What I didn't do to my Rover 75 MGZT today - Page 85

Arctic · 16th December 2022, 11:55

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Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

Binned the CR-V.

Am now the owner of an M47 engined BMW X3.

Hi David.
That was a quick decision and turnaround from the Rover 75 you posted about today.

Hope this car works out for you.

Is it this one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385276784...Bk9SR_KRkbCjYQ

Bogbrush82 · 16th December 2022, 12:05

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi David.
That was a quick decision and turnaround from the Rover 75 you posted about today.

Hope this car works out for you.

Is it this one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385276784...Bk9SR_KRkbCjYQ

Had no choice really. Mom's mobility isn't getting any better and this car came up for sale literally down the road so I was able to inspect it. It was also cheaper that the Rover.

Here's a pic

Arctic · 16th December 2022, 12:25

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Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

Had no choice really. Mom's mobility isn't getting any better and this car came up for sale literally down the road so I was able to inspect it. It was also cheaper that the Rover.

Here's a pic

Hi David
First impressions looks to be ok, will it be serviced for you before they let it go, or has it been done already.

I think the BM had the flaps in the manifold ? which are best closed off or removed, Jamie will be able to give you more advice i should imagine.

Bogbrush82 · 16th December 2022, 12:37

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi David
First impressions looks to be ok, will it be serviced for you before they let it go, or has it been done already.

I think the BM had the flaps in the manifold ? which are best closed off or removed, Jamie will be able to give you more advice i should imagine.

It was serviced not too long ago, however for peace of mind I'll probably do it again.

I can confirm it is a flap engine, so one of the first jobs I'm planning to do is get the delete kit for it.

Bogbrush82 · 16th December 2022, 15:17

Well that was a good start - I ran out of fuel.

On the way to the petrol station!

bl52krz · 16th December 2022, 15:57

Hi David. It looks a nice car. A lot easier to get into if you have trouble getting into the likes of our 75/ZTs. They didn’t leave you much fuel in the tank did they. Tight so and so’s.

Bogbrush82 · 16th December 2022, 17:45

It was partly my fault - I was too busy getting it back home to realise just how little fuel was in it.

Still, all sorted now.

Brunty · 16th December 2022, 17:58

Didn't do anything today, went out to car - 8 degrees dead battery! Mechanic got to me at 4.15 fitted new Lucas premium started first time.
Will go out in the morning.

Bogbrush82 · 16th December 2022, 20:44

Gave the X3 a proper drive tonight (after making sure I have fuel it in lol) and all seems well. Smooth gear change, M47 engine making all the correct noises, plenty of grunt, and apart from needing some minor things here or there seems very solid.

Arctic · 17th December 2022, 08:23

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Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

Gave the X3 a proper drive tonight (after making sure I have fuel it in lol) and all seems well. Smooth gear change, M47 engine making all the correct noises, plenty of grunt, and apart from needing some minor things here or there seems very solid.

Hi David.
Did you part chop the HRV or send it to the scrap yard or sell it as spares or repairs, if your battery was newer on the HRV did you swap it out for the one on the BMW

16th December 2022, 15:17	#845
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Well that was a good start - I ran out of fuel. On the way to the petrol station! __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

16th December 2022, 15:57	#846
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi David. It looks a nice car. A lot easier to get into if you have trouble getting into the likes of our 75/ZTs. They didn’t leave you much fuel in the tank did they. Tight so and so’s. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

16th December 2022, 17:45	#847
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	It was partly my fault - I was too busy getting it back home to realise just how little fuel was in it. Still, all sorted now. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

16th December 2022, 20:44	#849
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Gave the X3 a proper drive tonight (after making sure I have fuel it in lol) and all seems well. Smooth gear change, M47 engine making all the correct noises, plenty of grunt, and apart from needing some minor things here or there seems very solid. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

16th December 2022, 17:58	#848
Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 415 Thanks: 273 Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts	Didn't do anything today, went out to car - 8 degrees dead battery! Mechanic got to me at 4.15 fitted new Lucas premium started first time. Will go out in the morning.