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Enright · 18-09-13, 01:05 PM

I've previously read on the diesel section of mg-rover.org that when a timing belt goes it usually lunches the head by smashing the lifters. The bottom ends are pretty bomb-proof. Another head assembly should see you right (like this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-25-M...#ht_1275wt_813)
...and a Haynes manual is good enough to walk you though the process. The most tricky bit is timing the fuel pump as the instructions in the Haynes are wrong.
At least ZRed's ZR TD offer could get you out of the immediate hole, then you can review your most cost effective option to get up and running again.

18-09-13, 01:05 PM	#29
Enright Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nottingham Posts: 707	I've previously read on the diesel section of mg-rover.org that when a timing belt goes it usually lunches the head by smashing the lifters. The bottom ends are pretty bomb-proof. Another head assembly should see you right (like this one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-25-M...#ht_1275wt_813) ...and a Haynes manual is good enough to walk you though the process. The most tricky bit is timing the fuel pump as the instructions in the Haynes are wrong. At least ZRed's ZR TD offer could get you out of the immediate hole, then you can review your most cost effective option to get up and running again. __________________ BCingU, En. Mk2 MG ZS TD 115 with full 180 kit (and 2x Lotus Elan SE Turbos)