ricky's rover sterling
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Re: ricky's rover sterling
i have done it again.. overtaking a couple of cars on the entrance to the m4 at j7, oil light comes on, (clearly not checked it in a while) already committed to the overtake, pulled over as soon as i could, but tried to save the engine so turned it off, was doing over 70 freewheeled to a stop.. restarted the engine oil light off so started to move off, no gear change and rumbling, engine and box dead in one hit.. gutted is an understatement.. will decide if to change the engine and box again, or not.. have a spare gearbox so that is not an issue but will have to decide what to do about the engine... regards ricky
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Re: ricky's rover sterling
That's bad news to read especially after all the time and money spent recently.
I hope it's saveable.
I hope it's saveable.
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That is terrible, especially after all the time and you have put into the car.
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have done the deed and bought another one.. white gold sterling, fastback no tax or mot, damaged at the rear, low mileage (80000) so a good donor for the engine and box.. will have some parts available if anyone needs anything.. will be picking up monday or teusday.. regards ricky
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Re: ricky's rover sterling
I sincerely hope you have better luck with this next engine Ricky. Keep us posted.
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DittoSimon Hubbard wrote:I sincerely hope you have better luck with this next engine Ricky. Keep us posted.
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maybe a slightly lighter right foot would be an idea
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ITS ALIIVE... engine is in and has been started, sounds ok will put the water in tomorrow and finish a few other bits, and test drive was a bit surprised that the cam timing was out on the new engine, so very happy that i was changing the belts.. would explain the lumpy idle.. regards ricky
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Re: ricky's rover sterling
Yeah!.
Good news!.
Hope all is well your end.
Mal.
Good news!.
Hope all is well your end.
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I sincerely hope you have better luck this time Ricky
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It lives
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Have done a few miles now and it seems to be using no oil and no water //// is this really my car.. can't remember the last time it ran this well.. am officially a happy bunny.. am not using it every day at the moment, as i have a sales car for daily use(peugeot 307sw) its a diesel so saves me from £20 to £50 per week .... regards ricky
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Great news Ricky. Long may it continue to run well, you deserve it
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Re: ricky's rover sterling
Great news Ricky - any pictures of the work along the way?
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no sorry I didn't take any pics, I am a bit old school and just get on with it until its done, with my blinkers on it took my brother and I about a day in total to take out the engine and box and reinstall it and running.. new belts, oil, anti-freeze, water pump, etc.. regards ricky
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