Rover 75 2.0 diesel, pros and cons

erikwgraver · 14th December 2019, 17:21

Good evening

An opportunity to aquire a 2000 Rover 75 2.0 diesel has presented itself. As I would like to use my Rover 75 2.5 V6 for weekend driving only, this might be interesting for daily driving.

As I know nothing about the diesel, other than that it's got a BMW engine? is there anything i particular one should look for?

Have a nice evening,

Sincerely,
Erik

vitesse · 14th December 2019, 17:35

Hi Erik,

As you are familiar with the KV6, have a look at this guide https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...t=75282&page=2 jump to post 19

Mike

macafee2 · 14th December 2019, 18:36

A manual can suffer clutch master or clutch slave failure.
The 115 BHP, generally a CDT is in my opinion, a dog but once remapped to 160 BHP becomes a decent car. The 131 BHP engine, generally a CDTI is ok as it is.
I own both

I think they are good cars with solid engines, quiet on a run and with decent fuel economy. Very comfortable

apart from what is in post 19 of the link referred to, I cant really think of other faults that are specific to the diesel but I am sure there are some.

If the one you have your eye on, does not have a fuel burning heater (webasto), fit one, you wont regret it

macafee2

smudge.g · 15th December 2019, 16:46

Not forgetting the crankshaft pulley which supposedly starts to fail around 150k and sounds like a bag of spanners when it fails. Mine failed recently on my cdti at 14950 miles!!! There is an advised preferable make for the replacement but not sure which mine is (was replaced locally via AA claim). Other than that, my diesel has been fab! (160 upgrade advisable btw)

macafee2 · 15th December 2019, 17:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudge.g

Not forgetting the crankshaft pulley which supposedly starts to fail around 150k and sounds like a bag of spanners when it fails. Mine failed recently on my cdti at 14950 miles!!! There is an advised preferable make for the replacement but not sure which mine is (was replaced locally via AA claim). Other than that, my diesel has been fab! (160 upgrade advisable btw)

is it corteco that is advised?

macafee2

smudge.g · 15th December 2019, 17:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

is it corteco that is advised?

macafee2

thats the one

Odd Job · 16th December 2019, 11:17

I do like mine, its a 135 cdti MKII, but it does have it's issues which I'm slowly working my way through.

Low milage doesn't always guarantee it's not got more than it's fair share of problems.

I do intend to get it remapped as everyone I've spoke to has said how good it is, plus it was designed for 160bhp, it had to be "down-tuned" as BMW didn't want it producing the same power as the same engine in their own models.

BoroRover · 16th December 2019, 12:06

I love my 160 2.0 CDTI. It's at 90k now. Drove to Manchester and back this morning. Cruising smoothly at 70 on the A1, just purring along,nminimal emgine noise, cosseted in the lush interior, I couldn't help thinking, wow, this is some car !!

They are a terrific car, well it would be, it's a 75 !!

Mike Noc · 16th December 2019, 13:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by erikwgraver

Good evening

An opportunity to aquire a 2000 Rover 75 2.0 diesel has presented itself. As I would like to use my Rover 75 2.5 V6 for weekend driving only, this might be interesting for daily driving.

As I know nothing about the diesel, other than that it's got a BMW engine? is there anything i particular one should look for?

Have a nice evening,

Sincerely,
Erik

Look for a service history Erik - with regular oil changes these engines can go on and on.

macafee2 · 16th December 2019, 13:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Odd Job

I do like mine, its a 135 cdti MKII, but it does have it's issues which I'm slowly working my way through.

Low milage doesn't always guarantee it's not got more than it's fair share of problems.

I do intend to get it remapped as everyone I've spoke to has said how good it is, plus it was designed for 160bhp, it had to be "down-tuned" as BMW didn't want it producing the same power as the same engine in their own models.

Having a CDT that's remapped to 160 and a CDTI that I think is standard,
unless I'm towing the caravan I'm not convinced a remap on a CDTI is required, a CDT it is. Of course this could be my driving style but even with a remap, it aint goinna win any races.

macafee2

14th December 2019, 17:21	#1
erikwgraver Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Enköping Posts: 38 Thanks: 30 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Rover 75 2.0 diesel, pros and cons Good evening An opportunity to aquire a 2000 Rover 75 2.0 diesel has presented itself. As I would like to use my Rover 75 2.5 V6 for weekend driving only, this might be interesting for daily driving. As I know nothing about the diesel, other than that it's got a BMW engine? is there anything i particular one should look for? Have a nice evening, Sincerely, Erik

15th December 2019, 16:46	#4
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	Not forgetting the crankshaft pulley which supposedly starts to fail around 150k and sounds like a bag of spanners when it fails. Mine failed recently on my cdti at 14950 miles!!! There is an advised preferable make for the replacement but not sure which mine is (was replaced locally via AA claim). Other than that, my diesel has been fab! (160 upgrade advisable btw) __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

16th December 2019, 11:17	#7
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	I do like mine, its a 135 cdti MKII, but it does have it's issues which I'm slowly working my way through. Low milage doesn't always guarantee it's not got more than it's fair share of problems. I do intend to get it remapped as everyone I've spoke to has said how good it is, plus it was designed for 160bhp, it had to be "down-tuned" as BMW didn't want it producing the same power as the same engine in their own models. __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!!

14th December 2019, 17:35	#2
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,528 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Hi Erik, As you are familiar with the KV6, have a look at this guide https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...t=75282&page=2 jump to post 19 Mike

14th December 2019, 18:36	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	A manual can suffer clutch master or clutch slave failure. The 115 BHP, generally a CDT is in my opinion, a dog but once remapped to 160 BHP becomes a decent car. The 131 BHP engine, generally a CDTI is ok as it is. I own both I think they are good cars with solid engines, quiet on a run and with decent fuel economy. Very comfortable apart from what is in post 19 of the link referred to, I cant really think of other faults that are specific to the diesel but I am sure there are some. If the one you have your eye on, does not have a fuel burning heater (webasto), fit one, you wont regret it macafee2

16th December 2019, 12:06	#8
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	I love my 160 2.0 CDTI. It's at 90k now. Drove to Manchester and back this morning. Cruising smoothly at 70 on the A1, just purring along,nminimal emgine noise, cosseted in the lush interior, I couldn't help thinking, wow, this is some car !! They are a terrific car, well it would be, it's a 75 !!