rover 214 gsi 1991 block probs

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Mon 21 Jun 2004 20:33
rover 214 gsi 1991 block probs - fluffy
I have a light problem with the rover i just bought. 4 days after getting it the block cracked but not in the way i would have expected. there is not oil in the water or water in the oil all the cracks seem to affect is the containment of water in the engine. the engine its self stars and runs perfectly. i just wanted to know if there was any way to get around this problem without replacing the engine. Any help would be great.
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Mon 21 Jun 2004 20:57
rover 214 gsi 1991 block probs - Civic8
I havent come across a rover that has a cracked block.first time for everything.did you not notice anything unusual before it cracked ie overheating.the only thing I can think of is you had a weak block.where is the crack it may tell as to why.It will depend on where the crack is as to whether it is fixable?.
I expect others will correct if I am wrong?
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