Hi Folks, Hope someone can provide some sort of advice.
I have a 2003 (53 Reg) Rover 75 which was brought pre-registered (6 months old but 11 miles on clock). Now 2 and a bit years down the line with some 10,800 miles on the clock - it's Ill - Hopefully not terminally - but who knows.
Basically its putting out white/grey smoke on startup, once its reached operating temperature (5 or 10 mins) the smoke clears and all is fine.
Local Dealer (Crypton chcek) confirms that smoke is from burning Oil (although Oil/Water levels are fine).
Dealer says it could be anything, and they will only give ballpark quote:
- 500 to 1,000 if its a simple Head off, Head skim (and/or valves) and refit.
- about 4 grand if they Strip/Rebuild
- about 6 grand if they Replace the unit
Given Rovers Dem isse, the lack of Warranty and Low resale value im not willing to spend that sort of money.
Can anyone Help - Any suggestions would be appreciatted (I'm in Midlands - just outside Northampton).
I have a 2003 (53 Reg) Rover 75 which was brought pre-registered (6 months old but 11 miles on clock). Now 2 and a bit years down the line with some 10,800 miles on the clock - it's Ill - Hopefully not terminally - but who knows.
Basically its putting out white/grey smoke on startup, once its reached operating temperature (5 or 10 mins) the smoke clears and all is fine.
Local Dealer (Crypton chcek) confirms that smoke is from burning Oil (although Oil/Water levels are fine).
Dealer says it could be anything, and they will only give ballpark quote:
- 500 to 1,000 if its a simple Head off, Head skim (and/or valves) and refit.
- about 4 grand if they Strip/Rebuild
- about 6 grand if they Replace the unit
Given Rovers Dem isse, the lack of Warranty and Low resale value im not willing to spend that sort of money.
Can anyone Help - Any suggestions would be appreciatted (I'm in Midlands - just outside Northampton).