Silverlakes near Southampton

BlueTrophy · 21st May 2016, 20:48

Not been around these parts for a while since selling the ZT a few years back!

Anyhow - was in Silverlakes (upickit.co.uk) looking for parts for my Peugeot before I sell it and I spotted no less than 4 x Rover 75's sat there that haven't been totally scavenged yet. One has the full Harmon/Kardon setup, 2 have rain sensors on them, 1 is definitely pre-project drive with all the bits.

Just a heads-up if you're looking for upgrades or spares.

Reebs · 21st May 2016, 21:03

Indeed, I was there last week and got a perfectly good power VIS motor off the V6 tourer, some OEM door finishers, the pre project drive seat belt bolt covers, an electric rear blind and switch pack, some illuminated sun visors and a bottle of Royal Blue MG Rover touch up paint and lacquer.

I tried to remove the walnut and beige steering wheel too, but I didn't have the right tools with me.

Not a bad haul though I thought.

Ched · 22nd May 2016, 21:10

So it was you that butchered the head on the bolt that secures the airbag then 😉😀

Reebs · 22nd May 2016, 21:17

No actually I think someone had already had a go before me. My star torx fitted the bolt heads of the Smokestone regular steering wheel from the tourer next to it, but wouldn't engage with the ones on the walnut wheel.

Shame cos that would have been quite a prize.

macafee2 · 22nd May 2016, 21:23

my the time I get to go all the good bits have always gone.....

macafee2

Ched · 22nd May 2016, 21:25

I removed the one bolt ok but the other had the head damaged so I gave up on it.

Kennyeth · 23rd May 2016, 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reebs

Indeed, I was there last week and got a perfectly good power VIS motor off the V6 tourer, some OEM door finishers, the pre project drive seat belt bolt covers, an electric rear blind and switch pack, some illuminated sun visors and a bottle of Royal Blue MG Rover touch up paint and lacquer.

I tried to remove the walnut and beige steering wheel too, but I didn't have the right tools with me.

Not a bad haul though I thought.

Cuddly toy

Ken.

Sonic ZS · 24th May 2016, 19:05

Had a trip to Watford today, so made a small diversion

down to Southampton. The wood wheel is now safe and not going to end up in the crusher, the torx bolt heads were both fine but the left one had been cross-threaded

into the airbag ! Was VERY tight all the way out, but sorted in the end.

Will replace the bolt before using the wheel again and thanks to all those that mentioned it on here, I've almost got every part I need !!

Salmon · 24th May 2016, 19:12

Is there a Walnut Dash down there by some chance?

cb750chris · 24th May 2016, 21:22

Neil, Yes I was told there is one in there
If not, drop me a PM, and I can sort you out

21st May 2016, 20:48	#1
BlueTrophy Loves to post Volvo V50! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Blazingsmoke Posts: 440 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Silverlakes near Southampton Not been around these parts for a while since selling the ZT a few years back! Anyhow - was in Silverlakes (upickit.co.uk) looking for parts for my Peugeot before I sell it and I spotted no less than 4 x Rover 75's sat there that haven't been totally scavenged yet. One has the full Harmon/Kardon setup, 2 have rain sensors on them, 1 is definitely pre-project drive with all the bits. Just a heads-up if you're looking for upgrades or spares.

21st May 2016, 21:03	#2
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Indeed, I was there last week and got a perfectly good power VIS motor off the V6 tourer, some OEM door finishers, the pre project drive seat belt bolt covers, an electric rear blind and switch pack, some illuminated sun visors and a bottle of Royal Blue MG Rover touch up paint and lacquer. I tried to remove the walnut and beige steering wheel too, but I didn't have the right tools with me. Not a bad haul though I thought. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

22nd May 2016, 21:17	#4
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	No actually I think someone had already had a go before me. My star torx fitted the bolt heads of the Smokestone regular steering wheel from the tourer next to it, but wouldn't engage with the ones on the walnut wheel. Shame cos that would have been quite a prize. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

24th May 2016, 19:05	#8
Sonic ZS Posted a thing or two 75 Conn CDT Tourer, 75 Conn SE V6, 75 Conn V6, 75 Conn CDTi Tourer, ZS 180 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Devon Posts: 1,986 Thanks: 1,287 Thanked 963 Times in 534 Posts	Had a trip to Watford today, so made a small diversion down to Southampton. The wood wheel is now safe and not going to end up in the crusher, the torx bolt heads were both fine but the left one had been cross-threaded into the airbag ! Was VERY tight all the way out, but sorted in the end. Will replace the bolt before using the wheel again and thanks to all those that mentioned it on here, I've almost got every part I need !! __________________

24th May 2016, 19:12	#9
Salmon Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Connesuer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Winchester Posts: 424 Thanks: 251 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts	Is there a Walnut Dash down there by some chance? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd May 2016, 21:10	#3
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	So it was you that butchered the head on the bolt that secures the airbag then 😉😀

22nd May 2016, 21:23	#5
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	my the time I get to go all the good bits have always gone..... macafee2

22nd May 2016, 21:25	#6
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	I removed the one bolt ok but the other had the head damaged so I gave up on it.

24th May 2016, 21:22	#10
cb750chris Trader Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 849 Thanks: 201 Thanked 292 Times in 200 Posts	Neil, Yes I was told there is one in there If not, drop me a PM, and I can sort you out __________________ Now offering T4 services in the Fareham area Replacement keys programmed / supplied / cut Diesel 135 upgrade available IPK virginisation and T4 matching available Sorry, due to a big change in home circumstances, I am unable to do any large jobs at present, but can still offer evening time diagnostics.