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So many threads on these at the moment on the OC so I have posted this here and there, all the stats are failing to get up to temp. So, don't shout at me but:

As the diesel stat fails to perform it is accepted that you can install an inline stat in the system with good results, leaving the old stat in place and from what I can see, no downsides.
So, why cannot ...

Posted 14 Jul 2021, 17:40 by takestock
Read more : KV6 Thermostats | Views : 603 | Replies : 2

Hello, Ihave a mg zt-t 2.5L V6 190 Ps with a new intersting problem.(car with abs and traction control)
When i press the brake pedal and the car reach the 40 km/h a crispy noise and a "clong" comes assiocated with a bad feeling on the pedal.
the symptom diseapear when the speed decrease.(pressure applied to the pedal brake didn't change anything).
No fault on dashboard, and all bushing (steering and suspension) of the car ...

Posted 17 Jun 2021, 16:59 by kik
Read more : Brake crispy noise | Views : 995 | Replies : 19

Hello all. I am devastated.. I have had to abandon my beloved v6 tourer 400 miles from home. Drove 400 miles to collect wheels for my mini and then further to collect other stuff. When i stopped, the engine was revving up at 2500rpm. Stopped it, collected the wheels and then it wouldnt restart. Checked for fuel pressure. ok. Local garage recovered it and checked codes. Cam sensor circuit, O2 sensors and Vis motors. I ...

Posted 10 Jan 2021, 18:37 by steviedoc
Read more : Sudden and unexpected non start | Views : 879 | Replies : 8

R75 1999 2.0 Petrol Connie 80k miles.
I wonder if anyone can help here ...

The Symptoms' are; All forward gears OK, no issues. Reverse non operative.
Select reverse and there is a slight "jolt" indicating the selection appears to work. On one occasion during the icy weather it did work but after a short run went back to previous non-op conditions; and on another occasion after a 5 mile run the reverse did select ...

Posted 27 Jan 2020, 16:06 by Chuckles
Read more : Jatco Auto Reverse lost | Views : 773 | Replies : 0

Hello everyone,
Some of you may remember me as I was active on the forum back in the day. My career made me move to another country for work, but my 75 stayed in France (still in the family since year 2000). I would disconnect the battery before each departure and reconnect it whenever I would visit back to France (every 3 months or so). Last November, I came back to take her for a ...

Posted 26 Jan 2020, 17:12 by Samarkand
Read more : Samarkand's Technical Problems | Views : 787 | Replies : 2

Hi, all has anyone used the KIA plastic thermostat or the DMGRS version of the oem kv6 thermostat? What as the life span of the above.

Posted 12 Nov 2017, 09:43 by charlie 22
Read more : KV6 plastic thermostat alternative longevity? | Views : 1258 | Replies : 1

Hi my dads Rover 75 2.5 v6 Connie tourer has gone into the mechanics because the radiator fan has stopped working (cars done 100k Miles). Despite my warning he wants to fit a second hand fan however the mechanic said he can’t find one because his car has a very rare 5 wire fan. Can someone tell me more about this because I’ve never heard of the 5 wire fan only the 3 and 4 ...

Posted 02 Nov 2017, 21:20 by Tom217
Read more : 5 wire radiator fan. | Views : 1142 | Replies : 1

After i jump started the car my brake lights stay on permanently and central locking don't work even after I take the key out of the ignition , any pointers would be grateful

Posted 28 Feb 2016, 13:21 by Thunderpants
Read more : Brake lights staying on | Views : 1472 | Replies : 1

Hello!

I have a 2001 Rover 75 2.0 V6 (estate).

I have got a leak at the water-hose going from the lower back-side of the engine in through the bulkhead.

A part of the hose has been lying directly on the outlet manifold.

I am not sure what the hose is called so i thought that i should check with the forum

Could it be the "Heater Feed and Return Hose ”?

I have attached ...

Posted 03 Aug 2015, 17:41 by Treffenberg
Read more : Hose leak | Views : 1321 | Replies : 0

What petrol sender units will fit my mg ztt. 2.5 2 valve. .? Several about but none match the numbers on mine.

Posted 05 May 2015, 19:00 by kevin179
Read more : Which Fuel Sender 2.5 ZTT? | Views : 1548 | Replies : 0

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