tooSavvy 6,187 Report post Posted September 9 On 9/4/2019 at 9:18 PM, busmansholiday said: Do they have enough bits for you to be able to build one for us ? I think you are refering to Mk2 Escrotes..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted September 9 Oh wow. Have just learned that there is no separate rear washer. Apparently you hold the fronts on until the rear joins in. That's deliciously half-arsed! 8 7 chaseracer, GrumpyCat, paulplom and 12 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETCHY 383 Report post Posted September 9 12 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: Oh wow. Have just learned that there is no separate rear washer. Apparently you hold the fronts on until the rear joins in. That's deliciously half-arsed! That's mental, has any other car ever done it that way ? As said earlier, if Rover had sold this at Dacia type prices they may have had a hope. The more I see it though the more I do Iike the looks, it's just a very clean shape. 1 LightBulbFun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egg 28,528 Report post Posted September 9 I think my Fiat Uno had that set up, definitely one car I've owned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timewaster 8,677 Report post Posted September 9 1 hour ago, dollywobbler said: Oh wow. Have just learned that there is no separate rear washer. Apparently you hold the fronts on until the rear joins in. That's deliciously half-arsed! What? Is it actually built like that or is it knackered? I'm thinking some sort of valve that gets overwhelmed and allows water to escape from the other outlet? I remember Rover making a big deal out of the fact that 800 hatchback rear wiper operated if you engage reverse with the front wipers on. Wow! What added value and prestige that £2.99 relay ads to the car. 2 Microwave and Bamboocarman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Microwave 326 Report post Posted September 9 2 minutes ago, Timewaster said: I remember Rover making a big deal out of the fact that 800 hatchback rear wiper operated if you engage reverse with the front wipers on. Wow! What added value and prestige that £2.99 relay ads to the car. Until someone told me it was meant to do that, I thought my 800 was just exhibiting the usual electrical issues. 3 3 snagglepuss, davehedgehog31, Eyersey1234 and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted September 9 15 minutes ago, Timewaster said: What? Is it actually built like that or is it knackered? How it is. I think it's meant to operate both together, but takes longer to reach the rear. 1 Timewaster reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin-Rover 1,182 Report post Posted September 9 5 hours ago, dollywobbler said: Fog lamp is more mysterious. Pressing the button does nothing... Press and hold in until the little marker light on the switch comes on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted September 9 MIND BLOWN. 17 5 jmsguzzi, Heidel_Kakao, egg and 19 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MorrisItalSLX 9,900 Report post Posted September 10 My Corolla operates the rear wash in the same fashion, except Toyota also added a wash position in the rear wiper switch, meaning that both front and rear wash buttons do exactly the same thing. Plus you get through about half a litre of screen wash on the front before the rear kicks in as the line drains out afterwards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 5,215 Report post Posted September 11 On 9/9/2019 at 4:38 PM, ETCHY said: That's mental, has any other car ever done it that way ? My Samba and Horizon both did that. 1 egg reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted September 13 Genuine wheel trims! Sadly, the check engine light is still on (battery disconnected hence bonnet open) so I'm going to have to find someone with a code reader. Or just ignore it. It runs fine... 12 RayMK, GrumpyCat, LightBulbFun and 9 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brownnova 6,123 Report post Posted September 13 Take the bulb out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zelandeth 6,571 Report post Posted September 13 Worth doing a bit of reading (or wait a bit) I've seen some cars where the check engine light would clear if the car successfully went through a certain number of full start, run, stop cycles without the fault recurring...not saying that's the case here, but it's not impossible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noel Tidybeard 4,363 Report post Posted September 14 On 8/30/2019 at 3:22 PM, EssDeeWon said: I forgot these existed until earlier this year when I passed one on the M25, inside lane doing 40 tops and in light met green. Interested to hear / see more on this beast. That Picasso would have potentially made some interesting hubnut viewing though. Definitely picked the right car though. If this doesn't end up with Doctor Pandemonium one day then this place isn't what it used to be. no, no, no, we simply MUST NOT let Dr Roverkiller near this little chap 😮 1 EssDeeWon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garethj 6,458 Report post Posted September 14 For the rear washers, can you fit a non-return valve in the rear pipe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted September 18 By heck it's nice around here. Things I like The styling, especially the arse. The torque. The low waistline - you can actually see out of it! Things I dislike The ride - too firm. Stiffened by Rover. The steering - too quick. Quickened by Rover... The terrible wiper design and shambolic column stalks. 8 chaseracer, Lacquer Peel, BL Bloke and 5 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lacquer Peel 16,240 Report post Posted September 18 It might be worth changing the gearbox oil.I am enjoying your enthusiasm for this car, totally unloved even on here. I like it. Next time you go to the continent find a Tata Indica to compare the two. 1 LightBulbFun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zelandeth 6,571 Report post Posted September 18 Could you swap the springs and dampers from the original car onto it to soften the ride up? Wheels and tyres too potentially? 1 LightBulbFun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dozeydustman 5,215 Report post Posted September 18 As a potential solution to eradicate or at least minimise the triangle of doom, could the wiper arms be rotated a spline or maybe 2 on their spindles? The passenger one will eat into the triangle and the driver's one clear more of the area near the A-pillar. Or even add an inch or 2 to the driver's side blade? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted September 19 Driver's wiper would go clear off the screen. I reckon you'd need to move the passenger arm at least 30 degrees to make much difference to the doom. I do have a brand new arm, which did leave me wondering whether I should try and reshape the one on the car, but I think it'd just look shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaseracer 17,724 Report post Posted September 19 12 hours ago, dollywobbler said: ...but I think it'd just look shit. It's a CityRover, Ian... 😉 1 6 stonedagain, timolloyd, michael t and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andyrew 1,967 Report post Posted September 20 If you want annoying wipers try a disco 2. I've put disco 2 wipers on my 300tdi and when you clear the screen when the wiper returns the air blowing against the arm causes a little sprinkle of water to go back on the screen right in your line of vision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted September 29 After being scared by weather reports, I took the CityRover on the 50-mile Mach Run today. Apparently, you're meant to show your engines off. Mine doesn't have any turbos though. It wasn't a classic car run, just a car run, so absolutely anything was welcome. Mk3 Transit Executive RS! Espero! (19,000 miles from new, was also at the Retro Rides Gathering) Weather did thankfully improve, and it was a nice run out, though the CityRover's tiny fuel tank is annoying. The fuel light comes on after 200 miles, so it's had two fills within a week. As has the 2CV... I reckon I must be getting on for 1000 miles in the CityRover. It's a bonny little thing really. Only had some mild aquaplaning at times today - fresh tyres to be fitted next year if I'm keeping it. 3 egg, paulplom and LightBulbFun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noel Tidybeard 4,363 Report post Posted September 29 could this be the elusive bumper trim? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-MG-ROVER-R-H-BUMPER-INFILL-TRIM-PART-NO-284488506306-FITS-CITY-ROVER/272806176878?hash=item3f8483e86e:g:OMcAAOxyemBR7ldB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted September 29 Hard to tell in that pathetic excuse for a photo. FFS! No. Rimmer Bros shows that as part of the arch liner. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clayts450 6,229 Report post Posted September 29 Stumbled across this on my home server, Ian, dunno if any use ? Offishul workshop manual https://1drv.ms/b/s!AlJQ9M8KH6CWgdYf972Er09ncqWzBw?e=1jWfT8 3 adw1977, egg and LightBulbFun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted September 29 Oooh! Thank you. 1 LightBulbFun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dollywobbler 38,684 Report post Posted October 6 Did about 300 miles in this today. Conclusions: 45mpg isn't bad, but 200 miles to the fuel light coming on is. I also keep forgetting that the fuel flap release spring is broken, so I have to wedge the lever up. The ride is bloody terrible. Would be very interested to try a Tata Indica without the Rover mods. Over concrete sections, it does not stop bouncing. Awful. The seats, which feel like they should be uncomfortable, somehow are not. Motorways are great. It's pretty peaceful bar some road roar, and you don't have to change gear. Bonus! The gearchange still sounds horrendous. The indicator stalk makes a 2CV one feel as robust as that in a W123. It's pathetically shit. The wipers are out in the breeze, so wash the windscreen at speed and they dribble screenwash over the screen for the next five miles. Operate the washers at slower speeds and the triangle of doom effect takes over. The huge windows and mirrors mean visibility is excellent. 6 paulplom, LightBulbFun, jumpingjehovahs and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fumbler 1,612 Report post Posted October 6 How complicated would it be to undo the Rover suspension stuff? Was wondering if they decided to stiffen the shocks or springs and if it would be possible to replace them. 1 LightBulbFun reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
