to know. My guess, for what it is worth. Owner in asylum, car on the scrap heap. But I hope I am wrong. I have never seen such determined effort on this forum.

12th March 2010, 17:57	#125
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Well I bet the car went like a rocket -and he's now somewhere in orbit. TC

12th March 2010, 20:44	#126
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Unfortunately it kind of reflects a few things that go on. It seemed really goos news, but no real confirmation from mthe owner that it was all sorted, and they dissapered into the ether. So a reminder to all, please give full feedback about problesm and solutions. It helps confirm theories and debunk myths.