"Bulletproof BMW engine" - Page 3

roverbarmy · 6th September 2018, 15:41

Dreaded thread revival!!! Well folks, I'm four years (approx) further down the line. I have had a 1.8 Conny for most of that time. I have never had a breakdown with it. It had a precautionary head gasket and cambelt change when I bought it and just annual servicing. A knee injury has made me seek out my 2.0 V6 automatic and I love it. Petrol is my choice due to my relatively low annual mileage. I'm still seeing a lot of oil burner problems on the forum???

Comfortably Numb · 6th September 2018, 18:27

I guess it comes down to priorities, and likes and dislikes. I've driven mainly diesels for years, Peugeot-Citroen, VAG, and now Rover/BMW. (I also currently own a 1991 Mitsubishi diesel auto 4x4). I've had a Renault 19 16v and a MGFvvc, and loved them for their free-revving verve on winding country roads and engine note. But as a daily, long distance commuter, the ability of the Rover to eat the miles at high motorway speeds, when you can't hear the engine, and to arrive relaxed, and without the discomfort of the Audi (The Renault and MGFs seats are far better, but the Rover's are supreme), not to mention the 45+ mpg and £195 tax, it is hard to beat. If you can afford the running costs of a V6, and a beautiful noise is your priority, - then put on your Neil Diamond CD!

BRI · 6th September 2018, 19:55

Looks like only me who snapped a crankshaft on a diesel then???

minimutly · 6th September 2018, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comfortably Numb

I guess it comes down to priorities, and likes and dislikes. I've driven mainly diesels for years, Peugeot-Citroen, VAG, and now Rover/BMW. (I also currently own a 1991 Mitsubishi diesel auto 4x4). I've had a Renault 19 16v and a MGFvvc, and loved them for their free-revving verve on winding country roads and engine note. But as a daily, long distance commuter, the ability of the Rover to eat the miles at high motorway speeds, when you can't hear the engine, and to arrive relaxed, and without the discomfort of the Audi (The Renault and MGFs seats are far better, but the Rover's are supreme), not to mention the 45+ mpg and £195 tax, it is hard to beat. If you can afford the running costs of a V6, and a beautiful noise is your priority, - then put on your Neil Diamond CD!

Add an lpg kit and you have better than diesel economy, clean hands, and you can take or leave the Neil Diamond CD. And for those doubters who will allways find reasons "it can't be true", 100 thousand miles in 4 years, one set of plugs (to replace the originals at 130k), a pair of filters and one failed liquid solenoid later. To be fair the solenoid positioning isn't good, just under the floor by my throttle foot.

Mike Trident · 6th September 2018, 20:37

I just prefer the power delivery of a diesel engine and the lazy motorway cruising.

BigRuss · 6th September 2018, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRI

Looks like only me who snapped a crankshaft on a diesel then???

They have been known to snap but it isn't common fortunately.
There's been another couple of members on here that it's happened to

Russ

Comfortably Numb · 6th September 2018, 21:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimutly

Add an lpg kit and you have better than diesel economy, clean hands, and you can take or leave the Neil Diamond CD. And for those doubters who will allways find reasons "it can't be true", 100 thousand miles in 4 years, one set of plugs (to replace the originals at 130k), a pair of filters and one failed liquid solenoid later. To be fair the solenoid positioning isn't good, just under the floor by my throttle foot.

I had LPG on the Renault (Cabriolet).Loved that car. Need my head examining for selling it! Brilliant engine, still smooth and quiet after 140k miles. Got rid in a fit of pique when the alternator gave out half way to Portsmouth from Penrith.

suffolk boy · 7th September 2018, 07:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Dreaded thread revival!!! Well folks, I'm four years (approx) further down the line. I have had a 1.8 Conny for most of that time. I have never had a breakdown with it. It had a precautionary head gasket and cambelt change when I bought it and just annual servicing. A knee injury has made me seek out my 2.0 V6 automatic and I love it. Petrol is my choice due to my relatively low annual mileage. I'm still seeing a lot of oil burner problems on the forum???

glad to hear it. as my tractor has been the same.despite checking the oil and coolant every six months.enjoy

Nick Greg · 7th September 2018, 07:44

Guys who used to service my 1.8 had this to say (both were ex Rover/MG mechanics and both drove 75's)

1.8/1.8T - Easiest of the bunch to maintain and if necessary do major work

V6 - Not so easy to maintain and more expensive to do major work

Diesel - Mid way between the two but filthy horrible things to work with

zedhed · 7th September 2018, 08:19

No such thing as a bad car,just bad owners imho😉

Sent from my LG-M160 using Tapatalk

6th September 2018, 15:41	#21
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Dreaded thread revival!!! Well folks, I'm four years (approx) further down the line. I have had a 1.8 Conny for most of that time. I have never had a breakdown with it. It had a precautionary head gasket and cambelt change when I bought it and just annual servicing. A knee injury has made me seek out my 2.0 V6 automatic and I love it. Petrol is my choice due to my relatively low annual mileage. I'm still seeing a lot of oil burner problems on the forum??? __________________ Oil in my veins!

6th September 2018, 20:37	#25
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	I just prefer the power delivery of a diesel engine and the lazy motorway cruising. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

6th September 2018, 18:27	#22
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	I guess it comes down to priorities, and likes and dislikes. I've driven mainly diesels for years, Peugeot-Citroen, VAG, and now Rover/BMW. (I also currently own a 1991 Mitsubishi diesel auto 4x4). I've had a Renault 19 16v and a MGFvvc, and loved them for their free-revving verve on winding country roads and engine note. But as a daily, long distance commuter, the ability of the Rover to eat the miles at high motorway speeds, when you can't hear the engine, and to arrive relaxed, and without the discomfort of the Audi (The Renault and MGFs seats are far better, but the Rover's are supreme), not to mention the 45+ mpg and £195 tax, it is hard to beat. If you can afford the running costs of a V6, and a beautiful noise is your priority, - then put on your Neil Diamond CD!

6th September 2018, 19:55	#23
BRI Avid contributor 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 224 Thanks: 96 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts	Looks like only me who snapped a crankshaft on a diesel then???

7th September 2018, 07:44	#29
Nick Greg Posted a thing or two Honda Insight Hybrid Join Date: May 2015 Location: Brighouse Posts: 1,157 Thanks: 691 Thanked 424 Times in 280 Posts	Guys who used to service my 1.8 had this to say (both were ex Rover/MG mechanics and both drove 75's) 1.8/1.8T - Easiest of the bunch to maintain and if necessary do major work V6 - Not so easy to maintain and more expensive to do major work Diesel - Mid way between the two but filthy horrible things to work with

7th September 2018, 08:19	#30
zedhed Posted a thing or two zt saloon turbo Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tipton Posts: 1,461 Thanks: 1 Thanked 167 Times in 132 Posts	No such thing as a bad car,just bad owners imho😉 Sent from my LG-M160 using Tapatalk