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Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - September 2020, new alternator!
Posted: Sat Apr 24, 2021 3:47 pm
by Plodder
No problem glad to help
Hope the other A pillar finisher come off with no problems as well.
Also check for dollops of sealant around the glass after they’ve fitted it you really don't want to end up with a rusted A pillar and a huge repair bill like I did as a result of poor fitting.
https://www.rover200.org.uk/forums/view ... =15#p87947
Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - April 2021
Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2021 2:36 pm
by Vinny1979
If anyone is interested I have just uploaded a video of my car, where a friend and myself fixed a couple of issues and highlighted a few more
quite amusing if you have 40 mins spare
https://youtu.be/6YeKggV85lc
Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - September 2020, new alternator!
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:07 pm
by Vinny1979
Evening gents. Yes im still here
I have a seep from the return pipe on the turbo radiator. The pipe is slightly squashed and I cannot get a good seal. The pipe is pathetic anyway and I seemed to have slightly cut into the samco with my jubilee clip. This isn't the cause of the leak. Anyone have any tips on resolving this issue?
If you are unsure as you look at the radiator its the top right tiny little pipe.
Always had trouble even with the old radiator
How annoying!
Vinny
Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - September 2020, new alternator!
Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:13 pm
by tompinney
Never had a problem with that one myself. Could try a smear of Hylomar Blue on the pipe to aid with sealing.
Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - September 2020, new alternator!
Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2021 3:08 pm
by Vinny1979
Cheers man
Well it appears that this summer has gone and once again the car hasn't moved
I am going to dedicate some time to it over the next few weeks.
I have a driveway and decent lighting so no excuse.
I generally though don't use the car in the rain (in fact I dont use the car at all) but still I need to use it.
I have done a total of 11,000 miles in almost 12 years, pathetic
Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - September 2020, new alternator!
Posted: Fri Oct 29, 2021 5:37 pm
by James3990
Vinny1979 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 3:08 pmI have done a total of 11,000 miles in almost 12 years, pathetic
Nothing wrong with that, these cars wouldn't still be around if they were driven on a daily basis.
Lacking some updated pictures Vinny!
Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - September 2020, new alternator!
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 1:06 pm
by Vinny1979
Essentially as was.
I have fitted two brand new rear calipers
I will give it a wash and get some piuctures
Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - September 2020, new alternator!
Posted: Tue Nov 02, 2021 6:12 pm
by Vinny1979
Does anyone know the jubilee clip size I need for the turbo radiator top tiny hose?
Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - September 2020, new alternator!
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2026 9:25 pm
by Vinny1979
Incase anyone is wondering
I still have the car
Still stored
Re: Vinny's Rover 220 GSi Turbo Diary - September 2020, new alternator!
Posted: Sat Mar 07, 2026 8:51 am
by James3990
Vinny1979 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2026 9:25 pm
Incase anyone is wondering
I still have the car
Still stored
Don't believe you without pictures
