Rover Metro (1990 - 1995) - 95 1.4 fuel use so much

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Thu 9 Apr 2009 11:38
95 1.4 fuel use so much - thecar
hi this is my first post
have a rover metro auto 1.4
24000 miles
just had head gasket done and cambelt fanbelt changed
have noticed since work done
the car is using so much fuel
any help please the car dosnt smell of petrol so no leeks
its driving me made to find out
when the head gasket was done
the thermstat was not put back in
would this be the trouble
have not spoken to mechanic why he didnt put it back as gone on holiday
for 2 weeks
tks for looking at my post
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Thu 9 Apr 2009 11:52
95 1.4 fuel use so much - jc2
With no thermostat,the engine will always be running RICH.
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Thu 9 Apr 2009 11:53
95 1.4 fuel use so much - thecar
tks so you think this could be the problem
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Thu 9 Apr 2009 12:08
95 1.4 fuel use so much - Woodspeed
Why on earth was the thermostat not put back in (or a new one - they are under a tenner)?
It will use a LOT more fuel without it as the engine can not reach operating temp.
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Thu 9 Apr 2009 12:09
95 1.4 fuel use so much - thecar
yes dont no why will tell him to put it back in thks for your help
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Thu 9 Apr 2009 20:44
95 1.4 fuel use so much - TurboD
perhaps he thought it may well overheat and cause another HG to blow?
The only reason I know of leaving out Thermostats is to hide an overheating problem when you flog a dog!
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Fri 10 Apr 2009 00:45
95 1.4 fuel use so much - thecar
if the head gasket has been changed why would it over heat any way
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Fri 10 Apr 2009 09:41
95 1.4 fuel use so much - bbroomlea{P}
Some mechanics are lazy or might not have done the job properly in the first place and want to hide their mistakes. Whichever it is - probably the lazy bit, this is the root of your problem as a cold engine will use a lot more fuel - essentially the ecu is being told through the coolant temp sensor that the engine is in warm up cycle and more fuel is needed. You need to get the thermostat put back in so that the engine can get up to temperature - you might be grateful of it in the winter as well!!!

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Fri 10 Apr 2009 11:46
95 1.4 fuel use so much - thecar
i think the job has been done properly as car is driving fine thanks for your replies to my problem
very good website, thanks.
will get the stat put back in

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Edited by Dynamic Dave on 10/04/2009 at 14:09

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