It could be the end of the road if this doesnt work

Rikki · 28th May 2017, 21:35

The Boss and me have had a chat tonight, when I say chat that's not strictly accurate- as a chat would infer a two way conversation- and this one was decidedly one way and not in my favour.

The current wife has expressed a slight concern using her entire vocal range and extensive vocabulary about the spending on Greyscale or as she quite eloquently put it that "Old banger that's draining our bank account" actually she didn't say old banger she more equated the old girl to a hessian receptacle containing faeces.

Greyscales trials and tribulations in the short time I have owned her have been well documented on these forums so will not repeat them on this thread, suffice to say after a long and some what civilised one way discussion (Not), We are going to try to save up and get the replacement Radiator kindly donated by MarinaBrian fitted, along with the PAS Pump I already have and a new ball joint that Greyscale needs.

It will probably take us a couple months to save the money to get this done , and wifey has suggested that if anything else comes too light in the meantime that we should consider getting rid of it.

When I say "suggested" and "consider" she didn't put it in exactly those terms but the censor filter on here I suspect will not allow me to post the exact transcript.

So Greyscale is in last chance saloon and I suspect along with her my chances of ever owning a ZT 190 again.

So cross your fingers nothing else goes wrong- Me I am off to get some asprin all that shouting has given me a headache

BoroRover · 29th May 2017, 06:42

Got everything crossed that all works out for you, and that you can have a long, trouble free period. You know what a great car the ZT can be, hopefully it will repay you "in spades". Good luck 👍👍👍

Dawn · 29th May 2017, 06:52

If she's had k seal in, as per your other thread, don't blame the old girl too much. My 1.8 has certainly frayed my nerves because of the stuff, but I think I have finally got there. She was boiling up after two thermostats, new head and liners and numerous flushes. New rad and yet another thermostat and shed purring. Fingers crossed it works for Greyscale too!

Rooney · 29th May 2017, 09:47

You have my sympathy - we reached a similar position with our 1.8 tourer.

The car was absolutely concours in all respects except for the fact that it very rarely got us where we needed to go.

I wish you luck.

macafee2 · 29th May 2017, 10:57

advise the boss your car is like a marriage, for better for worse in sickness and in health

macafee2

Mogodon · 29th May 2017, 12:47

I feel your pain !!!!!

Especially in the SWMBO field of conversation.

Number 6 · 29th May 2017, 13:04

Women just don't understand

stevestrat · 29th May 2017, 13:24

My old ZT 1.8T, the previous owner's wife called it the "black widow" because all it did was take his money.

Georgies Dad · 29th May 2017, 13:36

Have you considered changing your wife

Neil1 · 29th May 2017, 16:36

I did like your terminology "the current wife", does that mean you were threatened?

I'm lucky I'm not married and have no intention of ever doing that again, tried it once and that was enough!

Still I can understand your issues but wouldn't it be better to set up a pot purely for keeping the car, yes they can be troublesome at times but then all cars can be.
There are lots of plus points for keeping the 190, going to shows and meeting other owners and trips away with your wife.

Surely she can see that?

28th May 2017, 21:35	#1
Rikki Loves to post MG ZT+ 190, Land Rover Series IIA, KIA Pro C'eed VR7 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Redcar Posts: 258 Thanks: 151 Thanked 158 Times in 53 Posts	It could be the end of the road if this doesnt work The Boss and me have had a chat tonight, when I say chat that's not strictly accurate- as a chat would infer a two way conversation- and this one was decidedly one way and not in my favour. The current wife has expressed a slight concern using her entire vocal range and extensive vocabulary about the spending on Greyscale or as she quite eloquently put it that "Old banger that's draining our bank account" actually she didn't say old banger she more equated the old girl to a hessian receptacle containing faeces. Greyscales trials and tribulations in the short time I have owned her have been well documented on these forums so will not repeat them on this thread, suffice to say after a long and some what civilised one way discussion (Not), We are going to try to save up and get the replacement Radiator kindly donated by MarinaBrian fitted, along with the PAS Pump I already have and a new ball joint that Greyscale needs. It will probably take us a couple months to save the money to get this done , and wifey has suggested that if anything else comes too light in the meantime that we should consider getting rid of it. When I say "suggested" and "consider" she didn't put it in exactly those terms but the censor filter on here I suspect will not allow me to post the exact transcript. So Greyscale is in last chance saloon and I suspect along with her my chances of ever owning a ZT 190 again. So cross your fingers nothing else goes wrong- Me I am off to get some asprin all that shouting has given me a headache __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] *GREYSCALE* Born Monday, 14th July 2003 @ 12:51:51 9,940th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 2,948th ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 1,042nd ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Done: Cam belt and aux belts. Water pump, pulleys and tensioners, Hunter wheel alignment, New thermostat and housing, Plenum guard mod, refix undertray, Bonnet cable mod, upgraded Balance VIS motor, One empty bank account, one nervous breakdown.

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BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	Got everything crossed that all works out for you, and that you can have a long, trouble free period. You know what a great car the ZT can be, hopefully it will repay you "in spades". Good luck 👍👍👍

29th May 2017, 06:52	#3
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	If she's had k seal in, as per your other thread, don't blame the old girl too much. My 1.8 has certainly frayed my nerves because of the stuff, but I think I have finally got there. She was boiling up after two thermostats, new head and liners and numerous flushes. New rad and yet another thermostat and shed purring. Fingers crossed it works for Greyscale too!

29th May 2017, 09:47	#4
Rooney Suspended MG ZT 135+ Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, 75 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: County Antrim Posts: 2,027 Thanks: 835 Thanked 882 Times in 557 Posts	You have my sympathy - we reached a similar position with our 1.8 tourer. The car was absolutely concours in all respects except for the fact that it very rarely got us where we needed to go. I wish you luck.

29th May 2017, 10:57	#5
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	advise the boss your car is like a marriage, for better for worse in sickness and in health macafee2

29th May 2017, 16:36	#10
Neil1 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T CDTI Auto Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Newton Abbot Posts: 2,624 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 518 Times in 425 Posts	I did like your terminology "the current wife", does that mean you were threatened? I'm lucky I'm not married and have no intention of ever doing that again, tried it once and that was enough! Still I can understand your issues but wouldn't it be better to set up a pot purely for keeping the car, yes they can be troublesome at times but then all cars can be. There are lots of plus points for keeping the 190, going to shows and meeting other owners and trips away with your wife. Surely she can see that? __________________ Rover 75 and MG ZT: The Complete Story