Kiltox's 1997 Rover 216 Cabriolet (30/05 - Fixery)

[DodgeRover]

Sounds like something is trying to make it do it's own thing

[Kiltox]

Tragic can haz MOT

 

Advisory notice item(s)

offside front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe before hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe before hose (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

offside front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak rad ()

nearside front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

offside front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

 

 

[Dave_Q]

Not terrible, a few hours with some brake pipes and/or a wire brush and some grease and you're sorted.

[Kiltox]

It was tested at the same place as the Scenic - I think they like doing brake pipes because it had a similar number of advisories

[Kiltox]

So this is on its way

 

 

Along with these to seal the hole in the pristine* new sump

 

 

It's not dead yet!

[SiC]

Fingers crossed this fixes it! Not much left to fix now... Only other thing it could be is a dodgy wiring loom.

[SiC]

I assume the alternator isn't putting out a silly high voltage and fritzing things?

[Kiltox]

That thought did cross my mind - they're very hard to get a hold of and expensive when they do become available

[Kiltox]

Alternator isn't connected at the moment - had some slight belt issues

 

It was fine voltage wise before I took it apart though

[Kiltox]

ECU set isn't happening - seller is an arsehole and has cancelled my order because I won't provide him with photos of every part to verify compatibility (which would be futile given how much of this car isn't original anyway)

[Supernaut]

[SiC]

ECU set isn't happening - seller is an arsehole and has cancelled my order because I won't provide him with photos of every part to verify compatibility (which would be futile given how much of this car isn't original anyway)

What an arse.

[Kiltox]

Picked this up today

 

 

It's a bit fucked though

 

[Kiltox]

My basically brand new Volvo has a few* issues which I'll get onto later - it was only £99 though!

[mrbenn]

Really like those S60's. Will look forward to hearing what's wrong with it!

[Kiltox]

OK, here we go

 

SRS AIRBAG SERVICE URGENT message on display as shown - yet the red airbag light isn't on (it does work)

 

Handbrake is there for show

 

Rough idle and intermittent EML

 

Constant hissing from the brake servo unless the pedal is pressed - could be causing the running problems due to a vacuum leak. Brakes work fine though

 

Steering wheel controls not working including cruise control

 

Possible dodgy wheel bearing or two

 

Power steering fluid low and pump whining

[dollywobbler]

These are one of the best-looking saloons of all time, especially pre-facelift, with headlamp wipers. Will be interesting to see how it does.

[mrbenn]

Doesn't sound too bad!

[Kiltox]

Brake servo looks to be a massive PITA to change on RHD cars though

[mrbenn]

Ah. Perhaps just a hose?

[Kiltox]

I'll check it over of course but my Google fu reveals it's usually the servo itself that leaks

[wuvvum]

I had one of these.  It went like f***.

[Kiltox]

This one doesn't. So I'm guessing I'm in for a treat once I fix the air leak and make the dashboard less festive!

[NorthernMonkey]

Crap handbrake will be down to a detached shoe lining...change them ASAP as they rattle around and if they lodge themselves in the wrong position, they'll take the backplate out...

[NorthernMonkey]

SRS light could be on because the centre console where the stereo/heater controls live has been unplugged without the battery being disconnected first. Very common and will need resetting by either VIDA or a Solus type scanner. If you were nearer etc *

[NorthernMonkey]

Power steering fluid...make sure you top up with the correct synthetic green liquid. Using the red stuff will cause it to leak badly over time.

[Kiltox]

Might be dead in the water already - just found a service receipt from a Volvo dealer last year indicating low compression on cylinder 5

 

Funnily enough the seller didn't mention that....

[NorthernMonkey]

As you've correctly diagnosed, hissing brakes are down to a fubbared servo. Very common on S80s, not as much ch do on S70/V70s though not unknown.

[Kiltox]

Likely to cause issues with running due to the unmetered air?

[Sheefag]

SRS light could be on because the centre console where the stereo/heater controls live has been unplugged without the battery being disconnected first. Very common and will need resetting by either VIDA or a Solus type scanner. If you were nearer etc *

 

Exactly this happened on my V70T5.