2.0 litre Rover 75 engines

Olde faithful · 28th January 2021, 20:11

Just wondering how many 2.0 litre engines Rover 75s have survived , since those were dropped in 2002

STUBIE · 28th January 2021, 20:14

I'm sure You could still spec them on the facelift 75 rather than the 1.8 or the 2.5V6

Stubs

chris75 · 28th January 2021, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olde faithful

Just wondering how many 2.0 litre engines Rover 75s have survived , since those were dropped in 2002

Virtually all of them , I should think !

The v6 engines are lovely and the rest of the car is the same as any other . Myself and 2 friends all have one .

Dorset Bob · 28th January 2021, 21:20

According to this

In round numbers they are:-

2.0V6 - 1.4k taxed and 1.0k SORN
2.5V6 - 2.5k taxed and 1.2k SORN

I know it isn't 100% accurate but gives a good guide.

I believe that the super smooth 2.0litre version was only killed off due to the more fuel efficient 1.8T version

coolguy · 28th January 2021, 21:39

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I believe that the super smooth 2.0litre version was only killed off due to the more fuel efficient 1.8T version[/QUOTE]

It might have had something to do with the company car tax regime. Also, whilst super smooth, the 2.5 V6 was no more thirsty, but more lively.

trikey · 29th January 2021, 07:18

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Originally Posted by chris75

Virtually all of them , I should think !

The v6 engines are lovely and the rest of the car is the same as any other . Myself and 2 friends all have one .

Not all I’m afraid, I’ve bought three dead cars over the years caused by camshaft failure, the front of the cam literally breaks off.

SD1too · 29th January 2021, 10:58

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Originally Posted by trikey

.. the front of the cam literally breaks off.

Due, no doubt, to ham-fisted maintenance without using the special timing tools!

Simon

Briodyjl01 · 29th January 2021, 11:25

i have a lovely 2.0 v6 cowley

KWIL · 29th January 2021, 11:39

A problem with the 2.0KV6 was it was underpowered for the 75 and needed more right foot for performance and hence more fuel.

I had a 2 litre R75 company car so the fuel costs did not worry me, but when I bought my own 2.5KV6 Tourer I was still happy with the running costs. Still have it 19 years later.

chris75 · 29th January 2021, 11:42

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Originally Posted by trikey

Not all I’m afraid, I’ve bought three dead cars over the years caused by camshaft failure, the front of the cam literally breaks off.

I bought a spare pair of heads to refurb at my leisure . When I dismantled one of them , the inlet camshaft had the locating lug partially broken off at the front end !

So yes , take care if working on them .
Luckily , the camshaft off my old head was happy to move to a new home and with valves reground and valve stem oil seals replaced the car is running absolutely beautifully

28th January 2021, 20:11	#1
Olde faithful Loves to post ROVER 75 TOURER Join Date: May 2017 Location: BIRMINGHAM GB Posts: 355 Thanks: 27 Thanked 268 Times in 102 Posts	2.0 litre Rover 75 engines Just wondering how many 2.0 litre engines Rover 75s have survived , since those were dropped in 2002

28th January 2021, 21:20	#4
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	According to this In round numbers they are:- 2.0V6 - 1.4k taxed and 1.0k SORN 2.5V6 - 2.5k taxed and 1.2k SORN I know it isn't 100% accurate but gives a good guide. I believe that the super smooth 2.0litre version was only killed off due to the more fuel efficient 1.8T version __________________ Let the good times roll............

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28th January 2021, 20:14	#2
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	I'm sure You could still spec them on the facelift 75 rather than the 1.8 or the 2.5V6 Stubs

28th January 2021, 21:39	#5
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	[QUOTE I believe that the super smooth 2.0litre version was only killed off due to the more fuel efficient 1.8T version[/QUOTE] It might have had something to do with the company car tax regime. Also, whilst super smooth, the 2.5 V6 was no more thirsty, but more lively.

29th January 2021, 11:39	#9
KWIL Precise Rover 75 Tourer 2.5KV6 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fleet Posts: 2,952 Thanks: 630 Thanked 617 Times in 480 Posts	A problem with the 2.0KV6 was it was underpowered for the 75 and needed more right foot for performance and hence more fuel. I had a 2 litre R75 company car so the fuel costs did not worry me, but when I bought my own 2.5KV6 Tourer I was still happy with the running costs. Still have it 19 years later.