Rover 220 Project

Graeme Simpson

I have bought a 1996 Rover 220 Coupe (also known as Rover Tomcat) and these vehicles are nearly at the 30 year inclusion so I thought I would go over the repairs I have done. The Tomcat when released was the fastest Rover to date despite only 4 cylinders. 150mph and 0-60 in 5.8sec

It achieved this with the T series engine and was an evolution of the B series but with 2.0 litre, twin cam, 16 valves, Fuel injection with Rover’s MEMS computer and a Garrett G23 Turbocharger. 200Bhp. (Aparently MGBs go quite well with them fitted)

Rusty fuel tank

This is something I have had to deal with with most of my fleet over the years.

The latest project is no exeption. No fuel coming from the fuel pump. This is an in tank pump so tank removal required. Fortunately a relatively easy job.

That crusty foot like thing is the fuel filter. The pump was dead but Banks managed to find a replacement pump and filter.

The sender gauge was full of silt too so gently flushed that out.

The top of the tank had a couple of small rust holes so soldered up by Oamaru Exhaust.

To prevent ongoing issues and eliminate the rust I used the POR 15 tank repair kit.

Next month It has a computer! Pre ODB2 so how to talk to it?