[harkins77]

Thanks to a fellow Rover owner from another forum the GTI is now lowered.



Had a small problem getting it out of the garage and up the drive due to the ramp leading to the garage but after utilizing some wood in the garage it was free.

Another problem that we found was that when under load on the passengers side front tyre that was intermittent noise sounding like something was catching on the passengers side front. I think though it has been solved after Ross found it was catching on the inner wheel arch lining on one point and also it was catching on full lock in either direction. Apart from that job is a goodun.

[Fatdave]

looking good

[220 GSi turbo]

I have the same problem on the Turbo: it is still on standard suspension, but fitted with MG 'Straights' and 205/45 tyres.

The passenger's side wheel rubs on the inner arch on full right-hand lock. I have just got used to it.

The ZR doesn't have that problem, of course, but the turning circle is cr*p!!

[harkins77]

I have the same problem on the Turbo: it is still on standard suspension, but fitted with MG 'Straights' and 205/45 tyres.

The passenger's side wheel rubs on the inner arch on full right-hand lock. I have just got used to it.

The ZR doesn't have that problem, of course, but the turning circle is cr*p!!

I must admit that does make me feel better that it isn't just me then.

After modifying the protruding and offending part of the inner lining with a blow torch for a second and then pushing it back into shape it seems to have solved the problem.

[roverman1]

That looks much better , so glad there were no problems, it now looks as it should have from the factory.

[harkins77]

Yeah I agree Neil it does look nice and as it should have come out of the factory like that as well. Now to try and sort the leak from the corner of the engine as I've noticed it's getting slightly worse.

[roverman1]

Yeah I agree Neil it does look nice and as it should have come out of the factory like that as well. Now to try and sort the leak from the corner of the engine as I've noticed it's getting slightly worse.

Klinger head gasket it is then, apparently the T series gasket is the same for the M series,and around about £40 i think.
So all the bolts came undone without to much problem?

[harkins77]

Yeah the lad helping me had an air gun thingy but we only used it on the front drivers side nut and the rest came off very easily.

[phil58hatch]

[quote="harkins77"]Thanks to a fellow Rover owner from another forum the GTI is now lowered

Looks GREAT! & glad it was not to much trouble to sort out?

OH,...by the way,what are you going to call "homer" ?? Sorry,the GTI ?:laughing

PHIL.
[quote="harkins77"]Thanks to a fellow Rover owner from another forum the GTI is now lowered.

[e2jym]

you going sunday
we could have a ground clearance test *laughs*
looks nice still aint got my straights on yet *laughs*