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monsigna · 09-07-2012, 19:58

Hi, i'm going to buy a rover 45 impression 2.0TD 2002 (102,000 miles) @ the weekend, i have a few questions i was hoping you guys can help me with please....

Is it cam belt or chain?
Are parts redily available?

I have had help already from another member (thank you)

every little helps

Thanks for the help, i'm new to this forum stuff.

regards ade.

steve-45 · 09-07-2012, 20:00

Its a rubber cam belt, and most parts are easily available.

try posting in the diesel section for more advice.

KungFooBob · 09-07-2012, 20:06

Body parts have the same availability as the rest of the MGR range, however the engine was also used in some Honda Civic's and the early Land Rover Freelander (be it with different fuel injection pumps, etc..), so quite a few engine parts are still available new from Land Rover dealerships.

steve-45 · 09-07-2012, 20:17

I know this is tempting fate, but they don't seem to need many engine spares........

MGJohn · 09-07-2012, 20:32

With simple routine maintenance, these engines can clock up starship mileages. Half a million miles not unknown and 200,000 commonplace. The Honda Motor Company of Japan before they developed their own Diesel engines, fitted it to their Diesel Accords too.

monsigna · 10-07-2012, 03:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve-45

I know this is tempting fate, but they don't seem to need many engine spares........

lol touch wood eh! thanks for the replies....their is a diesel section? this site is vast to say the least....great too, thanks people

09-07-2012, 19:58	#1
monsigna Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Andover, Hampshire Car: Rover 45 2.0L Turbo Diesel Posts: 247	What to look-out for? Hi, i'm going to buy a rover 45 impression 2.0TD 2002 (102,000 miles) @ the weekend, i have a few questions i was hoping you guys can help me with please.... Is it cam belt or chain? Are parts redily available? I have had help already from another member (thank you) every little helps Thanks for the help, i'm new to this forum stuff. regards ade.

09-07-2012, 20:32	#5
MGJohn Supporter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Gloucestershire - Cotswold Cockney Car: MG Montego Turbo; Rover 25; R620ti x2 & MGZS 120+ x2 Posts: 17,134	With simple routine maintenance, these engines can clock up starship mileages. Half a million miles not unknown and 200,000 commonplace. The Honda Motor Company of Japan before they developed their own Diesel engines, fitted it to their Diesel Accords too. __________________ . So, now you wanna buy a BMW .... Huh! No natural class ... Normally aspirated engines suck. They really do. Good job turbocharged engines blow and suck. That's better.

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09-07-2012, 20:00	#2
steve-45 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kent Car: 2004 45 conni TD Saloon Posts: 2,579	Its a rubber cam belt, and most parts are easily available. try posting in the diesel section for more advice.

09-07-2012, 20:06	#3
KungFooBob Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Doncaster Car: ZS+ TD101, RD250, XBR500, CBR900RRW, XL700VA Posts: 653	Body parts have the same availability as the rest of the MGR range, however the engine was also used in some Honda Civic's and the early Land Rover Freelander (be it with different fuel injection pumps, etc..), so quite a few engine parts are still available new from Land Rover dealerships.

09-07-2012, 20:17	#4
steve-45 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kent Car: 2004 45 conni TD Saloon Posts: 2,579	I know this is tempting fate, but they don't seem to need many engine spares........

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