Rover 75 rescue project

Robson Rover Repair · 20th February 2014, 16:01

I was contacted by a local owner called Andy (andymc) regarding a car that is beyond economic repair last month so I went up to Ballycastle, spoke to the man and after a week or so of discussion the car has made its way home to me over the scrap yard.

Dont worry, its parked on a hill not badly loaded lol, car levelled off on the road!

Shes a 2003 Club CDTi Saloon and shes very very sick. Engine problems galore, however I will update with everything as I go along. This for me is going to be a learning curve on m47r diesel repair.

Bodywork also needs a lot of love, but getting her running again is my priority.

Strangely the car seems to have had a set of simon from bulgeria's vinyl wood kit, which make me think the car was owned by a club user or member before hand.

Ive never saw it at any local events so help on this matter would be fantastic.

suzublu · 20th February 2014, 16:23

Not just Simon does the kits Colin, http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/2415carolb...p2047675.l2562
Who i think are also known as The Walnut Dash Company

falcoron · 20th February 2014, 18:04

Now if you just knew someone close that could paint those bumpers..........

jonno12 · 20th February 2014, 18:06

that's a nice project collin

good luck with it

Robson Rover Repair · 20th February 2014, 18:29

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Originally Posted by falcoron

Now if you just knew someone close that could paint those bumpers..........

Bumpers coming mate, it's the rear quarter and boot lid needs a touch, but yes I was thinking you were the man for it!

But need to get car sorted before that happens.

This makes it my second 75 saloon, my third rover 75, and in total my 7th 75/zt in total since 2009 roughly however that's ones I've kept for myself. There have been others bought and sold which don't count!

falcoron · 20th February 2014, 18:42

I'll pop up and get a look at her when your near ready for that stage, shout anytime

Robson Rover Repair · 21st February 2014, 00:46

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Originally Posted by falcoron

I'll pop up and get a look at her when your near ready for that stage, shout anytime

Years mot on her, would be an excuse to drive to you

Robson Rover Repair · 29th March 2014, 22:55

The car lives! Updates will follow soon!

Robson Rover Repair · 8th April 2014, 23:51

Well furthering adventures of "Betty Boo" as she is now dubbed!

This is how the car begins, updates will follow soon and will be my daily shortyl when the tourer goes into semi-retirement for an easier life.

doopydug · 9th April 2014, 05:19

Colin - I notice you towing her with a trailer.

I am thinking about getting a trailer myself to tow a sick 75 a bit of distance but wasn't sure how the law on weights work.

I was under the impression that the weight of the trailer and the car being towed had to be less than than the car doing the towing but it looks like I may be wrong.

Could you advise how much one is allowed to tow with a trailer (using a rover 75 to do the towing) ?

20th February 2014, 16:01	#1
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: 8,102 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Rover 75 rescue project I was contacted by a local owner called Andy (andymc) regarding a car that is beyond economic repair last month so I went up to Ballycastle, spoke to the man and after a week or so of discussion the car has made its way home to me over the scrap yard. Dont worry, its parked on a hill not badly loaded lol, car levelled off on the road! Shes a 2003 Club CDTi Saloon and shes very very sick. Engine problems galore, however I will update with everything as I go along. This for me is going to be a learning curve on m47r diesel repair. Bodywork also needs a lot of love, but getting her running again is my priority. Strangely the car seems to have had a set of simon from bulgeria's vinyl wood kit, which make me think the car was owned by a club user or member before hand. Ive never saw it at any local events so help on this matter would be fantastic. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

20th February 2014, 16:23	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Not just Simon does the kits Colin, http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/2415carolb...p2047675.l2562 Who i think are also known as The Walnut Dash Company Last edited by suzublu; 20th February 2014 at 16:25.. Reason: C

20th February 2014, 18:06	#4
jonno12 Posted a thing or two rover75 saloon connie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Solihull Posts: 1,003 Thanks: 78 Thanked 74 Times in 66 Posts	that's a nice project collingood luck with it

29th March 2014, 22:55	#8
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: 8,102 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	The car lives! Updates will follow soon! __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

8th April 2014, 23:51	#9
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: 8,102 Thanks: 299 Thanked 1,046 Times in 568 Posts	Well furthering adventures of "Betty Boo" as she is now dubbed! This is how the car begins, updates will follow soon and will be my daily shortyl when the tourer goes into semi-retirement for an easier life. __________________ Cheers, Colin Robson Rover Repair on Youtube DISCOUNTED MTEC BRAKES FOR ALL MG ROVER'S Braided hoses, more coating and pad options for 2024

20th February 2014, 18:04	#3
falcoron Gets stuck in 75 SE Wedgwood blue Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Islandmagee N.Ireland Posts: 629 Thanks: 153 Thanked 52 Times in 42 Posts	Now if you just knew someone close that could paint those bumpers..........

20th February 2014, 18:42	#6
falcoron Gets stuck in 75 SE Wedgwood blue Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Islandmagee N.Ireland Posts: 629 Thanks: 153 Thanked 52 Times in 42 Posts	I'll pop up and get a look at her when your near ready for that stage, shout anytime

9th April 2014, 05:19	#10
doopydug Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Fife Posts: 1,595 Thanks: 88 Thanked 269 Times in 235 Posts	Colin - I notice you towing her with a trailer. I am thinking about getting a trailer myself to tow a sick 75 a bit of distance but wasn't sure how the law on weights work. I was under the impression that the weight of the trailer and the car being towed had to be less than than the car doing the towing but it looks like I may be wrong. Could you advise how much one is allowed to tow with a trailer (using a rover 75 to do the towing) ?