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by Recon-Technician
Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:55 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: How much is a 820 worth?
Replies: 22
Views: 470

chr15e wrote:
Punx0r wrote:Sadly, 800's are not worth much at all :(
Not for us that buy them though. :D
He can try :D
by Recon-Technician
Wed May 17, 2006 9:40 pm
Forum: The Living Room (Posh man's lounge)
Topic: Rovertech the Film ......anyone?
Replies: 204
Views: 51907

After my 3 weeks in cogneato, I've just found out about this, will be starting my turbo rebuild/conversion soon if thats gonna be of any help for this project, would love to help :D
by Recon-Technician
Wed May 17, 2006 6:19 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Channel 4 Now. Btcc
Replies: 22
Views: 974

Don't think the 2.5 Litre KV6 would be allowed .... despite weight, those extra 500cc and two cylinders would be a distinct advantage. Some road going Rovers had a 2 litre V6 I seem to remember. I think the early factory KV6 MG ZS touring cars' power units were based on this ... but, could be wrong...
by Recon-Technician
Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:22 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: ROb's tourer lives
Replies: 24
Views: 2023

Well done Mate, been waiting a l :thumbup: :thumbup: ong time for that have you not? :thumbup:
by Recon-Technician
Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:04 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

So about £75, bit better than £400 ;) oh, ok. i was banking on paying someone to do the work for me cos i don't trust my skills with the brakes and i haven't really got anywhere to do the service myself where i live. guess i'll just have to evict my parents' cars off their drive ;) also the car n...
by Recon-Technician
Mon Apr 17, 2006 6:46 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Quick Scratch Remover Question?
Replies: 8
Views: 242

Start with using Rubbing compound to get the worst out, then move to T-Cut, works for me on the deep scratches
by Recon-Technician
Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:47 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

keep an eye on ebay to see how much the vitty goes for. I have a spare set of rear discs if you decided to get it. That limo has been on and off ebay several times...does need a bit of work. prefer the other type by Regency: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROVER-REGENCY-LIMOSINE_W0QQitemZ4628429708QQcategoryZ...
by Recon-Technician
Sat Apr 15, 2006 1:48 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

Just realised that saloon is the same colour as mine...Midnight Blue. Very 8)
by Recon-Technician
Sat Apr 15, 2006 11:30 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

As you said, if the chap were to take care of all the niggling problems it would be worth the 2K, but as it stands theres too much to do for that kind of money. This saloon you're looking at on looks good on paper, the chap has made sure the cosmetics are in good order, but obviously check all the m...
by Recon-Technician
Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:46 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

The sound proofing on the bonnet can be bodged with gaffa tape thats no problem. As for the coolant pipe, corrosion is common, but how bad is? If its bad then thats not good since you don't want it spurting a leak in frogland and cooking your engine. The broken gaiter, clicking, and wheel rubbing su...
by Recon-Technician
Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:06 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

know someone whos got 2.5 kits about (CHRI5E), don't think he'd let you have them though (hes the one with 6 827's , an 820, and 825D), but will do :wink:
by Recon-Technician
Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:02 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

Squaddiemodo wrote:Thats the trick, its just finding a vitty sport to ripp off lol
We're always keeping an eye out for dead vittys on 800.co.uk, if one turns up that we intend to break will let you know
by Recon-Technician
Fri Apr 14, 2006 1:00 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

sounds like a nice idea, but sadly time is against me. i'm off in early june to france and have neither time nor the space to carry out any work on the vehicle really. hence the need for a good solid working one that isn't gonna break on me. Both Engines have their merits, would never toss in my T-...
by Recon-Technician
Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:57 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

That Coupes got Vitty sport springs and dampers on now, Rich Moss found the ride a little too hard, so I gave him a good price for them and he swapped the ones that he'd recently put on his 820 sterling. As I recall you just have to swap the top mount for a non-leveling mk1 820 one to put sport damp...
by Recon-Technician
Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:45 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

My next toy is to do that to a 827 coupe, Brian Gunn got as far as all the suspension components but stopped short at the gearbox. (I actually have his konis and springs off that coupe on mine now :P )
by Recon-Technician
Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:39 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

There are a couple of chaps I know who adore the 827's, one has 6, the other has 20!!!!
by Recon-Technician
Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:27 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

Cheers for pointing that out squaddie, signed my name up. Have you finished grooming the apprentice? :D
by Recon-Technician
Fri Apr 14, 2006 12:11 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

whats this meet squaddie?
by Recon-Technician
Thu Apr 13, 2006 11:38 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

Its strange, MK1's were slightly better build quality at the core, but did suffer from bodyshell rust (particularly around the rear arches and the sills), whilst in the MK2 it seemed to be switched around, the panels are great but sum of the systems seem to be more prone :?
by Recon-Technician
Thu Apr 13, 2006 10:09 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: radio code for a 600
Replies: 10
Views: 223

I've also heard that if you put the Philips radios in the freezer for a day it wipes the code from the memory....never tried it but yu never know Image
by Recon-Technician
Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:34 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

Don't touch these with a ten foot barge pole, they aren't the KV6's that you find in the 45/75/ZS/ZT. These were "prototypes" and were lucky to make 60k between HG changes.
Avoid like the plague Image
by Recon-Technician
Thu Apr 13, 2006 12:47 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

The light cluster one is caused by the gummed up channels, didn't know about the air vent one though....thanks :D
by Recon-Technician
Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:42 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

A dry boots is either a fluke from the factory or a sign that a previous owner has taken good car of the car, but taking the time and care to fix it. It's an awkward job and many people just put up with it. Wet boots are caused by the channels arround the outside by the seals getting gummed up with...
by Recon-Technician
Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:37 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

Cheers Rob....knew I forgot something. TBH...Dashlift on 800's are a given, but do try to get some money off for it anyway. For a grand you'd expect it to be the danglies, not even the 800 coupes are going for that amount at dealers these days :? But from the postage stamp picture...it looks tidy an...
by Recon-Technician
Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:11 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

The primary things to look out for on 800s/Vittys are as follows: Lowerball joints, they tend to go at around 100k Handbrake - Caliper cams seize, normally identifable by high handbrake lever Fuel tank/pipe corrosion, so inspect arround the N/S/R arch Electric Windows can be tempermental due to dry ...
by Recon-Technician
Tue Apr 11, 2006 5:51 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

I must admit the 600 is a "sexier" car to look at, but my Dad had a 600 and an 800 at the same time and he prefered the 800 to drive, particularly on the long stints down to the south of Frogland
by Recon-Technician
Tue Apr 11, 2006 4:42 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: 620 v 820
Replies: 124
Views: 2559

Rob pretty much spells it all out, if you're willing to spend a grand that should get you a minter of a Vitesse.

I'm also biased :oops:
by Recon-Technician
Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:21 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Piston Query.
Replies: 22
Views: 506

its a quote from Marko's website :)
by Recon-Technician
Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:22 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Piston Query.
Replies: 22
Views: 506

Been looking on Marko's webstie and found this:
http://people.pwf.cam.ac.uk/mac65/T-Ser ... istons.htm
Any thoughts on what he says about M-series NASP pistons at the bottom.
I ask because I've been offered a Mk1 820e for nought
by Recon-Technician
Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:43 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Piston Query.
Replies: 22
Views: 506

Cheers mate :D
i'll keep an eye on tem then
by Recon-Technician
Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:28 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Piston Query.
Replies: 22
Views: 506

well, shall'nt get in the way of your bids, but will be keeping an eye for others
by Recon-Technician
Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:11 am
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Piston Query.
Replies: 22
Views: 506

Right, have to get my hands on some of them then, but not willng to gut a tickford for the sake of my engine. :cry:
Would rather keep the tickford :!:
by Recon-Technician
Sun Apr 09, 2006 7:14 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Piston Query.
Replies: 22
Views: 506

cheers guys, figured as much but thought I'd check with people that would know. How about the M-Series ones, how much better are they? or is it better to save up over the coming months and invest in some forged ones and take the engine apart again next year?
by Recon-Technician
Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:41 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Piston Query.
Replies: 22
Views: 506

Piston Query.

I will be picking up my vitty 180 engine very soon, and have a question before I take it apart for the rebuild. I've heard that 180ps engines have better more durable pistons than there 200ps sport counterparts is this true. The block and head have recently been cleaned and polished, along with the ...
by Recon-Technician
Sat Apr 01, 2006 10:44 pm
Forum: MG/Rover Chat
Topic: Rover 820 Ti rs 1995
Replies: 16
Views: 736

Judging from the photo's I'd say you have what we call in the uk a "vitesse Sport", you've been given the lowdown on the engine and gearbox problems, so as a longterm 800 owner I'll help with the other possible issues to check for. Electric windows can start playing up at about its age, bu...

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