Just saying 'ello....

8511swann · 31st December 2010, 11:16

Just wanted to apologise for not being polite, by joining your forum, and immediately going to the Technical section for help, rather than saying Hello first!.

So, I thought I'd rectify it now!. Anyway, I'm Swanny, and I live in Shropshire.

I've only had my 75 a month, but am very impressed with it so far. It was an absolute bargain in my opinion, with 74K, FSH, and the timing belts and stat housing all being renewed less than 3K miles ago.

My upcoming list of things to do is (In no particular order!):
1. Change the Cam Sensor
2. Look at the rear door handles, as they are very stiff and sometimes don't work.
3. Fit a towbar.
4. Try and get the deadlocks deactivated.
5. Get some fitted mats.
6. Do the plenum drain stuff.
7. Investigate the non-working reversing lights.

What tyre pressure do you good folks recommend running at?. I've always gone slightly higher than the manufacturers recommended, as I always think they're too soft, and get edge wear.

Anyway, that's enough of your time I've taken up, so here is my 75:

Rabett_Rover · 31st December 2010, 11:28

Welcome to the club! Another Atlantic Blue car, a fine colour if I say so myself

8511swann · 31st December 2010, 11:35

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Originally Posted by Rabett_Rover

Welcome to the club! Another Atlantic Blue car, a fine colour if I say so myself

A man of excellent taste!

bobgrice · 31st December 2010, 11:44

nice looking car!!!!

J1MBO · 31st December 2010, 11:55

Looks lovely, used to have a 400 in atlantic blue and really like the colour.

Now to some of your "to do's"

2] I find lubricating the handle backplate, latch and exterior door handle with white lithium grease helps.

4] why

7] Normally caused by a non working switch - it's situated on the side of the gearbox accessible via the nearside front wheel well, easier if you remove the wheel first - rather large alloy unit with a black plug. Can be brought back to life with liberal amounts of WD40 and pressing the plunger. If not they are circa £9.00 for a replacement.

Cheers
Jim

8511swann · 31st December 2010, 11:58

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Originally Posted by J1MBO

Now to some of your "to do's"

4] why

Cheers
Jim

LOL, for no other reason than I hate feeling like a Black Cab!.

J1MBO · 31st December 2010, 12:38

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Originally Posted by 8511swann

LOL, for no other reason than I hate feeling like a Black Cab!.

Ah...I see..if you mean by deadlocking the auto speed locking this can be deactivated by a session on T4, if not what is that you don't like.

Cheers
Jim

8511swann · 31st December 2010, 12:44

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Originally Posted by J1MBO

Ah...I see..if you mean by deadlocking the auto speed locking this can be deactivated by a session on T4, if not what is that you don't like.

Cheers
Jim

Yes, sorry Jim. As you mention, it's the speed related locks that I dislike!

J1MBO · 31st December 2010, 13:57

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Originally Posted by 8511swann

Yes, sorry Jim. As you mention, it's the speed related locks that I dislike!

Yes it's a bit of a marmite thing with speed locking, I quite like it myself as it doesn't half confuse people when they try and get out lol. Anyway easy enough to have it removed via T4.

Cheers
Jim

James.uk · 31st December 2010, 16:47

"R" reg??? No foglights?? What year is the car?

Very smart I must say, good choice..

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31st December 2010, 11:16	#1
8511swann Avid contributor 2000 Rover 75 Saloon 2.0 V6 Petrol Classic SE (Manual) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Minsterley Posts: 189 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just saying 'ello.... Just wanted to apologise for not being polite, by joining your forum, and immediately going to the Technical section for help, rather than saying Hello first!. So, I thought I'd rectify it now!. Anyway, I'm Swanny, and I live in Shropshire. I've only had my 75 a month, but am very impressed with it so far. It was an absolute bargain in my opinion, with 74K, FSH, and the timing belts and stat housing all being renewed less than 3K miles ago. My upcoming list of things to do is (In no particular order!): 1. Change the Cam Sensor 2. Look at the rear door handles, as they are very stiff and sometimes don't work. 3. Fit a towbar. 4. Try and get the deadlocks deactivated. 5. Get some fitted mats. 6. Do the plenum drain stuff. 7. Investigate the non-working reversing lights. What tyre pressure do you good folks recommend running at?. I've always gone slightly higher than the manufacturers recommended, as I always think they're too soft, and get edge wear. Anyway, that's enough of your time I've taken up, so here is my 75: __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

31st December 2010, 11:44	#4
bobgrice Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon 1.8t Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: burnley Posts: 512 Thanks: 32 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	nice looking car!!!! __________________ ..

31st December 2010, 11:28	#2
Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Welcome to the club! Another Atlantic Blue car, a fine colour if I say so myself

31st December 2010, 11:55	#5
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Looks lovely, used to have a 400 in atlantic blue and really like the colour. Now to some of your "to do's" 2] I find lubricating the handle backplate, latch and exterior door handle with white lithium grease helps. 4] why 7] Normally caused by a non working switch - it's situated on the side of the gearbox accessible via the nearside front wheel well, easier if you remove the wheel first - rather large alloy unit with a black plug. Can be brought back to life with liberal amounts of WD40 and pressing the plunger. If not they are circa £9.00 for a replacement. Cheers Jim

31st December 2010, 16:47	#10
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	"R" reg??? No foglights?? What year is the car? Very smart I must say, good choice.. ...