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Old 19th April 2021, 19:09   #1
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Default Electric Fan problem solved . Big thanks

Houston we have lift off.

I would just like to say a big thank you to all the guys on here that helped me diagnose the problem I was having.

Story so far: After a long journey back home my Rover 75 T suddenly started to over heat to such an extent I had to pull over.. I let it cool down and continued my short journey home on closer inspection I found that the fan blades had come off....I managed after some time to take the front off and re attached the blade with self tappers (tip from the forum) On taking further advise from the forum I started the car with the demister on the fan motor ran well I doubled check again and disconnected the temp sensor (tip from the forum) again fan motor ran well. I as relieved to hear the sensor on the fan cowling as ok at this stage (tip from the forum).
But I still was very nervous about this overheating...having nightmares about waterpump/thermostat/electrical problems even if I had done damage to the turbo. On asking the forum again I had completely forgot about the OBC...I ran a check as advised I could not drive as the car is now on sorn..so on the drive I let it run for 20 mins the temp went up to 85 then I waited with bated breath to see what would happen at 104 degrees. .Low and behold the fan came in right on the button. cooled the engine down to 92 and stopped...I was having thoughts about selling as spares because on spending over 6K on the car I did not want to spend anymore as I now have a new car....But now I have a car thats worth something...going to MOT next month when its due and sell it maybe or even keep it..as they are going up in value.
So thanks again every one
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Old 19th April 2021, 20:39   #2
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Well done.


Just out of interest what have you spent 6 grand on? That's quite a substantial amount.
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Old 19th April 2021, 21:17   #3
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Default Electric Fan 6K costs to date

New clutch 91600 30.6.15 £560.00

Brake pads front and rear /oil change and service 100464 26.5.16 £321.66

Twin Fuel pumps 101050 £776.00 20/7/16

New Front springs 106875 9/1/17 £335.26

New Front tyre Nearside 107185 10/2/17 £45

New Front Tyre Offside 108304 31/3/17 £45

Rear silencer box 115167 2/1/18


Colin Fryer £240.00 Matrix + labour £240.00 30/1/18 115861

New rear Tyres 120033 £45.00 30/5/18

Colin Fryer Front Suspension £505.49 120677 5/6/18

Colin Fryer Front Socks/link arms £398.29 124234 3/9/18

Motor Inn Exhaust + Battery £320.54 29/10/18 127861

Colin Fryer Hose and ant Freeze £74.00 22/3/19

Tyres £45.00 141775

Ickenham motor Service £107.94 145532 13/11/19


Colin Fryer Head Gasket £1703 131807 22/7/19


new Wheel £80.00 150760 28/4/20

Tyre £45.00 150861 11/5/20

Clutch £448.00 151395 22/6/20

Clutch cables £554 155190 10/12/20


Plus a near tyre in June for the MOT
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Old 20th April 2021, 07:42   #4
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Twin Fuel pumps 101050 £776.00 20/7/16

I thought you have a 1.8T Bill.

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Old 20th April 2021, 08:30   #5
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I have its Rover 75 T Connoisseur SE Tour Reg LNO3 JUK

I might put it up for sale.

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Thanks. Your 1.8T has only one fuel pump Bill, it's extremely reliable and Rimmer's price is £92 yet you say you were charged £776! I'm not surprised that you feel aggrieved at the bills with which you've been presented.

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Thanks for the breakdown.

I must apologise I didn't mean or expect to put you to the amount of trouble that you've gone to listing all all those items.

I thought that you'd spent that much just recently not over a period of 5 years and was a little curious as to what difficulties or components cost so much to repair.


I must confess that my eyebrows raised a little at the cost of the fuel pump renewal as well.
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Yea I know guys...The garage gets you over a barrel. I have thrown a lot of money at it.

Let us know if anyone is interested in it as I might sell..because its only going to stand now.
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Bill,

There's a specific forum section for members' cars for sale. I'd place it there, with a good photographs of exterior and interior and don't forget to decide on an asking price.

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PS You may need to become a subscribed member but it's a nominal amount.
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Old 20th April 2021, 16:22   #10
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That list certainly makes me glad l can do the more simplistic tasks myself.

Mind you, l have a P6 & my A60 estate both farmed out for work including engine changes at the moment so l'm not immune from all expenses as the work is adding up.
It's not all work that l couldn't do myself but when l was realistic with myself l decided that even with my mechanic friend's help, l simply didn't have the time to get the various jobs both wanted & needed done, so unless l bit the bullet l would never end up with my little fleet being in a mobile state. Especially as the P6 is having a few modifications carried out too including PAS & a five speed LT77 being fitted. After that my P5B will be the last one to be attended too but l think we'll be doing most of that.
So it is quite an expensive period but it should only be the once & l don't envisage buying any more cars to add to the collection. Probably.
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