Driving CDTI To Spain - Page 3

rustymotor · 21st June 2017, 07:45

Hi Ratchet, yes apparently they don't enforce the breathalyser kit, have got one though.

rustymotor · 21st June 2017, 07:49

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

No point in taking a socket for the crank pulley, they are uber-tight, you will not undo that with normal tools.

The reason was: When fitting the new alternator and aux belt I had the tensioner maxed over, putting it on the crank pulley last found I had to turn the engine to pull the belt on to the crank pulley.

rustymotor · 21st June 2017, 08:02

True Chris,

You could take no end of spares and never need them..never owned a 75 before but, did a 500 mile round trip in this one just after buying it and ran nice.

rustymotor · 21st June 2017, 08:05

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Originally Posted by spongeh

We broke down in the 75 on Easter Sunday in France. The RAC were brilliant and would have paid garage fees (upto £150), repatriated the car and sorted us a hire car... we didn't need any of that, just a jump start because some numpty had left the dash cam turned on for 3 days.

Hi spongeh, am planning to take out RAC European cover especially with family though they are teenagers, thanks.

rustymotor · 21st June 2017, 08:40

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Originally Posted by grivas

Most importantly you should get a quality breakdown service to cover you, also very importantly a full size spare wheel/tire.

Is your thermostat working as it should, and do you have AC, you will need it so there you have it. Enjoy Spain, and keep an eye on your car at all times, keep it locked.

Hi grivas, yes has AC and thermostat is working. Was once in Portugal, on returng to the car found my number plate missing guess it's on some kids bedroom wall..

Thanks.

rustymotor · 21st June 2017, 08:43

Thanks for the list tony062622..handy.

bl52krz · 21st June 2017, 12:39

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Originally Posted by rustymotor

Hi spongeh, am planning to take out RAC European cover especially with family though they are teenagers, thanks.

Dont bother with the AA/RAC. I regularly go abroad and have had the Coop Breakdown for quite a while now. Just over £100 and you are covered for everything that the other two charge twice as much for, including cover at home.

Number 6 · 21st June 2017, 12:48

One more thing to remember is the HI VIS jackets must be available to be put on in the car,it is no use having them in the boot.In case of a breakdown they need to be put on before exiting the car.

mileshawk56 · 21st June 2017, 16:06

Good radio CD player so you cant hear those noises you immediately think are impending doom! Have a good time. Chris.S.

rustymotor · 22nd June 2017, 06:28

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Dont bother with the AA/RAC. I regularly go abroad and have had the Coop Breakdown for quite a while now. Just over £100 and you are covered for everything that the other two charge twice as much for, including cover at home.

Hi bl52krz, just looked at coop and how about this bit?:-

EU repatriation. If your vehicle is not repaired before your planned return date to the UK, cover includes transport costs to get you, your passengers, and your vehicle home. Please note that cover will not be provided if the costs of returning your vehicle to the UK would be greater than the market value of your vehicle in the UK after the breakdown

Could be a fun argument

21st June 2017, 12:48	#28
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	One more thing to remember is the HI VIS jackets must be available to be put on in the car,it is no use having them in the boot.In case of a breakdown they need to be put on before exiting the car. __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

21st June 2017, 07:45	#21
rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Hi Ratchet, yes apparently they don't enforce the breathalyser kit, have got one though.

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rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	True Chris, You could take no end of spares and never need them..never owned a 75 before but, did a 500 mile round trip in this one just after buying it and ran nice.

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rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Thanks for the list tony062622..handy.

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mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Good radio CD player so you cant hear those noises you immediately think are impending doom! Have a good time. Chris.S.