Hi all, can anyone help me with two old Rovers (1990-1994)???
1) Main car. 418SLDturbo. Has sod all power until the turbo gets spinning. Couldn't even pull off up a car park ramp without revving the engine to 3K and keeping it there! Dangerously lethargic pulling away from junctions etc. Also idles a bit rough and using more fuel. Problem only started a few weeks ago - any ideas??? I tried removing the air filter temporarily as it was rather dirty and oily, but it had no effect. I'm guessing it'll be injector related? Once the turbo is blowing the performance seems fine.2) Donor car. 416GTi. Bought it today for £50. Guy said it needed a new head gasket as it was overheating. Drove it about 16 miles home without any problems (other than an expired battery). Radiator core looks shot to pieces, but there's no white smoke, bubbling coolant or mayo on the dipstick. Chances of this really being a gasket??? What bits can I transfer to car #1 above? I'm having the leather interior, headlamp, ariel, front e/windows and possibly some bits off the dash. Will the driveshafts fit as the diesel ones have shafted CV joints?! I believe they both use the Honda gearbox, but the petrol one has the engine on the opposite side of the car (i.e. the left not the back!)...
Cheers.
Darren