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13th March 2017, 14:09 | #1 |
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Beginning to doubt the 1.8T
Really starting to doubt the ownership of my Rover 75 1.8, initially bought as a standard 1.8 automatic that had HG Issues, so once the engine gave up a 1.8T was transplanted into it, and at a cost. But as we all know we will spend money on these cars, however this last few weeks have been testing as a water leak from the small bore pipe from the PRT T Junction to the turbo split and leaked water. Anyway another £90 spent on a complete PRT hose set and all new pipes fitted, but now I can't seem to get the car back to a happy place, it seems that there is a lot of pressure building in the breather pipes that run along the top of the radiator, this along with a smell of oil and what appears to be wisps of steam rising from the bottom area of the radiator.... maybe spilt water, maybe a problem with a hose.... but it looks like it will be another job that was not planned for.....
On running the engine with IPK in diagnostic mode the readings for temperature were sat around the 87 - 90 however took it for a run and it was going anywhere from 87 - 99 On days like today I really do question myself with regards to owning such a money pit of a motor
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I feel your pain! I've had many days where I've had to question why i love these cars so much, when it seems like one thing after another. But, on the rare days when it does what it should, and is working 100%, to me there is no other car that can give me the same feeling of satisfaction!
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I'm thinking of doing the same having recently bent a con rod (don't ask, but there's worse things than HGF) how did badly was the insurance affected?
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My car is a 1999 model and the turbo was not introduced then, so I had so much to change.
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Yes the the hoses from the head, pressure was basically the pipes looked more expanded than normal..... will check cap when engine is cold No overheating on gauge, did not remember the sequence at the time for the IPK diagnostic
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I was not 100% sure Brian, so I followed the guide on forum, blowing into header tank ?
Me and coolant have no love lost between us...so I have no patience with it.. and to be honest a lot of other things to think about this next coming week without worrying to much about the car.......
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Unbolt the header tank and elevate it, unscrew the bleed screw from the metal coolant rail, and fill until the coolant is free flowing without bubbles from the bleed screw, then replace the bleed screw while the coolant is flowing. Now pinch the small make up hose that exits into the header tank neck, and gently and slowly squeeze the top radiator hose, this will force any trapped air up the header feed pipe, and out into atmosphere. Do this until there are no further bubbles appearing inside the header. Now unclamp the small pipe, and start the car with the heater set to HI, and allow to idle until you get a solid stream of coolant jetting from the small orifice in the header tank neck, replace the cap at this point, and engage the OBD diagnostics on the IPK, and see what temperature the coolant is at. This is one job you need to do with a bit of patience, otherwise you will cook the engine, so take your time, and get it right. From your original post stating the top hose was "tight as a drum" would indicate there is still plenty of air in the system, and if you end up with an airlock, the water pump will cavitate then no flow will take place If you get stuck, I'll pop over and give you a hand, because it'll be a damned sight easier than the alternative Brian |
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I know we can only really judge on our own experiences, but my 1.8T hasn't missed a beat or shown even the slightest sign of misbehaving in the 11 months I've owned it - so they don't all suffer from problems. I've probably cursed myself by saying that, and next week the engine will disappear in a cloud of steam!
I'd encourage you to persevere, things will come right in the end. At least it looks like you have plenty of other choices when it comes to using alternative classy and comfortable modes of transport until it's sorted.
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