What Have You Learned new today? - Page 2

Snetty · 8th November 2020, 14:45

I learnt that a little hand held steam cleaner is rather handy for sprucing up an interior.

planenut · 8th November 2020, 14:58

I learnt that if one is trying to get a cylinder head off and the turbo/exhaust manifold won't separate after removal of the manifold bolts, then lifting the head up and back at an angle allows removal.

wraymond · 8th November 2020, 15:04

Again, pipe sleeves! brilliant, thank you.

hogweed · 8th November 2020, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Mark.
I was given the impression that the Halfords 13mm rubber grommets fit, a search may reveal all

They're a bit loose Steve, but a dab of Evostok solves all known problems - they haven't fallen off in 3 or 4 years

SKS Disco · 8th November 2020, 19:29

Or rather, how to disable speed locking on a ZTT using T4

WillyHeckaslike · 10th December 2020, 09:41

Tried 15mm after they arrived and they were also too big. So I ordered 14mm and when they arrived I was encouraged to see that they came with 4 ridges extending down the body of the item as opposed to the usual circular ridges running around the body. The plan is to carefully trim off two opposing ridges with a box cutter leaving the remaining two opposing ridges to line up with the slots in the connecting hole in the roof trim strip.

Edit: Trimmed in a few seconds and first test fitting is good. Will now cut slots in both remaining ridges with a hacksaw to allow for the item to be rotated a quarter turn as per the oem item to aid retention.

onceaknight · 10th December 2020, 10:46

I have learned that 'ceedy' is not happy with his thermostat. That little blighter doesn't want to play.

Arctic · 10th December 2020, 13:44

I have learned it's great to have a FBH in your shed to keep you nice and warm

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Heddy · 10th December 2020, 14:07

Haven't done anything about it yet but any problem with shortening the fuel pipe that goes into the top of the UBP ? It's probably the highest point under the bonnet and has 'sacrificial' tape wrapped around it at the mo. if this is feasible then I've learned how to stop the pipe chafing and also looking unsightly.

roverbarmy · 10th December 2020, 14:41

I learned that some folks don't realise that Rover 75s are square at the corners, not round. The lady reversing out of the parking place next to me did not take kindly to my beeping at her before she was going to dink my bumper. When she got out to have a look how close she was, she was amazed!

8th November 2020, 15:04	#13
wraymond This is my second home 75 Auto 2.5 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Westcliff on Sea Posts: 5,185 Thanks: 423 Thanked 1,680 Times in 1,014 Posts	Again, pipe sleeves! brilliant, thank you. __________________ member no. 235

8th November 2020, 19:29	#15
SKS Disco Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atherstone Posts: 641 Thanks: 2 Thanked 52 Times in 36 Posts	speed locking Or rather, how to disable speed locking on a ZTT using T4 __________________ Time is precious. Waste it Wisely !

10th December 2020, 09:41	#16
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,519 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	Tried 15mm after they arrived and they were also too big. So I ordered 14mm and when they arrived I was encouraged to see that they came with 4 ridges extending down the body of the item as opposed to the usual circular ridges running around the body. The plan is to carefully trim off two opposing ridges with a box cutter leaving the remaining two opposing ridges to line up with the slots in the connecting hole in the roof trim strip. Edit: Trimmed in a few seconds and first test fitting is good. Will now cut slots in both remaining ridges with a hacksaw to allow for the item to be rotated a quarter turn as per the oem item to aid retention. Last edited by WillyHeckaslike; 10th December 2020 at 14:08.. Reason: More Info.

10th December 2020, 13:44	#18
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	I have learned it's great to have a FBH in your shed to keep you nice and warm 1 __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

10th December 2020, 14:07	#19
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	Haven't done anything about it yet but any problem with shortening the fuel pipe that goes into the top of the UBP ? It's probably the highest point under the bonnet and has 'sacrificial' tape wrapped around it at the mo. if this is feasible then I've learned how to stop the pipe chafing and also looking unsightly. Last edited by Heddy; 10th December 2020 at 14:09.. Reason: More text.

8th November 2020, 14:45	#11
Snetty Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ingoldisthorpe Posts: 1,114 Thanks: 731 Thanked 415 Times in 274 Posts	I learnt that a little hand held steam cleaner is rather handy for sprucing up an interior.

8th November 2020, 14:58	#12
planenut Regional Secretary Rover 1.8T Tourer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Heathrow Posts: 6,948 Thanks: 1,551 Thanked 2,036 Times in 1,264 Posts	I learnt that if one is trying to get a cylinder head off and the turbo/exhaust manifold won't separate after removal of the manifold bolts, then lifting the head up and back at an angle allows removal.

10th December 2020, 10:46	#17
onceaknight Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Antrim Posts: 77 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	I have learned that 'ceedy' is not happy with his thermostat. That little blighter doesn't want to play.

10th December 2020, 14:41	#20
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 learned that some folks don't realise that Rover 75s are square at the corners, not round. The lady reversing out of the parking place next to me did not take kindly to my beeping at her before she was going to dink my bumper. When she got out to have a look how close she was, she was amazed! __________________ Oil in my veins!