G-reg Rover 416 GSi

[matthewsemple]

That looks really good. Those wheels look just right on that model and anything else would be an undesirable modification on such an original-looking car.

[Paul_1978_yorks]

I agree Matthew. I think it would have been sacrilege to fit any other type of wheel really. At least these are authentic to the model year.

[Hammond]

I agree Matthew. I think it would have been sacrilege to fit any other type of wheel really. At least these are authentic to the model year.

After a year of trying to keep them clean you may not feel the same

Looks lovely though to be honest

[ROVER-25X]

Dares you to get them done in white !

[Paul_1978_yorks]

Naaaaaah. But funnily enough I saw a few alloys at BL Day in grey rather than the usual silver which looked very good!

[Paul_1978_yorks]

So the 416 is now on a SORN for the winter.

Looking forward to next year already. Got a few things lined up - there's a noisy exhaust heat shield, and I want to get the cam belt done.
There's some minor paint issues (size of little fingernail) to sort out.

I want to also get under the bonnet and clean the engine bay properly using Gunk or similar.

Hope it fares well whilst it's laid up.

[Mr Teddy Bear]

I would try to start her up every month and run until hot. Park with the h.brake off and chock the wheels.

[Paul_1978_yorks]

Good tips - thanks Tim.

[Paul_1978_yorks]

Looking forward to getting the 416 back on the road - roll on Spring!

[Scrumpy]

Looking forward to getting the 416 back on the road - roll on Spring!

Spring is nearly here, great looking early 416 soon back off SORN?

[Paul_1978_yorks]

Yep - taxed with effect from 1st March 8-)

[prepace]

Yep - taxed with effect from 1st March 8-)

Nice one Paul, we'll soon be lining the White 416's up at a show!

[Paul_1978_yorks]

Spent some time today cleaning the engine bay and also the driver's side hinges to get rid of all the dirt and grease.

Hinges were awkward and are not cleaned perfectly but they are much better.

[montegoman]

Looking at the first photo, you are clearly in need of a club mug to replace that boring white one!

[Paul_1978_yorks]

I checked the spark plugs too this afternoon - they don't look like they've ever been swapped, so I've ordered some new ones.

I've gone for NGK Iridiums like I had on my 216 - pre-gapped and longer lasting. Paid £25 for a set of 4, so a bit more than standard NGKs, but worth it I think.

Edit - yes good point about the mug Jeremy!