Rover 218SD

60 discussions on MotorsForum about the Rover 218SD: what owners asked, what went wrong, and what fixed it.

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Black smoke from a 106?

Hi,We are still trying to pin down a cheap runabout for my step Daughterto that end my (mechanic) mate looked last night at the L Reg, 1.1 (Ithink) 58k Pug 106 that is owned by her cousin's wife and has sat onhis drive for the last 3...

Car battery jumper packs

Been toying with the idea of getting one of these battery pack jumper thingies like this one on the Bay of Fleas: Any preferred brands? Does that one look like a good one? Are they worthwhile or just a 'toy' that doesn't work...

Tyres - Any recommendations?

Hi folks,My 2003 SEAT Toledo 1.9 diesel has just passed its MOT with an advisory that the front tyres are worn down to 2mm.At just under 26k on the clock I was a bit suprised as, barring mishaps, I have always been able to get 35 - 40k out...

2001 Seat Ibiza S 1.4 v 2001 Avensis?

Hi all, A family member has said 100K+ mile Avensis that whist cost little (400 quid), has cost a few quid in parts along the way (battery, exhaust (£500), n/s/r damper (£400), tyres and so on. The Ibiza has come up cheap via a mate that...

2003 1.8 D Connect won't start?

Hi all, Just had a call from the daughter saying she went to move her T220 van (1.8 and whatever the older spec engine was) after driving a few miles and leaving it parked for a while and it wouldn't start. It spins over ok, oil and water...

savnat speed accuracy

does anyone know how accurate the speed indication on a satnav unit isI am getting a 10% difference between my satnav and my speedo and would liketo know which one to trust as i pass through the new speed cameras on my wayto worktiaAndy

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