Undertrays

sworks · 12th June 2021, 18:45

Who’s still using them and who’s removed them?

I carried out some work on the 75 today and replaced discs and pads all round and changed the oil and filter. The under tray was only held on by 3 fastenings with a few of them being lost since the last service. At almost 16 years old it’s not ageing well with some of the holes now larger than they should be and quite a lot of scuffing, I’ve left it off for now so it doesn’t fall off but with the car being so low with the factory sports suspension kit I’ll be happier with it reinstated once I get some new fixings.

BoroRover · 12th June 2021, 19:14

Still using mine. Following a service at a Rover agents a couple of years ago, it fell down just after I had left the M56 motorway.

Obviously sloppily refitted. Temporary fix by the AA, and not long after a visit to The People's Republic of North Tyneside.

It won't fall off again. 100% certain of that.

macafee2 · 12th June 2021, 19:15

still use mine, both cars have them fitted

macafee2

stevestrat · 12th June 2021, 19:20

Not sure if there was one on my first 75, a 1.8, didn't have one on the ZT, a 1.8T, there isn't one on the 260.

Heddy · 12th June 2021, 20:16

Still use mine, but on every 75 I've owned I've cut it down to just beyond the oil drain plug. I can't be doing with removing it just to change the oil.

roverbarmy · 12th June 2021, 20:46

I use mine and have a lovely, clean engine compartment (at 22 years old!). It only takes a couple of minutes to remove or replace and I have kept the fixings well greased with ACF50 blue grease over the years, so they move easily. I service it on run up ramps ad just hold it in position with my knees to refix it. (A pocket full of fixings at the ready!) I wash and clean it with plastic polish each service (also do the same for the underwing protectors too when the wheels are off).

gozo ken · 15th June 2021, 08:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heddy

Still use mine, but on every 75 I've owned I've cut it down to just beyond the oil drain plug. I can't be doing with removing it just to change the oil.

I use a pump(tube down the dipstick tube)
Saves taking it off,and yes,it does suck it all out.

steve-45 · 15th June 2021, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heddy

Still use mine, but on every 75 I've owned I've cut it down to just beyond the oil drain plug. I can't be doing with removing it just to change the oil.

Never did understand why the 75 was not fitted with an access panel in the undertray for draining the oil - there was one on the 45 ?

12th June 2021, 18:45	#1
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Undertrays Who’s still using them and who’s removed them? I carried out some work on the 75 today and replaced discs and pads all round and changed the oil and filter. The under tray was only held on by 3 fastenings with a few of them being lost since the last service. At almost 16 years old it’s not ageing well with some of the holes now larger than they should be and quite a lot of scuffing, I’ve left it off for now so it doesn’t fall off but with the car being so low with the factory sports suspension kit I’ll be happier with it reinstated once I get some new fixings. __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

12th June 2021, 19:20	#4
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,483 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	Not sure if there was one on my first 75, a 1.8, didn't have one on the ZT, a 1.8T, there isn't one on the 260. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

12th June 2021, 20:46	#6
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I use mine and have a lovely, clean engine compartment (at 22 years old!). It only takes a couple of minutes to remove or replace and I have kept the fixings well greased with ACF50 blue grease over the years, so they move easily. I service it on run up ramps ad just hold it in position with my knees to refix it. (A pocket full of fixings at the ready!) I wash and clean it with plastic polish each service (also do the same for the underwing protectors too when the wheels are off). __________________ Oil in my veins!

12th June 2021, 19:14	#2
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	Still using mine. Following a service at a Rover agents a couple of years ago, it fell down just after I had left the M56 motorway. Obviously sloppily refitted. Temporary fix by the AA, and not long after a visit to The People's Republic of North Tyneside. It won't fall off again. 100% certain of that.

12th June 2021, 19:15	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,928 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	still use mine, both cars have them fitted macafee2

12th June 2021, 20:16	#5
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Still use mine, but on every 75 I've owned I've cut it down to just beyond the oil drain plug. I can't be doing with removing it just to change the oil.