Caution with garages that don't have a clue about Rover cars. - Page 4

AndyN01 · 9th August 2017, 22:45

And just as important one decent one.

Not charging for diagnosis work and being honest and admitting they're stuck is a bit of a rarity from what I hear.

Thanks for the info.

Andy.

Jules · 16th August 2017, 22:04

Good stuff and a happy ending !

Still pleased to report we have not scrapped a single 75 since we started in 2005 !!

Also every non runner which has turned up here either be AA RAC etc or DIY trailer has left here under it's own steam

Still learning about these cars even today though and faults are getting more weird as they get older.

I was wondering the other day where I'll take our cars to for servicing when I hang my clogs up....................mmm very difficult one that

TomRS · 17th August 2017, 12:26

Good point... When Dave over this way hangs up his gloves i'll be screwed! have to do everything myself and rely on these forums.

I have to be honest, the days of the older car specialiest and "that guy" who you take all your old stuff too and he fixes it straight away, electronic wizards like Brian when all these people decide to give things up... it'll be a downward spiral i think.
The likes of Jules and others well known on here really keep this community and these cars alive.

hogweed · 17th August 2017, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomRS

...electronic wizards like Brian...

I see the answer here - you need to go and be Brian's apprentice, learning the trade...

Jules · 17th August 2017, 13:43

Of course my services wouldn't be as comprehensive without the expert help over the years from
Marinabrian
Bigruss
PhilT4
Stocktake
Frenchmike
and Gerry Tee who's sadly no longer with us.

��

Arryhall · 17th August 2017, 19:44

Sorry you went through all the hassle before you got the car sorted properly.

When I brought my 75, there was an odd thing when you put your foot down, about 3000rpm, the engine would skip for a second, then slam back in on the power. Very odd. Very unpleasant! I took it back to the garage who sent it to their preferred mechanic who was "A rover mechanic for 20 years, knows everything about these cars.". I asked him what the chances are of the HGF, and how best to avoid it. His answer? "It's a Rover, it'll break no matter what you do."

Really filled me with confidence, that!
He said it was a "pipe come off the turbo" that he stuck back on.

The head gasket failed! MG Rover Mobile Mechanics came out to do a fix. When the engine was being rebuilt, the fault lay in the wrong gasket being fitted, there being a second thermostat put in behind the engine block, the cases sealed with silicone to presumably stop a small leak, the turbo pipe that had come off had been bodged back with some strange connective pipework, the bleed nipple on the water pipe had been sheared off and the exhaust heat shield bent against the radiator somehow. The "20 years experienced" mechanic had missed precisely ALL of that.

As the MG Rover Mobile mechanic guys are about the closest to me, I'll use them for all Rover related issues from now on. They know their stuff, and they saved my car from the scrapheap. Finding guys that are honest, good and actually know what they are doing is like finding gold. Really glad you were able to get help from someone on here, but sorry it took you so long to find it.

As for potatoes, I likes mine roasted. In lard. For I am a fat knacker!

RPWC · 17th August 2017, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

I was talking to Terry about this the other day, and he commented on how well your car was running, and he also let me in on the cause.

However it was some time ago that I checked your ECM, last year IIRC from what Terry said about the date on the back of the casing........anyway it's nice to know you're sorted

I can't recommend Terry highly enough, and he definitely knows his stuff

Brian

We in the north east know someone else with equally extensive MGR knowledge and skill, who also has a passion for keeping 75s and ZTs on the road, cant quite remember the name .....

RPWC · 17th August 2017, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Of course my services wouldn't be as comprehensive without the expert help over the years from
Marinabrian
Bigruss
PhilT4
Stocktake
Frenchmike
and Gerry Tee who's sadly no longer with us.

��

Without the above, and yourself, Trikey,2 diesels,CB750 Chris,Arctic and all the others, who aren't traders, but still have the knowledge, the 75 and ZT would be seldom seen, and the club would not have the success and membership it currently does.

CMOORESY · 5th January 2018, 19:15

The thing is, its never been easier to be an expert. You can find out how to do anything on the internet! Anything.
Once upon a time all you had was a Haynes Manual, some mates down the pub and some local auto factors that weren't even open on Saturday mornings.

No excuse for 'not knowing' these days.

Mike Noc · 5th January 2018, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Also every non runner which has turned up here either be AA RAC etc or DIY trailer has left here under it's own steam

Very impressive Jules.

Unless of course they were K Series powered.

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Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Good stuff and a happy ending ! Still pleased to report we have not scrapped a single 75 since we started in 2005 !! Also every non runner which has turned up here either be AA RAC etc or DIY trailer has left here under it's own steam Still learning about these cars even today though and faults are getting more weird as they get older. I was wondering the other day where I'll take our cars to for servicing when I hang my clogs up....................mmm very difficult one that __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

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TomRS Posted a thing or two Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,456 Thanks: 123 Thanked 409 Times in 281 Posts	Good point... When Dave over this way hangs up his gloves i'll be screwed! have to do everything myself and rely on these forums. I have to be honest, the days of the older car specialiest and "that guy" who you take all your old stuff too and he fixes it straight away, electronic wizards like Brian when all these people decide to give things up... it'll be a downward spiral i think. The likes of Jules and others well known on here really keep this community and these cars alive. __________________ http://i66.tinypic.com/5cd6xj.jpg

17th August 2017, 13:43	#35
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Of course my services wouldn't be as comprehensive without the expert help over the years from Marinabrian Bigruss PhilT4 Stocktake Frenchmike and Gerry Tee who's sadly no longer with us. �� __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

17th August 2017, 19:44	#36
Arryhall Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Biddulph Posts: 486 Thanks: 101 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	Sorry you went through all the hassle before you got the car sorted properly. When I brought my 75, there was an odd thing when you put your foot down, about 3000rpm, the engine would skip for a second, then slam back in on the power. Very odd. Very unpleasant! I took it back to the garage who sent it to their preferred mechanic who was "A rover mechanic for 20 years, knows everything about these cars.". I asked him what the chances are of the HGF, and how best to avoid it. His answer? "It's a Rover, it'll break no matter what you do." Really filled me with confidence, that! He said it was a "pipe come off the turbo" that he stuck back on. The head gasket failed! MG Rover Mobile Mechanics came out to do a fix. When the engine was being rebuilt, the fault lay in the wrong gasket being fitted, there being a second thermostat put in behind the engine block, the cases sealed with silicone to presumably stop a small leak, the turbo pipe that had come off had been bodged back with some strange connective pipework, the bleed nipple on the water pipe had been sheared off and the exhaust heat shield bent against the radiator somehow. The "20 years experienced" mechanic had missed precisely ALL of that. As the MG Rover Mobile mechanic guys are about the closest to me, I'll use them for all Rover related issues from now on. They know their stuff, and they saved my car from the scrapheap. Finding guys that are honest, good and actually know what they are doing is like finding gold. Really glad you were able to get help from someone on here, but sorry it took you so long to find it. As for potatoes, I likes mine roasted. In lard. For I am a fat knacker!

5th January 2018, 19:15	#39
CMOORESY Avid contributor MG ZT Auto and 75 Tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Nantwich Posts: 182 Thanks: 8 Thanked 52 Times in 20 Posts	The thing is, its never been easier to be an expert. You can find out how to do anything on the internet! Anything. Once upon a time all you had was a Haynes Manual, some mates down the pub and some local auto factors that weren't even open on Saturday mornings. No excuse for 'not knowing' these days.