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Old 27th December 2018, 14:12   #71
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MOT booked for 3pm tomorrow

I've a few wee bits to get done so the Car will be ready - passenger seat airbag connections, slight power steering leak to fix (pretty sure it just needs a jubilee clip on the lower hose at the reservoir bottle) and top fluid up, a bit of a clear out/wash - and New(to me) wheels/tyres to fit


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Old 27th December 2018, 14:45   #72
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Great job, Paul. 99% of folks would have walked away many months ago!

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Old 27th December 2018, 15:49   #73
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Great job, Paul. 99% of folks would have walked away many months ago!

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cheers Glen

Once i had decided to continue with the Car I seen it as an Opportunity - I'd always have put off the Idea of this much work being tackled at the end of the street - Given my circumstance and the way this wee journey has evolved/unfolded I had nothing to lose and All to Gain

it's testament to this Club/Forum and all the help/encouragement/advice etc.. and to these Cars they make you want to put in the effort - I fitted a New battery and when connected up the Alarm started beeping (i've never heard it before) it wasn't really "Alarming" sounding, more like the sound of an Excited Car Keen to get going


see what tomorrow brings.....


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Old 29th December 2018, 02:11   #74
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Howdo folks

I had a few wee things to sort out this morning (friday) for MOT wiper blades, airbag connections, wheels/tyres... I managed to get all i needed done - and the New wheels while Not perfect look Great on the Car - same style 5 spokes (my favourite for my Car )

She sailed through the MOT - advisories for Brake line surface corrosion and or Grease..

the Car got a lot of compliments from the Guys in the workshop - and the Manager said if I'm looking for work he'd give me a job even if not a serious offer I'll take it as a compliment

Mot passed I took her for a long awaited wash - then a wee run 150 miles or so via Kelso to Musselburgh for Fish and Chips then Home - Car was running Great


cheers Folks hope everyone is well and doing Good



some pics today










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Old 29th December 2018, 06:36   #75
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Howdo folks

I had a few wee things to sort out this morning (friday) for MOT wiper blades, airbag connections, wheels/tyres... I managed to get all i needed done - and the New wheels while Not perfect look Great on the Car - same style 5 spokes (my favourite for my Car )

She sailed through the MOT - advisories for Brake line surface corrosion and or Grease..

the Car got a lot of compliments from the Guys in the workshop - and the Manager said if I'm looking for work he'd give me a job even if not a serious offer I'll take it as a compliment

Mot passed I took her for a long awaited wash - then a wee run 150 miles or so via Kelso to Musselburgh for Fish and Chips then Home - Car was running Great


cheers Folks hope everyone is well and doing Good



some pics today










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What a brilliant and inspiring thread!!

A great read.
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Old 29th December 2018, 11:52   #76
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She sailed through the MOT - advisories for Brake line surface corrosion and or Grease..
the Car got a lot of compliments from the Guys in the workshop - and the Manager said if I'm looking for work he'd give me a job even if not a serious offer I'll take it as a compliment ..........
Mot passed I took her for a long awaited wash - then a wee run 150 miles or so via Kelso to Musselburgh for Fish and Chips then Home - Car was running Great

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Old 30th December 2018, 00:53   #78
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Brilliant, do you remember this?

Excellent, well done.


at this point my initial posts seem a bit dramatic

without this thread and the feedback from folks here i really doubt i'd be back on the road - the help/advice/encouragement and Inspiration I receive here is priceless



I went for a wee drive again today - the Car has done around 300 miles since repairs - She drives Great. better than ever, smooth, quiet and pulls like a train with that nice linear power delivery - Boost is Good, no power spikes or boost control issues (the Vac hose from the ECBS to the Wastegate was blocked when I checked before refitting) - I'm only just getting a chance to test the New front Suspension I fitted earlier in the year too (the full saga relating to this thread dates back to March) the Suspension feels Great and along with the Engine it's like a New Car......almost


I forgot just how Comfortable the 75 can be - Not just the seats, it's the whole Interior - it is a Nice car to drive and be in - so relaxing, even when I'm still a wee bit anxious and "test driving" after my repairs.


I still have a few other wee bits to get done - I have a new Handbrake Backplate assembly for the passenger side to go on (drivers side was done just prior to this issue arising) and New rear Discs - I also picked up New rear pads(Eicher Rear pads/discs) and Brembo front Discs/Pads today





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Old 30th December 2018, 09:45   #79
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Excellent outcome, well done for percivering
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Old 30th December 2018, 10:17   #80
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Hi can anybody help yesterday my mg zt cdti just started to get harder to change gear only if i switch off the engine it will go into gear with no resistance i think this is the end of the road for the old girl.
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