Moonstone Rover 75 / MG7 / Roewe hybrid turbo diesel project - Page 2

Robson Rover Repair · 4th April 2015, 00:24

Aye well I've wanted a manual diesel to complement the auto diesel for some time now so it will stay, so means I've manual v6 190, auto 2.5.177 75, manual 75 diesel and auto diesel tourer.

Good range of wagons for anyone, truthfully I've always wanted a 75 1.8t in black or copperleaf but would need to be a Connie SE. So maybe long term I might end up selling one for a 1.8t.

Absolute heart breakers but I love them. Lol

Robson Rover Repair · 5th June 2015, 19:47

Well she's not quite mot ready but 99% there now.

Need to do rear handbrake and also figure out why warning light isn't on when handbrake is.

Lots of oem bits on her now and I can't remember everyone to thank, new mats, gear knob, and I gave interior Full valet as it was horrible.

Springs and shocks all sorted out now, just need a set of cv boots but can do that closer to an mot date.

Next up, tow bar, mg7 lights, xenons (if they don't swap for mk2 units) and that's it for now, get it through mot and start on what this car was always men to be for.

A simple bolt on, low boost turbo solution that doesn't require the fuel pumps screaming out to get good power with a remap and a Ron box. Combined with a custom remap I look forward to end result but this will be what I do over winter in the shed and not before it.

Aiming for close to 180 bhp and as much torque close to 300 foot pounds as we can. That for me takes the car as far as would be needed in any ones eyes.

planenut · 5th June 2015, 20:04

That's very nice, well done, I hope the neighbour doesn't ask for it back.

Robson Rover Repair · 5th June 2015, 20:30

It's in my name and got him to sign a receipt over. Plus log book also etc.

Robson Rover Repair · 24th August 2015, 10:08

Mot booked for end of September.

New in tank pump fitted, old one had fused but burnt out. On removal saw it was the wrong one so decent new one fitted now.

Handbrake compensator fitted also, hate doing that job. I'd rather bleed the clutch fluid any day.

Shall see what it needs, I've spent nothing on it as all parts from my big box of supplies and parts in already owned so we shall see.

thomas 75 connie · 24th August 2015, 10:23

Looking great there.

Lovely cars. If I had somewhere to keep them id be buying them on a monthly basis.

Keep up the good work and keep us updated

RayH · 24th August 2015, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin_NI

I've spent nothing on it as all parts from my big box of supplies and parts in already owned so we shall see.

Even the rear number plate?

Robson Rover Repair · 24th August 2015, 13:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayH

Even the rear number plate?

Funny story. Got it refunded after it separated and lifted up with a replacement sent when I ordered a set for another car.

Can't beat that!

RayH · 24th August 2015, 13:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colin_NI

Funny story. Got it refunded after it separated and lifted up with a replacement sent when I ordered a set for another car.

Can't beat that!

Jammy so and so

Or is that just what you're telling the wife

Robson Rover Repair · 24th August 2015, 22:30

No it was excellent customer service from an eBay seller I hadn't used before. I must look him up as need a set of plates for wife's 45.

4th April 2015, 00:24	#11
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Aye well I've wanted a manual diesel to complement the auto diesel for some time now so it will stay, so means I've manual v6 190, auto 2.5.177 75, manual 75 diesel and auto diesel tourer. Good range of wagons for anyone, truthfully I've always wanted a 75 1.8t in black or copperleaf but would need to be a Connie SE. So maybe long term I might end up selling one for a 1.8t. Absolute heart breakers but I love them. Lol __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

5th June 2015, 19:47	#12
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Well she's not quite mot ready but 99% there now. Need to do rear handbrake and also figure out why warning light isn't on when handbrake is. Lots of oem bits on her now and I can't remember everyone to thank, new mats, gear knob, and I gave interior Full valet as it was horrible. Springs and shocks all sorted out now, just need a set of cv boots but can do that closer to an mot date. Next up, tow bar, mg7 lights, xenons (if they don't swap for mk2 units) and that's it for now, get it through mot and start on what this car was always men to be for. A simple bolt on, low boost turbo solution that doesn't require the fuel pumps screaming out to get good power with a remap and a Ron box. Combined with a custom remap I look forward to end result but this will be what I do over winter in the shed and not before it. Aiming for close to 180 bhp and as much torque close to 300 foot pounds as we can. That for me takes the car as far as would be needed in any ones eyes. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

5th June 2015, 20:30	#14
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	It's in my name and got him to sign a receipt over. Plus log book also etc. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

24th August 2015, 10:08	#15
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Mot booked for end of September. New in tank pump fitted, old one had fused but burnt out. On removal saw it was the wrong one so decent new one fitted now. Handbrake compensator fitted also, hate doing that job. I'd rather bleed the clutch fluid any day. Shall see what it needs, I've spent nothing on it as all parts from my big box of supplies and parts in already owned so we shall see. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

24th August 2015, 22:30	#20
Robson Rover Repair NI/ROI RS ZT-T 190 / 75 Diesel x3 / 6 door limo / 216 Cabby / Rover 25 van Join Date: May 2009 Location: Antrim Posts: 8,104 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	No it was excellent customer service from an eBay seller I hadn't used before. I must look him up as need a set of plates for wife's 45. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

5th June 2015, 20:04	#13
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 7,013 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	That's very nice, well done, I hope the neighbour doesn't ask for it back.

24th August 2015, 10:23	#16
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	Looking great there. Lovely cars. If I had somewhere to keep them id be buying them on a monthly basis. Keep up the good work and keep us updated