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ZedTeeT · 2nd August 2019, 08:49

Welcome to the madhouse!

suzublu · 2nd August 2019, 09:16

Welcome along.

You say the boot badge is faded, presumably it's the small one on the boot lid plinth

If so, we have a member who does quality replacements

madeupname · 2nd August 2019, 14:45

Welcome

I never did anything to the previous cars I had, I always let a gerage do everything. But since I joined this forum I have started doing jobs myself, with the help of other members and the fantastic how too section.
From a standing start I have now -
Put a new radiator on.
Fixed a big air bubble in the engine.
Changed a rear coil spring.
Changed front and rear brake discs and pads.
Done an oil change.
Fitted a wood/leather steering wheel.
Fitted a new ICE wiring loom, plus adding a subwoofer (Harmon Kardon type).
replaced rear backplates.
Replaced broken hand brake cables.
swapped door cards.
changed carpets.
Changed internal trim.
Put new sparkies in one.

EDIT - almost forgot, I have also rebadged and resprayed a front grille.

and there are still lots of other jobs to do, but I'm getting close to the end of what needs doing

Don't be scared of doing your own work, but buying all the tools and parts can be expensive. Fortunately I could get the more minty items while I was still working.
Enjoy your Rover

Comfortably Numb · 2nd August 2019, 22:01

Hi Trovor, from another CDT owner. The BMW diesel engine is very reliable, it's things like fuel pumps and MAF sensor that cause problems, although not hard to sort out if you know what to look for (so ask). If yours is original 114 PS, I hear that the T40 remap up to the later CDTi 131 PS spec. is well worthwhile for both driveability and economy. Read up as much as you can on these cars, they have their quirks and design faults, - for many of these, prevention is better than cure, then you can rest easy. I believe the autobox benefits from more frequent oil changes than the service schedule indicates, but there are others far more qualified than me to give you authoritative advice. Happy Rovering!

Tracker · 2nd August 2019, 22:18

Hi, and welcome to the club. Nice to see another owner in Essex and not too far from me either. I've learned a lot in my 3+ years on here so don't hesitate to ask about anything. Although I don't know anything about diesels, there's a lot of people on here do.

2nd August 2019, 08:49	#11
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	Welcome to the madhouse! __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

2nd August 2019, 14:45	#13
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Welcome I never did anything to the previous cars I had, I always let a gerage do everything. But since I joined this forum I have started doing jobs myself, with the help of other members and the fantastic how too section. From a standing start I have now - Put a new radiator on. Fixed a big air bubble in the engine. Changed a rear coil spring. Changed front and rear brake discs and pads. Done an oil change. Fitted a wood/leather steering wheel. Fitted a new ICE wiring loom, plus adding a subwoofer (Harmon Kardon type). replaced rear backplates. Replaced broken hand brake cables. swapped door cards. changed carpets. Changed internal trim. Put new sparkies in one. EDIT - almost forgot, I have also rebadged and resprayed a front grille. and there are still lots of other jobs to do, but I'm getting close to the end of what needs doing Don't be scared of doing your own work, but buying all the tools and parts can be expensive. Fortunately I could get the more minty items while I was still working. Enjoy your Rover __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

2nd August 2019, 09:16	#12
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Welcome along. You say the boot badge is faded, presumably it's the small one on the boot lid plinth If so, we have a member who does quality replacements

2nd August 2019, 22:01	#14
Comfortably Numb Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Penrith Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 165 Thanked 303 Times in 241 Posts	Hi Trovor, from another CDT owner. The BMW diesel engine is very reliable, it's things like fuel pumps and MAF sensor that cause problems, although not hard to sort out if you know what to look for (so ask). If yours is original 114 PS, I hear that the T40 remap up to the later CDTi 131 PS spec. is well worthwhile for both driveability and economy. Read up as much as you can on these cars, they have their quirks and design faults, - for many of these, prevention is better than cure, then you can rest easy. I believe the autobox benefits from more frequent oil changes than the service schedule indicates, but there are others far more qualified than me to give you authoritative advice. Happy Rovering!

2nd August 2019, 22:18	#15
Tracker Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Dunmow Posts: 350 Thanks: 139 Thanked 83 Times in 72 Posts	Hi, and welcome to the club. Nice to see another owner in Essex and not too far from me either. I've learned a lot in my 3+ years on here so don't hesitate to ask about anything. Although I don't know anything about diesels, there's a lot of people on here do.