Want to check the spec of your Rover 75?

[chrissyboy]

Originally Posted by Duotone

When the 1.8 turbo automatic was introduced in 2002/2003 the front foglamps were not fitted due to a small radiator being in the way [believe it was the oil cooler radiator for the auto transmission].

Dave T

i fitted front fog lights on mine and nothing was in the way .. the ol cooler isnt in the way either .. maybe the previous owner has changed the spec .or a mistake at dvla, think when tony comes to help install the radio i got from sean i will get him to have a good look and tell me what model it is

[Duotone]

Originally Posted by chrissyboy

i fitted front fog lights on mine and nothing was in the way .. the ol cooler isnt in the way either .. maybe the previous owner has changed the spec .or a mistake at dvla, think when tony comes to help install the radio i got from sean i will get him to have a good look and tell me what model it is

In the MG Rover brochure 6076 of 2003 it states that "Front fog lights are not available on the 1.8T Automatic models".

As for the oil cooler radiator not being in the way..

The same thing happened when the diesel auto was introduced in 2001.
The front fog lamps were not fitted due to pipework being in the way. In 2002 the pipework was moved but a small number of diesel autos left Longbridge with the pipework moved but still no foglamps fitted..


Dave T

[chrissyboy]

Originally Posted by Duotone

In the MG Rover brochure 6076 of 2003 it states that "Front fog lights are not available on the 1.8T Automatic models".

As for the oil cooler radiator not being in the way..

The same thing happened when the diesel auto was introduced in 2001.
The front fog lamps were not fitted due to pipework being in the way. In 2002 the pipework was moved but a small number of diesel autos left Longbridge with the pipework moved but still no foglamps fitted..


Dave T

will have another read but look for 1800 turbo instead of connoissur.

yes pipe work is not in the way .

[Duotone]

Chris,

Do you have a sticker like the one in this picture fitted to the drivers door pillar showing the model of your 75..



Dave T

[chrissyboy]

Originally Posted by Duotone

Chris,

Do you have a sticker like the one in this picture fitted to the drivers door pillar showing the model of your 75..



Dave T

i just went outside to have a look ,then i remembered that the car was in the bodyshop lol ,thanks dave looks like i will know for sure when i next see my car ,as to what model it is ..

[Dragrad]

Originally Posted by Duotone

In the MG Rover brochure 6076 of 2003 it states that "Front fog lights are not available on the 1.8T Automatic models".

As for the oil cooler radiator not being in the way..

The same thing happened when the diesel auto was introduced in 2001.
The front fog lamps were not fitted due to pipework being in the way. In 2002 the pipework was moved but a small number of diesel autos left Longbridge with the pipework moved but still no foglamps fitted..


Dave T

Retro fitted fog-lamps to mine with no problems. Even the loom connections were in place. Just needed to get the LMS to suit

[chrissyboy]

Originally Posted by Duotone

In the MG Rover brochure 6076 of 2003 it states that "Front fog lights are not available on the 1.8T Automatic models".



The same thing happened when the diesel auto was introduced in 2001.
The front fog lamps were not fitted due to pipework being in the way. In 2002 the pipework was moved but a small number of diesel autos left Longbridge with the pipework moved but still no foglamps fitted..


Dave T

As for the oil cooler radiator not being in the way..
look at my car you can see the front fogs ,rad wasnt anywhere near where they fitted in ..

[Duotone]

All these 2003 1.8T auto's have not got the foglamps fitted..

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...leRegLetter=53

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...leRegLetter=53

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...leRegLetter=03

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk...leRegLetter=53

The above are just the Connoisseur SE, there are many more Club SE also without front fogs.

Dave T

[Jules]

The big clue Guys is whether your front wheel arch has a fluted vent just below the headlamp hatch.

LH on Early Diesel Auto
RH on Early 1.8 Autos

If no vents, then your Auto Car is fitted with the later type cooler which is no where near the front bumper.
The later design cooler is rearward of the main radiator (seen in lower front of engine bay and relies on Main Radiator cooling fan instead of it's own)

Are people saying that they have successfully fitted fog lamps to Cars with early styled coolers with no fowling, as i didn't think this was possible.

[Barnowlnoddy]

Originally Posted by cjmillsnun

Nice work,

But can I point out a couple of corrections.

From Jan '05 All Connoisseur models got leather seats as standard. They also got twin illuminated vanity mirrors as well. I'm not sure whether they got ITS (side pillar airbags) as standard or if this was still an option. However my car does have ITS but doesn't have any other items from the Connoisseur pack. As you say the ITS could have been a custom option. But I know the leather and vanity mirrors (and driver's grab handle) were all re-introduced as standard fit.

My car is a May 2006 registered Con Tourer. It does not have leather, drivers grab handles or parking sensors.
It has Smartnav and the Blaupunkt CD /Radio. No multichanger.
Maybe these items were subject to the "build your own" option by the buyers?
Peter Barnowlnoddy