comfysofa Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Hi Folks, Sold a car today and got a "lovely" 2002 Rover 25 1.4 in part ex: No MOT, on the verge of OMGHGF...testing the water here if anybody is interested before i take it to the bridge...Collection from Milton Keynes... More details and pics tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm my experience the k-series enjoys a drop of k-seal etc. I've had great success with something called tec 2000. Worth a try ? comfysofa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfysofa Posted January 10, 2016 Author Share Posted January 10, 2016 I'm my experience the k-series enjoys a drop of k-seal etc. I've had great success with something called tec 2000. Worth a try ?Apparently it is down to three cylinders, it failed on emissions mainly for MOT...bloody crying shame i'm no good on the spanners because i'd be tinkering with it as being 02 plate would make it the newest car i have ever owned...literally sold my old car late this afternoon and i took this in against it so not had a chance to have a proper gander as yet.... "Jesus Is My Airbag..." LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselnutjob Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 It can also be inlet manifold gasket Urko and comfysofa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffgeezer Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 You know, I actually really miss my Street wise... Where is this mechanised drama? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloth Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 one for bollox? hes just fixed the dope dealer r8.... comfysofa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crapcarcollector Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 You know, I actually really miss my Street wise... Where is this mechanised drama?Ruffgeezer, Your Strretwise is doing sterling service here, is much loved, and has had a clutch . These 200's are so underrated. comfysofa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffgeezer Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Yes, in spite of it's looks, it was pretty good underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfysofa Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 You know, I actually really miss my Street wise... Where is this mechanised drama?Ruffgeezer: Milton Keynes...i'm a Lincolnshire ex-pat that had to move here to get work...just about to head out and get pictures. comfysofa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfysofa Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Right... Been out to it...not too bad condition, clutch/gearbox/brakes seem ok, engine seems to run well despite being on the way to OMGHGF, one decent tyre, smells of Dog...pics here and hopefully the link works, if no, PM with your e-mail and i will send you some pics http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/comfysofa1/library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 What price please? comfysofa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 What on earth you want that for Mr Sterling? By the way, I'm going to frag this in the morning ☺ comfysofa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Right... Been out to it...not too bad condition, clutch/gearbox/brakes seem ok, engine seems to run well despite being on the way to OMGHGF, one decent tyre, smells of Dog...pics here and hopefully the link works, if no, PM with your e-mail and i will send you some pics http://s1382.photobucket.com/user/comfysofa1/library What size wheels are they CS ? comfysofa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 What on earth you want that for Mr Sterling? By the way, I'm going to frag this in the morning ☺IMG_20151218_142556.jpgNowt really. Ma wants a new car, something a bit newer, I said I'd look for something for her. Just interested to know the price really. comfysofa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comfysofa Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Looks o.k that, it annoys me how people constantly say a head gasket is about to fail (how would you possibly know that?), is on it's way out or simply that the head gasket is starting to go .... It's either failed or it hasn't!!! These 'K' motors are actually quite good, lack of servicing on the most part is what does them in because people are too lazy to be arsed with them. As said by someone else it's likely the manifold gasket but could still be the head.GLWTS etc.Hi Chompy, I love cars but not great on the oily bits...i've had to take it as gospel from the guy who part ex'd it with me that it's OMGHGF...i've only ever had two cars kettle, one being a 1.6 Escort which was doing the same trick this 25 is, ie, drinking water like a cod with a Ecstasy habit, so that's the extent of my knowledge of HGF. I am also told that it's not working on all four cylinders correctly, but it made a 50 mile journey to my place...it is a crying shame as i would personally love to put it back on the road (most probably binning the Fusty Furious alloys and putting some 200/400 steels on) but i'm just not a spanner wielder, never have been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now