Just bought a fantastic 75 1.8T!

751.8Turbo · 23rd January 2011, 22:21

Here are the details:

1999 Rover 75 1.8 Turbo in Black
All the options
144,000 miles
FSH
12 Months MOT
11 Months TAX

I picked her up this morning and she is a joy to drive! The steering is a bit vague compared to my ZR but hey, she's a big car!

Is there any problems I should look out for ?

Thomas · 23rd January 2011, 22:24

1999? did someone replace the original engine with a 1.8 turbo ????

Richy · 23rd January 2011, 22:24

Welcome to the club, hope you have many miles of happy motoring, the experts will be along soon to tell you what to lookout for.
Some pictures would be nice when you get chance. In the next 10 mins will do

Paul

751.8Turbo · 23rd January 2011, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thomas

1999? did someone replace the original engine with a 1.8 turbo ????

Yep. And a good job they did too!

Thomas · 23rd January 2011, 22:34

Nice one! anyway first thing I would check is the Plenums, do a search here and get them checked ASAP

chrissyboy · 24th January 2011, 07:30

welcome to the club .
a black 18t mmmmmm,, nice to see an 1800 with so many miles on here just proves that if looked after their just the same as any other car ...
as has been said look through the site for things to look for to check .dont forget to check the coolant level regular as these engines can be unforgiving if the coolant is low .listen for the fan cutting in around 104 c ,there is a thread on how to use the display panel to monitor the temp of car .. if you dont hearit or the fan is oming on and going off in quick secession look at the frnt of car through the grill at the 2 o/clock postion to see it there is a silver resistor there. these go and jules a member on here sells an uprated one .i would eimagine that the fan was changed when the engine was changed to a turbo as it is alot of wok to do and they must of known what they was doing ..., check in wheel well for water if found remove and seal the clusters with silicone sealant
enjoy the car and happy motoring

751.8Turbo · 24th January 2011, 12:18

Thanks chrissyboy!

One thing I was wondering about, is whether it has a HGF problem or not ?

As I know most K-Series engines do, so does the 1.8T ?

I know my MG ZR 1.8 VVC's head gasket went a few thousand miles before I bought it and it was changed, so I assume it is the same with the Turbo version ?

If so, the 1.8 Turbo engine was fitted when the car had 11,000 miles on the clock, so that means the actual engine has 133,000 miles on it, and no record of a HG change.

Tatts · 24th January 2011, 12:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by 751.8Turbo

One thing I was wondering about, is whether it has a HGF problem or not ?

As I know most K-Series engines do, so does the 1.8T ?

You're obviously familiar with the K Series engine! Watch the oil/coolant levels like a Hawk, as it's just a prone to HGF as other K Series 4-pot engines.

133000 miles without HGF - thats pretty good going!

751.8Turbo · 24th January 2011, 13:40

But I guess it also means it is more likely to get HGF the higher the millage ?

Yella Fella · 24th January 2011, 13:45

133000 miles without HGF? Possible . . . but i doubt it. I would think it has suffered one at some point.

23rd January 2011, 22:21	#1
751.8Turbo Regular poster Rover 75 1.8T Classic SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portknockie Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just bought a fantastic 75 1.8T! Here are the details: 1999 Rover 75 1.8 Turbo in Black All the options 144,000 miles FSH 12 Months MOT 11 Months TAX I picked her up this morning and she is a joy to drive! The steering is a bit vague compared to my ZR but hey, she's a big car! Is there any problems I should look out for ?

24th January 2011, 07:30	#6
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	welcome to the club . a black 18t mmmmmm,, nice to see an 1800 with so many miles on here just proves that if looked after their just the same as any other car ... as has been said look through the site for things to look for to check .dont forget to check the coolant level regular as these engines can be unforgiving if the coolant is low .listen for the fan cutting in around 104 c ,there is a thread on how to use the display panel to monitor the temp of car .. if you dont hearit or the fan is oming on and going off in quick secession look at the frnt of car through the grill at the 2 o/clock postion to see it there is a silver resistor there. these go and jules a member on here sells an uprated one .i would eimagine that the fan was changed when the engine was changed to a turbo as it is alot of wok to do and they must of known what they was doing ..., check in wheel well for water if found remove and seal the clusters with silicone sealant enjoy the car and happy motoring __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

24th January 2011, 13:45	#10
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	133000 miles without HGF? Possible . . . but i doubt it. I would think it has suffered one at some point. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

23rd January 2011, 22:24	#2
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	1999? did someone replace the original engine with a 1.8 turbo ????

23rd January 2011, 22:24	#3
Richy Loves to post Contempory V6 2.5 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 250 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 1 Post	Welcome to the club, hope you have many miles of happy motoring, the experts will be along soon to tell you what to lookout for. Some pictures would be nice when you get chance. In the next 10 mins will do Paul

23rd January 2011, 22:34	#5
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	Nice one! anyway first thing I would check is the Plenums, do a search here and get them checked ASAP

24th January 2011, 12:18	#7
751.8Turbo Regular poster Rover 75 1.8T Classic SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portknockie Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks chrissyboy! One thing I was wondering about, is whether it has a HGF problem or not ? As I know most K-Series engines do, so does the 1.8T ? I know my MG ZR 1.8 VVC's head gasket went a few thousand miles before I bought it and it was changed, so I assume it is the same with the Turbo version ? If so, the 1.8 Turbo engine was fitted when the car had 11,000 miles on the clock, so that means the actual engine has 133,000 miles on it, and no record of a HG change.

24th January 2011, 13:40	#9
751.8Turbo Regular poster Rover 75 1.8T Classic SE Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Portknockie Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	But I guess it also means it is more likely to get HGF the higher the millage ?