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Sheraton · 19th December 2018, 22:36

cheers Brian

Hopefully it will Run as Good as it Looks with all the nice New shiny bits

and the End will justify the Means - if the Piston you posted had arrived, I'd have fitted it unaware that Piston 3 was damaged too - looking back at my Compression Test results - I'm sure 1 and 2 where around 190psi and cylinders 3 and 4 both lower around 160psi which should have given me some indication all was not well with cylinder 3 too. so all things considered at this stage I'm glad to have fitted New Pistons.

I've been looking at 25mm wide Exhaust wrap - I quite like the Black Wrap for a more subtle look

Paul.

Sheraton · 24th December 2018, 00:21

How'do folks

I have a few days off work so I should be able to get the Car all finished and (fingers crossed) Running before the Year is out

I got all buttoned up today - Exhaust Manifold/Turbo all fitted back up proper, Inlet Manifold Upper fitted, New Coolant Hoses fitted - some New gaskets, Bolts etc fitted - along with some cleaning

I'll double check a few bits tomorrow before taking the Car off the Ramps - then it will be on to the Timing Belt/Tensioner and pretty much done - Fluids/Filter, New Battery, a couple of Sensors to connect etc..

Some pics tonight.

Paul.

Lovel · 24th December 2018, 06:14

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Originally Posted by Sheraton

How'do folks

I have a few days off work so I should be able to get the Car all finished and (fingers crossed) Running before the Year is out

I got all buttoned up today - Exhaust Manifold/Turbo all fitted back up proper, Inlet Manifold Upper fitted, New Coolant Hoses fitted - some New gaskets, Bolts etc fitted - along with some cleaning

I'll double check a few bits tomorrow before taking the Car off the Ramps - then it will be on to the Timing Belt/Tensioner and pretty much done - Fluids/Filter, New Battery, a couple of Sensors to connect etc..

Some pics tonight.

Paul.

You going to fit the timing belt guard are you ?

Sheraton · 24th December 2018, 09:46

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Originally Posted by Lovel

You going to fit the timing belt guard are you ?

Oh Aye - Cam Sprockets are only on Finger tight

It's a Cold one today and I need to hit the shops - I'll see how I get on, hopefully I'll make time today to get the Timing Belt (including Covers) fitted later

Paul.

Best_of_British · 24th December 2018, 10:46

Just read this thread start to end, excellent read, merry Xmas and good luck.

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Sheraton · 26th December 2018, 17:44

How'do folks

I managed to get a wee bit done today

Timing Belt/Tensioner fitted - (including Timing Belt Covers)

Rotated Many times by Hand

and all lining up

Crank Pulley Bolt torqued up and Alternator/Power Steering Belts fitted...

I'm having a wee Coffee break then I'll go back out and finish off what I need to and hopefully see if she'll fire up tonight

Paul.

Sheraton · 26th December 2018, 22:25

I don't want to jump the gun - I'll need to get a proper look and check everything in the daylight - and i'll need to check/top up the Coolant once the Engine's cool....

that Said

She Lives !

I put a New Battery in and cranked her over a bit before fitting the Plugs and the Fuel Pump Relay.

Fired up on the first turn of the Key without any hesitation or issues - a bit Tappety to start but settled a bit and seemed to run Great - I ran the Engine up to temp while topping up the Coolant - then ran her up and down the street a few times - all seems well...... I'll update tomorrow

looking for the first MOT slot i can find now

Paul.

DRWMGTF · 26th December 2018, 23:00

Congratulations!

Sheraton · 26th December 2018, 23:24

Cheers Guys

I'm hoping if there were any issues or anything I overlooked it would have been obvious tonight

It was nice to fire her up and drive her again - even if only up and down the street.

some pics tonight.

(the lights on the dash are the abs/pad wear sensors not connected yet, and passenger seat airbag

)

looking forward to checking how everything is tomorrow - fingers crossed, it's looking Good tonight tho

Paul.

Best_of_British · 27th December 2018, 09:01

Great news, good to read a good news story in the morning. Hope in the the light all the little bits and bobs are fine and fly through MOT.

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24th December 2018, 00:21	#62
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	coming along How'do folks I have a few days off work so I should be able to get the Car all finished and (fingers crossed) Running before the Year is out I got all buttoned up today - Exhaust Manifold/Turbo all fitted back up proper, Inlet Manifold Upper fitted, New Coolant Hoses fitted - some New gaskets, Bolts etc fitted - along with some cleaning I'll double check a few bits tomorrow before taking the Car off the Ramps - then it will be on to the Timing Belt/Tensioner and pretty much done - Fluids/Filter, New Battery, a couple of Sensors to connect etc.. Some pics tonight. Paul.

26th December 2018, 22:25	#67
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	She Lives I don't want to jump the gun - I'll need to get a proper look and check everything in the daylight - and i'll need to check/top up the Coolant once the Engine's cool.... that Said She Lives ! I put a New Battery in and cranked her over a bit before fitting the Plugs and the Fuel Pump Relay. Fired up on the first turn of the Key without any hesitation or issues - a bit Tappety to start but settled a bit and seemed to run Great - I ran the Engine up to temp while topping up the Coolant - then ran her up and down the street a few times - all seems well...... I'll update tomorrow looking for the first MOT slot i can find now Paul.

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19th December 2018, 22:36	#61
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	cheers Brian Hopefully it will Run as Good as it Looks with all the nice New shiny bits and the End will justify the Means - if the Piston you posted had arrived, I'd have fitted it unaware that Piston 3 was damaged too - looking back at my Compression Test results - I'm sure 1 and 2 where around 190psi and cylinders 3 and 4 both lower around 160psi which should have given me some indication all was not well with cylinder 3 too. so all things considered at this stage I'm glad to have fitted New Pistons. I've been looking at 25mm wide Exhaust wrap - I quite like the Black Wrap for a more subtle look Paul.

24th December 2018, 10:46	#65
Best_of_British Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer & Arden Green Project Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 932 Thanks: 159 Thanked 200 Times in 155 Posts	Just read this thread start to end, excellent read, merry Xmas and good luck. Sent from my Redmi 4A using Tapatalk

26th December 2018, 17:44	#66
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	How'do folks I managed to get a wee bit done today Timing Belt/Tensioner fitted - (including Timing Belt Covers) Rotated Many times by Hand and all lining up Crank Pulley Bolt torqued up and Alternator/Power Steering Belts fitted... I'm having a wee Coffee break then I'll go back out and finish off what I need to and hopefully see if she'll fire up tonight Paul.

26th December 2018, 23:00	#68
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26th December 2018, 23:24	#69
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	Cheers Guys I'm hoping if there were any issues or anything I overlooked it would have been obvious tonight It was nice to fire her up and drive her again - even if only up and down the street. some pics tonight. (the lights on the dash are the abs/pad wear sensors not connected yet, and passenger seat airbag ) looking forward to checking how everything is tomorrow - fingers crossed, it's looking Good tonight tho Paul.

27th December 2018, 09:01	#70
Best_of_British Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer & Arden Green Project Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 932 Thanks: 159 Thanked 200 Times in 155 Posts	Great news, good to read a good news story in the morning. Hope in the the light all the little bits and bobs are fine and fly through MOT. Sent from my Redmi 4A using Tapatalk