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Kandyman · 1st March 2008, 22:32

Hey you know I'm only joking

alisdair810 · 5th March 2008, 22:37

Hi to all

Glad to find you, who am I ? .....

"Auld ***" just bought a rover 75, 00 plate, GEORGIOUS, cost not a lot, but it's not very well though.

Previously owned a 820 for 14 years

Previously completely rebuilt a 1975 MGB. from the ground up.

Quite good with bikes. Bikers love me!

Used to be superb at tuning pre fuel injection race engines. I am now starting to learn all over again what's under a car bonnet. I love the car and I love learning. Hope I manage this one.

Today's conundrum, why is the sump full of chocolate soup? Oh dear I know
Why are "Haynes" manuals not viewed as war criminals. I am old enough to remember when these manuals were both accurate, friendly and full of tips. What happened?

Regards

Alisdair810

GreyGhost · 5th March 2008, 22:41

Welcome to the club and forum Alisdair.

Enjoy your stay.

Axolotl · 6th March 2008, 15:58

I was referred here from the MG-Rover forums site, in response to a question about my trip computer average consumption being hopelessy wrong.

Glad to say I got a solution straight away.

GreyGhost · 6th March 2008, 16:53

Good to have you on board Neil. We aim to please and many thanks for subscribing.

alisdair810 · 7th March 2008, 22:29

My car was running on water and bars leaks, and a little petrol. I enjoyed the improved fuel consumption and put up with the extra cost of anti freeze. Then one afternoon when I opened the cap on the header tank the water level dropped before my eyes. Nothing on the ground, it dawned on me that it was now in the sump. HGF. I got an array of massive quotes so decided to refresh my skills and do some DIY. A google search revealed a lot of answers and some dead ends. I found a thread on the internet that mentioned the club so I followed the link. I have ordered the upgraded head gasket kit (complete set)and timing belt kit. Wheel frozen onto hub. Scrivets replaced by steel screws rusted in. Lower timing cover missing. Temperature -8C. Lashed a 5'0" weight lifting bar onto a 3/4 drive sampson bar to break the tork on the crankshaft pully. Three goes later with the bar bending like you would not believe - its off!
I think the head is a replacement already, but I'll keep you guys posted of anything interesting.

Weather Forecast - 80 MPH winds and rain. Why did I buy a house with no garage? Last time I did this job it was trolley jack, two bolts, drop engine, kitchen table, rebuild. VW beetle had it's advantages.

andy75 · 10th March 2008, 18:54

found this site through a search,just bought a rover 75 2.5 v6 so this site will be used a lot:lol:

GreyGhost · 10th March 2008, 19:02

Sorry being a bit slack here.

Welcome Alisdair.

Welcome Andy.

GrahamP · 14th April 2008, 23:36

From a Google search. Having just added a 75 to the long list of Rovers owned over the last 47 years. The first being a 110 in 1961, followed by a P5 3500, P6 3500, SD1, Land Rover Freelander TD4 ES Auto 2 door Soft top.620i now a 75 2.0 CDT Club Auto on a 51 plate for £2,150. 106,000 on the clock but in pristine condition, and quite a few factory fitted extras, Traction control, Cruise control, Electric sun roof, 6CD auto changer in glove box, Front fog lights, Headlamp power wash. Just had a towbar fitted to haul my Coachman Genius 500/5.

JohnDotCom · 15th April 2008, 08:01

Welcome Aboard Graham you won't be disappointed with your New Acquisition.
It sounds Great, Get some Pictures up when you can.
Thanks for Subscribing too.

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5th March 2008, 22:37	#142
alisdair810 Newbie none Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just joined - learning yet again Hi to all Glad to find you, who am I ? ..... "Auld ***" just bought a rover 75, 00 plate, GEORGIOUS, cost not a lot, but it's not very well though. Previously owned a 820 for 14 years Previously completely rebuilt a 1975 MGB. from the ground up. Quite good with bikes. Bikers love me! Used to be superb at tuning pre fuel injection race engines. I am now starting to learn all over again what's under a car bonnet. I love the car and I love learning. Hope I manage this one. Today's conundrum, why is the sump full of chocolate soup? Oh dear I know Why are "Haynes" manuals not viewed as war criminals. I am old enough to remember when these manuals were both accurate, friendly and full of tips. What happened? Regards Alisdair810

7th March 2008, 22:29	#146
alisdair810 Newbie none Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Learning yet again My car was running on water and bars leaks, and a little petrol. I enjoyed the improved fuel consumption and put up with the extra cost of anti freeze. Then one afternoon when I opened the cap on the header tank the water level dropped before my eyes. Nothing on the ground, it dawned on me that it was now in the sump. HGF. I got an array of massive quotes so decided to refresh my skills and do some DIY. A google search revealed a lot of answers and some dead ends. I found a thread on the internet that mentioned the club so I followed the link. I have ordered the upgraded head gasket kit (complete set)and timing belt kit. Wheel frozen onto hub. Scrivets replaced by steel screws rusted in. Lower timing cover missing. Temperature -8C. Lashed a 5'0" weight lifting bar onto a 3/4 drive sampson bar to break the tork on the crankshaft pully. Three goes later with the bar bending like you would not believe - its off! I think the head is a replacement already, but I'll keep you guys posted of anything interesting. Weather Forecast - 80 MPH winds and rain. Why did I buy a house with no garage? Last time I did this job it was trolley jack, two bolts, drop engine, kitchen table, rebuild. VW beetle had it's advantages.

10th March 2008, 18:54	#147
andy75 Newbie rover 75 2.5 club Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: norfolk Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new found this site through a search,just bought a rover 75 2.5 v6 so this site will be used a lot:lol:

14th April 2008, 23:36	#149
GrahamP Loves to post Rover 75 2.0 CDT Club Automatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Park Gate Posts: 438 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	From a Google search. Having just added a 75 to the long list of Rovers owned over the last 47 years. The first being a 110 in 1961, followed by a P5 3500, P6 3500, SD1, Land Rover Freelander TD4 ES Auto 2 door Soft top.620i now a 75 2.0 CDT Club Auto on a 51 plate for £2,150. 106,000 on the clock but in pristine condition, and quite a few factory fitted extras, Traction control, Cruise control, Electric sun roof, 6CD auto changer in glove box, Front fog lights, Headlamp power wash. Just had a towbar fitted to haul my Coachman Genius 500/5. __________________ Graham 3606 [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by GrahamP; 15th April 2008 at 00:06..

1st March 2008, 22:32	#141
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hey you know I'm only joking

5th March 2008, 22:41	#143
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Welcome to the club and forum Alisdair. Enjoy your stay.

6th March 2008, 15:58	#144
Axolotl Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Reading Posts: 89 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was referred here from the MG-Rover forums site, in response to a question about my trip computer average consumption being hopelessy wrong. Glad to say I got a solution straight away.

6th March 2008, 16:53	#145
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Good to have you on board Neil. We aim to please and many thanks for subscribing.

10th March 2008, 19:02	#148
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Sorry being a bit slack here. Welcome Alisdair. Welcome Andy.

15th April 2008, 08:01	#150
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Welcome Aboard Graham you won't be disappointed with your New Acquisition. It sounds Great, Get some Pictures up when you can. Thanks for Subscribing too.