My new purchase - Page 2

Sheraton · 13th December 2016, 14:45

looks like a Good project - it would be boring if we bought them all "Sorted" - it's an "opportunity" when you buy a car like this - lots of nice wee jobs to get done and, it's satisfying to do so

I like the Contemporary 75

Paul.

AUA23 · 13th December 2016, 14:51

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Originally Posted by Plezier

The rear footwell water probably came from the front when the car was loaded and transported on the beavertail.

I hadn't thought of that, I bet you're right.

Well while I was waiting for the crankshaft pulley to arrive I got the car in the shed and started to strip back the rear.

I got the seat bottom in the house and started giving it a good clean with Autoglym leather cleaner. Straight away it started to make a massive difference (nearest half of seat cleaned)

It's pretty much there now, but the crankshaft pulley has just arrived and I'm itching to go and fit it, so I'll carry on with this later.

P.S. it's nice to know that the ironing board has another use as a bench squab support

AUA23 · 13th December 2016, 14:56

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Originally Posted by rab60bit

Nice one. Same spec./colour (and in about the same state) as my 'project' car except mine's a manual 2.5 with Meteors (with less than 60K on the clock but a suspect engine) - haven't really had a good look yet but the front cam belt cover is jammed behind the belt.
Have fun and if it's outside, first fix the sunroof drains issue (it's that p..s poor MGR line solution for joining two bits of rubber - couple of straight tube unions did the trick for me) otherwise you've also got yourself a small paddling pool with A/C

I've had a thorough read of the sunroof 'how to' and am definitely going to use some pipe connectors/unions! Now the car is in the shed I can afford to spend plenty of time drying it out and doing the job properly.

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Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Well done for taking it on,it's easy to see the potential the car has with some TLC.I'm sure it will repay you with many happy years of luxury motoring.I agree with you about the colour by the way

It's a great colour isn't it! After a polish and wax it'll come up great.

kbonney88 · 13th December 2016, 15:07

lovely matey... love the colour too..

think you will have a good one there when all the jobs are done....

lady zed · 13th December 2016, 15:41

Fantastic colour and well done to you saving it, it could easily have ended up in bits. Looking forward to seeing your progress!

AUA23 · 14th December 2016, 22:29

So today I've continued stripping out the interior, only got the boot trim left to remove. The amount of water in there was ridiculous, I sponged a gallon out from the rear footwell and there must have been at least twice that soaked up in the foam under the carpet... I've spent this evening cleaning lots of pieces of trim making them look new again, it's going to be like reassembling a new car afterwards!

When I was removing the centre console I found this wire behind the switch panel? Any ideas what it might be for? It's probable it doesn't go anywhere, but on my saloon that switch is for the rear blind, or traction control on the other side.

Also gave the driver's seat a good cleaning, and impressed with the results - I'll get some more photos up tomorrow on the progress. So tomorrow will be more cleaning of trim pieces and stripping out the boot, then I can do the proper sunroof mod.

steve-45 · 14th December 2016, 22:38

The plugs tend to be colour coded - what colour is it ?

t5tart · 15th December 2016, 01:31

the plug will be rear blind or traction control seeing as you have cruise and heated seats already in there

gozo ken · 15th December 2016, 22:11

Maybe the connections to the 'smart nav' service button.
see post 18 on this by Reebs-
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...art+nav&page=2

Dominic22 · 16th December 2016, 00:51

Yes I nearly bought it a couple of months ago and went to see it as it was close. Will be great when sorted, the back was soaked then so I assume it is sunroof drains rather than the transporter.

Cat D but I could not tell why so assume superficial damage. The only real issue was the oil in the overflow tank etc but I am sure it can be sorted quite easily.

Good look a good one to save.

13th December 2016, 15:41	#15
lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	Fantastic colour and well done to you saving it, it could easily have ended up in bits. Looking forward to seeing your progress! __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to

15th December 2016, 01:31	#18
t5tart Posted a thing or two MG ZT cdti Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northants / Bucks border Posts: 1,815 Thanks: 260 Thanked 204 Times in 182 Posts	the plug will be rear blind or traction control seeing as you have cruise and heated seats already in there __________________ now with ZT Diesel power after killing the connie and the zt180 combusting see my scrapbook thread check your sunroof drains and plenum drains http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/1609.gif members who do t4 diagnostics map

15th December 2016, 22:11	#19
gozo ken Avid contributor R75 SALOON Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 226 Thanks: 20 Thanked 57 Times in 44 Posts	Maybe the connections to the 'smart nav' service button. see post 18 on this by Reebs- http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...art+nav&page=2 Last edited by gozo ken; 15th December 2016 at 22:20..

13th December 2016, 14:45	#11
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	looks like a Good project - it would be boring if we bought them all "Sorted" - it's an "opportunity" when you buy a car like this - lots of nice wee jobs to get done and, it's satisfying to do so I like the Contemporary 75 Paul.

13th December 2016, 15:07	#14
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	lovely matey... love the colour too.. think you will have a good one there when all the jobs are done....

14th December 2016, 22:29	#16
AUA23 Retired MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Town Posts: 36 Thanks: 12 Thanked 10 Times in 3 Posts	So today I've continued stripping out the interior, only got the boot trim left to remove. The amount of water in there was ridiculous, I sponged a gallon out from the rear footwell and there must have been at least twice that soaked up in the foam under the carpet... I've spent this evening cleaning lots of pieces of trim making them look new again, it's going to be like reassembling a new car afterwards! When I was removing the centre console I found this wire behind the switch panel? Any ideas what it might be for? It's probable it doesn't go anywhere, but on my saloon that switch is for the rear blind, or traction control on the other side. Also gave the driver's seat a good cleaning, and impressed with the results - I'll get some more photos up tomorrow on the progress. So tomorrow will be more cleaning of trim pieces and stripping out the boot, then I can do the proper sunroof mod.

14th December 2016, 22:38	#17
steve-45 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Belvedere Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 108 Thanked 1,089 Times in 774 Posts	The plugs tend to be colour coded - what colour is it ?

16th December 2016, 00:51	#20
Dominic22 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V8 Plus Others Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Swadlincote Posts: 1,603 Thanks: 18 Thanked 163 Times in 81 Posts	Yes I nearly bought it a couple of months ago and went to see it as it was close. Will be great when sorted, the back was soaked then so I assume it is sunroof drains rather than the transporter. Cat D but I could not tell why so assume superficial damage. The only real issue was the oil in the overflow tank etc but I am sure it can be sorted quite easily. Good look a good one to save.