Administrators hughezee Posted September 2, 2014 Administrators Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Any Rover 800 or 600 project suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Cryistic Posted September 4, 2014 Founding Member Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Tidy 825 manual, the KV-6 is a pretty sweet engine when it's working well. it sounds pretty epic at full chat as well. My brother has a MG ZT190 and it's a good drive, bloody small inside mind. Anyway this would be a bit of a Q car I reckon, like a 620Ti but with extra Werthers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-825-/261300527772?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cd6b9a29c Look at the Velour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted September 4, 2014 Author Administrators Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 Nice example bud, liking the cattle poo green colour or is it a met grey bronze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted September 11, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Nice but needs work - look at the front bumper on the passenger side. Needs a new slide bracket from the look of things, they're about £11 each, brand new. The scary thing is what's under the bonnet - a very early KV6 in imminent needs of the cam belt being changed - special tools are essential for changing the belt on this engine. They can be hired or bought for a lot of money. Then you have the coolant related problems such as inlet manifold gasket failure, head gasket failure etc. This must be one of the very first production KV6s and almost certainly won't have the MLS gaskets so HGF is almost a certainty. That said, it's only done 49k miles over 4 owners and isn't suffering dash lift yet. Can't (cow)shed any light on the colour either as it's not one i'm familiar with. Something else slightly worrying is the low-ish steering fluid level. The racks are known to leak on these (odd because the 2.0 that shares the same rack hardly ever does) so it may have a PAS fluid leak. These aren't always easily spotted and only picked up on MoT which is due fairly soon. Doesn't seem right without a leather interior somehow either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted October 29, 2014 Author Administrators Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 P6 in the morning http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191391708251?clk_rvr_id=721683249722 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted November 1, 2014 Author Administrators Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Check out this rare beast http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-ROVER-STERLING-GOLD-827i-V6-Auto-15709-Genuine-LOW-miles-Time-Warp-Classic-/191379801251?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c8f2004a3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Cryistic Posted November 9, 2014 Founding Member Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Not a project but an interesting read for half an hour http://ateupwithmotor.com/model-histories/acura-legend-rover-800-sterling/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted November 23, 2014 Moderators Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Check out this rare beast http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1995-ROVER-STERLING-GOLD-827i-V6-Auto-15709-Genuine-LOW-miles-Time-Warp-Classic-/191379801251?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c8f2004a3 Hmm, that was the one that went through Anglia Car Auctions in Kings Lynn a couple of years back for £3495. It was in beautiful, factory fresh, showroom condition but some idiot decided to add an "827i" badge to the left hand end of the tailgate. Being a Sterling, the only badges on the boot should be the Rover Longship badge in the centre and a "Sterling" badge on the right hand side. That has devlued the car by about £2-3k IMHO opinion as to return it to original condition, it needs the 827i badge removed and any resulting damage to the paintwork fixed. Being White Gold (GMK) or possibly White Gold II (GMN) it is notoriously difficult to match so would almost certainly need a full respray. It's right on the changeover point for White Gold and White GOLD II but going on the pics above i'd say it's the later one. If you look carefully at my signature pic you might be able to see what i mean as my pair are the two different colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted January 10, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Poor old gal looks so tired, seller could have least given a her wash http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-827Sli-Automatic-/271734888284?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f44a9575c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted January 10, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I agree, especially as he says "much loved"! Also due a cam belt, water pump and cam belt tensioner spring. Could be a very easy project to get up and running and looking highly presentable............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted January 11, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 agreed would make a nice example with a little more luv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted January 11, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 It would indeed - especially with a garage full of spares! That said i have my eye on another gold Mk2 Sterling auto that has appeared recently near me. Will have to wait and see what happens with it, the owner may be leaving the country in a month or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted January 12, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Something of a rarity here, almost 100% Honda DNA except the engine but don't let that put you off : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-ROVER-620-Ti-TURBO-200BHP-1996-55K-FSH-PROJECT-2-KEYS-FOLDER-ETC-/281560073100?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:3160 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founding Member Cryistic Posted January 12, 2015 Founding Member Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Something of a rarity here, almost 100% Honda DNA except the engine but don't let that put you off : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-ROVER-620-Ti-TURBO-200BHP-1996-55K-FSH-PROJECT-2-KEYS-FOLDER-ETC-/281560073100?ssPageName=ADME:SS:SS:GB:3160 T Series is a great lump and it's even better with a Turbo bolted too it. I've driven both a 600Ti and a 220 Turbo and they were both great fun. No wait the 220 was terrifying, I was trying to block the overpowering a of a good chassis from my mind, torque steer was interesting and it just couldn't cope with the speed in corners. I've always wanted a Ti, I need to start counting my pennies now. No MOT since 2012 though acccording to the DVLA website Vehicle enquiry Registration number: R79 COU ✔ SORN ✗ No MOT Expired: 23 February 2012 New keepers must get tax before using the vehicle. Please be aware that if you have taxed, made a SORN or had an MOT in the last 5 days these details may not have updated. Vehicle details 6 month rate £126.50 12 month rate £230.00 6 monthly by direct debit totalling£120.75 12 monthly by direct debit totalling£230.00 Monthly by direct debit totalling£241.50 (Monthly payment of approximately £20.13) Vehicle make ROVER Date of first registration 30 December 1997 Year of manufacture 1997 Cylinder capacity (cc) 1997cc CO₂Emissions Not available Fuel type PETROL Export marker No Vehicle status SORN in place Vehicle colour RED Vehicle type approval Not available Incorrect details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted January 12, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Very rare opportunity indeed, there’s always room for Rover 600 section Richie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted January 12, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Only takes a few minor tweaks to get even more power out of the T-series turbo as well. When it was being developed to go into the 800 (as a 4 cylinder/2 litre/high power option to gain sales in countries such as Italy) the rumour that it was heavily detuned so as not to embarrass the V6 came about. How much truth there is in that rumour i don't know but i've seen many examples on things like ebay that are reputed to put out 250bhp+ with relatively minor mods such as a manual boost controller. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevdm Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I quite like this one at £565, if only I had the cash in my pocket I'd be going to look at it. That said though, it might not be the best bargain as it does need a little work and the paintwork seems to be a different shade of red on each panel. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201501270475787/sort/default/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/page/1/model/800/make/rover/radius/1501/postcode/ct92tb/usedcars?logcode=p 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted January 31, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 That's a very "together" looking car and with only about 60k on the clock (allegedly genuine and documented) is barely run in. You could also decat it to release 25bhp to up the power to 193bhp although unless the cam belt has been changed recently i would budget for that including a water pump and spring for the tensioner. Other than that it just needs a button cover for one of the dash switches and a front indicator lens - i think the odd coloured panels are down to shadows and local lighting where the photos were taken. Well worth the money IMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevdm Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Hmm, I would love a MKI 800, especially an 827, even the cloth interior doesn't bother me. Looking on ebay I can see that a replacement indicator (unit not just lens) is around £15, the button could wait until a wiper unit or aircon unit come up cheap (as they all use the same buttons), cambelt/waterpump at around £100 (might be cheaper I didn't look too hard). So with a little TLC that would give a nice condition MKI 827 for £680 + £35 for the train. Wonder if I could talk the other half into letting me look at it, looks like they're a dealer so might take the credit card There also about 15 minutes walk from the train station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators hughezee Posted February 1, 2015 Author Administrators Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Looks a nice motor all things considered 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted February 1, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 When i said indicator lens, i meant the whole assembly - the outer lenses have a habit of becoming detached from the rest of the assembly. If you can get one for £15 that's useful. I probably have a spare button cover somewhere for the rear wiper switch, if not i have the complete 3-switch + blank assembly in an "H" plate 827 SLi. You can do the cam belt, water pump, tensioner spring (XHM463 - £1.31 from http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-XHM463) and antifreeze for less than £100. Euro Car Prats do blue antifreeze for £12.90 ( http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/winter-essentials/antifreeze-coolant/blue-antifreeze-coolant/?523770471&0&cc5_865 ) and then there's the water pump and timing belt : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361019348749?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Water-Pump-Honda-Legend-HS-KA3-KA4-Rover-825-827-2-5i-2-7i-V6-/231067653443?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35ccb49543 So for about £70 the cambelt is done and dusted for another 96k miles. It may have been done recently and if they had any sense the water pump would have been done too so you may not have to do it - certainly for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted February 1, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 This car (unsurprisingly) has also appeared on the Rover 800 forum and the suggestion ws made that the seller might take £500 - certainly worth a haggle with credit card in paw! Also if you don't want to slum it on cloth seats, i know the whereabouts of a nice set of grey leather seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevdm Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm quite tempted as I do like the MKI 800's, just not 100% sure if I have the appropriate funding for it at the moment. Either way, it's another that would require £102 a year to insure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted February 3, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Go for it - offer them the Jag as a p/x or get it on ebay as an unfinished project and meanwhile put a deposit on the Rover. Sure i've got the switch it needs for the rear wash/wipe and maybe even the front indicator too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Laird_Scooby Posted March 17, 2015 Moderators Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Grab it while the grabbing is good : http://www.rover800.info/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=13076 I know it's a 800 coupe and even has some MoT left. Actually i just realised it's not even an 827 - it's an 820 Vitesse Sport (2.0 16v turbo, 200bhp) so could be worth saving anyway. Hmm, feel a bit silly now posting the link to what i thought was an 827 but i'll leave it there for interest. Could always retro-fit a C27 and autobox i suppose............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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