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23rd July 2019, 20:17 | #1 |
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1.8T trouble - is it terminal?
When I tried to start my Rover 75 1.8T yesterday, the car jolted almost as if I had left it in gear (I hadn't), but did not start, On turning the key again the starter motor was spinning fast, with no response from the engine.
Looking at the car this evening I see I also have a coolant leak from the area of the water pump. I'm told it could be the timing belt (that's only 3 years old & done less than 10000 miles). Any informed ideas on the problem, and whether the car is savable?
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Best get plastic the top cam cover off as starter.
at least you can see what's going on in that area.
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23rd July 2019, 20:41 | #3 |
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Hello Mike,
The fast spinning starter motor is not a good sign, I agree. As Ceedy says, the next step is to expose the timing belt and have a look. Do you know whether the tensioner was renewed when the timing belt was replaced 10,000 miles ago? If not, that may be the cause but you'll need to look to find out. The belt won't spontaneously shred itself after such a low mileage. Your car can be saved. It's a matter of time and money. Simon
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It's not time I'm worried about - the money though ..... Unfortunately I don't have time to properly assess the car for the next week or so.
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No mention of a tensioner in the listed parts.
The belt was changed 04/06/16 at 116,000 miles, car has now done just over 125,600 (5000 in the last 12 months)
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Was the tensioner adjusted properly? RAVE gives precise instructions, but only ex-MGR dealers will have that. Simon
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I'm sure the Kits have instructions for Tensioner Adjustment from what i'm aware - a New Tensioner Bolt should also be used - I'm not sure exactly why ? is it a Stretch Bolt ? - I used a New Bolt regardless Paul. |
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Are you Paul? Maybe the kit used on Mike's car did but maybe it didn't (all but one for the KV6 don't give instructions). In this case we will never know so doubt should prevail.
My question was, though, not whether the kit has instructions but whether they were followed. Again, we don't know but if the belt has broken or become unlaced (and that has yet to be proven), then something must have caused it and from doing the job myself on my own car I know that the tensioner setting is crucial. Simon
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