Wax Block?

cloudbase · 14th October 2018, 20:58

Hi everyone just bought my second 75. A Connie CDTi one owner under 24,000 miles, absolutely over the moon, A couple of questions I need to ask the experts. I have got with the car what looks like a piece of chocolate it is 4cm diameter and 1cm thick it is embossed with the rover emblem on one side with a serial number on the other side Has anyone got any ideas what this is? I also want to put on an egr bypass like I did on my old car and had a quick look under the bonnet today and see the new car has a boost sensor fitted. Can I still put on the egr bypass and cut up my silicone hose off my old car to suit and presume it still has the viton rings to be replaced. Last thing at the moment does anyone know of someone who does the 160 remap in the Birmingham/Wolverhampton areas. Thanks in advance for your replies.

DRWMGTF · 14th October 2018, 22:05

I wonder which Connie CDTi, one owner, under 24,000miles that could be???
Mr Ellis....SMS Cars....Cloudbase….Pleased that you are over the moon with your new car.

cloudbase · 14th October 2018, 22:52

Yep that's the one. Any ideas about the block.

DRWMGTF · 14th October 2018, 23:14

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Originally Posted by cloudbase

Yep that's the one. Any ideas about the block.

Sorry no idea. However I would like to know though!

phatfiesta75 · 14th October 2018, 23:39

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Originally Posted by DRWMGTF

Sorry no idea. However I would like to know though!

Yeah me too....🤔.
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AndyN01 · 15th October 2018, 07:34

Hi.

Welcome along.

Sounds like a great buy. Photos please

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I've no idea what the wax block is

- intrigued.....

Not sure about EGR bypass with boost sensor. I can't see why it wouldn't be OK but I'm sure someone will be along soon with the correct answer.

AFAIK there's no-one in the Midlands who does a 160 remap. Contact marinabrian or Phil T4 as I'm pretty sure they can do a postal service. Or take a trip up the M6 to Manchester to see Civil Steve and have her remapped on his rolling road. Good guys, all of them.

Good luck.

Andy.

75c · 15th October 2018, 22:47

Bit jealous of your new car, fabby buy, how much did you haggle him down to if you dont mind me asking?

cloudbase · 15th October 2018, 23:18

I'd better not tell you, just fell in love with the car, Found my weaker side. It is in absolutely mint condition. Just got to look after it now. Saw a V8 one the other day with only 22 miles on the clock registered if I remember correctly 2017 think it was for sale about £25,000. Anyway you only live once so you might as well have what you want.

Bolin · 15th October 2018, 23:45

Chocolate coin to put on the Christmas tree?? What time of year was it first registered?

MSS · 16th October 2018, 06:49

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Originally Posted by cloudbase

I'd better not tell you, just fell in love with the car, Found my weaker side. It is in absolutely mint condition. Just got to look after it now. Saw a V8 one the other day with only 22 miles on the clock registered if I remember correctly 2017 think it was for sale about £25,000. Anyway you only live once so you might as well have what you want.

That is an admirable attitude and one I have highlighted many times in relation to cars that are out of the ordinary.

It's also great fun to see the "expert valuations" and critique completely demolished!

14th October 2018, 20:58	#1
cloudbase Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Halesowen Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Wax Block? Hi everyone just bought my second 75. A Connie CDTi one owner under 24,000 miles, absolutely over the moon, A couple of questions I need to ask the experts. I have got with the car what looks like a piece of chocolate it is 4cm diameter and 1cm thick it is embossed with the rover emblem on one side with a serial number on the other side Has anyone got any ideas what this is? I also want to put on an egr bypass like I did on my old car and had a quick look under the bonnet today and see the new car has a boost sensor fitted. Can I still put on the egr bypass and cut up my silicone hose off my old car to suit and presume it still has the viton rings to be replaced. Last thing at the moment does anyone know of someone who does the 160 remap in the Birmingham/Wolverhampton areas. Thanks in advance for your replies.

14th October 2018, 22:52	#3
cloudbase Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Halesowen Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	wax block Yep that's the one. Any ideas about the block.

15th October 2018, 07:34	#6
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,076 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Hi. Welcome along. Sounds like a great buy. Photos please . I've no idea what the wax block is - intrigued..... Not sure about EGR bypass with boost sensor. I can't see why it wouldn't be OK but I'm sure someone will be along soon with the correct answer. AFAIK there's no-one in the Midlands who does a 160 remap. Contact marinabrian or Phil T4 as I'm pretty sure they can do a postal service. Or take a trip up the M6 to Manchester to see Civil Steve and have her remapped on his rolling road. Good guys, all of them. Good luck. Andy. Last edited by AndyN01; 15th October 2018 at 07:37..

15th October 2018, 23:18	#8
cloudbase Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Halesowen Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Wax Bock I'd better not tell you, just fell in love with the car, Found my weaker side. It is in absolutely mint condition. Just got to look after it now. Saw a V8 one the other day with only 22 miles on the clock registered if I remember correctly 2017 think it was for sale about £25,000. Anyway you only live once so you might as well have what you want.

15th October 2018, 23:45	#9
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Chocolate coin to put on the Christmas tree?? What time of year was it first registered? __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

14th October 2018, 22:05	#2
DRWMGTF Loves to post Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur, Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: CONSETT Posts: 477 Thanks: 617 Thanked 121 Times in 80 Posts	I wonder which Connie CDTi, one owner, under 24,000miles that could be??? Mr Ellis....SMS Cars....Cloudbase….Pleased that you are over the moon with your new car.

15th October 2018, 22:47	#7
75c Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast Posts: 601 Thanks: 150 Thanked 294 Times in 190 Posts	Bit jealous of your new car, fabby buy, how much did you haggle him down to if you dont mind me asking?