My son's Rover 416 N reg and 110K on the clock.
He has just told me (i.e "Dad here's the keys can you have a look") that...
(a) it's cutting out after 30 mins running and refusing to restart BUT eventually restarts happily when cold.
(b) it's using water and he doesn't know where it's going (I think I do, read on) as there's no leaks and no mayo in oil or water.
(c) there's white smoke at start up that persists far too long.
I suspect the water is geting into a cylinder (plugs look fine) and out the exaust.
1. cracked head ?
2. HGF between water channel and cylinder ?
3. cracked cylinder lining ?
How can I narrow this down ? All suggestions appreciated.
I have 3 lads and over the years the expertise on this forum has kept 5 cars (their 400s and my 800) on the road (I know have a Xedos 6 in the drive to keep me busy - don't ask).
He has just told me (i.e "Dad here's the keys can you have a look") that...
(a) it's cutting out after 30 mins running and refusing to restart BUT eventually restarts happily when cold.
(b) it's using water and he doesn't know where it's going (I think I do, read on) as there's no leaks and no mayo in oil or water.
(c) there's white smoke at start up that persists far too long.
I suspect the water is geting into a cylinder (plugs look fine) and out the exaust.
1. cracked head ?
2. HGF between water channel and cylinder ?
3. cracked cylinder lining ?
How can I narrow this down ? All suggestions appreciated.
I have 3 lads and over the years the expertise on this forum has kept 5 cars (their 400s and my 800) on the road (I know have a Xedos 6 in the drive to keep me busy - don't ask).