Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
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Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
As for people wanting “lesser” models, I’ve found that all R8 variants are quite sought after. Some people like the lesser specced models and don’t dismiss them. However naturally the higher the spec the higher the value.
However pricing is really difficult with R8s!
I’ve seen SLi specced cars being advertised for £2k+ and struggle to sell, and a well specced SEi with only 19k on the clock only managed to make £440 on eBay recently.
Similarly you would think 216 GTi’s would command a high price, but struggle to go for over £1,500 and more realistically sell around £1k as a rule.
As usual, the market decides but there is definitely a price ceiling for R8s and it’s not high.
However pricing is really difficult with R8s!
I’ve seen SLi specced cars being advertised for £2k+ and struggle to sell, and a well specced SEi with only 19k on the clock only managed to make £440 on eBay recently.
Similarly you would think 216 GTi’s would command a high price, but struggle to go for over £1,500 and more realistically sell around £1k as a rule.
As usual, the market decides but there is definitely a price ceiling for R8s and it’s not high.
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1996-N 214 SEi, 2010 Volvo V50 2.0 SE Lux, 2015 VW Up!
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214 SEi x3, 216 SLi, 216 Cabriolet, 416 GSi, 420 GSi Tourer, 25, 45, 75
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Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
Jobs not being done properly in the first place, MLS gasket reused in this case.
2001 ROVER 25 - 1.4 Impression S - Been sat since 2018
1997 ROVER Cabriolet - 1.6 K-Series - Now back home in the New Garage, still mouldy, but dry!
2012 VAUXHALL ASTRA - 1.7CDTi EcoTec - Daily Oil Leaker
2007 VAUXHALL TIGRA - 1.4 TwinTop - No MOT
1997 ROVER Cabriolet - 1.6 K-Series - Now back home in the New Garage, still mouldy, but dry!
2012 VAUXHALL ASTRA - 1.7CDTi EcoTec - Daily Oil Leaker
2007 VAUXHALL TIGRA - 1.4 TwinTop - No MOT
Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
That is just the wrong way up, isn't it ?
I like Twin Cams.... and Single Cams...and now Turbos
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Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
i'm with you john, those roght hand side holes don't line up
Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
They normal have top etch on who's put that on .
You may already know , if your liners are not proud of the block and level with each other MLS don't work .
You may already know , if your liners are not proud of the block and level with each other MLS don't work .
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Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
Some people, beggars belief.
2001 ROVER 25 - 1.4 Impression S - Been sat since 2018
1997 ROVER Cabriolet - 1.6 K-Series - Now back home in the New Garage, still mouldy, but dry!
2012 VAUXHALL ASTRA - 1.7CDTi EcoTec - Daily Oil Leaker
2007 VAUXHALL TIGRA - 1.4 TwinTop - No MOT
1997 ROVER Cabriolet - 1.6 K-Series - Now back home in the New Garage, still mouldy, but dry!
2012 VAUXHALL ASTRA - 1.7CDTi EcoTec - Daily Oil Leaker
2007 VAUXHALL TIGRA - 1.4 TwinTop - No MOT
Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
Just reopening this thread to see if there are other items that should now be added.
There's a good reason for this...
There's a good reason for this...
I like Twin Cams.... and Single Cams...and now Turbos
Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
My current fueling issue has just about got me ready to break mine.
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Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
Could always speak to a mobile mechanic
Re: Which things will kill our cars? Common faults?
I am a 44 year old mechanic, trained on Volvos mainly. I've had many rovers over the years and worked on and serviced all sorts and still restore mostly 1960s to 1980s cars for fun. I've had this 214 for about 10 years and done everything its needed until this problem. I am however not an auto electrician and that may be where the fault lies with this now. I'll change the crank sensor on it again but after that I won't be spending anything else on it and all the new parts I have put on it can go off to help other people out.