The Agony and The Ecstacy

BoroRover · 22nd March 2017, 16:04

Today started off indifferently to say the least. A blocked windscreen washer jet meant a quick replacement was needed...I had a spare ready and waiting.

Suffice to say the replacement was done, but doing the job led to a broken nail, and two of the black retaining buttons on the soundproofing mat spinning off and going to where all plastic clips go to....the place where they cannot be found !!

Tried a couple of scrap yards...no 75's in. Resigned to having a floppy mat above the engine.

Passing through Guisborough I saw a small body shop garage in a small trading estate. Anything is worth a try I thought. I asked the guy in there, " I know it is a million to one shot, but do you have the black plastic retaining buttons for a Rover 75 bonnet mat? His reply, " how many do you want ? I got a boxful. He gave me 6 and wouldn't hear of any payment. What a result !!! God Bless Him

Vanbursta · 22nd March 2017, 16:28

Good to hear there are still some decent people about. How the heck did you break a nail? mine are so short I couldn't do that if I tried (that and the fact that I have a trim removal tool !)

Mickyboy · 22nd March 2017, 17:58

Maybe if you can remember the name of the body shop you could give it a mention, you never know he might get a job out of it, slim chance I know but worth a go. Anyway that bloke get a 👍 From me.

BoroRover · 22nd March 2017, 18:42

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Originally Posted by Mickyboy

Maybe if you can remember the name of the body shop you could give it a mention, you never know he might get a job out of it, slim chance I know but worth a go. Anyway that bloke get a 👍 From me.

That's a great idea, I am across that way tomorrow, I will post the name here. He deserves a thumbs up.

22nd March 2017, 16:04	#1
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	The Agony and The Ecstacy Today started off indifferently to say the least. A blocked windscreen washer jet meant a quick replacement was needed...I had a spare ready and waiting. Suffice to say the replacement was done, but doing the job led to a broken nail, and two of the black retaining buttons on the soundproofing mat spinning off and going to where all plastic clips go to....the place where they cannot be found !! Tried a couple of scrap yards...no 75's in. Resigned to having a floppy mat above the engine. Passing through Guisborough I saw a small body shop garage in a small trading estate. Anything is worth a try I thought. I asked the guy in there, " I know it is a million to one shot, but do you have the black plastic retaining buttons for a Rover 75 bonnet mat? His reply, " how many do you want ? I got a boxful. He gave me 6 and wouldn't hear of any payment. What a result !!! God Bless Him

22nd March 2017, 16:28	#2
Vanbursta Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Conn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stainton Grove Posts: 1,637 Thanks: 266 Thanked 406 Times in 257 Posts	Good to hear there are still some decent people about. How the heck did you break a nail? mine are so short I couldn't do that if I tried (that and the fact that I have a trim removal tool !) __________________ I am NOT a number, I am 75

22nd March 2017, 17:58	#3
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	Maybe if you can remember the name of the body shop you could give it a mention, you never know he might get a job out of it, slim chance I know but worth a go. Anyway that bloke get a 👍 From me. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]