HillmanImp Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 That doesnt sound like a failed thermostat to me mind. Sounds like a little plastic grommit stuck in the theromstat housing surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Not a proper collection thread unless we see the soundproofing under the bonnet........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Congrats on your four miles. Could be worth towing the bastard back to the swine who sold it to you, and giving them an uninterrupted monologue of your emotions. I guess they could argue that they only ever drove it on three mile round trips. Edit: I see it's the Hodna engined version, so that'll be the problem. Looks tidy in the sale shots, mind. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C809029 BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Four miles? At least you don't have to walk far to strangle the shyster who flogged it. billyboy406v6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Ah bugger. Can all be fixed. Welcome to autoshiteing. You got in early there, promising future ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I hope it's something really simple/easily resolved, it's shit news for your first car otherwise. oldcars, JeeExEll and Skizzer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Sounds like a little plastic grommit stuck in the theromstat housing surely?Possibly. And dont call me shirley. Cavcraft, dome, tinribs and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Well the bottom of the rad is cold and the expansion tank is pressurising, check engine light comes on. Old Man generally knows what he's on about. Seems it's been holed up a while, service book stamped to 50k (it's on 55) but said 50k was in 2008.Flat paint on the roof, and I need two mirror glasses and some matching tyres (3 Goodyear Eagles with mismatched tread and a cheap one).Has an airbag, didn't expect that.Doesn't smell of smoke, the seller said it was 'heavily smoked in'.Issues aside it's great. RobT, egg, stephen01 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1703 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Might just need 'burping' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Ah shit. What's the headgasket problems like on the Honda lump? Usually only hear of k series failure. Here's to hoping it's a blockage or clogged thermostat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Not looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Sounds like a bit of crap in its tubes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 At least he hasn't reversed up to it. overrun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael1703 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Nice wheeltrims though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 AA verdict: blocked radiator or water pump (apparently done recently mileage wise). Needs recommissioning. Car is being recovered home, we're back in the A4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangernomics Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Nice to see a rover in its natural resting pose. Best of luck with the return leg, plus being towed home saves fuel. Win! BorniteIdentity, EssDeeWon, stephen01 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 MIDLAND MASIF....ACTIVATE! Magnificent Rustbucket, purplebargeken, chaseracer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I hope they do a better job of transporting your Rover... Bad luck. We've all had a collection go wrong. Sometimes more than one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strangeangel Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Do not like. Maybe we can hold the next Northern Powerhouse at your gaff and have a collective go at fixing it? chaseracer and alcyonecorporation 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 That's bad news, I'd respectfully suggest a polite email or phone call later to tell him what happened. If he's got anything about him he might try and help out or something. JeeExEll, strangeangel, oldcars and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I was hoping to congratulate you for the successful purchase and collection of your first car, but it isn't looking too good so far. But if you discount the breakdown, that is a pretty good first car. 1.6, fuel injection, wood trim, sunroof, Junkman approved gearbox; any 90s junior sales-rep would have bitten your arm off for that. Hopefully it shouldn't be too difficult to get sorted out and brought along to the next AS meet up. Cavcraft and strangeangel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 With the free tow home I'd call that a result! Give the system a flush and maybe a new stat and see how you get on. strangeangel, The Moog, Skizzer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Give the system a flush and maybe a new stat and see how you get on. As it's been standing a while, that's not a bad plan. Then, an Italian tune-up. Constantly. Skizzer and strangeangel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 A story to tell in years to come. Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 I'll post some better pics when it gets home. Will be checking rad, stat and so on. It's bloody great when it works though, pleased with the spec, colour, comfort... it's all great. chaseracer, phil_lihp, Junkman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 MIDLAND MASIF....ACTIVATE!I think we are on standby! chaseracer and Magnificent Rustbucket 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Do not like. Maybe we can hold the next Northern Powerhouse at your gaff and have a collective go at fixing it?Sounds a plan. I'm free tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 It was a valiant attempt. My new six sided £1 coin is on waterpompe. Just guessing though. Looks like an absolute cracker from all the angles mind. Very easy on the eye. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 . Uncle Jimmy, bangernomics, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Not a proper collection thread unless we see the soundproofing under the bonnet........ Ooh lah-dee-dah! egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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