Thanks for the replies.

I noticed that the fan kicks in when hot, but this is a separate fan temperature switch right?
And the temperature on the dash is also rising does that use the temperature sensor?

Thank you for the link, I have rebuilt the carb and the leak is gone! :D However, I think I have some trouble with the setup of the carb or the choke and I hope you might be able to help me with this: If I setup the idle screw to where it idles nicely (not too high) when warm, it will not start when...

Hi, I have recently gotten my hands on a Rover 216 (SE) from 1985. It hasn't run in a very long time (more than 10 years) and I am trying to get it running again. I've drained the fuel and put some fresh fuel in, checked the plugs and fluid levels and tried to start it. It ran, but fuel was leaking ...