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Re: ricky's rover sterling

Post by thamestyres » Sat May 10, 2014 6:09 pm

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 :roll: 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.. :shock: 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

Post by Very Tall Brad » Sat May 10, 2014 6:13 pm

That's bad news to read especially after all the time and money spent recently.

I hope it's saveable.
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Re: ricky's rover sterling

Post by SJG » Sat May 10, 2014 10:58 pm

That is terrible, especially after all the time and you have put into the car.
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Post by thamestyres » Thu Jun 19, 2014 8:35 pm

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

Post by SJG » Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:19 pm

I sincerely hope you have better luck with this next engine Ricky. Keep us posted.
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Post by Richard Moss » Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:23 pm

Simon Hubbard wrote:I sincerely hope you have better luck with this next engine Ricky. Keep us posted.
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Re: ricky's rover sterling

Post by thamestyres » Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:00 am

maybe a slightly lighter right foot would be an idea :lol:
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Re: ricky's rover sterling

Post by thamestyres » Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:31 pm

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 :D :D 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

Post by MG Mal » Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:04 pm

Yeah!.


Good news!.

Hope all is well your end.

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Re: ricky's rover sterling

Post by SJG » Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:08 pm

I sincerely hope you have better luck this time Ricky
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Post by Richard Moss » Fri Sep 12, 2014 8:01 am

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Re: ricky's rover sterling

Post by thamestyres » Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:03 pm

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 :shock: .... regards ricky
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Re: ricky's rover sterling

Post by SJG » Fri Nov 14, 2014 8:45 pm

Great news Ricky. Long may it continue to run well, you deserve it
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Re: ricky's rover sterling

Post by mercedade » Sat Nov 15, 2014 11:04 am

Great news Ricky - any pictures of the work along the way?
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Re: ricky's rover sterling

Post by thamestyres » Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:29 pm

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 :lol: 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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