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WANTED. GOOD CONDITION 825D

Post by xpuffin » Sat Oct 21, 2017 11:51 am

Hi folks, been a while since I've been on here as it's been a bit mad getting back to work after my op but things are settling down so hopefully can spend a bit more time lurking on here.

Anyway, I'm feeling the need for an old diesel 800 to use on a daily basis and was hoping that someone may have the inside line to a good one. Obviously the budgets there for the right car, I'm not interested in a tired old beast as I really can't spare the time getting it up to a good standard.

Jez
10 Rover 800's now and counting.
2x Mk1 827 Vitesse Fastbacks
3x 825 Coupe
Mk1 827 Sterling Saloon
825 Sterling Saloon
825 Sterling Fastback
820 Vitesse Coupe
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Re: WANTED. GOOD CONDITION 825D

Post by scoobyh123 » Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:03 pm

Good to see you back Jez, hope the neck is ok now?

As for an 825D or SD/Turbo, there are very few, if any, left! Those that are still here will either be absolute mingers or absolute minters - the former you don't want to buy, the latter the owners won't want to sell!

Unless you've very lucky!

The big question is why do you suddenly need/want an 825 diesel? Ebay would be a possible source but you and i both know cars on ebay can be a gamble and if you want a known good one probably not the wisest choice.

I think your biggest problem will actually be finding an 825 diesel regardless of condition! :shock: :wink: :D
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Re: WANTED. GOOD CONDITION 825D

Post by deano » Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:06 pm

Fella on the Facebook page was selling his one
It had a problem with a drive belt or something...
1993 Rover 827 SLI Fastback Mk2
1999 Rover 825 Sterling Saloon Mk2 (HGF)
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1993 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk2
1990 Rover 827 Sterling Saloon Mk1
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Re: WANTED. GOOD CONDITION 825D

Post by xpuffin » Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:03 am

deano wrote:
Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:06 pm
Fella on the Facebook page was selling his one
It had a problem with a drive belt or something...
Yeah, saw that and was tempted but the timeframe was wrong and I'd rather wait for a better one.
10 Rover 800's now and counting.
2x Mk1 827 Vitesse Fastbacks
3x 825 Coupe
Mk1 827 Sterling Saloon
825 Sterling Saloon
825 Sterling Fastback
820 Vitesse Coupe
820 O Series Mk1 Fastback.

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Re: WANTED. GOOD CONDITION 825D

Post by xpuffin » Sun Oct 22, 2017 9:10 am

scoobyh123 wrote:
Sat Oct 21, 2017 10:03 pm
Good to see you back Jez, hope the neck is ok now?

As for an 825D or SD/Turbo, there are very few, if any, left! Those that are still here will either be absolute mingers or absolute minters - the former you don't want to buy, the latter the owners won't want to sell!

Unless you've very lucky!

The big question is why do you suddenly need/want an 825 diesel? Ebay would be a possible source but you and i both know cars on ebay can be a gamble and if you want a known good one probably not the wisest choice.

I think your biggest problem will actually be finding an 825 diesel regardless of condition! :shock: :wink: :D
Hi Dave. Nicks still a bit ropey but I had to go back to work as I'd spent all my money on toys. I like the idea that Rover (as always) were ahead of the game but still managed to drop the ball. I understand the 800D was the first oil burner to be capable of 100 mph which is no mean feat and it's a car that I would like to add to the ones that I already have. Still driving the Gold saloon which was the first candidate for a head gasket change and 14k in its still not using a drop of oil or water so as long as you respect these old cars and understand their weaknesses they are so useable as a daily driver and great fun as well as a lovely place to be.(Sold the Rover 75 260 as it was uninspiring to say the least)
10 Rover 800's now and counting.
2x Mk1 827 Vitesse Fastbacks
3x 825 Coupe
Mk1 827 Sterling Saloon
825 Sterling Saloon
825 Sterling Fastback
820 Vitesse Coupe
820 O Series Mk1 Fastback.

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Re: WANTED. GOOD CONDITION 825D

Post by scoobyh123 » Sun Oct 22, 2017 11:44 am

Glad to hear you're on the mend, just be careful with the G-forces from some of the big toys you play with! :P

The first production saloon car that broke the "Magic Ton" was in fact the SD 2400SD Turbo :

http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/ ... car=101794

Almost the same engine but slightly smaller capacity. The 825SD Turbo is a bit quicker at 118mph top whack and has about 30bhp more than the one in the SD1 :

https://www.ultimatespecs.com/car-specs ... Turbo.html

Apparently (from things i noticed while finding those online) the 825 lump is tunable to about 165bhp with a big increase in torque as well. I suspect that unless it's done right you'd be "rolling coal" though! :lol:

Something in the back of my mind says i saw an 825 D on ebay some time back with a serpentine drive belt problem, perhaps it's the one Dean was on about? I don't do Faceache so couldn't log in to the 800 group on there to have a look. Only 825 diesel i know of is that one owned by Darren (ToneWheelDude) on here and that's a Coupé commonly known as TARA from the number plate. Doubt he's selling it but he might be persuaded, not seen him on here for a long while so maybe he might be.

I think your best bet is go on all the usual suspects (ebay, autotrader, car & classic etc) do a search for an 800/825 diesel and save it so you get emails when one is listed. :wink: :D
Cheers,
Dave

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Re: WANTED. GOOD CONDITION 825D

Post by xpuffin » Thu Oct 26, 2017 3:17 pm

Thanks for the heads up Dave will do.
10 Rover 800's now and counting.
2x Mk1 827 Vitesse Fastbacks
3x 825 Coupe
Mk1 827 Sterling Saloon
825 Sterling Saloon
825 Sterling Fastback
820 Vitesse Coupe
820 O Series Mk1 Fastback.

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Re: WANTED. GOOD CONDITION 825D

Post by scoobyh123 » Wed Dec 06, 2017 2:18 pm

Have you seen this Jez?

http://www.rover800.info/forum/viewtopi ... 147694#top

Sounds like it wants a bit of work in the usual suspect areas (sills etc) but otherwise seems to be reasonably up together.

Possible one to fulfill your desire/need for an 825 diseasel? :wink: :D
Cheers,
Dave

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'88 Volvo 760 V6 Estate
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