For Sale Near Me: Rover 620si

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Blue print cambelt kit is £61 on Amazon...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/gl8/Blue-Print-ADH27302-TIMING-BELT-KIT/B00B90DXLS/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1500394229&vehicle=95-1839-3930-4011-10-0&sr=1-9

[Guest Lord Sward]

Thats a Unipart replacement belt the more I think about it. You'll need 2 and a rocker cover gasket to do the job properly.  And as mentioned the water pump too.  

[purplebargeken]

Cheap for the peace of mind really

[cpjitservices]

Thats a Unipart replacement belt the more I think about it. You'll need 2 and a rocker cover gasket to do the job properly.  And as mentioned the water pump too.  

Yep I have a gasket, and yep will need 1 belt for Cam belt and 1 belt for balance shaft. Have found the same belt (part number) on ebay for £15, balance belt is £19 Tensioners are 11 quid. Water Pump is £20 also. 

 

is the balance shaft belt the same size etc as the cam belt ?

[cpjitservices]

Thats a Unipart replacement belt the more I think about it. You'll need 2 and a rocker cover gasket to do the job properly.  And as mentioned the water pump too.  

God knows how long that belt has been on!

[cpjitservices]

Well, have had a good look around her, can't see anything that will be needed for MOT, barring two front tyres as the sidewalls are cracked.

 

Hopefully get booked in for MOT very soon!

[Zantimisfit]

Nice one on buying it!

 

British Aerospace had a deal going with Rover where you could pay monthly for a new one and get a bit of a discount, iirc.

 

Yes, as BAE owned Rover, their employees, and their families, got a hefty leasing discount. My brother worked there and had a succession of MG Maestros, Montegos, 200s, 400s etc, each replaced after six months. BAE had/have two big facilities at Warton and Samlesbury so the area around Preston was flooded with Rovers! SGL Leyland was probably the biggest dealer in the area so everything went through them (its now an Arnold Clark 'Superstore')

 

Missed this thread earlier but, as a late comment, your 600 looks wonderful.  

[cpjitservices]

Yes, as BAE owned Rover, their employees, and their families, got a hefty leasing discount. My brother worked there and had a succession of MG Maestros, Montegos, 200s, 400s etc, each replaced after six months. BAE had/have two big facilities at Warton and Samlesbury so the area around Preston was flooded with Rovers! SGL Leyland was probably the biggest dealer in the area so everything went through them (its now an Arnold Clark 'Superstore')

 

Missed this thread earlier but, as a late comment, your 600 looks wonderful.  

Thanks - MOT booked for the 4th, I'm hoping it doesn't need much if anything at all. Though she has been sat for 2 weeks now and hasn't moved in fear of a snapping cambelt.

 

Will be getting two new tyres fitted next week, ready for MOT. That should be it hopefully.

[cpjitservices]

Very nearly had an issue this morning

 

Turned the key and she was dead Jim, just about. Very slow turning over dash lights very dim.

 

Kept trying and she turned over just enough to catch and she spluttered and spluttered. She then sprang to life.

 

Guess the battery was a bit flat.

[stuboy]

liked look of these back in 2000 when collegue had one.

[cpjitservices]

MOT Friday - the day is looming closer - she's in first thing!

 

I really hope she passes....

[cpjitservices]

Clutch on Rover still very low, minute play between pedal and bite point. With foot on the floor the slightest moving upwards and you get the bite.

 

Have replaced Slave Cylinder as this was leaking, have also bled the Clutch system and renewed fluid.

 

Is this a failing clutch or is it how they are ?

[Guest Lord Sward]

From memory, they're all like that.  I wouldn't worry, just drive it.

[cpjitservices]

Thats an MOT pass.

 

Failed at first on Brake Pipe (Rear) and Wipers. £50 quid later and we are all done.

 

[purplebargeken]

Congrats! Good news

[cpjitservices]

Quick update: now that the MOT is passed, and cambelt kit on the way - its time for the Rover to don its Autoshite sticker!!

 

Accomplished.

 

In Rear Windscreen.

[cpjitservices]

Blue print cambelt kit is £61 on Amazon...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/gl8/Blue-Print-ADH27302-TIMING-BELT-KIT/B00B90DXLS/ref=sr_1_9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1500394229&vehicle=95-1839-3930-4011-10-0&sr=1-9

 

Looking at ordering this today, hopefully this is the correct kit (it says it is). is the cambelt and balance shaft belt the same size ? Looks smaller in the photo ?

[cpjitservices]

Morning all,

 

I've noticed that I have blanks on the doors where the courtesy lights would be, does anyone know if the wiring would be there ? Quite fancy fitting them.

[cpjitservices]

Well, 

 

OMG.

 

Parked next to a G reg Volvo 240 Torsalanda in white this morning with the correct gearbox - 2.3 petrol.

 

RIGHT - I want one! lol

 

Anyone want to buy a Rover

[cpjitservices]

To KEEP/SELL or SWAP!!!???

 

Decisions!

 

Excellent car! I just fancy a Volvo/Auto.

 

Full MOT and way over half a tank of fuel

[purplebargeken]

I haz Volvo which is auto..... kind of.

[cpjitservices]

I haz Volvo which is auto..... kind of.

 

Kind of.... Whats that mean ?

[gadgetgricey]

Kind of.... Whats that mean ?

 

CVT not full Auto.

 

One of the Rubber Band jobbies.

[cpjitservices]

I've decided, Rover now up for sale or swaps for a lovely Volvo if anyone wants to do it ? Rover has MOT till Aug 2018.

 

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Yep shes now for sale.

 

but also

[purplebargeken]

Sure a 340 doesn't appeal?

 

Classic insurance......

[cpjitservices]

Sure a 340 doesn't appeal?

 

Classic insurance......

I'd love a 340 but ideally I need to get that family in, so could do with an estate.

 

Any Pics / more details on the 340 ?

[gadgetgricey]

Any Pics / more details on the 340 ?

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/29106-volvo-340-dl-14-variomatic-f-reg-%C2%A3750-must-go/

 

Also have you mentioned where you are and how much you are after for the Rover?

[cpjitservices]

http://autoshite.com/topic/29106-volvo-340-dl-14-variomatic-f-reg-%C2%A3750-must-go/

 

Also have you mentioned where you are and how much you are after for the Rover?

Ahhhh that one, no good - Wife wont entertain a 3 door.

 

Nice though.

 

I am in Hull, Problem is if I sell the Rover, Im stuck for work... could do with a straight swap ideally. 

[cpjitservices]

I would be quite happy with something like a 240 Saloon, doesnt really have to be an estate

[purplebargeken]

240 - are nice things.