EssDeeWon Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 So no residue/outline from where there could of previously been a badge? I assume the badge is 'stuck on' rather than screwed on via the back of the badge and through the metal? I guess there would be a couple of small holes there if it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 So no residue/outline from where there could of previously been a badge? I assume the badge is 'stuck on' rather than screwed on via the back of the badge and through the metal? I guess there would be a couple of small holes there if it was.The badges are stuck on, but no, no residue or sign of it ever carrying a badge. I wonder if there was a delete option from new... Had a waft up to Oxford in this today and it does drive really well. Clonk when steering let's it down - I've got it booked in for an MOT on Wednesday so we'll see what happens. Tbh I expect it to pass and the clonk to be top mounts. The 2.0v6 really is a smooth engine and this one is beautifully quiet from cold - no rattly flaps here! It does seem a bit flat though. I'm not sure whether I'm just used to the remapped diesel or it needs VIS motors looking at. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk EssDeeWon and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 My day off today so I've seen the car in daylight for the first time when it's not been raining! Standard giffer stuff applies, few marks here and there but no dents. Here we are this morning ready to go MOTwards!  MOT was achieved. Straight through with 2 advisories for light surface rust on 2 brake pipes - standard stuff - pleased with that! So I decided to treat it to a jetwash which would also give me the chance to check the seaworthiness of the boot - thankfully all remained dry. Back on the drive, ready to go back into the garage for a while:      HMC, trigger, EssDeeWon and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Noice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Mot and a dry boot, you really are winning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Definitely not been exploiting posh places for photos today...    Ok... Maybe I have! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk trigger, EssDeeWon, Brodders and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Looks like a brochure shot! Congrats on the mot pass btw Roverageous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Looks lovely! I quite fancy playing with a 2.0-litre KV6 at some point. Not owning, though. Good grief no. Roverageous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Â Trolololol. Twiggy, trigger, HMC and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Looks lovely! I quite fancy playing with a 2.0-litre KV6 at some point. Not owning, though. Good grief no. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Why not?Because I already own a 2.5. Sent from my fingers using clumsiness eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 What a lovely bit of kit ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Thats gorgeous, i saw a identical one last week in town with a private plate and advance drivers badges, it really looked a classy piece of kit. It's funny how tastes change as a few years ago i wouldn't have looked twice at one! EssDeeWon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted February 14, 2017 Author Share Posted February 14, 2017 Had this out again today - I've a week off work so rude not to. I have discovered that, actually, the engine fan does work - happy days. And the air con is ice cold, if a bit smelly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/p/car-accessories/car-cleaning-accessories/car-interior-cleaners/air-con-cleaner/?NOR2897300100&0&cc5_101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Bit of a fleet update! I've managed to muck up and let my MOT expire on the diesel. I had the 27th April in my head - it was the 7th. I haven't got time to get it done until the coming Wednesday, so I've been barging around in the V6 for the last few days. I've done about 800 miles in it now and am starting to bond with it  After it passed its MOT the other month I decided it was due for an Oil and Filter as it had been done a year ago, however only 3000 miles ago. Done anyway for peace of mind. The autobox could do with a change too as it's a bit clunky when cold, but nice and smooth when it's warmed up - although interestingly seems to be getting a bit better with use. It'll get a change soon enough anyway. The V6 felt really quite flat in comparison to my old 2.0v6 manual which I put down to the VIS motors needing attention, but after adjusting the throttle cable to take up the slack that created a deadzone at the top of the accelerator travel it feels much sprightlier! Still a couple of little things that need sorting:Clunky top mountsGearbox oil changeFront passenger door has a lazy door motorDriver's side powerfold mirror needs a new worm bitDriver's seat doesn't quite sit straight, has a tear in the leather at the side & the backrest doesn't adjust. Have some photos:  And how about a Kv6 startup video? Brodders, mrbenn and Lord Sterling 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Very nice car, its sounds nice, your 'To Do' list is a lot shorter than mine though. When you say clunky top mounts are you sure its the top mounts?  Drop links often fail and cause a knocking from the front end, mine have started to slightly knock again over recent weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Very nice car, its sounds nice, your 'To Do' list is a lot shorter than mine though. When you say clunky top mounts are you sure its the top mounts? Drop links often fail and cause a knocking from the front end, mine have started to slightly knock again over recent weeks.Nah the droplinks are good on this one. My diesel likes to eat them though! The only symptom I've got on this one is the 'click' when steering at low speeds - over rough surfaces it's actually really quiet which is nice  Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Update! I’m 2000 miles in with this one now, and just got myself well invested by sorting a ton of niggles out. SInce I’ve had it, it’s now had: 1. Oil / filter / coolant change 2. Full exhaust system including cat 3. New top mounts and bearings 4. New track rod ends 5. Full laser alignment 6. Autobox fluid change It now drives better than any 75 I’ve previously owned as I have a habit of living with ‘niggles’. Now it just needs a new driver’s seat, and probably due for an aircon Regis’s (although it works alright). Heidel_Kakao and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 The Rover has been in hiding since early November due to wintery conditions, and I'd like to keep this one forever. Due to emergency & unforeseen Volvo shenanigans after a pothole incident I've had to wake the 75 early in order to get to work and all that bollocks. Is was sans battery as I used it in my old diesel one as the battery died a death when I was trying to sell the thing. Thankfully with a brand new battery the V6 fired up as if it was a warm start and immediately idled nicely, no smoke, no tappet noises... Perfect. Got it out in the daylight and checked the tyres and fluids all of which were honkeydorey. that was the easy bit, but the rest of my day has been a bit like this:Drop Volvo outside Kwikfit at 9pm last night (didn't have time this morning to drop the Volvo off then walk home and get the 75)Drop keys for Volvo into Kwikfit on way to workReceive call from Kwikfit at work to say it needed to rear springs, but they explained they couldn't do it until FridayCalled a Volvo / Saab specialist to enquire if they could do it - no problem drop it round ASAPLeft work at 2pm, drove straight to KwikfitLeft 75 in Kwikfit carpark while I took the Volvo to the specialist 10 miles awayWait 45 minutes for a taxi to turn up to take me back to KwikfitReceive call from Specialist while in taxi to say coil springs were fine, but its a split shock mountArrive back at Kwikfit, collect 75Arrive home, drink coffeeThey reckon they'll have it done by tomorrow evening, and for a very reasonable price, so so looks like I'll be going back there again. Nice people. Do you know what though? I forgot just how bloody lovely the 75 is... It might be 18 years old and with 108000 miles on, but it is THE best driving car I've ever owned. It seriously drives like a new car - lovely. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Little update. MOT ran out middle of February and I had been a bit lax in getting it arranged. Took it to my friendly MOT place (no, not like that!) this morning and kept an eagle eye on the MOT website.  Oh well - not the end of the world! They're keeping the car and doing the work for me, as well as a service as its due. Pleased with no advisories though (considering it had advisories for brake pipes last year, which haven't been replaced!) mrbenn and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Great result there, its nice to know your car is in good health. Roverageous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Great result there, its nice to know your car is in good health.Absolutely. I'm pretty chuffed! Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Result. Lovely car, i was near it at last years bmc day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Result. Lovely car, i was near it at last years bmc day.You going this year? Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 You going this year? Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkDon't think so. Had a great time but its a bit of a hike down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Fair enough! All being well i will be taking the 75 to exhibit again this year. Last year I said I wanted new bumpers (both have iffy repairs by the previous owner) done & the bodywork touched up by the BMC day this year - alas it's not happened. I do have the car back though, with a nice clean MOT sheet. I can honestly say I've never been happier with a car than i am with this one. Bought unseen from 60 miles away, collected in the dark & rain, but it's the best 75 I've driven. Yeah I've had to do a bit of work to it, and under my tenure it's now had:Full service 2017Top MountsDrop LinksLaser Wheel AlignmentFull Exhaust (inc. cat)Lower suspension arm / balljoint / bushesFull service 2018I now need to get the cambelts done (eek), and the gearbox is due a fluid change. But it drives SO SO well. Had I mentioned that?  Fat_Pirate, oldcars and Skizzer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Not had this car out for a month or so, due to being busy with work. It’s going off to have its cambelts done on Wednesday so thought I should get it out of hiding to ensure all was well. Of course it was. I found the rear interior courtesy lamp hanging down though, and looks like it had been glued up previously, so I’ve stolen the one with intact clips out of the diesel for now to keep the V6 complete and spiffing. I need a few interior bits for the diesel at some point anyway. Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Good stuff there, nice to see it is staying healthy! Roverageous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverageous Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 The V6 is with my Rover chap at the moment, having the cam belts done as well as a gearbox fluid change. Good news is that the cam belts have been done/ Bad news it that it has melted a coil pack which in turn has fried the ECU while the garage were testing it. oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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