Not all hero's where capes. What a community.

Grumpyold2hat · 30th March 2024, 19:57

Good evening

Massive shout out to David Tomlinson (Bolton Area), New to the Rover 75 scene with my 1st Rover 75 purchase. All was going well for a couple of days but today driving home steam / smoke seemed to explode from under the bonnet. Thanks to the advise of the community I had contacted a local legend and saved his number. I called Dave sent him a picture of the split hose and within the hour he was with me. Hose and coolant in hand he fixed my car at the road side on a bank holiday weekend. He also fixed my boot not opening in about 30 seconds. Taking car to him next Saturday for a full health check. Thanks for the advise given so far and feel proud to be part of this amazing community. Long live the 75.

Martyn

FLYING BANANA · 30th March 2024, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Grumpyold2hat

Good evening

Massive shout out to David Tomlinson (Bolton Area), New to the Rover 75 scene with my 1st Rover 75 purchase. All was going well for a couple of days but today driving home steam / smoke seemed to explode from under the bonnet. Thanks to the advise of the community I had contacted a local legend and saved his number. I called Dave sent him a picture of the split hose and within the hour he was with me. Hose and coolant in hand he fixed my car at the road side on a bank holiday weekend. He also fixed my boot not opening in about 30 seconds. Taking car to him next Saturday for a full health check. Thanks for the advise given so far and feel proud to be part of this amazing community. Long live the 75.

Martyn

That’s what the club is all about helping one and other out.

Grumpyold2hat · 30th March 2024, 20:20

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

That’s what the club is all about helping one and other out.

Too true, looking forward to meeting the North west club in Warrington soon.

Lagetha · 31st March 2024, 00:56

David came to my rescue last September, when a corroded brake line failed (to back brakes), just 2 days before a planned trip to Anglesey.

I took the car to him at about 18:00 that day (towed it with an A-frame behind son-in-law's Vectra) and by 20:00 it was done, and I was on my way back home with 2 new rear brake lines fabricated and fitted, and able to continue making plans for our trip.

30th March 2024, 19:57	#1
Grumpyold2hat Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Bolton Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not all hero's wear capes. What a community. Good evening Massive shout out to David Tomlinson (Bolton Area), New to the Rover 75 scene with my 1st Rover 75 purchase. All was going well for a couple of days but today driving home steam / smoke seemed to explode from under the bonnet. Thanks to the advise of the community I had contacted a local legend and saved his number. I called Dave sent him a picture of the split hose and within the hour he was with me. Hose and coolant in hand he fixed my car at the road side on a bank holiday weekend. He also fixed my boot not opening in about 30 seconds. Taking car to him next Saturday for a full health check. Thanks for the advise given so far and feel proud to be part of this amazing community. Long live the 75. Martyn Last edited by Grumpyold2hat; 30th March 2024 at 20:18..

31st March 2024, 00:56	#4
Lagetha Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Bolton Posts: 320 Thanks: 180 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	David came to my rescue last September, when a corroded brake line failed (to back brakes), just 2 days before a planned trip to Anglesey. I took the car to him at about 18:00 that day (towed it with an A-frame behind son-in-law's Vectra) and by 20:00 it was done, and I was on my way back home with 2 new rear brake lines fabricated and fitted, and able to continue making plans for our trip. __________________ I am Kevin, the car is my Viking shield-maiden, Lagetha! 2000 Rover 75 1.8 Classic SE in Moonstone Green/Black Leather seats and Sandstone Beige Interior (purchased 10 April 2022) 2002 Rover 25 2.0 IL TurboDiesel - gone but not forgotten, you can follow Deric's adventures on YouTube at Boaty's World and Project Nigel. AllegroMan is restoring Deric now. (Owned 25/10/2022-15/05/2023)