What to do......? - Page 2

jimbo101 · 25th August 2018, 19:57

Very sorry, this is a thread for insults, not arguments.

HarryM1BYT · 25th August 2018, 20:02

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Originally Posted by jimbo101

The beauty of being part of a community like this is that we should be able to look to each other for support, encouragement and advice. We should be celebrating our mutual love for an interesting and fun car. Instead, some people like to make up for their own inadequacies by putting other people down and, frankly, being NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- rude!

As my nan used to say, if you can't say something nice then don't say anything at all.

I do think that support and encouragement was what you have been given, so your comment is a little unfair.

trikey · 25th August 2018, 20:02

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Originally Posted by jimbo101

Very sorry, this is a thread for insults, not arguments.

What about insulting arguments? Do they count!

suzublu · 25th August 2018, 20:04

Messing about and fettling is very therapeutic

better the devil you know & all that

Crack on with it & when you think you're done, you'll feel a warm glow, until you have to do a bit more

Typhoon190 · 25th August 2018, 20:11

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Originally Posted by jimbo101

I need some help deciding what to do, carry on or get rid??

I bought my 190 at the beginning of July as a project. It cost me £200 as a scrapper. I knew it had some bodywork to fix, nothing major. It also needed the thermostat doing and had previously been converted into a swimming pool. Both problems I have now sorted. So far it has cost me another £50. Not a disaster!

Thinking it was ready for the MOT I gave it a quick test drive. This revealed that there is a leak in the steering system. I am currently investigating, but I think it is the pump.

While stripping down to remove the PAS pump I can see the drive belt has cracks across the grooves. So that'll need doing. But if that needs doing, surely the timing belts do as well (I have no history of this car!).

The positives: 57k and generally in very good condition!!

So, before I spend quite a bit if money on pumps, belt kits, etc, shall I go on?? The way it is going it is beginning to feel like a nut and bolt restoration will be done. Every time I fix something, another problem is revealed.

Help!!!

Hi Jamie.

I bought a scrapper as a project for around £300 around 4 years ago. Spent plenty of pennies refurbing her. I've quite enjoyed making a car that was probably destined for the scrap heap into a good condition example that will hopefully run for a good few years. Sad I know, but it takes all sorts.

Please don't be too offended by the less positive posts. Most are not intended to upset, their just a point of view that's all. Not easy to get this across on a forum without it sounding a bit harsh.

I'd say fix her up. No doubt it will be a bit of a money pit, but there aren't many used cars that aren't and the 75's and ZT's are worth it in my opinion.

MSS · 25th August 2018, 21:53

I would say, ask yourself if you are willing to put up to £3k plus significant amounts of time into the car to get it running really well. If yes, crack on. If not, move on and buy a newer, modern and smaller car.

In my opinion a 45/ZS would make a much better first project car as it is far less sophisticated and parts are considerably cheaper.

MSS · 25th August 2018, 21:56

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Originally Posted by trikey

What about insulting arguments? Do they count!

Surely an argument is essentially a bilateral set of insults most of the time.

Groundsman Willie · 25th August 2018, 22:04

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Originally Posted by mss

Surely an argument is essentially a bilateral set of insults most of the time.

No it's not. Idiot.

rockerbox · 25th August 2018, 22:09

I reckon I have spent at least 2 grand on Christine, including tools to be fair, I must have the right tool, since I paid 3 grand 10 years ago.
She has fought me tooth and nail all the way, but I always win eventually and I love her.
This IS MGR ownership. Accept the challenge, and revel in the miles you get of quality driving, enjoy the fight maintaining it too. It's what it's all about.

Mike Trident · 25th August 2018, 23:27

It's not just MGR ownership!

ANY old vehicle will need constant looking after, it will be a never-ending job. There will always be something else. But, that's what makes it interesting/frustrating. If you want something that actually works buy something much much younger and change it every couple of years.

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Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	It's not just MGR ownership! ANY old vehicle will need constant looking after, it will be a never-ending job. There will always be something else. But, that's what makes it interesting/frustrating. If you want something that actually works buy something much much younger and change it every couple of years. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,956 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Messing about and fettling is very therapeutic better the devil you know & all that Crack on with it & when you think you're done, you'll feel a warm glow, until you have to do a bit more

25th August 2018, 21:53	#16
MSS This is my second home Rover 75CDT, Jaguar XF-S 3.0V6, V'xhall Omega V6 Estate, Twintop 1.8VVT, Astra Estate and Corsa 1.2 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7,099 Thanks: 283 Thanked 624 Times in 440 Posts	I would say, ask yourself if you are willing to put up to £3k plus significant amounts of time into the car to get it running really well. If yes, crack on. If not, move on and buy a newer, modern and smaller car. In my opinion a 45/ZS would make a much better first project car as it is far less sophisticated and parts are considerably cheaper.

25th August 2018, 22:09	#19
rockerbox Avid contributor MG ZT/T Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Thurrock Posts: 244 Thanks: 37 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts	I reckon I have spent at least 2 grand on Christine, including tools to be fair, I must have the right tool, since I paid 3 grand 10 years ago. She has fought me tooth and nail all the way, but I always win eventually and I love her. This IS MGR ownership. Accept the challenge, and revel in the miles you get of quality driving, enjoy the fight maintaining it too. It's what it's all about.