Ice Man (Trevs) new Rover 75 CDT Club SE - Page 10

Trevor1975 · 23rd September 2014, 06:19

She's in the Garage, had the rear NS upper wishbone rubbed down and painted, plus the front ARB drop links started complaining last week (1 year / 10,000 miles old...) so with that done, MOT is booked in this morning... Fingers crossed!

Last week my work hire car didn't turn up so I added business insurance to my policy and took the Rover 75 from Gloucester to Duxford and back. I wish I could hire a Rover 75 for work, it was the most comfortable I've been on a work trip. 318 miles, 46 mpg, mostly at 75 mph or stuck in traffic, not bad... but with the 160 remap and proper boost restored it was a dream, no problem keeping up with the traffic

Trevor1975 · 23rd September 2014, 16:07

Failed ... they hadnt done any work on it. The welding on the rear upper suspension arm failed due to new VOSA ruling. a little bit of welding needed on a sill, plus the N/S drop link...

Got 4 weeks to sort it out... better get some new arms then

Trevor1975 · 5th October 2014, 09:57

The Saga continues:-

Jobs Done:-
drivers door actuator replaced
Front lower wishbone rear bushes replaced
2 x flip keys (bobbybrown and TS autos)
Stainless EGR Bypass
New wiper blades
NSR Wheelbearing / hub replacement...
4 new tyres
New Exhaust
OSR sill welded and repaired
Aluminium Mesh Grill
Sandstone interior connoisseur refit
Vitton intercooler O-Rings
Arctic modified Handbrake
Plenum spyhole mod, Plenums Cleared (Sept 2013)
4 x new door trims
new Arctic checked 3 speed radiator fan
Inline thermostat housing (89-92 degrees reliably)
New brakes all round
New Bonnet, headlights and bumper
Rear OS sill flush panel welded and inernal sill rust treatment
Undersealed and waxoyled
Powerflex engine mount bushes
New rear springs
160 remap (thanks Phil T4)
New under bonnet fuel pump (under delivering)
New Bosch maf sensor (under reading)
12" mutant sub and 400W GTO amp.
False boot floor
Boost controller set to 21 psi
Rear boot seal replaced

In Tank pump changed 04/10/14
Oil and filter 166,000 miles 04/10/14

Booked in to the Garage 7/10/14 to:

Fit New Rear O/S/R upper arm
More new ARB drop links
More welding O/S/R sill
MOT retest

Need - (£££ future)

Fix: Drivers seat fwd / rwd stepper motor
N/S/R upper arm replacement
New strut top bearings (and front dampers and springs)
18" 11 spokes I think

to be refurbished and painted metallic dark grey.

It is going really well now and I love it!

Trevor1975 · 7th October 2014, 16:58

The Garage have replaced my rear upper suspension arm without removing the subframe

They have also welded up the sill and changed all the drop links.

(re) MOT tomorrow - Fingers crossed

Trevor1975 · 8th October 2014, 11:36

MOT Passed - Woohoo!

(Not sure about the Bill ££££ yet

)

Jordan Apex · 8th October 2014, 12:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevor1975

MOT Passed - Woohoo!

(Not sure about the Bill ££££ yet

)

The onky big charge will be the welding (it may be small) arm would be an hors labour, drop links would be less than that! Hopefully it comes in small

Trevor1975 · 9th October 2014, 06:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Apex

The onky big charge will be the welding (it may be small) arm would be an hors labour, drop links would be less than that! Hopefully it comes in small

£300 all in (including the full MOT fee - over ten days). It was a big plate and they filled / painted it too - cant see that it has been done.

Quite please

- now to get saving for the next jobs - Clutch master cylinder, other rear upper arm etc etc....

Jordan Apex · 9th October 2014, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trevor1975

£300 all in (including the full MOT fee - over ten days). It was a big plate and they filled / painted it too - cant see that it has been done.

Quite please

- now to get saving for the next jobs - Clutch master cylinder, other rear upper arm etc etc....

Told you it wouldn't be too bad! You must be pleased!

Trevor1975 · 9th October 2014, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordan Apex

Told you it wouldn't be too bad! You must be pleased!

Yup, another years MOT, but rest assured its an ongoing running restoration... the car was a complete shed when I got it.

Trevor1975 · 18th October 2014, 11:41

Well, she was all straight until I saw this today...

Someone has driven into her within the last few days, either on my drive or at work in the car park (wide disabled bay)

Haven't looked at the passenger side since Tuesday...

Door and front wing dented and scratched to bare metal.

Whoever did it wiped the dirt off (rain dust) too so they know they did it.

Not happy, need a new wing and door.

23rd September 2014, 06:19	#91
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	MOT today She's in the Garage, had the rear NS upper wishbone rubbed down and painted, plus the front ARB drop links started complaining last week (1 year / 10,000 miles old...) so with that done, MOT is booked in this morning... Fingers crossed! Last week my work hire car didn't turn up so I added business insurance to my policy and took the Rover 75 from Gloucester to Duxford and back. I wish I could hire a Rover 75 for work, it was the most comfortable I've been on a work trip. 318 miles, 46 mpg, mostly at 75 mph or stuck in traffic, not bad... but with the 160 remap and proper boost restored it was a dream, no problem keeping up with the traffic __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

23rd September 2014, 16:07	#92
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Failed ... they hadnt done any work on it. The welding on the rear upper suspension arm failed due to new VOSA ruling. a little bit of welding needed on a sill, plus the N/S drop link... Got 4 weeks to sort it out... better get some new arms then __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

5th October 2014, 09:57	#93
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	The Saga continues:- Jobs Done:- drivers door actuator replaced Front lower wishbone rear bushes replaced 2 x flip keys (bobbybrown and TS autos) Stainless EGR Bypass New wiper blades NSR Wheelbearing / hub replacement... 4 new tyres New Exhaust OSR sill welded and repaired Aluminium Mesh Grill Sandstone interior connoisseur refit Vitton intercooler O-Rings Arctic modified Handbrake Plenum spyhole mod, Plenums Cleared (Sept 2013) 4 x new door trims new Arctic checked 3 speed radiator fan Inline thermostat housing (89-92 degrees reliably) New brakes all round New Bonnet, headlights and bumper Rear OS sill flush panel welded and inernal sill rust treatment Undersealed and waxoyled Powerflex engine mount bushes New rear springs 160 remap (thanks Phil T4) New under bonnet fuel pump (under delivering) New Bosch maf sensor (under reading) 12" mutant sub and 400W GTO amp. False boot floor Boost controller set to 21 psi Rear boot seal replaced In Tank pump changed 04/10/14 Oil and filter 166,000 miles 04/10/14 Booked in to the Garage 7/10/14 to: Fit New Rear O/S/R upper arm More new ARB drop links More welding O/S/R sill MOT retest Need - (£££ future) Fix: Drivers seat fwd / rwd stepper motor N/S/R upper arm replacement New strut top bearings (and front dampers and springs) 18" 11 spokes I think to be refurbished and painted metallic dark grey. It is going really well now and I love it! __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold... Last edited by Trevor1975; 3rd December 2014 at 06:43..

7th October 2014, 16:58	#94
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	The Garage have replaced my rear upper suspension arm without removing the subframe They have also welded up the sill and changed all the drop links. (re) MOT tomorrow - Fingers crossed __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

8th October 2014, 11:36	#95
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	MOT Passed - Woohoo! (Not sure about the Bill ££££ yet ) __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...

18th October 2014, 11:41	#100
Trevor1975 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon cdt club SE 1999 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gloucester Posts: 744 Thanks: 142 Thanked 67 Times in 48 Posts	Well, she was all straight until I saw this today... Someone has driven into her within the last few days, either on my drive or at work in the car park (wide disabled bay) Haven't looked at the passenger side since Tuesday... Door and front wing dented and scratched to bare metal. Whoever did it wiped the dirt off (rain dust) too so they know they did it. Not happy, need a new wing and door. __________________ Had a 1999 CDT Club SE - Sandstone Leather interior, EGR bypass, 160 remap, 21psi boost, inline thermostat housing ... Sold...