K series - be aware!

trikey · 3rd November 2018, 16:37

While putting the 1.8 back together today, noticed a slight bubbling on the coolant pipe that runs around the back of the block.

Nothing serious I thought, a quick rub down and all will be well... no so! Four hours later, it looks a lot better.

So all you k series owners, have a check of this pipe, if it appears to have any bubbling, attend to it before it’s too late.

The ‘low bake’ oven worked a treat 😃 it’s now had two coats of red oxide, I’ll give it a top coat tomorrow.

Just like the rear upper arms, rover liked to paint bare metal for some strange reason.

Sheraton · 3rd November 2018, 17:05

I have a Nice Shiny New one to fit upon rebuild of my Engine

just a pity i'll be tackling the job at this time of year

the one consolation is all the New Parts I have will make it a more enjoyable task

here's hoping

Paul.

wullie480 · 3rd November 2018, 19:24

I change the stat in the sis in laws wee 25 a few months ago. The pipe was fine although it was either painted or powdercoated black.
It certainly wasn't unpainted.

roverbarmy · 4th November 2018, 07:48

I had the same thing on a 25 that I had a few years ago. Luckily, spotted the leak early but the pipe had started to become a sieve! When I rubbed off what was left of the paint, the rust had eaten right through the pipe.

minimutly · 4th November 2018, 08:53

Another time bom Rover planted in their beloved creations. The one in my wife's tf nearly wrote the engine off - o for a few quids worth of stainless....

3rd November 2018, 16:37	#1
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	K series - be aware! While putting the 1.8 back together today, noticed a slight bubbling on the coolant pipe that runs around the back of the block. Nothing serious I thought, a quick rub down and all will be well... no so! Four hours later, it looks a lot better. So all you k series owners, have a check of this pipe, if it appears to have any bubbling, attend to it before it’s too late. The ‘low bake’ oven worked a treat 😃 it’s now had two coats of red oxide, I’ll give it a top coat tomorrow. Just like the rear upper arms, rover liked to paint bare metal for some strange reason. __________________ Lest we forget..

3rd November 2018, 19:24	#3
wullie480 This is my second home 1 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Banned Posts: 5,195 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,022 Times in 786 Posts	I change the stat in the sis in laws wee 25 a few months ago. The pipe was fine although it was either painted or powdercoated black. It certainly wasn't unpainted. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

4th November 2018, 07:48	#4
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I had the same thing on a 25 that I had a few years ago. Luckily, spotted the leak early but the pipe had started to become a sieve! When I rubbed off what was left of the paint, the rust had eaten right through the pipe. __________________ Oil in my veins!

3rd November 2018, 17:05	#2
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	I have a Nice Shiny New one to fit upon rebuild of my Engine just a pity i'll be tackling the job at this time of year the one consolation is all the New Parts I have will make it a more enjoyable task here's hoping Paul.

4th November 2018, 08:53	#5
minimutly Posted a thing or two mg zt Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: cardigan Posts: 1,087 Thanks: 28 Thanked 187 Times in 158 Posts	Another time bom Rover planted in their beloved creations. The one in my wife's tf nearly wrote the engine off - o for a few quids worth of stainless....