White 75 CDT Aubergine interior - Page 6

trikey · 4th November 2015, 15:57

Removing the carpets will take you a full day if you are new to this!

All seats out, centre console out, seat belt mounts undone at the bottom nut, plastic trims removed from the A and B pillars, plastic sill trims off, door seals removed there is a plastic grommet type thing beneath the pedals that catches most people out, also remove the plastic fixings in the passenger footwell that hold the fusebox flap on, you will need to disconnect the battery before removing the earth connector on the airbag ecu!

Once you have done that, pull the carpet out from behind the heater box first, then gently start to remove it backwards, once it moves about 6" rearwards, you will have to lift it over the gear lever and handbrake to remove it fully

Simples

The Rovering Member · 4th November 2015, 16:37

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Originally Posted by ORO

Heres a couple of pics since I brought the car home, you'll notice Ive already put in some contrasting beige matts

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I've gone the other way:

Mike Noc · 4th November 2015, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORO

I see what your saying but the carpets don't feel damp at all, I think the car has just been stored in a damp place as opposed to having a water leak.

Check the nearside inner boot just above the rear light cluster on the nearside - it was wet when I looked at it. Could be a light cluster seal or water getting in by the chrome trim strips. You need to ensure the boot is completely watertight, as any water will end up in the spare wheel well, and you don't want your Satnav electronics going for a swim.

As for any other leaks, I doubt it has been left out in the rain, so keep an eye on all the usual places.

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Originally Posted by Redfive

Great looking car that should be a joy to own when you have it sorted..
NOW have you checked those plenum drains yet..
Cheers Ian

All dry in the plenum chamber, but there were a few leaves down there that want removing although I did lift a few - it's been a natural reflex reaction for years

bazza004 · 4th November 2015, 17:58

Did this really make £3k ?

ORO · 4th November 2015, 18:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Check the nearside inner boot just above the rear light cluster on the nearside - it was wet when I looked at it. Could be a light cluster seal or water getting in by the chrome trim strips. You need to ensure the boot is completely watertight, as any water will end up in the spare wheel well, and you don't want your Satnav electronics going for a swim.

Thank you for the advice everyone, keep it coming please!

I don't really want to take out all the carpets to dry in the middle on winter, if the smell doesn't go in a couple of months I guess I will have to though. Im really hoping that the smell will go without force but I won't ignore the problem if it doesn't go naturally.

I am keeping a keen eye on the spare wheel well as I don't have a garage so my car is parked outside.

Using the car today I noticed there are a few other things that aren't working but for a cheap rare car I'm not too bothered and they can all be fixed easily enough.

clf · 4th November 2015, 18:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORO

Thank you for the advice everyone, keep it coming please!

I don't really want to take out all the carpets to dry in the middle on winter, if the smell doesn't go in a couple of months I guess I will have to though. Im really hoping that the smell will go without force but I won't ignore the problem if it doesn't go naturally.

I am keeping a keen eye on the spare wheel well as I don't have a garage so my car is parked outside.

Using the car today I noticed there are a few other things that aren't working but for a cheap rare car I'm not too bothered and they can all be fixed easily enough.

the winter would probably be the best time to do it. Especially if you had a spare room to lay it out to dry, with the heating on it it along. But the main reason, is while the carpet is out, and using the car, it will help to locate where the leak (if any) is coming from, more rain in winter

. Additionally, it will help repair any issues that may arise on account of the dampness. It will be colder of course, but again, you will likely be using the heating, which will help to dry out the car. Get the AC repaired/refilled and it will help to dehumidify it too

If it does get tiresome with the noise, or coldness, a cheap carpet remnant cut into section could help with that.

And I wish you good health and happiness to enjoy the car

e30325itourer · 7th February 2018, 09:46

What happened to this?

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Mike Noc · 10th February 2018, 10:07

I could be wrong but I thought I recognised it being sold on Ebay some time ago.

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Removing the carpets will take you a full day if you are new to this! All seats out, centre console out, seat belt mounts undone at the bottom nut, plastic trims removed from the A and B pillars, plastic sill trims off, door seals removed there is a plastic grommet type thing beneath the pedals that catches most people out, also remove the plastic fixings in the passenger footwell that hold the fusebox flap on, you will need to disconnect the battery before removing the earth connector on the airbag ecu! Once you have done that, pull the carpet out from behind the heater box first, then gently start to remove it backwards, once it moves about 6" rearwards, you will have to lift it over the gear lever and handbrake to remove it fully Simples __________________ Lest we forget..

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