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by Cookster
Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:58 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: The Vitesse is soon for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 4617

Re: The Vitesse is soon for sale

My son spotted it on eBay yesterday, tried to get me interested, but no going back for me I'm afraid (especially since it is in Devon!). £550 and a long MOT, got to be a bargain!
by Cookster
Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:22 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: Rover 800 2016 calendar?
Replies: 23
Views: 25243

Re: Rover 800 2016 calendar?

Me too!
by Cookster
Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 820 Vitesse sport hatchback in Nightfire red.
Replies: 24
Views: 15285

Re: 820 Vitesse sport hatchback in Nightfire red.

The diagnoser was an independent mechanic, there was no mousse or other signs of water in oil / oil in water. The main problem was excessive pressure build up in the expansion tank, it was like champagne even after a short trip. Temperature guage never wavered from "just below centre of normal" unti...
by Cookster
Sat Sep 19, 2015 9:24 am
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: North coast 500
Replies: 4
Views: 8877

Re: North coast 500

Looks a great route, is there an organised event (couldn't find one on the website)? I'd not heard of this before, despite it being launched last year. I know a few people who might be interested in tackling it, none have an 800 unfortunately!
Regards Dave
by Cookster
Sat Sep 12, 2015 10:31 am
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 820 Vitesse sport hatchback in Nightfire red.
Replies: 24
Views: 15285

Re: 820 Vitesse sport hatchback in Nightfire red.

Nice work Steve! Feeling distinctly guilty about even suggesting scrapping her now. Seriously though, the work you have done is way beyond my capability and would have bankrupt me if I got someone else to do it. Hope you get loads of enjoyment out of that turbo and improved handling (and cooling!). ...
by Cookster
Wed Sep 02, 2015 9:23 am
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 820 Vitesse sport hatchback in Nightfire red.
Replies: 24
Views: 15285

Re: 820 Vitesse sport hatchback in Nightfire red.

That's "my" car that is! I only just saw this, because I am still feeling bad about having to get rid of her to start with :( so have been avoiding this forum! There is way more than £450 worth in the work you have done and that doesn't include the money I spent just before the cooling system gave u...
by Cookster
Sun Jul 19, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 1996 Vitesse Sport Fastback - Spares or Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 4629

Now Sold! 1996 Vitesse Sport Fastback - Spares or Repair

Now sold to rovercoup, so I guess if you want any of the bits you could try asking him?!
Good luck with keeping your 800s on the road!!
Thanks Dave
by Cookster
Sat Jul 18, 2015 1:20 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 1996 Vitesse Sport Fastback - Spares or Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 4629

Re: 1996 Vitesse Sport Fastback - Spares or Repair

Poor old Rover is sat at my parents house in Moreton-in-Marsh, on the Fosseway about 25 miles northeast of Cheltenham, 15 miles south of Stratford-upon-Avon. They are not keen on it cluttering their drive for long (there is history there I'm afraid), so need to get shot of it one way or other. Key (...
by Cookster
Fri Jul 17, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: wanted: both anti roll bars
Replies: 6
Views: 4610

Re: wanted: both anti roll bars

There's a pair on a 1996 Vitesse Fastback that are likely to end up in the local scrappy in the next 2 weeks, unless some else takes on the head gasket job - see For Sale board for details!
Rgds Dave
by Cookster
Tue Jul 14, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 1996 Vitesse Sport Fastback - Spares or Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 4629

Re: 1996 Vitesse Sport Fastback - Spares or Repair

Ooops, sorry. Car is currently languishing in the Cotswolds. Mum and Dad not keen on it staying that long!!
Dave
by Cookster
Tue Jul 14, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: Cars and Parts For Sale!
Topic: 1996 Vitesse Sport Fastback - Spares or Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 4629

1996 Vitesse Sport Fastback - Spares or Repair

Looks like head gasket gone. Engine runs, but not sure how far! 122,000 miles or thereby. MOT August. No other mechanical problems AFAIK. Some rust on wheel arches (O/S), paintwork generally a bit tired! (Nightfire Red). Usual electrical gremlins - sunroof not working, windows, dashboard lights and ...
by Cookster
Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: Your Cars - Rover 800
Topic: MOT success ..........
Replies: 7
Views: 4700

Re: MOT success ..........

Good to hear that there are still some sensible (and tolerant) MOT testers out there. Enjoy the next 12 months with one less thing to worry about! Very pleased to say, I had a similar experience with mine; once the SRS light nightmare had been sorted and I found someone to torch off the rusted bolts...
by Cookster
Mon Jun 30, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Scottish 2.0T Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 7
Views: 5850

Re: Scottish 2.0T Vitesse Fastback

In repsonse to : "What year was your 75? Asking because longevity was a subject posting on the 75/ZT forum. Kev" Had a dark blue, 75 1.8T Tourer SM53 VZG for a couple of years, loved the car - blew its head gasket, of course, followed by the turbo and then continued to loose water / overheat on a re...
by Cookster
Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Scottish 2.0T Vitesse Fastback
Replies: 7
Views: 5850

Re: Scottish 2.0T Vitesse Fastback

Funny you should say that, took it in to the garage when she dumped all her power steering fluid over the street (after returning from Ireland happily), mentioned that the handbrake was iffy, so could they look at that at the same time. Garage reported back saying one rear caliper in-op and not repa...
by Cookster
Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:42 pm
Forum: Cars and Parts Wanted!
Topic: SRS Module / Steering Wheel Ring - Coupler?
Replies: 3
Views: 2559

Re: SRS Module / Steering Wheel Ring - Coupler?

Airbag ECU is what I am looking for - the steering wheel rotary contact / coupler is a back-up, as this may be the source of the original error code (it could just as easily be a flat battery / key in combo according to my running post on the Tech board. I am querying there if the AMR unit is the on...