Scrapyard diesel 75

Norman2CV · 16th July 2021, 16:09

I live next door to a busy working scrapyard and sadly yesterday i spotted a silver diesel 75 waiting its turn for the crusher. Apparently it was running and driving before being unceremoniously moved by stabbing it with a forklift ! Luckily i get on well with the owners so spent several very hot hours today stripping lots of parts , including the walnut dash, door pillar trims which my pre production needs, and as many bits and pieces as I could remove.
It wasnt practical to salvage the engine and gearbox but i got what i could off the body, including the brake calipers.
Made me feel sad seeing such a stylish car on death row amongst all the soul less Euro boxes !

macafee2 · 16th July 2021, 17:52

should ask them to give you the heads up when a 75 comes in

macafee2

Norman2CV · 17th July 2021, 11:27

Yes they usually do but are exceptionally busy at the moment. Some time ago they sold me a lovely Atlantic blue 1.8 Club which was in the scrap because the wipers didnt work and the owner's garage had said it was not possible to repair. I tested the motor and switches, took out the body control module and had it tested, in the end I took it to Exeter Road Garage who very skillfully diagnosed a broken wire under the nearside wheel arch ! Fixed and Mot and back on the road !

genpk · 18th July 2021, 22:06

pretty sad indictment of society when a perfectly good car gets scrapped for a windscreen wiper not working properly because it cost to much to fix!!

Norman2CV · 19th July 2021, 10:21

Indeed we live in a throw away world. The scrapyard is stacked up with cars (of lesser makes)! which with a bit of work could go back on the road, each would be another new car that hasn't got to be built.
Two sayings that I hear in the motor trade : 'it aint worth fixing mate' and ' I am not appathetic, I just cant be bothered' ! !
Just about sums it up.

stevestrat · 19th July 2021, 18:40

Mate of mine is a mechanic, one man band who'd rather repair something than replace. He was telling me a lot of young mechanics have no idea how to investigate a problem if the diagnostic computer doesn't tell them what to do.

clf · 19th July 2021, 19:14

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Originally Posted by stevestrat

Mate of mine is a mechanic, one man band who'd rather repair something than replace. He was telling me a lot of young mechanics have no idea how to investigate a problem if the diagnostic computer doesn't tell them what to do.

This is the problem nowadays. There is no longer training for a mechanic. 'Mechanics' are now technicians, as opposed to an engineer.

To be fair though, it is not the fault of a tech. College or student,but rather the design of the product (be it a car or phone - my dad, ex bt engineer, still has parts, electrical and mechanical for the old rotary style phones).

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16th July 2021, 16:09	#1
Norman2CV Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon. Pre Production. Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Callington Posts: 90 Thanks: 40 Thanked 72 Times in 25 Posts	Scrapyard diesel 75 I live next door to a busy working scrapyard and sadly yesterday i spotted a silver diesel 75 waiting its turn for the crusher. Apparently it was running and driving before being unceremoniously moved by stabbing it with a forklift ! Luckily i get on well with the owners so spent several very hot hours today stripping lots of parts , including the walnut dash, door pillar trims which my pre production needs, and as many bits and pieces as I could remove. It wasnt practical to salvage the engine and gearbox but i got what i could off the body, including the brake calipers. Made me feel sad seeing such a stylish car on death row amongst all the soul less Euro boxes !

19th July 2021, 18:40	#6
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16th July 2021, 17:52	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	should ask them to give you the heads up when a 75 comes in macafee2

17th July 2021, 11:27	#3
Norman2CV Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon. Pre Production. Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Callington Posts: 90 Thanks: 40 Thanked 72 Times in 25 Posts	Yes they usually do but are exceptionally busy at the moment. Some time ago they sold me a lovely Atlantic blue 1.8 Club which was in the scrap because the wipers didnt work and the owner's garage had said it was not possible to repair. I tested the motor and switches, took out the body control module and had it tested, in the end I took it to Exeter Road Garage who very skillfully diagnosed a broken wire under the nearside wheel arch ! Fixed and Mot and back on the road !

18th July 2021, 22:06	#4
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	pretty sad indictment of society when a perfectly good car gets scrapped for a windscreen wiper not working properly because it cost to much to fix!!

19th July 2021, 10:21	#5
Norman2CV Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon. Pre Production. Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Callington Posts: 90 Thanks: 40 Thanked 72 Times in 25 Posts	Indeed we live in a throw away world. The scrapyard is stacked up with cars (of lesser makes)! which with a bit of work could go back on the road, each would be another new car that hasn't got to be built. Two sayings that I hear in the motor trade : 'it aint worth fixing mate' and ' I am not appathetic, I just cant be bothered' ! ! Just about sums it up.