The most reliable Rover *Story* - Page 2

murphyv310 · 13th July 2016, 12:40

Hi.
I was in a 45 on Monday, Had all the goodies with the 1.8 engine. I was more than surprised, a very nice car and looks a peach to work on. Neighbour had just bought it 50,000 miles from new with FSH and every receipt etc for £400 a real bargain.

aguy · 13th July 2016, 14:00

I had the older 400 1.6.
The face lift to the 45 was a huge improvement IMO but nevertheless I did like the 400. Toured Scotland doing around 1500 miles with 4 up plus luggage much of the way. Very comfortable though needed coaxing a bit with 4 up on hills!

I sold it to an old guy and just before he came to pick it up it started to clunk when engaging reverse. He wasn't bothered and I presume it went okay as I didn't hear from him again

Never was sure what the clunk was?

DEVYL · 13th July 2016, 14:38

The car is now almost done with cambelt change and the other parts. Funny that the original cambelt was made in uk and the continental one that i bought sais made in romania

https://s31.postimg.org/5o6t4vcyz/20160713_164232.jpg
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DMGRS · 13th July 2016, 22:47

Quick side note, you couldn't get cruise on the 1.8 45 so it looks like you do have every option available.

I loved my 45s and ZSs over the years - and my very first Rover was a 1998 1.6 400.

VVC-Geeza · 13th July 2016, 23:48

Few pic's of mine HERE

DEVYL · 14th July 2016, 10:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMGRS

Quick side note, you couldn't get cruise on the 1.8 45 so it looks like you do have every option available.

I loved my 45s and ZSs over the years - and my very first Rover was a 1998 1.6 400.

She is a 1.6 not a 1.8

DEVYL · 17th July 2016, 16:52

Sorry for keeping this thread alive ( because it is not rover 75 related ) but I'm stuck. I have removed the door card and was expecting to be able to remove the center part of it so I can glue the material back on; surprise...its made out of one single piece. How can I fix this problem?
Second one, after 20 min of driving, the clutch pedal makes an ugly noise and the pedal is not smooth anymore, it squeaks really loud. Which part is responsible for this?

DEVYL · 29th July 2016, 16:31

Door cards now repaired, fabric replaced with leather

; From a mechanical point of view, the car is fully serviced. It only needs bumpers respray, polish & voila

https://s31.postimg.org/jojirptwr/20160729_185656.jpg

rovermadhead · 29th July 2016, 20:09

DEVYL · 6th August 2016, 20:07

I`m done fixing the car

. Since I`ve bought it, I did the following :
*All engine belts + pulleys + belt tensioners + waterpump + thermostat
*Engine oil + filters
*Brake pads + brake shoes
*Front + rear shock absorbers
*Replaced fabric material from door cards with leather
*Resprayed front bumper, rear bumper and rear-left panel
*Brand new summer tyres to match the brand new winter tyres the car had
*Headlights polish
*Osram Night Breaker bulbs
*Clutch cylinder still to come, already ordered
*Looking for puma black OEM mats
*Order made for the plastic piece that holds the bumper to the fender

She was not prepared for photos, I went shopping with my gf and after many hours of shopping ( girls... ) my car was alone in that area in the parking lot

http://postimg.org/gallery/1w7v9s8cy/

13th July 2016, 12:40	#11
murphyv310 This is my second home Hyundai i10 998cc Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Kilmarnock Posts: 6,602 Thanks: 2,088 Thanked 2,298 Times in 1,349 Posts	Hi. I was in a 45 on Monday, Had all the goodies with the 1.8 engine. I was more than surprised, a very nice car and looks a peach to work on. Neighbour had just bought it 50,000 miles from new with FSH and every receipt etc for £400 a real bargain. __________________ Cheers from Trevor MM0KJJ

13th July 2016, 14:00	#12
aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	I had the older 400 1.6. The face lift to the 45 was a huge improvement IMO but nevertheless I did like the 400. Toured Scotland doing around 1500 miles with 4 up plus luggage much of the way. Very comfortable though needed coaxing a bit with 4 up on hills! I sold it to an old guy and just before he came to pick it up it started to clunk when engaging reverse. He wasn't bothered and I presume it went okay as I didn't hear from him again Never was sure what the clunk was? __________________ HARRY.

13th July 2016, 14:38	#13
DEVYL Loves to post Rover 75 2.5 V6 Auto Connoiseur SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bucharest Posts: 332 Thanks: 23 Thanked 54 Times in 36 Posts	The car is now almost done with cambelt change and the other parts. Funny that the original cambelt was made in uk and the continental one that i bought sais made in romania https://s31.postimg.org/5o6t4vcyz/20160713_164232.jpg Sent from my SM-N920I __________________ The only reason I can't own a ZT 260 is the registration tax in Romania of over 12.000 euros. Looking for a LHD MG ZT 260 on UK plates! Last edited by DEVYL; 13th July 2016 at 14:43..

13th July 2016, 22:47	#14
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,360 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Quick side note, you couldn't get cruise on the 1.8 45 so it looks like you do have every option available. I loved my 45s and ZSs over the years - and my very first Rover was a 1998 1.6 400. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

13th July 2016, 23:48	#15
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,822 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Few pic's of mine HERE __________________

17th July 2016, 16:52	#17
DEVYL Loves to post Rover 75 2.5 V6 Auto Connoiseur SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bucharest Posts: 332 Thanks: 23 Thanked 54 Times in 36 Posts	Sorry for keeping this thread alive ( because it is not rover 75 related ) but I'm stuck. I have removed the door card and was expecting to be able to remove the center part of it so I can glue the material back on; surprise...its made out of one single piece. How can I fix this problem? Second one, after 20 min of driving, the clutch pedal makes an ugly noise and the pedal is not smooth anymore, it squeaks really loud. Which part is responsible for this? __________________ The only reason I can't own a ZT 260 is the registration tax in Romania of over 12.000 euros. Looking for a LHD MG ZT 260 on UK plates!

29th July 2016, 16:31	#18
DEVYL Loves to post Rover 75 2.5 V6 Auto Connoiseur SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bucharest Posts: 332 Thanks: 23 Thanked 54 Times in 36 Posts	Door cards now repaired, fabric replaced with leather ; From a mechanical point of view, the car is fully serviced. It only needs bumpers respray, polish & voila https://s31.postimg.org/jojirptwr/20160729_185656.jpg __________________ The only reason I can't own a ZT 260 is the registration tax in Romania of over 12.000 euros. Looking for a LHD MG ZT 260 on UK plates!

29th July 2016, 20:09	#19
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6th August 2016, 20:07	#20
DEVYL Loves to post Rover 75 2.5 V6 Auto Connoiseur SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bucharest Posts: 332 Thanks: 23 Thanked 54 Times in 36 Posts	I`m done fixing the car . Since I`ve bought it, I did the following : All engine belts + pulleys + belt tensioners + waterpump + thermostat Engine oil + filters Brake pads + brake shoes Front + rear shock absorbers Replaced fabric material from door cards with leather Resprayed front bumper, rear bumper and rear-left panel Brand new summer tyres to match the brand new winter tyres the car had Headlights polish Osram Night Breaker bulbs Clutch cylinder still to come, already ordered Looking for puma black OEM mats Order made for the plastic piece that holds the bumper to the fender She was not prepared for photos, I went shopping with my gf and after many hours of shopping ( girls... ) my car was alone in that area in the parking lot http://postimg.org/gallery/1w7v9s8cy/ __________________ The only reason I can't own a ZT 260 is the registration tax in Romania of over 12.000 euros. Looking for a LHD MG ZT 260 on UK plates! Last edited by DEVYL; 6th August 2016 at 20:15..