Rover 400 (1995 - 1999) - 99 1.6 K series bad idle after headgasket

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Sat 31 Oct 2009 11:52
99 1.6 K series bad idle after headgasket - markd89
Hi,
I Have a rover 416 K series 1.6 16v ( not the honda engine )
I have done
Headgasket + skimmed head
new waterpump and all pulleys
new belts
full service

Now it is idling like a bag of spanners, i've changed the idle control valve
The only thing i can think of is the coolant temp sensor but ive tested this and its working

I can start the car 1st thing and it fires up no problems, soon as i turn the car off it wont fire straight after you have to wait 5 minutes

Asthough there isnt enough fuel going through you have to foot to the floor to start it but still idlest from 800 to 5k randomly ?

Generally just rough idling and stalls

Any ideas ? Help appreciated !

Edited by Pugugly on 31/10/2009 at 15:35

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Sat 31 Oct 2009 15:31
99 1.6 Rover 416 Bad idle after headgasket - piston power
Timing a tooth out?
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Sun 1 Nov 2009 00:28
99 1.6 Rover 416 Bad idle after headgasket - Grease_monkey
Inlet manifold has been damaged when the head was reassemblied or the inlet gasket has a hole in it???
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