Project Drive - Illustrated - Page 29

KLM · 4th September 2014, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Here you go

The big switchover (scuse the pun) was here
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001671

Vin numbers up to 288163 had a double rocker.
Vin numbers 288164 onwards just had single action switch to lock or unlock the car.
Presume there are wiring loom & BCU changes which would coincide with the above ?

My R75 CDT was built on Aug 19th 2002 RJSLHC3D 266509
and it has the single action version.

KLM.

pbaker · 9th February 2015, 17:14

how about this one then?. my march 04 tourer 75 has a rubber/plastic tether securing it to the body recess. maybe an Oxford or Cowley thing. I noticed it at the Mannintreeu meets. should get u lads a'looking ' peter . p s, should have said some cars don't have. cant remember if it was the securing hole in the cap missing or the lug on the body for tether ends.

pbaker · 9th February 2015, 17:21

another p s. how many pounds did that save. l o l.

Bolin · 9th February 2015, 17:30

Are you talking about the fuel cap tether?

If so, petrol cars built at Longbridge had the tether, all other models did not have a tether.

Probably due to emissions legislation requiring a tether or locking cap so that it wouldn't get lost, ensuring the correct cap would be in place to prevent evaporative emissions.

alanjay · 9th February 2015, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolin

Are you talking about the fuel cap tether?

If so, petrol cars built at Longbridge had the tether, all other models did not have a tether.

Probably due to emissions legislation requiring a tether or locking cap so that it wouldn't get lost, ensuring the correct cap would be in place to prevent evaporative emissions.

I think you are right though official reason given. My Cowley car did not have a tether but my Longbridge car has. No objection to the tether but because it's so short, it's hard to refit the filler cap without the tether fouling the filler neck.

Tempted to cut the tether but then I might fall foul of my insurers for an undeclared modification.

p2roverman · 25th February 2015, 19:06

Another project drive measure? Just checked my three today and noticed the two 2001 cars have the rear bonnet seal plus a closed-cell sponge block at each end. The 2002 car has a just a longer full length rear bonnet seal, there are no separate end pieces.
However, this does not agree with the info on Rimmers drawings and listings for these parts.

klarzy · 25th February 2015, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by p2roverman

Another project drive measure? Just checked my three today and noticed the two 2001 cars have the rear bonnet seal plus a closed-cell sponge block at each end. The 2002 car has a just a longer full length rear bonnet seal, there are no separate end pieces.
However, this does not agree with the info on Rimmers drawings and listings for these parts.

they may have just been lost... many have, that were stuck on with tape...

Bolin · 25th February 2015, 21:51

There are numerous rear bonnet seals listed.

From what I have seen, the original one finished short with ends that were cut at an angle to make the ends slope, with small foam square bits stuck between the seal ends and the wings. Then they introduced a slightly longer one with straight-cut ends and the large blocks. Then the blocks were removed and the seal went right up to the wings. Then they brought the blocks back again with the slightly shorter seal to match. Why

Jules · 25th February 2015, 23:58

Agree with Bolin and there seemed to be an overlap when both methods of the trim were used

Duotone · 26th February 2015, 09:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolin

There are numerous rear bonnet seals listed.

From what I have seen, the original one finished short with ends that were cut at an angle to make the ends slope, with small foam square bits stuck between the seal ends and the wings. Then they introduced a slightly longer one with straight-cut ends and the large blocks. Then the blocks were removed and the seal went right up to the wings. Then they brought the blocks back again with the slightly shorter seal to match. Why

This is the first production 75.

The bonnet seal goes to the ends of the wing seal and no foam block.

Picture taken at Gaydon 2014.

This is another type with the foam blocks.

Dave T

9th February 2015, 17:14	#282
pbaker Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer CDTI SE + MG ZS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wanstead Posts: 447 Thanks: 7 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	project drive how about this one then?. my march 04 tourer 75 has a rubber/plastic tether securing it to the body recess. maybe an Oxford or Cowley thing. I noticed it at the Mannintreeu meets. should get u lads a'looking ' peter . p s, should have said some cars don't have. cant remember if it was the securing hole in the cap missing or the lug on the body for tether ends.

9th February 2015, 17:30	#284
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,624 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Are you talking about the fuel cap tether? If so, petrol cars built at Longbridge had the tether, all other models did not have a tether. Probably due to emissions legislation requiring a tether or locking cap so that it wouldn't get lost, ensuring the correct cap would be in place to prevent evaporative emissions. __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

25th February 2015, 21:51	#288
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,624 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	There are numerous rear bonnet seals listed. From what I have seen, the original one finished short with ends that were cut at an angle to make the ends slope, with small foam square bits stuck between the seal ends and the wings. Then they introduced a slightly longer one with straight-cut ends and the large blocks. Then the blocks were removed and the seal went right up to the wings. Then they brought the blocks back again with the slightly shorter seal to match. Why __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

25th February 2015, 23:58	#289
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Agree with Bolin and there seemed to be an overlap when both methods of the trim were used __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

9th February 2015, 17:21	#283
pbaker Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer CDTI SE + MG ZS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wanstead Posts: 447 Thanks: 7 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	another p s. how many pounds did that save. l o l.

25th February 2015, 19:06	#286
p2roverman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie Tourer & Connie SE Saloon & Club SE Tourer Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 979 Thanks: 199 Thanked 71 Times in 59 Posts	Another project drive measure? Just checked my three today and noticed the two 2001 cars have the rear bonnet seal plus a closed-cell sponge block at each end. The 2002 car has a just a longer full length rear bonnet seal, there are no separate end pieces. However, this does not agree with the info on Rimmers drawings and listings for these parts.