Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
With next year being the 30th anniversary of the launch of 'Tomcat', the Rover 200 Coupe, I've been tempted back into Coupe ownership
This Turbo Coupe has been owned by the same person since 1996 but has been off the road since 2008 so there's a fair bit of work to get it back on the road.
Craig at Rover Revivals now has the car and has found 'only' several leaky engine and gearbox seals above what I saw when I went to see it.
A parts list will be appearing shortly
PS. The spoiler is with the car
This Turbo Coupe has been owned by the same person since 1996 but has been off the road since 2008 so there's a fair bit of work to get it back on the road.
Craig at Rover Revivals now has the car and has found 'only' several leaky engine and gearbox seals above what I saw when I went to see it.
A parts list will be appearing shortly
PS. The spoiler is with the car
I like Twin Cams.... and Single Cams...and now Turbos
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Looks good John! Looking forward to hearing how it progresses.
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
~He has a shopping list to find first...*laughs*
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Nice. I'm sure it will be an interesting project.
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Craig's had the car up on his ramp already and here are a few of his findings (and pics)...
There's probably as much oil outside the sump as in it
The mechanicals that aren't protected by the oil are a bit crusty
Unsurprisingly the exhaust is not great
But I've managed to pick up a Magnex system for it already
There's probably as much oil outside the sump as in it
The mechanicals that aren't protected by the oil are a bit crusty
Unsurprisingly the exhaust is not great
But I've managed to pick up a Magnex system for it already
I like Twin Cams.... and Single Cams...and now Turbos
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Hi John,
what's happened to the Triumph Dolly Sprint that you acquired some time ago?
The coupe looks like a nice project too I should add!
what's happened to the Triumph Dolly Sprint that you acquired some time ago?
The coupe looks like a nice project too I should add!
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Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
That's still in Hungary and will be into next year, so I needed a 'short-term' project... then I found thisMr Teddy Bear wrote: ↑Tue Nov 30, 2021 1:49 pm Hi John,
what's happened to the Triumph Dolly Sprint that you acquired some time ago?
The coupe looks like a nice project too I should add!
I like Twin Cams.... and Single Cams...and now Turbos
Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Popped into to see Craig at RoverRevival yesterday and he's certainly making rapid progress
Good news - no rust found, cylinder bores good and turbo not needing refurb
Head should be off from crack testing shortly
and 'box to Elise-Spares for a refurb.
The previous owner brought along the rear spoiler which has starter to lift at one corner. Are these repairable and if so how?
Good news - no rust found, cylinder bores good and turbo not needing refurb
Head should be off from crack testing shortly
and 'box to Elise-Spares for a refurb.
The previous owner brought along the rear spoiler which has starter to lift at one corner. Are these repairable and if so how?
I like Twin Cams.... and Single Cams...and now Turbos
Re: Getting an early 220 Turbo Coupe back on the road
Looks like a good project.
Rover 220 GTi Turbo.