So what jobs have you given up on?

MissMoppet · 24th February 2023, 15:49

A sad tale with no happy ending. For some years I've been annoyed and failed to find a suspension rattle, after changing almost everything including top mounts, front shocks, lower wishbones and many drop links. About the only thing left were the ARB bushes. So diligently reading up threads on this forum I equipped myself with a pair of DMGR bushes, new flexi-head ratchet wrench and 10mm long reach socket: I already had a crowbar. So today biting the bullet I ran the diesel up on my low rise ramps, crawled on my back struggled as usual with removing the under tray a scant inch or so off my nose - to then hunt for the bushes.
I should have been aware that this was not going to be a pushover but was horrified to see how hidden the bushes are. Ye Gods I could only just see one of the bolts, let alone the other - I believe there are two - and how on earth was I going to undo them and get the old bushes off that were no doubt firmly welded to the ARB after 160,000 miles and 19 years.
So I pulled and pushed the ARB as well as I could and felt no movement at all, so I gave up. Leave well alone. I could see myself struggling for hours and knowing my luck I might have got one off and then failed to replace it. No, I remember reading once that the mark of a good artist is knowing when to stop. So I have.
PS If anyone wants to make me an offer for two unused ARB Bushes together with an unworn flexi-head ratchet and appropriate 10mm deep socket - but NOT the crowbar - just drop me a line.

Matt_75 · 24th February 2023, 17:07

I had to undo the ARB bushes when changing the lower arms and arm bushes on my car. Access was indeed very tight and the job was a real pain in the backside. I'm still not sure how I managed to get a torque wrench in there when putting it back together.

As for jobs I've given up on, I previously gave up on an entire project car, a Mitsubishi 3000GT. After about 2 years of chipping away at it very slowly, I realised it would probably be another 10 before I was finished. I sold it on and used the proceeds to buy something very different, my Triumph Dolomite which fortunately is in much better shape.

trikey · 24th February 2023, 18:16

Getting the rear seat to secure on one side, been like it for 11 years now....

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macafee2 · 24th February 2023, 18:26

I have given up trying to fix water leaks into the rear of my Tourer.
Every time it rains, I have to change the towels that soak up the rain water. It is a shame to see the rear of the car without its side panels

macafee2

Rev Jules · 24th February 2023, 19:18

Stop my missus spending money.

Rev.

Howie666 · 25th February 2023, 01:20

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Originally Posted by trikey

Getting the rear seat to secure on one side, been like it for 11 years now....

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Spooky really, mine is jammed on one side and I can't fold it anymore. I haven't given up quite yet...

Drewski · 25th February 2023, 18:10

I never give up, just put things off for another day, which is fatal. I've had a new condenser in the bedroom waiting to be fitted for ages, a towbar in the garage to fit, only got half of my brake discs replaced, etc.etc. As the years progress, my enthusiasm seems to wane. Not that long ago I used to love getting up on A Saturday morning if I had a job to do on the car, it was a real buzz, too many distractions at the moment

24th February 2023, 17:07	#2
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 601 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	I had to undo the ARB bushes when changing the lower arms and arm bushes on my car. Access was indeed very tight and the job was a real pain in the backside. I'm still not sure how I managed to get a torque wrench in there when putting it back together. As for jobs I've given up on, I previously gave up on an entire project car, a Mitsubishi 3000GT. After about 2 years of chipping away at it very slowly, I realised it would probably be another 10 before I was finished. I sold it on and used the proceeds to buy something very different, my Triumph Dolomite which fortunately is in much better shape. __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)

24th February 2023, 18:16	#3
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,821 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Getting the rear seat to secure on one side, been like it for 11 years now.... Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..

25th February 2023, 18:10	#7
Drewski Loves to post 2002 CDT Connie SE Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cambridge Posts: 482 Thanks: 21 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I never give up, just put things off for another day, which is fatal. I've had a new condenser in the bedroom waiting to be fitted for ages, a towbar in the garage to fit, only got half of my brake discs replaced, etc.etc. As the years progress, my enthusiasm seems to wane. Not that long ago I used to love getting up on A Saturday morning if I had a job to do on the car, it was a real buzz, too many distractions at the moment __________________ 2002 Connie CDT Tourer

24th February 2023, 18:26	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,992 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I have given up trying to fix water leaks into the rear of my Tourer. Every time it rains, I have to change the towels that soak up the rain water. It is a shame to see the rear of the car without its side panels macafee2

24th February 2023, 19:18	#5
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,718 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Stop my missus spending money. Rev.