OVP The Next Chapter: - Page 3

Jay · 20th May 2012, 17:28

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Originally Posted by Reebs

Jay the poor running issue (which caused it to arrive on a trailer for the National) has been fixed as of last Tuesday.

The fuel tank had a gallon of mud and rubbish in there so Christopher tells us, the fuel filter was on the verge of collapse so a replacement tank/pump/filter combo has been put in and the old fuel for the most part discarded as it was so contaminated. It ticks over and pulls fine now and Christopher has taken it for a good run to road test it.

The car is taxed and insured so not on retention as such. What it needs now is a bodyshop quote or two. Cleaning and cosmetic refurb now required as I understand it.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for putting me in the picture Paul

Reebs · 20th May 2012, 18:14

The boss has sent me a picture too. It's had a clean and is no longer on the lawn

A list of missing bits is being compiled this week I'm told, and we've had lots of offers of help with this from various members so thanks for that

Unclefista · 9th July 2012, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Christopher

Thanks for the tip - I'll take a look - tried two varieties I have - they both fell off!

I spent a month or so trying to stick my rear light back up, from sticky pads to hot glue. They all failed in the sun.
I recommend the specific adhesive pad that comes with a mesh catalyst, only a quid but absolutely permanent.

Christopher · 9th July 2012, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Unclefista

I spent a month or so trying to stick my rear light back up, from sticky pads to hot glue. They all failed in the sun.
I recommend the specific adhesive pad that comes with a mesh catalyst, only a quid but absolutely permanent.

Where from please?

Ta

Unclefista · 9th July 2012, 15:55

My local motor factors but I'd imagine any decent one (even Halfords) will stock them, they've been around donkeys years.
It's the only stuff I've used that sets like rock even in the sun.
One is big enough to cut into 2 to do both supports.

Christopher · 9th July 2012, 15:57

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Originally Posted by Unclefista

My local motor factors but I'd imagine any decent one (even Halfords) will stock them, they've been around donkeys years.
It's the only stuff I've used that sets like rock even in the sun.
One is big enough to cut into 2 to do both supports.

Cheers, will take a look.

best

Gate Keeper · 24th July 2012, 15:37

I just tried the sticky pad with the activated mesh and glue. It did not work. Also I re-attempted to use the No Nails tape again as it had worked before. I waited 24 hours for the tape to set. Alas that also failed. I have booked LJW into the workshop one day next week in St. Albans who claim to have had 100% success with a secret formula which takes 4 hours to set. The price for the fix is £43.

Christopher I think that the early cars like yours and mine must have been part of a weak batch as far as the high brake light adhesives went and is an age related problem.

Gate Keeper · 29th July 2012, 18:52

I will retract the words 'age related' and replace them with 'worn out'. In essence that is what has happened with the high rear brake lights - they work but the adhesiveness is worn out and does not stick.

I have been looking for a complete rear windscreen with the brake light attached, should the next fix not work. I am wondering Christopher if one of the traders might be able to help you out with a complete unit should you not have any luck.

Reebs · 30th July 2012, 10:28

Christopher is in Geneva on business currently Phil, so may not be able to reply at the moment. Just wanted to make you aware

Unclefista · 31st July 2012, 19:50

On my "v" reg, the glue was no good at all, it lost all its effectiveness over the years.
I removed both steel pegs, cleaned all surfaces with a razor blade and used the activated adhesive.
It's now permanently attached to the screen.

What brand of activated adhesive did you try ?

20th May 2012, 18:14	#2
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,962 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	The boss has sent me a picture too. It's had a clean and is no longer on the lawn A list of missing bits is being compiled this week I'm told, and we've had lots of offers of help with this from various members so thanks for that __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

9th July 2012, 15:55	#5
Unclefista Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	My local motor factors but I'd imagine any decent one (even Halfords) will stock them, they've been around donkeys years. It's the only stuff I've used that sets like rock even in the sun. One is big enough to cut into 2 to do both supports. __________________ Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra. Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath. At night the ice-weasels come... http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/6...77671f80_n.jpg

30th July 2012, 10:28	#9
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,962 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Christopher is in Geneva on business currently Phil, so may not be able to reply at the moment. Just wanted to make you aware __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

31st July 2012, 19:50	#10
Unclefista Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Bradford Posts: 1,478 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	On my "v" reg, the glue was no good at all, it lost all its effectiveness over the years. I removed both steel pegs, cleaned all surfaces with a razor blade and used the activated adhesive. It's now permanently attached to the screen. What brand of activated adhesive did you try ? __________________ Love is like a snowmobile, speeding across the frozen tundra. Which suddenly flips, pinning you underneath. At night the ice-weasels come... http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/6...77671f80_n.jpg

24th July 2012, 15:37	#7
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,137 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I just tried the sticky pad with the activated mesh and glue. It did not work. Also I re-attempted to use the No Nails tape again as it had worked before. I waited 24 hours for the tape to set. Alas that also failed. I have booked LJW into the workshop one day next week in St. Albans who claim to have had 100% success with a secret formula which takes 4 hours to set. The price for the fix is £43. Christopher I think that the early cars like yours and mine must have been part of a weak batch as far as the high brake light adhesives went and is an age related problem.

29th July 2012, 18:52	#8
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,137 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I will retract the words 'age related' and replace them with 'worn out'. In essence that is what has happened with the high rear brake lights - they work but the adhesiveness is worn out and does not stick. I have been looking for a complete rear windscreen with the brake light attached, should the next fix not work. I am wondering Christopher if one of the traders might be able to help you out with a complete unit should you not have any luck.