Intro, but not a newbie.

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DiverJim
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Intro, but not a newbie.

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Hi All,

I’m not really new here, I joined in 2007. Just had a long break after my 214 SLi blew up in Portsmouth a few miles into my journey home to Plymouth. That was great car, ferrying four large sailors plus baggage along the south coast every week for a year. So I always had my eye open for another one and now I’ve bagged a 220 GTI Turbo. To say it needs a bit of work is an understatement. Engine rebuild starts next week then I’ll need a plan for the rest of it. The aim is to have it back on the road by the end of 2019. I don’t think there can be too many of these left so i’m Sure it’ll be worth it.

Please feel free to offer me first refusal on any parts original to the turbo models :)
1994 Rover 214 SLi - Deceased
1993 Rover 220 GTi Turbo - Restoration ongoing
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220 GSi turbo
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Post by 220 GSi turbo »

:welcome (back)

It would be great so see some pics of your GTi Turbo if you would like to post some on here.

Regarding parts, post a list in the 'Wanted' section and keep it updated as you find stuff........we will all be glad to help if we can.
1995 220GSi Turbo: owned for 24 years
1994 216SLi
2000 25GTi

Daily: Honda Civic Type R GT

Previously: 216 Sprint (1988-91)216 Coupe(1993-95) 214SLi(1995-96) 420GSi Turbo L955UKV(1997-2004) 214SEi M884BMR(2004-11) 420GSi Tourer (2005-6) 214 SEi M103BCW(2011-12)
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Thanks. I’ll probably make some progress befor I post some pics because it ain’t pretty!!! :laughing2
1994 Rover 214 SLi - Deceased
1993 Rover 220 GTi Turbo - Restoration ongoing
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Post by Paul_1978_yorks »

I broke a 216 earlier this year and have lots of bits. Let me know if there’s anything you need!
Current:
2018 Volvo V40 Cross Country
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214 SEi x4, 216 SLi, 216 Cabriolet, 416 GSi, 420 GSi Tourer, 25, 45, 75
DiverJim
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Nice one. Thanks Paul 👍🏼
1994 Rover 214 SLi - Deceased
1993 Rover 220 GTi Turbo - Restoration ongoing
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Great to have you back :D
I like Twin Cams.... and Single Cams...and now Turbos
DiverJim
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Thanks John. I joined right at the start. I think my paid membership was number 6 iirc. Good to be back. I’m no expert or font of all R8 knowledge but I love these cars.
1994 Rover 214 SLi - Deceased
1993 Rover 220 GTi Turbo - Restoration ongoing
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Post by Montegoman »

No.9 actually! Perhaps you would like to re-join....

https://www.rover200.org.uk/join-the-club
214SLi H706JPJ (11 yrs of ownership)
214GSi G79XKV (R8 No.1) (10 yrs of ownership)
25GSi 2.0TD KX56KXM Owned from new.
75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Tourer (21 yrs of ownership)
Montego Countryman 2.0i (Back where I belong!)
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Ha ha! I was close! Yes, I’ll join again. Can I keep my number? 👍🏼
1994 Rover 214 SLi - Deceased
1993 Rover 220 GTi Turbo - Restoration ongoing
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Post by Montegoman »

Yes, you will keep your number!
214SLi H706JPJ (11 yrs of ownership)
214GSi G79XKV (R8 No.1) (10 yrs of ownership)
25GSi 2.0TD KX56KXM Owned from new.
75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Tourer (21 yrs of ownership)
Montego Countryman 2.0i (Back where I belong!)
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