End of a Love Affair! Really Loved Her!

phil75owner · 26th February 2021, 16:54

I've struggled to post but it might be that I am not allowed because I have only a basic membership.

Initial signs of HGF failure. Still runs and drives OK. Cannot justify the £600-£800 cost of new head gasket (Skimming etc). I am not a DIY person. Feel really sad and would be devastated if I have to dispose of the car to someone who will scrap it. Trying to find a part/ex deal somewhere but that's no guarantee a dealer would not scrap it. Would much prefer it going to a member. In the current HGF state the Alpine Radio CD and Alpine I-Pod Converter Box in glove compartment is probably worth more than the car. Have to sign-off before I start blubbering at the keyboard.

AndrewJames · 26th February 2021, 17:12

Sorry to hear about your troubles. I'd be really upset too if I had to get rid... And I've only owned mine for half a year. There are some very knowledgeable and helpful people on the forum who I hope will come along and offer some advice. I would ask myself should I spend the money to repair a car I love... Or have to spend the money on a whole new car that I don't know. I guess it depends on the condition of the car and of course personal circumstances. Wishing you all the best.

ceedy · 26th February 2021, 17:14

since when is a HGF going to cost 600+ quids.

Lee T · 26th February 2021, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

since when is a HGF going to cost 600+ quids.

I was just going to say that.
Sounds like an unwanted job quote to me.

Number 6 · 26th February 2021, 18:27

There are several Mobile Mechanics that will do that at home and at a lesser cost and know the K series inside out. Contact one of them

stevestrat · 26th February 2021, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 6

There are several Mobile Mechanics that will do that at home and at a lesser cost and know the K series inside out. Contact one of them

2nd that. I know of members up here who have used one of them with no complaints, unfortunately I can't remember the company. Sure they even carried a spare head just in case.

BRG75 · 26th February 2021, 18:55

The benefits of contacting / joining this club.

Hope you manage to keep her going.

Mike

Rick-sta · 26th February 2021, 19:46

Might be worth giving MJS auto and marine a call for a quote. I know they're mobile but not sure how far they travel.

http://www.mjsautoandmarine.co.uk/

Number 6 · 26th February 2021, 20:00

Mg-Rover Mobile Mechanics
@MGRoverMobileMechanics · Engineering service

Kayleigh Alkins and her Husband. Just down the road from you.Derby.
And I believe they carry a spare head just in case it is needed.

Google them,Worth a call.

stevestrat · 26th February 2021, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 6

Mg-Rover Mobile Mechanics
@MGRoverMobileMechanics · Engineering service

Drop Bob (Flying Banana) a PM, he's used them and might have more info.

26th February 2021, 16:54	#1
phil75owner Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Manchester Posts: 20 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	End of a Love Affair! Really Loved Her! I've struggled to post but it might be that I am not allowed because I have only a basic membership. Initial signs of HGF failure. Still runs and drives OK. Cannot justify the £600-£800 cost of new head gasket (Skimming etc). I am not a DIY person. Feel really sad and would be devastated if I have to dispose of the car to someone who will scrap it. Trying to find a part/ex deal somewhere but that's no guarantee a dealer would not scrap it. Would much prefer it going to a member. In the current HGF state the Alpine Radio CD and Alpine I-Pod Converter Box in glove compartment is probably worth more than the car. Have to sign-off before I start blubbering at the keyboard.

26th February 2021, 17:14	#3
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,074 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	since when is a HGF going to cost 600+ quids. __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

26th February 2021, 18:27	#5
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	There are several Mobile Mechanics that will do that at home and at a lesser cost and know the K series inside out. Contact one of them __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

26th February 2021, 18:55	#7
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 972 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	The benefits of contacting / joining this club. Hope you manage to keep her going. Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

26th February 2021, 19:46	#8
Rick-sta This is my second home MG ZT 2.0 CDTI+ in Typhoon, MG TF 135 in Typhoon & Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI SE in Pearl Black Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Norfolk Posts: 7,532 Thanks: 2,718 Thanked 2,827 Times in 1,462 Posts	Might be worth giving MJS auto and marine a call for a quote. I know they're mobile but not sure how far they travel. http://www.mjsautoandmarine.co.uk/ __________________ How to retrofit Cruise Control on a diesel with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to retrofit heated electric memory seats with no OEM wiring in place: Link How to operate FBH and ATC via text Link How to restore cloudy projector headlights Link

26th February 2021, 17:12	#2
AndrewJames Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 291 Thanks: 133 Thanked 102 Times in 61 Posts	Sorry to hear about your troubles. I'd be really upset too if I had to get rid... And I've only owned mine for half a year. There are some very knowledgeable and helpful people on the forum who I hope will come along and offer some advice. I would ask myself should I spend the money to repair a car I love... Or have to spend the money on a whole new car that I don't know. I guess it depends on the condition of the car and of course personal circumstances. Wishing you all the best.

26th February 2021, 20:00	#9
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Mg-Rover Mobile Mechanics @MGRoverMobileMechanics · Engineering service Kayleigh Alkins and her Husband. Just down the road from you.Derby. And I believe they carry a spare head just in case it is needed. Google them,Worth a call. __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

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