Thanks guys I will of course keep updating this thread with video and pictures of progress and will try to keep the camera equipment lens clean @Henry_b ;)

Just had confirmation that it is HG failure after doing a compression test, so will be pulling the engine out after the holiday and doing a full rebuild and considering doing LPG conversion too. A big thanks to all members that have advised

Thank you ...............have been reading your posts great work

Cheers @DanClarke

I will get the comp test done this weekend and report back much appreciate the advice

Thank you for that knowledge I can confirm the coolant is not pink

No idea yet but i fear more than the car is worth. Having said that i have waited years to own this model and one in this colour so the cost is not really the issue for me

No this is a keeper I have broken a few P38s over the years and breaking is too much like hard work :)

Cheers Saint I have Rave, where is the best place to obtain those tools ?

Indeed

Long day and the recovery truck just got the RR to it's new home. The RAC somehow knew the RR had no MOT on it and made me pay £341.00 to get her home :mad: but on the plus side the car has 2 key fobs @Datatek :) the car is mint inside and out too which i am delighted about. Just got to sort the...

I suppose but a fail is a fail

Cheers

Update the hpi check is all good

Thank you Saint i will get her back first and go from there. Yes i have spent time reading the M62 rebuild today the recent thread and was not amused at all the hard work undertaken and still not right :eek:

Thanks a million much appreciated. What about the expected HG failure when i spoke with the garage the RR is at they confirmed the pressure test was down on the left bank. The gearbox was replaced with a new unit and documented with a kosher receipt

Thanks i am trying to pluck up the courage and a beating from the missus If all pans out and genuine it will be a keeper

Very true and i have everything crossed, thank you

Answer is still no but thanks again. I have always taken folk as 100% genuine but i still have my doubts that something is no right. a sleepless night for me