Car problems :0(

[crofts]

Originally Posted by Allan Murray

Hi all i havent been on here in ages so i hope everyone is well
Can anyone help me ive had my rover 75 for 2 yrs and i love my car
But unfortunately she has developed a raidiator problem. The water is
Pouring out and not stay in. I know it maybe head gasket problem,
Friends are telling me to scrap it. But i really do love this car its cumfy
And its big enough to allow me to drive without feeling squash. Being 6ft
4inches.
Anyway lets cut to the chase does anyone know how much a new head gasket is likely to cost and one more thing my rear door on the drivers side wont open
Does any one know how to open it? Cheers

Advise you put your engine type in your Avtar as no one knows which you have.
New rads on ebay about £65 but good s/h one ok if in good condition
Diesel engine. Haven't yet seen one on here yet, needing a head gasket
K4 1.8 petrol engine, common problem but new modded gasket available.
V6 I think rare but possible. Of course there are 2 heads, plus cambelts at both ends of engine. But failed water pump is main weak point.

[chrissyboy]

Originally Posted by crofts

Advise you put your engine type in your Avtar as no one knows which you have.
New rads on ebay about £65 but good s/h one ok if in good condition
Diesel engine. Haven't yet seen one on here yet, needing a head gasket
K4 1.8 petrol engine, common problem but new modded gasket available.
V6 I think rare but possible. Of course there are 2 heads, plus cambelts at both ends of engine. But failed water pump is main weak point.

its an 1800cc

[greendriver]

Some "garages" will diagnose HGF on a 75 on a whim, for various overheating problems, water leaks, water pump failure etc. often without proper investigation. They do this for 1 of 2 reasons.

1) They want the extra and expensive work.
2) They don't want the extra and expensive work.

As suggested previously, have a competent mechanic replace the rad & bleed the system properly before spending a fortune....