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Sun 22 Aug 2004 00:00

Rover Coupe 220 Turbo - New Engine? - onmeheadson

I´m pretty new to this website and don´t know alot about cars, so please be patient with me.
I need some advice, I have a 220 turbo (although I wish I had never bought it!) and it is looking like I need a new engine. The engine had been skimmed when I bought it 6months ago. It now overheats after 5 miles and wont drive. A local garage has suggested the engine is knackered and I buy a new one for it, another one suggested I cut my losses and get rid via auction or part ex - which will cost me good style!
Anyone out there had any similar experiences?
Any suggestions as to what I could expect to pay for a) a recon engine and b) labour to fit it?
The car is is excellent nick, low mileage and looks great with 1 previous owner.
Any comments or suggestions welcome.
Cheers.

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Sun 22 Aug 2004 08:12

Rover Coupe 220 Turbo - New Engine? - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)

Sorry to hear of your woes! Depends on your budget and whether you consider the car to be a long term investment.Not knowing how much you paid for the car doesnt help but if you are considering keeping the car for a few years I'd suggest a properly reconditioned unit from a reputable manufacturer registered with the Federation of Engine Remanufacturers (FER) with a new clutch. Allow £2-300 for fitting plus service costs of oil coolant etc plus the innumerable little extras that always crop up on a job like this. Alternatively source a warranted secondhand unit. Fitting and service costs will be the same as will the clutch cost.
Andrew

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Mon 23 Aug 2004 00:31

Rover Coupe 220 Turbo - New Engine? - Civic8

How long has it been doing this?. Has the thermostat been replaced since it started?. If cylinder head was skimmed due to crack. it may be the rad is blocked. so preventing free flow of water.In some cases head crack will cause oil to seep into water and basicaly cause a blockage. prob lies in reason head was skimmed before. it may not be a new engine job. though rovers dont like overheating 2 litre stands more than 1.6/1.4
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