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by aspri11a
Thu Aug 25, 2005 10:42 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Engine priblems HELP!
Replies: 15
Views: 479

they cant be sure without stripping the engine, but possibly the timing belt has slipped, cambelt has snapped, head gasket has blown??? there are metal deposits in oil and engine bay and its only firing on 3 cylinders. it is thought to have dropped a couple of valves too. :?
by aspri11a
Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:43 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Engine priblems HELP!
Replies: 15
Views: 479

will zr 160 engine fit?

had it checked out and its a no go for repair i have sourced an mg zr 160 engine. I need to know if it will fit in my coupe? I know its essentially the same engine but is it a case of a straight swap or do i need a new manifold or anything like that. What about ECU and have the mounts changed? any h...
by aspri11a
Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:18 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Engine priblems HELP!
Replies: 15
Views: 479

Engine priblems HELP!

Does anyone know where i can source a VVC engine or get one rebuilt?

My car has done 48k but cut out the other day and is now only firing on 3 cylinders! Has anyone ever had this problem?
by aspri11a
Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:41 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: whats it worth?
Replies: 8
Views: 348

its my coupe thats tahiti blue. the brm i'm interested in has less than half the milage of my coupe and it looks as though it would cost me nothing to change the car.
by aspri11a
Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:12 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: VVC INFO AND HELP
Replies: 11
Views: 483

last owner had it fitted according to documentation, god knows why but it certainly helps the car breathe a lot better. would guess that power must be up to around 150 bhp at least from standard 143 bhp.
by aspri11a
Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:07 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: whats it worth?
Replies: 8
Views: 348

whats it worth?

thinking of changing my 98 vvc coupe for a brm. My coupe has 47000 miles on the clock and is in pretty much mint condition, so much so that when i went for my last mot the mg rover mechanic was asking if i was interested in selling it, but i wasn't at the time. the car has full service history, full...
by aspri11a
Fri Jun 10, 2005 10:18 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Garage in Croydon?
Replies: 7
Views: 197

garages

if your willing to drive a few miles, theres a mg rover dealership at caterham, they seem to know thy're stuff there and have a few enthusiasts work there. took my coupe in to get priced up for a radiator and they seemed quite competitive, managed to haggle them down a bit with the price. wilsons in...
by aspri11a
Thu Jun 09, 2005 12:06 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: VVC INFO AND HELP
Replies: 11
Views: 483

vvc

my coupe has a vvc engine and i've foung its one of the most reliable cars i've had. i have a deisel exhast system fitted and it sound awsome at around 2k rpm but quietens down further up the rev range so not too bad on motorway/long journey. like any car though go for low milage and you will get fe...
by aspri11a
Mon Jan 24, 2005 9:59 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: rovertech fleeces and hats and sweatshirts-not going ahead.
Replies: 60
Views: 1507

interested too, what colour?
by aspri11a
Fri Aug 27, 2004 7:26 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: rovertech.net stickers
Replies: 25
Views: 1112

chrome please!!!

i want some chrome effect ones to go right across my front and rear windscreens, no more than 10cm in height though because i want the rear one to fit in the black section at the top of the window. Some small ones for the rear passenger windows may be nice too!
by aspri11a
Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:56 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: rovertech.net stickers
Replies: 25
Views: 1112

rovertech.net stickers

anyone know where i can get some chrome effect www.rovertech.net stickers made up for my front and rear screens? am desparate for some of these!
by aspri11a
Mon Jun 21, 2004 6:32 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: F.A.O. Everyone
Replies: 25
Views: 956

signed up mate. site looks a lot posher than i thought it would!
by aspri11a
Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:05 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Big meet anyone?
Replies: 28
Views: 589

Big meet anyone?

I see that we now have over 3000 members!!! Well is anyone up for having a big rover meet up? Been on a few impreza meets before and their great fun!
by aspri11a
Thu Apr 08, 2004 12:44 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: civic 1.8vti vtec 5door hatch?
Replies: 37
Views: 1780

Don't race him, put him in the passenger seat, take him out to some B roads, and give him a scare!!! :twisted:
by aspri11a
Thu Apr 01, 2004 11:46 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: ICE- Coupe
Replies: 1
Views: 156

ICE- Coupe

Does anyone know if the standard head unit in a 98 coupe VVC can be connected to a CD autochanger? If so what sort? Hope someone can help me out,

cheers Chris.

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