Rover Tomcat engine is back together - Does it run???
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Published 2024-07-17
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All Comments (21)
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1:54 at least the petrol pouring out of the fuel line looked nice and clean. whoops
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I know that this is an 'after the horse has bolted' comment, but whenever I take anything apart, I always take photos AND make sketches in a notebook dedicated to that particular car. I also leave the right bolts with components, and I often keep bolts in their holes by covering the heads in masking tape. This approach has been invaluable during the 36 year restoration of my Morris Traveller!!!
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So glad you have kept on going. My husband commented to you to keep on... and you have. We watch your channel together, and both agree that you have come so far and have a good aptitude for car repair/restoration. So glad that you didn't give up!😊
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The fuel ⛽️ is gushing out of the filter! Fuel hoses aren’t connected! 😱 Matt before you start rebuilding things look 👀 back your own videos! And don’t forget to like 👍🏻 and subscribe!😂😂😂 But , smoking succes 😉 Matt!! Well done , fired up at the first starting attempt! 👍🏻👍🏻 🆙 like allways!
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I've had two R8's, a 214i (1994) and a 216 Gsi (1992) i love them. I would love a coupe. One day i will own one... Great cars ❤
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I got a Tomcat as my everyday driver a year ago. When I got it I was offered a 1997 Rover 416SLi free if I collected it. It had Brake issues but now sorted. It is now our family car and the most modern in our fleet. Cheap insurance too.
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As a ex-216 (SLI) Rover Automatic owner, it's always good to see another Rover taking another step to be put on the road again. Hope all goes well and the 'Tomcat' gets a clean bill of health, and graces the Tarmac soon.
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I remember seeing the Tomcat fairly frequently when I first started following this channel years ago, and I remember when you had that issue with the broken backlight, but then it disappeared for a long time. Good to see it back up and running again.
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Well done Matt, can i suggest you run, the car when near full temperature with the expansion tank ,lid off, you must get out all the air otherwise you can gat a hot spot which will cause head gasket failure, i've done a few Rover heads one 2001 Rover 75 that my wife owned and found that although the needle says hot the bottom hose was still warm until i removed the air from the system via the bleed screw and expansion tank . Good luck and congratulations on keeping another classic on the road. Regards Roger.
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I love this car. It's still firmly in my Furious Fleet Top 3 and Tahiti Blue remains my favourite car colour ever! Great to see it living again and continuing to prove what a reliable starter it is. It would be lovely to meet it at Rustival 2
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Bits left over, must have been surplus! Great job Matt, she sounds terrific. I'm looking forward to seeing you driving this summer.
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From memory, I dont think you need tax to drive back from an MOT
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Yipee I'm here Matt. Keep doing what you're doing. 10/10
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great job getting the Tom Cat running again, well done Matt.
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Now that was big progress on the Tomcat Matt, you definitely deserve a pat on the back for that job.
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Another to job Matt. I think we've all assembled things only to have to take them apart again as we missed something. One of the regular ones on the old A series engines was for getting that tiny hose between the head and the block that fortunately later versions of the hose were an accordion shape that you could 'just' about fit after the event depending on the engine. She runs and she's alive and it would be great to see the 'Tomcat' back in the road. Many thanks for sharing.
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Absolutely love that car! This and the 420 tourer are contenders for my favourites on the fleet, they remind me of my first car which was a 420 GSI Tourer in the same blue as your Tomcat!
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Might be worth getting a car trailer for hippo then you can move cars to the MOT test station. 😊
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Beautiful colour, beautiful car. I’ve always loved those Rover Tomcats 👌🏻
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Good to see another one of these saved and the fact your son wants it is good but not sure the insurance will be easy or cheap for him
