Whilst Banana is away.................. - Page 2

Dallas · 13th June 2017, 18:17

Sorry to hear about the rack Bob, at least Banana is in good hands.

FLYING BANANA · 13th June 2017, 19:34

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Sorry to hear about the rack Bob, at least Banana is in good hands.

Thanks Wes.

Well she is 13 years old and has covered 186,600 miles, (126,000 in my ownership).

stevenicks · 14th June 2017, 06:31

And she'll be good enough for another 186,600 Bob

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Mgaz · 14th June 2017, 07:58

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

It's the rack that has failed. Will be selling a kidney to pay.

And what is the going rate for a kidney these days?

FLYING BANANA · 15th June 2017, 14:28

............................till next week. Mike phoned Tuesday evening to tell me the steering rack had failed. Now this rack was fitted 6/03/2015 after Banana failed her MOT on a couple of issues including the steering rack. So Mike, bless him has been chasing up the supplier to see if they have had any other failures, and what can they do regarding the failure. They have agreed to supply the new unit at a very reduced price.

They want the old rack back to find out why it has failed. The new rack was not till delivered this morning. Because of MG Live this weekend they have suspended the work on Banana. Something that I have agreed to. It's not as if I'm desperate for a car. Got 2 cars still. The Bear and it's Cub. The only thing is that I'll now have to take the Loud One to Yorkshire.

So I'll need to warn all the petrol stations about a possible upcoming fuel drought. Still it will be a treat for the boys up North.

cengar · 15th June 2017, 16:11

Hi Bob get the pump checked as well as any contamination in the pump will go straight into the new rack Ross

FLYING BANANA · 15th June 2017, 16:40

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Originally Posted by cengar

Hi Bob get the pump checked as well as any contamination in the pump will go straight into the new rack Ross

Thanks for the info Ross. I'll passed the message on.

FLYING BANANA · 19th June 2017, 15:36

Collected Banana today from MJS. New Steering rack now fitted, steering pump checked and flushed through. Pipes replaced where needed. Steering re-aligned and wheels re-balanced. Steering wheel removed and re-aligned on the splines so it's nice and straight.

Gearbox oil drained and re-filled with Slick 50. And rear indicator bulb changed as it had blown.

All oil and water levels checked. And she got a wash as well.

Well happy with the price charged.

Returned the little Rover 25.

FLYING BANANA · 26th June 2017, 08:13

...................................this morning, strange knocking/clonking from the steering. Started last Thursday also another noise which sounds like rear wheel bearing.
Left home at 6am and finally got to the garage at 9am, had to stop at Clacklets Lane services to make a temporary repair to the cover under the dashboard on driver's side. It fell off. Now held on with cable ties.

Banana currently up in the air. They have found that the rear wheel bearings need replacing. Martin is currently investigating the steering.

Rooney · 26th June 2017, 10:07

Fingers crossed the steering is just something needing tightening.

A couple of wheel bearings is another expense - it's a good thing she's worth it

14th June 2017, 06:31	#13
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	And she'll be good enough for another 186,600 Bob . __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

15th June 2017, 14:28	#15
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,564 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Going to be Bananaless..................... ............................till next week. Mike phoned Tuesday evening to tell me the steering rack had failed. Now this rack was fitted 6/03/2015 after Banana failed her MOT on a couple of issues including the steering rack. So Mike, bless him has been chasing up the supplier to see if they have had any other failures, and what can they do regarding the failure. They have agreed to supply the new unit at a very reduced price. They want the old rack back to find out why it has failed. The new rack was not till delivered this morning. Because of MG Live this weekend they have suspended the work on Banana. Something that I have agreed to. It's not as if I'm desperate for a car. Got 2 cars still. The Bear and it's Cub. The only thing is that I'll now have to take the Loud One to Yorkshire. So I'll need to warn all the petrol stations about a possible upcoming fuel drought. Still it will be a treat for the boys up North. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

19th June 2017, 15:36	#18
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,564 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	And we are back. Collected Banana today from MJS. New Steering rack now fitted, steering pump checked and flushed through. Pipes replaced where needed. Steering re-aligned and wheels re-balanced. Steering wheel removed and re-aligned on the splines so it's nice and straight. Gearbox oil drained and re-filled with Slick 50. And rear indicator bulb changed as it had blown. All oil and water levels checked. And she got a wash as well. Well happy with the price charged. Returned the little Rover 25. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

26th June 2017, 08:13	#19
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,564 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Banana back at MJS............. ...................................this morning, strange knocking/clonking from the steering. Started last Thursday also another noise which sounds like rear wheel bearing. Left home at 6am and finally got to the garage at 9am, had to stop at Clacklets Lane services to make a temporary repair to the cover under the dashboard on driver's side. It fell off. Now held on with cable ties. Banana currently up in the air. They have found that the rear wheel bearings need replacing. Martin is currently investigating the steering. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

13th June 2017, 18:17	#11
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Sorry to hear about the rack Bob, at least Banana is in good hands.

15th June 2017, 16:11	#16
cengar Loves to post rover 75 saloon cdti Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Trelights Posts: 351 Thanks: 158 Thanked 168 Times in 123 Posts	Hi Bob get the pump checked as well as any contamination in the pump will go straight into the new rack Ross

26th June 2017, 10:07	#20
Rooney Suspended MG ZT 135+ Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, 75 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: County Antrim Posts: 2,027 Thanks: 835 Thanked 882 Times in 557 Posts	Fingers crossed the steering is just something needing tightening. A couple of wheel bearings is another expense - it's a good thing she's worth it