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EHD1978 · 26th July 2018, 15:55

It's been a little while since I've updated here about my 190 SE. I took the car off the road just before Christmas due to the radiator leaking slowly from the top elbow O ring. I could smell coolant while driving leading up to this which I though was from the thermostat which I had recently replaced but could see no signs of leaking, so I was relieved to find the cause.

Funds were very limited at the time, so I took the car off the road. In the spring, I moved the car out of it's hybernation spot and it promptly broke a front spring. New front shocks/springs became the priority and I have just ordered all of the correct items from Rimmers/DMGRS for the ZT 190, and hope to get them fitted as soon as possible. The MOT is about to expire so I hope to get this renewed at the same time.

Then I hope to finally get round to having the radiator and belts done. I also think the clutch is on the way out, so the amount of big jobs still to be done is overwhelming, but I love the car so much that these jobs WILL be done, and the car will be mechanically sound again.

Once the car is mechanically sound, I can start to look on cosmetics, such as a full Apex wheel refurb and some minor paintwork rectification.

Then maybe it will be ready to attend some shows, but I expect we're looking well into 2019.

EHD1978 · 24th December 2018, 12:49

Update since my last post back in July.

In August I successfully managed to replace the front struts, top mountings, springs and drop links by myself. I felt very pleased that I was able to do this myself, as I'd never done work like this before. The fact that the car was immobile forced the issue, but I was glad I did it as it's a skill I can now use going forwards.

A weeks after the work was completed, the car sailed effortlessly through it's MOT.

Shortly after this I also managed to seal the leaking rear screen.

List of major jobs still include clutch, belts, and radiator. I am hoping to tackle the radiator myself, and I might even attempt the clutch.

The car remains off the road until the work is completed. It would be nice to get the above work done by the spring.

Happy Christmas everyone!

bl52krz · 24th December 2018, 13:33

Happy Christmas to you. Well done on getting your car back, and may your new year be a good one.

COLVERT · 25th December 2018, 09:55

Sold my E-Type jag in 1973 ( 45 years ago. ) for £350.---CLL 449B

Dvla says it's taxed and waiting an MOT.

Wish I knew where it lives now.---

26th July 2018, 15:55	#21
EHD1978 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer & MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ipswich Posts: 193 Thanks: 52 Thanked 42 Times in 23 Posts	It's been a little while since I've updated here about my 190 SE. I took the car off the road just before Christmas due to the radiator leaking slowly from the top elbow O ring. I could smell coolant while driving leading up to this which I though was from the thermostat which I had recently replaced but could see no signs of leaking, so I was relieved to find the cause. Funds were very limited at the time, so I took the car off the road. In the spring, I moved the car out of it's hybernation spot and it promptly broke a front spring. New front shocks/springs became the priority and I have just ordered all of the correct items from Rimmers/DMGRS for the ZT 190, and hope to get them fitted as soon as possible. The MOT is about to expire so I hope to get this renewed at the same time. Then I hope to finally get round to having the radiator and belts done. I also think the clutch is on the way out, so the amount of big jobs still to be done is overwhelming, but I love the car so much that these jobs WILL be done, and the car will be mechanically sound again. Once the car is mechanically sound, I can start to look on cosmetics, such as a full Apex wheel refurb and some minor paintwork rectification. Then maybe it will be ready to attend some shows, but I expect we're looking well into 2019. __________________ Ed 2004 Rover 75 Contemporary SE Tourer 2.5 2004 MG ZT 190 SE (Car number 96 of 151)

24th December 2018, 12:49	#22
EHD1978 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer & MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ipswich Posts: 193 Thanks: 52 Thanked 42 Times in 23 Posts	Update since my last post back in July. In August I successfully managed to replace the front struts, top mountings, springs and drop links by myself. I felt very pleased that I was able to do this myself, as I'd never done work like this before. The fact that the car was immobile forced the issue, but I was glad I did it as it's a skill I can now use going forwards. A weeks after the work was completed, the car sailed effortlessly through it's MOT. Shortly after this I also managed to seal the leaking rear screen. List of major jobs still include clutch, belts, and radiator. I am hoping to tackle the radiator myself, and I might even attempt the clutch. The car remains off the road until the work is completed. It would be nice to get the above work done by the spring. Happy Christmas everyone! __________________ Ed 2004 Rover 75 Contemporary SE Tourer 2.5 2004 MG ZT 190 SE (Car number 96 of 151)

24th December 2018, 13:33	#23
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,445 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Happy Christmas to you. Well done on getting your car back, and may your new year be a good one. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

25th December 2018, 09:55	#24
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Sold my E-Type jag in 1973 ( 45 years ago. ) for £350.---CLL 449B Dvla says it's taxed and waiting an MOT. Wish I knew where it lives now.--- Last edited by COLVERT; 25th December 2018 at 09:57..