dehaney

dehaney · 9th March 2009, 10:55

I have a December 2003 registered Rover 75 manual 1.8 Connoisseur non-turbo. (white gold). I have had the car from new. I live in South Hampshire. It has no engine undertray, this being one of the cost cutting measures implemented on 23 September 2002. Is it possible to retro-fit one? I notice the addition of a PRR thermostat seems to intrude into (what I assume was) part of the fixing area for an undertray, so would this be a problem? Conversely, what would be the advantage of having an undertray fitted?

Also, does anyone know of a good garage that will service my 75 properly and conscientously (a tall order I know). I have lost faith in the main dealership I have used until now. You wouldn't believe the incompetence in replacing the head gasket etc. (independent assessment).

Many thanks.

Gman2 · 9th March 2009, 11:20

I'd have thought a retro fit undertray was possible but not sure the lack of one was a cost cutting measure? Both of mine have one - the 1.8T has a short one and has the PRT so shouldn't be a problem. If possible have one fitted IMO. Someone may come along and recommend a garage in you area but if not try the website goodgarageguide?

JohnDotCom · 9th March 2009, 16:51

Depending on how far you want to travel I can recommend the following from being members on here with a Consistent good feedback.

In no particular order.

Lates (www.lates600.com)
Austin Garages
Bodytech (http://www.bodytechservices.co.uk/)
Messenger (Based in Crowthorne, Berkshire 07988756369/0127635007)
Jules (North Wales) (https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=811)
Executive Motoring Services (http://www.mgr-service.com/)

and also look at the XPart Service Centre Locator:

http://www.xpartautoservicecentre.co...341cc2a,,.aspx

9th March 2009, 10:55	#1
dehaney Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dehaney I have a December 2003 registered Rover 75 manual 1.8 Connoisseur non-turbo. (white gold). I have had the car from new. I live in South Hampshire. It has no engine undertray, this being one of the cost cutting measures implemented on 23 September 2002. Is it possible to retro-fit one? I notice the addition of a PRR thermostat seems to intrude into (what I assume was) part of the fixing area for an undertray, so would this be a problem? Conversely, what would be the advantage of having an undertray fitted? Also, does anyone know of a good garage that will service my 75 properly and conscientously (a tall order I know). I have lost faith in the main dealership I have used until now. You wouldn't believe the incompetence in replacing the head gasket etc. (independent assessment). Many thanks.

9th March 2009, 11:20	#2
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	I'd have thought a retro fit undertray was possible but not sure the lack of one was a cost cutting measure? Both of mine have one - the 1.8T has a short one and has the PRT so shouldn't be a problem. If possible have one fitted IMO. Someone may come along and recommend a garage in you area but if not try the website goodgarageguide?

9th March 2009, 16:51	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Depending on how far you want to travel I can recommend the following from being members on here with a Consistent good feedback. In no particular order. Lates (www.lates600.com) Austin Garages Bodytech (http://www.bodytechservices.co.uk/) Messenger (Based in Crowthorne, Berkshire 07988756369/0127635007) Jules (North Wales) (https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=811) Executive Motoring Services (http://www.mgr-service.com/) and also look at the XPart Service Centre Locator: http://www.xpartautoservicecentre.co...341cc2a,,.aspx