Kiltox Posted February 7, 2020 Author Posted February 7, 2020 Just now, GrumpiusMaximus said: You got away with that lightly! Yeah I’m surprised - but also not, because it drives very well indeed! GrumpiusMaximus and yes oui si 2
dc2100k Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, Kiltox said: No thanks ? Is that even how that works, I know it’s a way around having dodgy seat belts etc but surely the prescribed area doesn’t change just because there isn’t currently a belt attached to the anchorage If there is no seat then there is no requirement for a seatbelt. If there is no seatbelt then there is no prescribed area for your rust to exist in. Therefore it's the same as having a bit of rust in the middle of your door or somewhere else, and as long as there are no sharp edges then it's not an MOT fail. Having not seen the area in detail it is possible that the rust exists in an area that is within 30cm of another prescribed component in which case it would fail regardless. But for £300 just get it fixed and keep the car until 2027.
Cookiesouwest Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 26 minutes ago, Kiltox said: Never been so pleased with a failure! ? I can imagine. That's good for a 200 quid motor. Clearly has been loved for most of its life. 300 for welding is a bit on the steep side though.
gadgetgricey Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, dc2100k said: But for £300 just get it fixed and keep the car for 3 weeks. Fixed that for you dc2100k, Kiltox and yes oui si 3
Split_Pin Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 That's not bad at all! Usually front ball joints are an annual item. Even with the shan quote from the welder that's a great result for a £200 Rover 75. Good man! Kiltox 1
Craig the Princess Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 I know welding jobs always get bigger when you get into them but £300 does seem a bit steep. Good news that not much else is needed MOT wise.
dc2100k Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 Just now, Craig the Princess said: I know welding jobs always get bigger when you get into them but £300 does seem a bit steep. Not if it’s new sills both sides!! Pics please Kiltox. Extra points for screwdriver video!
gadgetgricey Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, dc2100k said: Not if it’s new sills both sides!! Pics please Kiltox. Extra points for screwdriver video! Stills taken from original video
dc2100k Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 23 minutes ago, gadgetgricey said: Stills taken from original video ? The answer to the question is side skirts. Sir Snipes, Cookiesouwest, gadgetgricey and 4 others 1 6
Kiltox Posted February 9, 2020 Author Posted February 9, 2020 Just back from a 1000 mile round trip delivering the modern Clio and collecting April’s car. Thanks to @320touring for support vehicle duties making sure I didn’t get stuck in the middle of nowhere, @kinkersaab for making selling a tidy late model car even easier than selling to WBAC and @Saabnut for helping with the anonymous new vehicle you definitely don’t already know the identity of I am bloody knackered! Saabnut, Tickman, RobT and 7 others 10
DoctorRetro Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 I would really like one of those 75s at some point. Will this one be roffled? yes oui si 1
Kiltox Posted February 9, 2020 Author Posted February 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, TheDoctor said: I would really like one of those 75s at some point. Will this one be roffled? Not sure what the disposal plan will be yet. I do like an AX though.... yes oui si 1
DodgyBastard Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 12:29 PM, Kiltox said: Never been so pleased with a failure! ? I wish my last mot was as short as that list. At least my welding cost will be a lot cheaper than your quoted £300... DeeJay, HarmonicCheeseburger, stonedagain and 2 others 5
DodgyBastard Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Kiltox said: Not planning on paying £300, like If you were local I'd have done it for £20 or something, it really doesn't look like much. Kiltox and dave j 2
Kiltox Posted February 10, 2020 Author Posted February 10, 2020 Dull update is dull, sorting out the TADTS airbag light issues Aston Martin, Skizzer and yes oui si 3
gadgetgricey Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Just watched while waiting to pick daughter up from school. Noticed that it has the webasto pre heater installed which is a great piece of kit (if it's working) but then that's something else to fix/next video Kiltox 1
Kiltox Posted February 10, 2020 Author Posted February 10, 2020 Oh does it now! How does it work? Always wanted a car with one of those and I’ve got one and don’t even know it. yes oui si 1
gadgetgricey Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Basically it should work automatically in weather/temp like this. As its a diesel that takes ages to warm up, this kicks into life below 4 degrees (I think) and you get heat virtually straight away The heater is this bit in front of the battery, that's the exhaust vent for it, There is a separate pump by the rear wheel arch, but all cars I believe have wiring/pipework installed. Its just if it has these two parts as well. If not its almost plug and play. Some of the later ones had timers in the central armrest, but believe these can also be retro fitted.
Kiltox Posted February 10, 2020 Author Posted February 10, 2020 I wondered what that pipe was for but decided ignorance was bliss I don't think it does work, at least not automatically - it takes a bit of time to warm up in the morning for sure....
gadgetgricey Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Some light reading for you from the Rover 75 forum. Have a read through this thread which gives all the info on how to fit it, worth reading from around post #79 onwards http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...bh+text&page=8 Also my FBH retrofit thread where you can see where I put the GSM relay unit.http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=230123 Kiltox 1
yes oui si Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 6 hours ago, Kiltox said: Dull update is dull, sorting out the TADTS airbag light issues Top plug/cable fondling... Kiltox and gadgetgricey 1 1
Kiltox Posted February 10, 2020 Author Posted February 10, 2020 Someone in the comments just noticed that the mileage decreases by 1 after the battery is off and back on - how is that even possible?! OMG KLOCKED YO yes oui si 1
yes oui si Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 43 minutes ago, Kiltox said: Someone in the comments just noticed that the mileage decreases by 1 after the battery is off and back on - how is that even possible?! OMG KLOCKED YO Your plan to become a millionaire by clocking moon mileage cars back by an afternoon's walk has been rumbled!
Isaac Hunt Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 Isn’t that what happened to Weuintin Qilson, battery replacement on a 75 M’lord Aston Martin, HillmanImp, Kiltox and 1 other 1 3
Kiltox Posted February 12, 2020 Author Posted February 12, 2020 Trying to organise some hot sparkly stick action. Hopefully manage to get it sorted for a retest on Monday.... Craig the Princess, RobT, Tickman and 8 others 11
Kiltox Posted February 14, 2020 Author Posted February 14, 2020 We have sills ? Lacquer Peel, jumpingjehovahs, gadgetgricey and 18 others 21
Kiltox Posted February 14, 2020 Author Posted February 14, 2020 Shep Shepherd, dave j, 320touring and 12 others 15
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