Leaks but I love it! - Page 7

madeupname · 24th May 2017, 16:33

Just been out to Mo, took the bung off the rubber strip, prodded with a thin screwdriver and it's not a hole that goes into the roof space. So no, roof bars probably not a culprit.

genpk · 25th May 2017, 00:12

Last thought,the chrome trim that runs along the roof above the doors has push in clips.wondering if they could allow water into the A pillar.
Thought that would be a sealed section but if not and a clip was missing or broken might be worth a look

Unomatt · 25th May 2017, 10:10

Sounds like a sensible idea, will check to see if it seems loose, thanks!

Unomatt · 26th May 2017, 06:38

Chrome trim seems to fit tightly, no sign of a gap or loose clips

Unomatt · 28th June 2017, 19:52

Well, after a month of being grumpy and ignoring the problem, I may accidentally have found a clue. Whilst refitting the passenger seat ready for her visit to the garage for a shiny new cam belt and water pump I checked for the pond and found lots of water, not unexpected. Had a poke around and noticed the top of the back of the glovebox felt wet-I think that's where the water has spread from which could explain why it seems to fill both sides of the passenger footwell. Also poked my finger into the a pillar and I'm sure it was wet. Therefore, once belt is changed, glovebox will be out, maybe, just maybe, I might finally find the (or at least one of) my cursed leaks!

Unomatt · 2nd July 2017, 20:20

Feeling a bit sheepish. It seems my leak may be due to the windscreen...I may have denied this quite a lot...oops! Looking at getting it refitted, fingers crossed as I can't afford a new screen! On the plus side, belt and water pump change went well!

Unomatt · 12th August 2017, 17:24

Well my car is finally complete again! All dried out, now slowly getting round to sorting the other problems. Whilst putting the interior back together, culprits for squeaks and rattles became apparent. Screws missing on the tailgate trim and centre console and 2 door cards are loose so I replaced the screws, door cards are next on the list as is a regulator and motor for the rear passenger window so 3 cards off in total...but then, success!!! Until the MOT on the 19th...although with all the issues I've had with the leak it's only done about 350 miles since the last one so hopefully no issues. Tyres are barely legal though...upgrade maybe

Unomatt · 20th January 2018, 18:24

Well I thought it was about time I put up a picture, she's a bit mucky though! Flew through the mot, tyres didn't come up as an advisory this time! Fancied some nicer alloys though so found a set of straights pretty local so popped them on

sorted the rear window regulator, much simpler than expected! Next job is the electric mirrors and some new wiper blades...and tracking...and maybe leather...and ipk...and black oak...these cars get expensive

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suzublu · 20th January 2018, 18:31

You can get some nice centre caps for the straights

24th May 2017, 16:33	#61
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Just been out to Mo, took the bung off the rubber strip, prodded with a thin screwdriver and it's not a hole that goes into the roof space. So no, roof bars probably not a culprit. __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

25th May 2017, 00:12	#62
genpk Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon MGZT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Perth, AUSTRALIA Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 3 Thanked 461 Times in 299 Posts	Last thought,the chrome trim that runs along the roof above the doors has push in clips.wondering if they could allow water into the A pillar. Thought that would be a sealed section but if not and a clip was missing or broken might be worth a look

25th May 2017, 10:10	#63
Unomatt Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Spilsby Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sounds like a sensible idea, will check to see if it seems loose, thanks!

26th May 2017, 06:38	#64
Unomatt Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Spilsby Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Chrome trim seems to fit tightly, no sign of a gap or loose clips

28th June 2017, 19:52	#65
Unomatt Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Spilsby Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well, after a month of being grumpy and ignoring the problem, I may accidentally have found a clue. Whilst refitting the passenger seat ready for her visit to the garage for a shiny new cam belt and water pump I checked for the pond and found lots of water, not unexpected. Had a poke around and noticed the top of the back of the glovebox felt wet-I think that's where the water has spread from which could explain why it seems to fill both sides of the passenger footwell. Also poked my finger into the a pillar and I'm sure it was wet. Therefore, once belt is changed, glovebox will be out, maybe, just maybe, I might finally find the (or at least one of) my cursed leaks!

2nd July 2017, 20:20	#66
Unomatt Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Spilsby Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Feeling a bit sheepish. It seems my leak may be due to the windscreen...I may have denied this quite a lot...oops! Looking at getting it refitted, fingers crossed as I can't afford a new screen! On the plus side, belt and water pump change went well!

12th August 2017, 17:24	#67
Unomatt Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Spilsby Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well my car is finally complete again! All dried out, now slowly getting round to sorting the other problems. Whilst putting the interior back together, culprits for squeaks and rattles became apparent. Screws missing on the tailgate trim and centre console and 2 door cards are loose so I replaced the screws, door cards are next on the list as is a regulator and motor for the rear passenger window so 3 cards off in total...but then, success!!! Until the MOT on the 19th...although with all the issues I've had with the leak it's only done about 350 miles since the last one so hopefully no issues. Tyres are barely legal though...upgrade maybe

20th January 2018, 18:24	#68
Unomatt Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Spilsby Posts: 54 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well I thought it was about time I put up a picture, she's a bit mucky though! Flew through the mot, tyres didn't come up as an advisory this time! Fancied some nicer alloys though so found a set of straights pretty local so popped them on sorted the rear window regulator, much simpler than expected! Next job is the electric mirrors and some new wiper blades...and tracking...and maybe leather...and ipk...and black oak...these cars get expensive Sent from my SM-J530F using Tapatalk

20th January 2018, 18:31	#69
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	You can get some nice centre caps for the straights