New(ish) 75 owner

Grizzlyman · 18th July 2020, 17:12

Hi folks,
Hopefully this is the right section to post this rather general post!
So, today I picked up my second Rover 75 which I won on eBay for the princely sum of £721!
My old 75 is a manual but after snapping my Achilles’ tendon back in May, I decided to replace my manual with an automatic.
Both motors are diesel, the new one is a fully specced up Connie with all the toys, some of which even work!
After picking it up from Essex and getting it back to Folkestone today, I was surprised at how well it flew down the M20. I hadn’t noticed the Xpower 135 sticker on the passenger door, that was a nice surprise!
The motor is pretty rough on start up so going to give her a full service, probably loooong overdue. Also gonna get the gearbox oil changed, although it felt very smooth on the trip down!
There are also 2 large rust patches on the bonnet , on has gone right through the outer skin, so need to either find another bonnet or go to the body shop!
Other things to fix:
Steering wheel controls not working
Low line sat nav not working
IPK unreadable
Headlamp washers have been deliberately gummed over...?!?
Need to remove a horrible Nokia hands free phone holder/system
Headlights look like Xenons, but lenses are cloudy.
Key is knackered, need to swap the housing.
Need to check if the cruise control and heated seats work.

I’ve done a key refurb before, and also done the headlamp lens clean up before too.

If anyone has any suggestions for my other jobs, please let me know, any advice is always greatly received!

Cheers peeps!

Grizz.

Rogue · 18th July 2020, 17:18

i would post for the bits you want in the items wanted thread, colour code will be on the nearside B pillar.

Have a word with Rick-sta about your ipk. He's not too far from you.

Grizzlyman · 18th July 2020, 17:40

Thanks a lot for the pointers, I’m already talking to RikSta about the IPK, will post separately in the items wanted.
Cheers!

macafee2 · 18th July 2020, 18:23

for the ipk see this thread
https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=306448
macafee2

harrisop48 · 19th July 2020, 06:45

Grizz, you have Mickyboy 25 miles away (40 minutes) at Hernebay who can supply most pre-owned spares. He may have the same colour bonnet you require and could help you fit on collection. Plus he is a bit of an expert on MG Rover and may have a T4 that can health check your latest aquisition.

Grizzlyman · 19th July 2020, 10:10

Oh that’s amazing, I’ve been looking for someone local to me who’s a bit of an expert!
I’ll drop him a PM, thanks again!

COLVERT · 19th July 2020, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Grizzlyman

Oh that’s amazing, I’ve been looking for someone local to me who’s a bit of an expert!
I’ll drop him a PM, thanks again!

Mr Grizzly.

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victorgte · 19th July 2020, 17:29

Check your plenums. Good luck with the new purchase.

18th July 2020, 17:12	#1
Grizzlyman Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Folkestone Posts: 25 Thanks: 21 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	New(ish) 75 owner Hi folks, Hopefully this is the right section to post this rather general post! So, today I picked up my second Rover 75 which I won on eBay for the princely sum of £721! My old 75 is a manual but after snapping my Achilles’ tendon back in May, I decided to replace my manual with an automatic. Both motors are diesel, the new one is a fully specced up Connie with all the toys, some of which even work! After picking it up from Essex and getting it back to Folkestone today, I was surprised at how well it flew down the M20. I hadn’t noticed the Xpower 135 sticker on the passenger door, that was a nice surprise! The motor is pretty rough on start up so going to give her a full service, probably loooong overdue. Also gonna get the gearbox oil changed, although it felt very smooth on the trip down! There are also 2 large rust patches on the bonnet , on has gone right through the outer skin, so need to either find another bonnet or go to the body shop! Other things to fix: Steering wheel controls not working Low line sat nav not working IPK unreadable Headlamp washers have been deliberately gummed over...?!? Need to remove a horrible Nokia hands free phone holder/system Headlights look like Xenons, but lenses are cloudy. Key is knackered, need to swap the housing. Need to check if the cruise control and heated seats work. I’ve done a key refurb before, and also done the headlamp lens clean up before too. If anyone has any suggestions for my other jobs, please let me know, any advice is always greatly received! Cheers peeps! Grizz.

18th July 2020, 17:18	#2
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,650 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	i would post for the bits you want in the items wanted thread, colour code will be on the nearside B pillar. Have a word with Rick-sta about your ipk. He's not too far from you. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

19th July 2020, 17:29	#8
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Check your plenums. Good luck with the new purchase. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

18th July 2020, 17:40	#3
Grizzlyman Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Folkestone Posts: 25 Thanks: 21 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks a lot for the pointers, I’m already talking to RikSta about the IPK, will post separately in the items wanted. Cheers!

18th July 2020, 18:23	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,924 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	for the ipk see this thread https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=306448 macafee2

19th July 2020, 06:45	#5
harrisop48 Passed Away Rover 75 Tourer Club CDTi 2.0 2002 Royal Blue Paint JFM Trim LBB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hayes West London Posts: 1,218 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,043 Times in 364 Posts	Grizz, you have Mickyboy 25 miles away (40 minutes) at Hernebay who can supply most pre-owned spares. He may have the same colour bonnet you require and could help you fit on collection. Plus he is a bit of an expert on MG Rover and may have a T4 that can health check your latest aquisition.

19th July 2020, 10:10	#6
Grizzlyman Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Folkestone Posts: 25 Thanks: 21 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Oh that’s amazing, I’ve been looking for someone local to me who’s a bit of an expert! I’ll drop him a PM, thanks again!