What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 469

trikey · 20th February 2016, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Stopped on the hard shoulder of the A1, opened the bonnet, removed my boot and gave the UBP a clout with my steel toe cap.

Funnily enough, I've not had to perform this procedure while driving the 45

I rather think it's time to convert to a single pump version

Brian

Well... Its definitely one up on doing a Basil Fawlty!!

steve-45 · 20th February 2016, 22:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Stopped on the hard shoulder of the A1, opened the bonnet, removed my boot and gave the UBP a clout with my steel toe cap.

Funnily enough, I've not had to perform this procedure while driving the 45

I rather think it's time to convert to a single pump version

Brian

Beginning to get very worried about fuel pumps, if they dare to play Brian up what hope is there for the rest of us ?

Asriel · 21st February 2016, 08:43

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Originally Posted by steve1975

the goog ol' loomsy's....has the old lady retired yet....used to like going there many moons ago before i moved up cumbria....apart from when they started checking tool boxes on the way out,made you feel like a criminal

She's still there! You always know you're going to get a bargain when she's sitting in the little hut

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sworks · 21st February 2016, 10:33

Did nothing today as it won't start and it's pouring down..... Went to get a cd out of it yesterday and the battery is completely flat due, hopefully, just to lack of use. Can't remember the last time it was driven. Too many cars and not enough time to rotate them all, think some need to go!

johnnyb44 · 21st February 2016, 14:20

A couple of years back I fitted some cheap Chrome tail pipe finishers. Inevitably because they were cheap and nasty the paper thin Chrome has turned to rust. Today I fitted some nice Stainless Steel ones. The old ones were a snug fit but looked like a couple of straws sticking out the back 57mm diameter but the new ones are 70mm diameter and look so much better. Hopefully the the S/S ones will keep there looks for a little longer. All in it came to £12 including a giant duebly ? clip to keep them more secure.
All good fun :-))

klarzy · 21st February 2016, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Stopped on the hard shoulder of the A1, opened the bonnet, removed my boot and gave the UBP a clout with my steel toe cap.

Funnily enough, I've not had to perform this procedure while driving the 45

I rather think it's time to convert to a single pump version

Brian

Too old to get your leg up high enough old chap??

clf · 21st February 2016, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyb44

A couple of years back I fitted some cheap Chrome tail pipe finishers. Inevitably because they were cheap and nasty the paper thin Chrome has turned to rust. Today I fitted some nice Stainless Steel ones. The old ones were a snug fit but looked like a couple of straws sticking out the back 57mm diameter but the new ones are 70mm diameter and look so much better. Hopefully the the S/S ones will keep there looks for a little longer. All in it came to £12 including a giant duebly ? clip to keep them more secure.
All good fun :-))

When I fitted chrome trims to mine, I used to put a little gun gum onto the pipe to stop any rattling or working loose.

Incidentally, you got a link for them? lol

johnnyb44 · 21st February 2016, 14:45

Sorry buddy but there's no link for them.
I bought them from my local car accessory shop just down the road from me.

marinabrian · 21st February 2016, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by klarzy.com

Too old to get your leg up high enough old chap??

No, but as I'm a year closer to 50 today, and with all that stop start rubbish on the A14 on Saturday, my knee was aching.

I can see why you like your mushbox, I couldn't be bothered commuting on that road each day,

Never mind, it'll soon not have an UBP to worry about

Brian

johnnyb44 · 21st February 2016, 14:48

All the best Brian. I hope you've had a great day.

21st February 2016, 10:33	#4684
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Did nothing today as it won't start and it's pouring down..... Went to get a cd out of it yesterday and the battery is completely flat due, hopefully, just to lack of use. Can't remember the last time it was driven. Too many cars and not enough time to rotate them all, think some need to go! __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

21st February 2016, 14:20	#4685
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,706 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	A couple of years back I fitted some cheap Chrome tail pipe finishers. Inevitably because they were cheap and nasty the paper thin Chrome has turned to rust. Today I fitted some nice Stainless Steel ones. The old ones were a snug fit but looked like a couple of straws sticking out the back 57mm diameter but the new ones are 70mm diameter and look so much better. Hopefully the the S/S ones will keep there looks for a little longer. All in it came to £12 including a giant duebly ? clip to keep them more secure. All good fun :-)) __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

21st February 2016, 14:45	#4688
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,706 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	Sorry buddy but there's no link for them. I bought them from my local car accessory shop just down the road from me. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

21st February 2016, 14:48	#4690
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,706 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	All the best Brian. I hope you've had a great day. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..