trod Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Hello to all! I have a 1.8 free lander year 2000,it starts and runs fine. But when it gets warm,it will not tick over,it just cut out can any one help me where to start looking first. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_110 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 The rotor arm in the K series distributor can cause this, had it happen at least twice in a Rover 216 SLi. Try a new rotor arm, NJE10003. That's if it's not something more basic like it's got no oil or water and is seizing after it's been running for a few minutes! Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Engine seizing is a bit of a drastic one, I'd be looking at things like temperature sensors which would make the ECU mis-fuel the car (EG if the coolant sensor is broken it will run rich, fine for starting but might then be too rich to run when warmed up). Can also be ignition coils breaking down when hot, crank sensor going open circuit when warmed up, that sort of thing. If you can smell fuel (overfuelling), suspect temperature sensors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trod Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 It was the rotor arm & cap! So a big thank you for the feed back. Thanks again Trod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_110 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Glad that worked out. The 216 used to hesitate under load after running for a while and someone told me to do the rotor. I did, but used one that came in the dreaded Blue Box and within a month the 216 had stopped dead on the motorway and had to be recovered. Same fault. After that we carried a spare rotor in the glove box until we managed to flick the 216 and get the Freebie TD4. We live and learn... Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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