Preemptive Maintennace - Inputs Welcome - Page 7

victorgte · 2nd July 2019, 20:03

Really interesting reading.
It’s why I’m putting money into the 2 litre V6. List of jobs is too long to type now but all the rear suspension has been changed recently as well as the front lower arm bushes.
This week I’ll be flushing out the sills and cleaning the underside ready for rust treatment a week later when it’s all dried out. Hot weather is the key.

Then it’s a good coating of Dinitrol for the 75 and the Streetwise.
Oily bits get their regular service every year. Neighbours often approach me to see what job I’m doing next. They must think I’m brilliant or stupid but I’m not going to ask which.

Jules · 2nd July 2019, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by mss

I've been up your way twice in the last month Jules. My daughter has a 5-week internship at an engineering firm in Dewagny. I took her up and then went to collect her three weeks later after the first stint. The area is just stunning!

I will be taking her up there again this coming weekend. Another opportunity awaits for some hill walking.

Yes we've lived in this mighty fine place for 50 years.
Travelled the world but always love returning home.

On our doorstep is :
Snowdonia and it's lakes
Conwy Castle & Quayside
Victorian Llandudno Pier and beaches.
Deganwy beach & Marina.
Llyn Peninsula
All the winding traffic free roads Top Gear use!

Even better still
No queues for restaurants, cinemas.
Kids usually get 1st choice of schools etc
No congestion - free parking
No pollution ......

Oops better shut up and keep this hidden gem of North Wales a secret !

Jules · 3rd July 2019, 07:05

Ah but what happened to the Ti ?

We had one fantastic mint car.
When we sold it the next owner ruined it within 6 months !!

MSS · 30th August 2019, 19:35

It is now nearly 7 years and 72k miles since we purchased this 75 CDT. The total mileage is coming up to 152k and this year I had a number of further items replaced. The list below has been updated accordingly.

Here are all the things done to date (starting point 82k miles):

Engine flush with Millers 5W40 oil followed by new oil of the same type (done, then subsequent oil change at 6k miles)
All service filters (done)
PCV filter replacement (done)
Joules plenum guard installation (done)
New OEM thermostat and coolant replacement (done)
Battery replacement with Bosch S5008 (done)
Rear light seal replacement (done)
Head/foglamp bulbs replaced with Nightbreakers (done)
MAF (new one purchased but the T4 showed the old one in spec, so added the new one to the parts collection for future use)
Brake discs, pads, fluid change (New genuine MGR disks/pads/sensors all around - done)
Handbrake compensator mod (done)
Intercooler vitron rings (no leak, so not done)
Radiator fan resistor replacement (done)
Clutch - 3 piece kit including CSC (Luk set already purchased - not installed as already had replacement LUk fitted - added to collecion of parts for future use)
Clutch master cylinder (done - it appears the previous owner had not replaced at the same time as the clutch)
DMF plus new bolts (Luk DMF purchased, added to collection for future use)
Lower engine mount (done, using OEM item)
Replace lower arm rear bushes (done, using Unipart items)
Replacement of lower arm balljoint covers (done - the covers were damaged -probably at the time of the clutch replacement)
Track-rod end replacement (done)
Clean and waxoyl brake pipes (done)
Clean and waxoyl suspension components (done)
Clean and waxoyl all key bolts/nuts under the body (done)
Clean and waxoyl fuel tank straps (done)
Bonnet mod (done)
Tie steering reservoir fluid pipe out of the way for aircon pipe (done)
4-wheel alignment (done)
T4 session including brake bleed (done)
Install tyre protectors on struts (done).
Replace front springs (done - installed sachs springs)
Replace strut top bearings (done - SNR)
Replace front drop links (done - Delphi)
Replace rear springs (done - Sachs)
Replace rear dampers (done - OEM Delphi)
New tyres fitted all around
4-wheel laser alignment (done)
Replace PAS pump & fluid flush (done - PAS pump had developed a slight leak)
Replace drive belts (done)
Replace fuel filter again (at 30k miles from last- done)
Replace PCV separator filter again (at 30k miles from last - done)
Oil and filter changes at 7.5k mile intervals
Air filter changed at 25k miles from the last change (done)
Alternator replaced with a fully rebuilt one (rebuilt by Ipswich based firm Nacton Auto Electrical)
Replaced diesel filter head due to fuel pressure senor issue throwing up EML intermittently.
Installed starter motor contact replacement kit
All other filters and PCV separation filter replaced at <15k miles since the last change.
Front windscreen replaced with new.
Oil and filter changes every 6k miles.
Fitted Pirelli P7 Cinturato's all round

Work during June 2017.

Replacement of rear brake pipes with Kunifer for the straight runs and copper for those with tight bends. Front pipes are fine so cleaned and coated in grease.
Both outer track rod ends replaced.
The other side drop link had developed slight play so that has been replaced with a Delphi part. The Delphi drop links have lasted over 43k miles each.
Exhaust system developed a leak in the rear box and the complete system, from cat back, replaced with Klarius.
Service.

Work done June 2018

Rebuilt driver side brake caliper as it had started to bind.
Yearly service.

Work done May/June 2019

New windscreen as the 4-year old one one had a small crack.
Headlight restoration using Rain-X kit
New rear upper arms fitted (old ones were actually OK but they were going to need replacing at some point in the car's life so now done.
Interim service.
Full thorough inspection of the car including brake discs, pads, underside etc.
MOT today at 151944 miles (one advisory for a scored front brake disc. This was expected and resulted from the earlier binding brake caliper. But, the TRW discs are well within spec and new pads were fitted the the time of caliper rebuild.

Work done by trikey in August 2019

New 3-piece Luk Repset PRO clutch kit fitted (new master fitted earlier as noted above), system flushed... (although provided, new DMF not replaced as play on the original only 12mm)
Gearbox fluid change with Rover MTF94.
T4 diagnostic checks performed - MAF provided but not replaced as original is fine
Brake fluid replaced and T4 brake bleed performed.
Car given a thorough inspection by trikey

The car will get a complete set of TRW discs, pads and wear sensors all around sometime this year - already purchased.

macafee2 · 30th August 2019, 20:10

sorry completely off topic.
mss, what does this mean on your profile "Retired fro Club"

macafee2

suzublu · 30th August 2019, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by macafee2

sorry completely off topic.
mss, what does this mean on your profile "Retired fro Club"

macafee2

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=298814

macafee2 · 30th August 2019, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=298814

thank you Suzublu, just read that thread, pity it is closed. Been at work today and had not caught up on the posts and threads.
I'd so like to comment but don't want to veer this thread off topic.

macafee2

MSS · 30th August 2019, 22:13

As this is a record of work on my car, may I ask that posts #68 onwards, including this post, be removed and the thread closed for further posting?

Thank you.

marinabrian · 30th August 2019, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by mss

As this is a record of work on my car, may I ask that posts #68 onwards, including this post, be removed and the thread closed for further posting?

Thank you.

No you can't

Apart from anything else, your maintenance is not at an end

So can I ask why you have decided to bale out Maninder?........and I'd be happy to hear about this via PM if you prefer

Brian

Arctic · 30th August 2019, 23:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by mss

It is now nearly 7 years and 72k miles since we purchased this 75 CDT. The total mileage is coming up to 152k and this year I had a number of further items replaced. The list below has been updated accordingly.

Here are all the things done to date (starting point 82k miles):

Engine flush with Millers 5W40 oil followed by new oil of the same type (done, then subsequent oil change at 6k miles)
All service filters (done)
PCV filter replacement (done)
Joules plenum guard installation (done)
New OEM thermostat and coolant replacement (done)
Battery replacement with Bosch S5008 (done)
Rear light seal replacement (done)
Head/foglamp bulbs replaced with Nightbreakers (done)
MAF (new one purchased but the T4 showed the old one in spec, so added the new one to the parts collection for future use)
Brake discs, pads, fluid change (New genuine MGR disks/pads/sensors all around - done)
Handbrake compensator mod (done)
Intercooler vitron rings (no leak, so not done)
Radiator fan resistor replacement (done)
Clutch - 3 piece kit including CSC (Luk set already purchased - not installed as already had replacement LUk fitted - added to collecion of parts for future use)
Clutch master cylinder (done - it appears the previous owner had not replaced at the same time as the clutch)
DMF plus new bolts (Luk DMF purchased, added to collection for future use)
Lower engine mount (done, using OEM item)
Replace lower arm rear bushes (done, using Unipart items)
Replacement of lower arm balljoint covers (done - the covers were damaged -probably at the time of the clutch replacement)
Track-rod end replacement (done)
Clean and waxoyl brake pipes (done)
Clean and waxoyl suspension components (done)
Clean and waxoyl all key bolts/nuts under the body (done)
Clean and waxoyl fuel tank straps (done)
Bonnet mod (done)
Tie steering reservoir fluid pipe out of the way for aircon pipe (done)
4-wheel alignment (done)
T4 session including brake bleed (done)
Install tyre protectors on struts (done).
Replace front springs (done - installed sachs springs)
Replace strut top bearings (done - SNR)
Replace front drop links (done - Delphi)
Replace rear springs (done - Sachs)
Replace rear dampers (done - OEM Delphi)
New tyres fitted all around
4-wheel laser alignment (done)
Replace PAS pump & fluid flush (done - PAS pump had developed a slight leak)
Replace drive belts (done)
Replace fuel filter again (at 30k miles from last- done)
Replace PCV separator filter again (at 30k miles from last - done)
Oil and filter changes at 7.5k mile intervals
Air filter changed at 25k miles from the last change (done)
Alternator replaced with a fully rebuilt one (rebuilt by Ipswich based firm Nacton Auto Electrical)
Replaced diesel filter head due to fuel pressure senor issue throwing up EML intermittently.
Installed starter motor contact replacement kit
All other filters and PCV separation filter replaced at <15k miles since the last change.
Front windscreen replaced with new.
Oil and filter changes every 6k miles.
Fitted Pirelli P7 Cinturato's all round

Work during June 2017.

Replacement of rear brake pipes with Kunifer for the straight runs and copper for those with tight bends. Front pipes are fine so cleaned and coated in grease.
Both outer track rod ends replaced.
The other side drop link had developed slight play so that has been replaced with a Delphi part. The Delphi drop links have lasted over 43k miles each.
Exhaust system developed a leak in the rear box and the complete system, from cat back, replaced with Klarius.
Service.

Work done June 2018

Rebuilt driver side brake caliper as it had started to bind.
Yearly service.

Work done May/June 2019

New windscreen as the 4-year old one one had a small crack.
Headlight restoration using Rain-X kit
New rear upper arms fitted (old ones were actually OK but they were going to need replacing at some point in the car's life so now done.
Interim service.
Full thorough inspection of the car including brake discs, pads, underside etc.
MOT today at 151944 miles (one advisory for a scored front brake disc. This was expected and resulted from the earlier binding brake caliper. But, the TRW discs are well within spec and new pads were fitted the the time of caliper rebuild.

Work done by trikey in August 2019

New 3-piece Luk Repset PRO clutch kit fitted (new master fitted earlier as noted above), system flushed... (although provided, new DMF not replaced as play on the original only 12mm)
Gearbox fluid change with Rover MTF94.
T4 diagnostic checks performed - MAF provided but not replaced as original is fine
Brake fluid replaced and T4 brake bleed performed.
Car given a thorough inspection by trikey

The car will get a complete set of TRW discs, pads and wear sensors all around sometime this year - already purchased.

Hi Maninder.
You have kept well on top of your since you purchased it, and I bet its better for it nice one.

2nd July 2019, 20:03	#61
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	Really interesting reading. It’s why I’m putting money into the 2 litre V6. List of jobs is too long to type now but all the rear suspension has been changed recently as well as the front lower arm bushes. This week I’ll be flushing out the sills and cleaning the underside ready for rust treatment a week later when it’s all dried out. Hot weather is the key. Then it’s a good coating of Dinitrol for the 75 and the Streetwise. Oily bits get their regular service every year. Neighbours often approach me to see what job I’m doing next. They must think I’m brilliant or stupid but I’m not going to ask which. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

3rd July 2019, 07:05	#63
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	Ah but what happened to the Ti ? We had one fantastic mint car. When we sold it the next owner ruined it within 6 months !! __________________ [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

30th August 2019, 19:35	#64
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Final update It is now nearly 7 years and 72k miles since we purchased this 75 CDT. The total mileage is coming up to 152k and this year I had a number of further items replaced. The list below has been updated accordingly. Here are all the things done to date (starting point 82k miles): Engine flush with Millers 5W40 oil followed by new oil of the same type (done, then subsequent oil change at 6k miles) All service filters (done) PCV filter replacement (done) Joules plenum guard installation (done) New OEM thermostat and coolant replacement (done) Battery replacement with Bosch S5008 (done) Rear light seal replacement (done) Head/foglamp bulbs replaced with Nightbreakers (done) MAF (new one purchased but the T4 showed the old one in spec, so added the new one to the parts collection for future use) Brake discs, pads, fluid change (New genuine MGR disks/pads/sensors all around - done) Handbrake compensator mod (done) Intercooler vitron rings (no leak, so not done) Radiator fan resistor replacement (done) Clutch - 3 piece kit including CSC (Luk set already purchased - not installed as already had replacement LUk fitted - added to collecion of parts for future use) Clutch master cylinder (done - it appears the previous owner had not replaced at the same time as the clutch) DMF plus new bolts (Luk DMF purchased, added to collection for future use) Lower engine mount (done, using OEM item) Replace lower arm rear bushes (done, using Unipart items) Replacement of lower arm balljoint covers (done - the covers were damaged -probably at the time of the clutch replacement) Track-rod end replacement (done) Clean and waxoyl brake pipes (done) Clean and waxoyl suspension components (done) Clean and waxoyl all key bolts/nuts under the body (done) Clean and waxoyl fuel tank straps (done) Bonnet mod (done) Tie steering reservoir fluid pipe out of the way for aircon pipe (done) 4-wheel alignment (done) T4 session including brake bleed (done) Install tyre protectors on struts (done). Replace front springs (done - installed sachs springs) Replace strut top bearings (done - SNR) Replace front drop links (done - Delphi) Replace rear springs (done - Sachs) Replace rear dampers (done - OEM Delphi) New tyres fitted all around 4-wheel laser alignment (done) Replace PAS pump & fluid flush (done - PAS pump had developed a slight leak) Replace drive belts (done) Replace fuel filter again (at 30k miles from last- done) Replace PCV separator filter again (at 30k miles from last - done) Oil and filter changes at 7.5k mile intervals Air filter changed at 25k miles from the last change (done) Alternator replaced with a fully rebuilt one (rebuilt by Ipswich based firm Nacton Auto Electrical) Replaced diesel filter head due to fuel pressure senor issue throwing up EML intermittently. Installed starter motor contact replacement kit All other filters and PCV separation filter replaced at <15k miles since the last change. Front windscreen replaced with new. Oil and filter changes every 6k miles. Fitted Pirelli P7 Cinturato's all round Work during June 2017. Replacement of rear brake pipes with Kunifer for the straight runs and copper for those with tight bends. Front pipes are fine so cleaned and coated in grease. Both outer track rod ends replaced. The other side drop link had developed slight play so that has been replaced with a Delphi part. The Delphi drop links have lasted over 43k miles each. Exhaust system developed a leak in the rear box and the complete system, from cat back, replaced with Klarius. Service. Work done June 2018 Rebuilt driver side brake caliper as it had started to bind. Yearly service. Work done May/June 2019 New windscreen as the 4-year old one one had a small crack. Headlight restoration using Rain-X kit New rear upper arms fitted (old ones were actually OK but they were going to need replacing at some point in the car's life so now done. Interim service. Full thorough inspection of the car including brake discs, pads, underside etc. MOT today at 151944 miles (one advisory for a scored front brake disc. This was expected and resulted from the earlier binding brake caliper. But, the TRW discs are well within spec and new pads were fitted the the time of caliper rebuild. Work done by trikey in August 2019 New 3-piece Luk Repset PRO clutch kit fitted (new master fitted earlier as noted above), system flushed... (although provided, new DMF not replaced as play on the original only 12mm) Gearbox fluid change with Rover MTF94. T4 diagnostic checks performed - MAF provided but not replaced as original is fine Brake fluid replaced and T4 brake bleed performed. Car given a thorough inspection by trikey The car will get a complete set of TRW discs, pads and wear sensors all around sometime this year - already purchased.

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30th August 2019, 20:10	#65
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,907 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	sorry completely off topic. mss, what does this mean on your profile "Retired fro Club" macafee2

30th August 2019, 22:13	#68
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,083 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	Request to mods As this is a record of work on my car, may I ask that posts #68 onwards, including this post, be removed and the thread closed for further posting? Thank you.