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Old 27th November 2017, 19:02   #51
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Thank you for the inputs, gents.

grivas - I am set in my ways when it comes to maintenance and it's too late for me to change!
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Old 24th February 2019, 20:38   #52
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It is now 5 years and 60k miles since we purchased this 75 CDT. The total mileage is coming up to 142k and this year I had a number of further items replaced. The list below has been updated accordingly.

Here are all the things done to date (starting point 82k miles):
  • Engine flush with Millers 5W40 oil followed by new oil of the same type (done, then subsequent oil change at 6k miles)
  • All service filters (done)
  • PCV filter replacement (done)
  • Joules plenum guard installation (done)
  • New OEM thermostat and coolant replacement (done)
  • Battery replacement with Bosch S5008 (done)
  • Rear light seal replacement (done)
  • Head/foglamp bulbs replaced with Nightbreakers (done)
  • MAF (new one purchased but the T4 showed the old one in spec, so added the new one to the parts collection for future use)
  • Brake discs, pads, fluid change (New genuine MGR disks/pads/sensors all around - done)
  • Handbrake compensator mod (done)
  • Intercooler vitron rings (no leak, so not done)
  • Radiator fan resistor replacement (done)
  • Clutch - 3 piece kit including CSC (Luk set already purchased - not installed as already had replacement LUk fitted - added to collecion of parts for future use)
  • Clutch master cylinder (done - it appears the previous owner had not replaced at the same time as the clutch)
  • DMF plus new bolts (Luk DMF purchased, added to collection for future use)
  • Lower engine mount (done, using OEM item)
  • Replace lower arm rear bushes (done, using Unipart items)
  • Replacement of lower arm balljoint covers (done - the covers were damaged -probably at the time of the clutch replacement)
  • Track-rod end replacement (done)
  • Clean and waxoyl brake pipes (done)
  • Clean and waxoyl suspension components (done)
  • Clean and waxoyl all key bolts/nuts under the body (done)
  • Clean and waxoyl fuel tank straps (done)
  • Bonnet mod (done)
  • Tie steering reservoir fluid pipe out of the way for aircon pipe (done)
  • 4-wheel alignment (done)
  • T4 session including brake bleed (done)
  • Install tyre protectors on struts (done).
  • Replace front springs (done - installed sachs springs)
  • Replace strut top bearings (done - SNR)
  • Replace front drop links (done - Delphi)
  • Replace rear springs (done - Sachs)
  • Replace rear dampers (done - OEM Delphi)
  • New tyres fitted all around
  • 4-wheel laser alignment (done)
  • Replace PAS pump & fluid flush (done - PAS pump had developed a slight leak)
  • Replace drive belts (done)
  • Replace fuel filter again (at 30k miles from last- done)
  • Replace PCV separator filter again (at 30k miles from last - done)
  • Oil and filter changes at 7.5k mile intervals
  • Air filter changed at 25k miles from the last change (done)
  • Alternator replaced with a fully rebuilt one (rebuilt by Ipswich based firm Nacton Auto Electrical)
  • Replaced diesel filter head due to fuel pressure senor issue throwing up EML intermittently.
  • Installed starter motor contact replacement kit
  • All other filters and PCV separation filter replaced at <15k miles since the last change.
  • Front windscreen replaced with new.
  • Oil and filter changes every 6k miles.
  • Fitted Pirelli P7 Cinturato's all round
Work during June 2017.
  • Replacement of rear brake pipes with Kunifer for the straight runs and copper for those with tight bends. Front pipes are fine so cleaned and coated in grease.
  • Both outer track rod ends replaced.
  • The other side drop link had developed slight play so that has been replaced with a Delphi part. The Delphi drop links have lasted over 43k miles each.
  • Exhaust system developed a leak in the rear box and the complete system, from cat back, replaced with Klarius.
  • Service.
This was Mrs MSS' car but is now my daily driver as she enjoyed her Twintop during the summer months.

Work done during 2018 was limited to normal servicing and rebuilding the front offside caliper as it had started to bind (awaiting warmer weather to rebuild the passenger side).

Work planned to be completed this summer (2019)
  • New windscreen - the current one has a crack after being hit by a flying stone.
  • New rear suspension arms.
  • Restore headlights.
  • Tidy up the rear bumper where someone scraped it on the corner or have it resprayed.
The above should then see the car complete another 4-5 years as a reliable daily drive before needing any significant work.

I am however wondering whether to sell the car and focus on driving the 1.8k as that is currently not being used - I no longer cover enough miles to make use of the various cars.

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Old 25th February 2019, 11:10   #53
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Nothing is ever false economy. Even if you rebuild a car from the ground up, and then drop dead. If you want, can afford, it is required because of wear, then it is for peace of mind of yourself only, and a mild way of tapping yourself on the back for being so thoughtful. My wife taps herself on the back everyday for looking after me.So why worry about it being done?.
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Old 25th February 2019, 11:18   #54
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Is the diesel fuel cooler under the rear o/s wing is missing from the list?

I am concerned about my fuel cooler as they are at a windy spot to do it's work, but catch rain and can rust. It seems to need preventative maintenance to stop the bracket rusting, and to check if the matrix and various pipes are deteriorating.

I have only just bought a Rover 75 and so not yet familiar with the fuel tank layout but usually we rust proof the seams/lips of any fuel tank and if the top of the fuel tank can collect moisture, to drop the tank and rust proof it.
Why do you think you need to rustproof your fuel tank?
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Old 25th February 2019, 19:22   #55
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The fuel tank straps are a weak point due to corrosion.

But, the fuel tanks are plastic aren't they?
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Old 25th February 2019, 22:43   #56
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Have you considered installing a stainless steel exhaust? If you're planning to keep the car a long time it's probably worthwhile.
Maybe upgrade the car stereo and the speakers if the cost will be spread over a few years?
Cleaning and feeding the leather seat facings?
An activated-charcoal cabin air filter is good to have to reduce diesel fumes getting into the cabin, though obviously it will have a limited life.
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Old 26th February 2019, 10:09   #57
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Have you considered installing a stainless steel exhaust? If you're planning to keep the car a long time it's probably worthwhile.
Maybe upgrade the car stereo and the speakers if the cost will be spread over a few years?
Cleaning and feeding the leather seat facings?
An activated-charcoal cabin air filter is good to have to reduce diesel fumes getting into the cabin, though obviously it will have a limited life.
Thank you for the further input.

The leather seats have been cleaned with a proprietary leather cleaner couple of times. As for upgrading the radio, strangely, whilst I like my gadgets, in a car I consider the engine and other mechanical noise to be the most important sound and the quality/features of the radio don't make it onto my list of priorities. I guess it is the basics of the car that I always strive to get right. I am also not a regular polisher - all my cars are treated as daily family transports.
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Old 2nd July 2019, 19:22   #58
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It is now nearly 7 years and 72k miles since we purchased this 75 CDT. The total mileage is coming up to 152k and this year I had a number of further items replaced. The list below has been updated accordingly.

Here are all the things done to date (starting point 82k miles):
  • Engine flush with Millers 5W40 oil followed by new oil of the same type (done, then subsequent oil change at 6k miles)
  • All service filters (done)
  • PCV filter replacement (done)
  • Joules plenum guard installation (done)
  • New OEM thermostat and coolant replacement (done)
  • Battery replacement with Bosch S5008 (done)
  • Rear light seal replacement (done)
  • Head/foglamp bulbs replaced with Nightbreakers (done)
  • MAF (new one purchased but the T4 showed the old one in spec, so added the new one to the parts collection for future use)
  • Brake discs, pads, fluid change (New genuine MGR disks/pads/sensors all around - done)
  • Handbrake compensator mod (done)
  • Intercooler vitron rings (no leak, so not done)
  • Radiator fan resistor replacement (done)
  • Clutch - 3 piece kit including CSC (Luk set already purchased - not installed as already had replacement LUk fitted - added to collecion of parts for future use)
  • Clutch master cylinder (done - it appears the previous owner had not replaced at the same time as the clutch)
  • DMF plus new bolts (Luk DMF purchased, added to collection for future use)
  • Lower engine mount (done, using OEM item)
  • Replace lower arm rear bushes (done, using Unipart items)
  • Replacement of lower arm balljoint covers (done - the covers were damaged -probably at the time of the clutch replacement)
  • Track-rod end replacement (done)
  • Clean and waxoyl brake pipes (done)
  • Clean and waxoyl suspension components (done)
  • Clean and waxoyl all key bolts/nuts under the body (done)
  • Clean and waxoyl fuel tank straps (done)
  • Bonnet mod (done)
  • Tie steering reservoir fluid pipe out of the way for aircon pipe (done)
  • 4-wheel alignment (done)
  • T4 session including brake bleed (done)
  • Install tyre protectors on struts (done).
  • Replace front springs (done - installed sachs springs)
  • Replace strut top bearings (done - SNR)
  • Replace front drop links (done - Delphi)
  • Replace rear springs (done - Sachs)
  • Replace rear dampers (done - OEM Delphi)
  • New tyres fitted all around
  • 4-wheel laser alignment (done)
  • Replace PAS pump & fluid flush (done - PAS pump had developed a slight leak)
  • Replace drive belts (done)
  • Replace fuel filter again (at 30k miles from last- done)
  • Replace PCV separator filter again (at 30k miles from last - done)
  • Oil and filter changes at 7.5k mile intervals
  • Air filter changed at 25k miles from the last change (done)
  • Alternator replaced with a fully rebuilt one (rebuilt by Ipswich based firm Nacton Auto Electrical)
  • Replaced diesel filter head due to fuel pressure senor issue throwing up EML intermittently.
  • Installed starter motor contact replacement kit
  • All other filters and PCV separation filter replaced at <15k miles since the last change.
  • Front windscreen replaced with new.
  • Oil and filter changes every 6k miles.
  • Fitted Pirelli P7 Cinturato's all round
Work during June 2017.
  • Replacement of rear brake pipes with Kunifer for the straight runs and copper for those with tight bends. Front pipes are fine so cleaned and coated in grease.
  • Both outer track rod ends replaced.
  • The other side drop link had developed slight play so that has been replaced with a Delphi part. The Delphi drop links have lasted over 43k miles each.
  • Exhaust system developed a leak in the rear box and the complete system, from cat back, replaced with Klarius.
  • Service.
Work done June 2018
  • Rebuilt driver side brake caliper as it had started to bind.
  • Yearly service.
Work done May/June 2019
  • New windscreen as the 4-year old one one had a small crack.
  • Headlight restoration using Rain-X kit
  • New rear upper arms fitted (old ones were actually OK but they were going to need replacing at some point in the car's life so now done.
  • Interim service.
  • Full thorough inspection of the car including brake discs, pads, underside etc.
  • MOT today at 151944 miles (one advisory for a scored front brake disc. This was expected and resulted from the earlier binding brake caliper. But, the TRW discs are well within spec and new pads were fitted the the time of caliper rebuild.
I will get the clutch replaced at some stage this year with the 3-piece Luk kit in the cupboard as there is a slight hiss when the pedal is depressed.

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Old 2nd July 2019, 19:41   #59
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Pretty typical list and I keep all those parts in stock incase owners request the Full Monte
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1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent
2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning
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Old 2nd July 2019, 19:51   #60
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I've been up your way twice in the last month Jules. My daughter has a 5-week internship at an engineering firm in Dewagny. I took her up and then went to collect her three weeks later after the first stint. The area is just stunning!

I will be taking her up there again this coming weekend. Another opportunity awaits for some hill walking.
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