What a Perfect Engine , Then? - Oh yes?

So, no comments or questions on the entire history of the four cylinder engines then?
These must be the majority of P6 Club owners so why no questions in this forum?
Embarrassed or no problems? Would like to know!
 
Yep, looks like the perfect engine !!
Get rid of those pesky V8's.......

I've got one question, why does the haynes manual claim you need to replace the big end bearings every 30k miles ??

Surely thats a mistake ? ???

Richard
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Whoooaaa, now just a minute there. "Throw it away and fit a V8" Mmmmmm now if you think I would spoil the purity of my BRITISH motor car by fitting an American (sound of spitting) engine then you, Sir, are very much mistaken!
Each to there own of course but personally the 2000 engine has much to recommend it. It is a high miler with virtually no maintenance required, the design of OHC and bucket tappets does away with all clearance problems associated with OHV engines. Regular oil changes and the correct anti-freeze concentrations resolve the side-plate rot and head corrosion problems. I know its the poor relation but its fuel efficient in SC mode, Sporty in TC mode and I love 'em. Have had V8's and yes they are smooth and powerful, they are also expensive to buy and run and leave little room to work in the engine bay making even plug changing more difficult than its 4 cyl OLDER brother. Not to mention the fact it will probably run out of fuel the minute the sun comes out from behind the cloud as the engine bay starts to resemble a Chernobyl melt down. So my old TC may be a bit lumpy and definatley loses the power stakes but it is BRITISH through and through. I rest my case!
 
I'm with Alan here. I run a manual 2000SC as an everyday car and the reliability and excellent MPG (yes, genuine 30mpg motoring) outweigh any considerations for owning a V8. Horses for courses!
 
Steady now, before this gets out-of-hand, Peter is only teasing you owners of 4 cylinder cars which were the purest design icon of the fifties and were a great marketing success until the mid seventies after all.
The V8 was only the cream on an already superb pudding!
Regards, john (Glinn)
 
Hello,

I'm a proud owner of a '73 M reg 2000SC, does anybody have an idea on how many miles I should get on a full tank? My Rover runs well and I have covered approx 3,500 miles without any problems, since I bought her back in March 2002 . I get between 250 - 275 miles per tankfull. Should I be getting more? bearing in mind I do a fair amount of Motorway driving.
Regards
Maurice
 
Maurice

I used to own a 2.2SC auto and used to average around 27mpg driving urban and A road/motorway. When I did more A road/motorway driving, I seemed to get nearer 30mpg.

Trust the above assists

Regards

Mike
 
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