I'm sure by pressing the right pedal you can break the headgasket. Oh - and rovers have crap interiors..but your 620ti had an ok interior. You were pleased when Rover collapsed. And last time I read, you said you would never buy another Rover..

And you want help?

I'm sure the experts on parkers can help!

 

not sure how big the fuel tank is on the 800 but seriously doubt it is big enough to take £54 of fuel.


55litres is a common tank size and that would take about £45 to fill.

 

The infamous 800 fuel leak.

There are two common causes for this, both require part replacement.

1. Fuel filler neck rusted, causes leaks whilst filling and when overfilled.

2. Fuel tank seams rusted, causes leaks when over half full.

1. Rectified by fitting a replacement filler neck (held in by three bolts.)

2. Replace fuel tank.

 

not sure how big the fuel tank is on the 800 but seriously doubt it is big enough to take £54 of fuel.


55litres is a common tank size and that would take about £45 to fill.

800 Tanks are bloody large (68l or 15gal) and can take £50ish at todays prices.

 

The infamous 800 fuel leak.

There are two common causes for this, both require part replacement.

1. Fuel filler neck rusted, causes leaks whilst filling and when overfilled.

2. Fuel tank seams rusted, causes leaks when over half full.

1. Rectified by fitting a replacement filler neck (held in by three bolts.)

2. Replace fuel tank.

Thankyou for this mate, very helpful. The tank is full. so I'll asume the first.

I can get this checked/fixed.

Thank you very much

 

You were pleased when Rover collapsed. And last time I read, you said you would never buy another Rover..

And you want help?

I'm sure the experts on parkers can help!

Errr.. not me, I loved my 620 Ti, I miss it every day. Someone hit me at a junction and wrote it off....

Id love another one.

 

Yes you. I remember getting distinctivly annoyed at your posts.

You might have liked your 600ti, but you hated Rover and you hated all the other Rover cars.

 

Well I think we all know Rovers are utter pap
I'll never buy another one.

See here

 

It is a fact though, they are cheap tat. but at the moment thats all my budget will stretch too.

 

Yes you. I remember getting distinctivly annoyed at your posts.

Oh and I only made that one negative post on that clarkson thread.

 

What do you mean cheap tat? What models? And how are they cheap tat?

Considering Rover have beaten other manufacturers in quality in the 90's, several times to my knowledge, how are they tat?

Rover 200mk2 and Rover 400mk1 were the best quality vehicles in the sectors- compare one with a golf, astra or escort of the time

The 600 won several design awards and to quote car magazine, better built than a 3-series.

The 75 is just fantasticly built.

And the 400MK2 and 200mk3 were of the same quality as the competition if not better (they were using BMW quality control - so would you agree BMWs are badly made too?)

 

No sebs, I've watched you on parkers.

Never a good word to say Rover. And especially when you said you were glad that Rover collapsed. Then you have the cheek to come on here and ask for advice. Especially after you said you would never have another Rover - which you have done.

You could have bought a early 90's passat or mondeo for the same money.

 

take it somewhere else lads. As a member, he has rights to ask a question and get it answered.

 

The 600 won several design awards and to quote car magazine, better built than a 3-series.

I loved my 600, but most of it was made by honda

 

seems a very odd thing to heppan, maybe its a hole orsomething on the actuall hose from the filling hole to the tank?

 

Hopefully its something a bit of tape or welding will fix.

Anyone offer me any sensible advice?

Petrol normally dissolves the adhesives used on most tapes.

Welding near petrol generally isn't a good idea!!

Can't get much more sensible than that.........

 

Petrol normally dissolves the adhesives used on most tapes.

Welding near petrol generally isn't a good idea!!

Can't get much more sensible than that.........

Good job you pointed that out =)

 

Petrol normally dissolves the adhesives used on most tapes.

Welding near petrol generally isn't a good idea!!

Can't get much more sensible than that.........

Drain the tank
take it out
leave it in the sun for a couple of hours and it'll be dry as a bone.

 

still wouldn't go near it with welding gear. There would still be vapour in it and this is more dangerous than liquid petrol.

 

woahg woah woah :chill: :chill:

 

You could try filling the tank with exhaust fumes first - thereby displacing any petrol fumes with not explosive gases, but I don't know anyone brave / stupid enough to try it.

 

Petrol normally dissolves the adhesives used on most tapes.

Welding near petrol generally isn't a good idea!!

Can't get much more sensible than that.........

Nicely said Paul!

 

You could try filling the tank with exhaust fumes first - thereby displacing any petrol fumes with not explosive gases, but I don't know anyone brave / stupid enough to try it.

Yeah i was going to mention that but thought id made it up.

Its a common trick used on mini's, their tanks go all the time around the filler neck.

Drain it
Exhaust fume it until totally dry
Remove it
Leave it in the sun for a couple of hours (with the neck facing upwards!)

 

Ive washed out with hot soapy water and left to dry for maybe a day or so before any work commences on it, but too much hassle really...best with old one off and new tank on.

 

I loved my 600, but most of it was made by honda

Think you need to check your facts dude . Think you'll find very few Honda components in a 620ti .