What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 306

Olik · 6th April 2015, 18:02

My 75 is stood in my car park today waiting for DVLA to allow me to tax it!! And therefore drive it legally.

I already insured it, it is MOTd but I cannot drive it legally yet.
Need my V5 or V5C/2 which I do not have yet.....
I used my V5C/2 to SORN it two weeks ago.... My new V5 is still 'on its way' from DVLA.

Frustrating Easter in other words.

Any similar experiences on this site?
Must be plenty; )

clf · 6th April 2015, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olik

My 75 is stood in my car park today waiting for DVLA to allow me to tax it!! And therefore drive it legally.

I already insured it, it is MOTd but I cannot drive it legally yet.
Need my V5 or V5C/2 which I do not have yet.....
I used my V5C/2 to SORN it two weeks ago.... My new V5 is still 'on its way' from DVLA.

Frustrating Easter in other words.

Any similar experiences on this site?
Must be plenty; )

can you not tax it online? I would hatd thought you would have everything you need to tax.

Jordan Apex · 6th April 2015, 18:14

Gave the interior a quick going over, makes a big difference

weather turned for the worse so didn't do the exterior! Not that I had enough time anyway

Scaramanga · 6th April 2015, 19:11

Cleaned the air vents with some Qtips (clean ones) and a lot of patience. I hate seeing all the crud in there when the sunshine reveals it for all to see.

Then i did my ears (with clean ones).

Dallas · 6th April 2015, 19:16

I found out what is making that awful engine whirring noise.

Popped the belt off and ran car and noise went, manually spin the idler ancillary drive wheel and you can hear its not good, has some movement. £70 new approximate.

Is it best to replace the Tensioner ancillary wheel @ £90.00 new approximate ?

Avora · 7th April 2015, 14:44

Well today started with the plan of fitting my newly refurbished Xenon headlights.

Weather was good, tools and parts required were on the shelf. Simple I thought.

Walking out to the car to get started, open the bonnet. The wretched thing popped out of its holder.

Luckily I know the way in if this happens. But long story short I ended up with the arch liner out and painting some rusty parts of my subframe/waxoiling. All just because of one blooming cable.

Luckily I am persistent and got the Xenons tested first (very important) and then fitted in a jiffy. At least gave the paint time to dry between coats.

I also found time to rotate my wheels and sort one of my heatshields that was hanging and even fit a new gear stick gaiter.

I was going to wash it, but after all that I'm due a coffee and a rest. Tomorrow is a new day.

Olik · 7th April 2015, 14:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by clf

can you not tax it online? I would hatd thought you would have everything you need to tax.

I did what you suggested this very morning: )
I called DVLA & got a very pleasant Welsh accented lady....
And, to my surprise it was an easy 'fix'.
IE Just pay for it.
Which was all I wanted; )

Good advice in other words. Remember I had no V5 nor the V5C/3 which I used to SORN it previously.

A new owner might not get his new documents from DVLA for four weeks after purchase. (March 20 2015) In my case it was already registered to me at DVLA, insured, MOTd, but I didn't yet have the V5 in my letterbox.

Fair play to DVLA: )

Gate Keeper · 7th April 2015, 21:37

A few little jobs. A warm day to be out

Arctic sent me a pair of immaculate illuminated sun visors a few months ago as my old ones had packed up. I swapped them over and they now work a treat. Many thanks Steve

The barrel ignition has been locking up, so I powdered some lead from a HB pencil inside and it was 'Cry Freedom'

I sanded down the electrical contacts in the rear light cluster, as the dash showed a bulb warning light failure. Did the contacts with electrical cleaner, so I am hoping that does the trick.

The rear drinks holder fell out. I used an epoxy resin glue to refit. So far, so good.

What else? I had to use a cutting paste to clear up the cloudy headlights. A slow and laborious task.

clf · 7th April 2015, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olik

I did what you suggested this very morning: )
I called DVLA & got a very pleasant Welsh accented lady....
And, to my surprise it was an easy 'fix'.
IE Just pay for it.
Which was all I wanted; )

Good advice in other words. Remember I had no V5 nor the V5C/3 which I used to SORN it previously.

A new owner might not get his new documents from DVLA for four weeks after purchase. (March 20 2015) In my case it was already registered to me at DVLA, insured, MOTd, but I didn't yet have the V5 in my letterbox.

Fair play to DVLA: )

.................. and how was the drive?

marinabrian · 8th April 2015, 04:03

....things when you buy a "new" car.

So oil & filter, pads all round, bumper off headlights removed and cleaned and the wiring underneath sorted, intercooler o rings, and general cleaning of the bits you can't see.

As a pleasant surprise unlike every other 75/ZT I've ever owned, it doesn't need strut top bearings.

On the Anthracite ZT, it was new front pads, and daylight failed.....so the new discs and pads for the rear will be a job for later.

Loving working on my own cars, rather than someone elses for a change

Brian

6th April 2015, 18:14	#3053
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	Gave the interior a quick going over, makes a big difference weather turned for the worse so didn't do the exterior! Not that I had enough time anyway __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

6th April 2015, 19:11	#3054
Scaramanga I really should get out more....... Firefrost 75 CDTi Conn SE manual Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 2,319 Thanks: 1,409 Thanked 695 Times in 500 Posts	Cleaned the air vents with some Qtips (clean ones) and a lot of patience. I hate seeing all the crud in there when the sunshine reveals it for all to see. Then i did my ears (with clean ones). __________________ My current 75 is my 4th... 1. Starlight Silver 1.8 manual Saloon- RIP - HGF before I joined this forum 2. White Gold CDTi manual Saloon - RIP - Car accident 3. Midnight Blue 2.5 V6 auto Saloon- 'The 5th Gear Car' - Now owned by another forum member 4. Firefrost CDTi manual Tourer Lee [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th April 2015, 14:44	#3056
Avora Loves to post MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Penrith Posts: 441 Thanks: 89 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	Well today started with the plan of fitting my newly refurbished Xenon headlights. Weather was good, tools and parts required were on the shelf. Simple I thought. Walking out to the car to get started, open the bonnet. The wretched thing popped out of its holder. Luckily I know the way in if this happens. But long story short I ended up with the arch liner out and painting some rusty parts of my subframe/waxoiling. All just because of one blooming cable. Luckily I am persistent and got the Xenons tested first (very important) and then fitted in a jiffy. At least gave the paint time to dry between coats. I also found time to rotate my wheels and sort one of my heatshields that was hanging and even fit a new gear stick gaiter. I was going to wash it, but after all that I'm due a coffee and a rest. Tomorrow is a new day. __________________ ZT-T 190

8th April 2015, 04:03	#3060
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	always the same..... ....things when you buy a "new" car. So oil & filter, pads all round, bumper off headlights removed and cleaned and the wiring underneath sorted, intercooler o rings, and general cleaning of the bits you can't see. As a pleasant surprise unlike every other 75/ZT I've ever owned, it doesn't need strut top bearings. On the Anthracite ZT, it was new front pads, and daylight failed.....so the new discs and pads for the rear will be a job for later. Loving working on my own cars, rather than someone elses for a change Brian

6th April 2015, 18:02	#3051
Olik Banned 03 Rover 75 Classic Diesel Auto saloon. 04 Connie CDTI saloon. Auto saloon. Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Gloucester Posts: 31 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	My 75 is stood in my car park today waiting for DVLA to allow me to tax it!! And therefore drive it legally. I already insured it, it is MOTd but I cannot drive it legally yet. Need my V5 or V5C/2 which I do not have yet..... I used my V5C/2 to SORN it two weeks ago.... My new V5 is still 'on its way' from DVLA. Frustrating Easter in other words. Any similar experiences on this site? Must be plenty; )

6th April 2015, 19:16	#3055
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I found out what is making that awful engine whirring noise. Popped the belt off and ran car and noise went, manually spin the idler ancillary drive wheel and you can hear its not good, has some movement. £70 new approximate. Is it best to replace the Tensioner ancillary wheel @ £90.00 new approximate ?

7th April 2015, 21:37	#3058
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	A few little jobs. A warm day to be out Arctic sent me a pair of immaculate illuminated sun visors a few months ago as my old ones had packed up. I swapped them over and they now work a treat. Many thanks Steve The barrel ignition has been locking up, so I powdered some lead from a HB pencil inside and it was 'Cry Freedom' I sanded down the electrical contacts in the rear light cluster, as the dash showed a bulb warning light failure. Did the contacts with electrical cleaner, so I am hoping that does the trick. The rear drinks holder fell out. I used an epoxy resin glue to refit. So far, so good. What else? I had to use a cutting paste to clear up the cloudy headlights. A slow and laborious task.