Here I Go (Again)

roverbarmy · 6th February 2018, 15:02

75 number 2 is now here. A V reg Cowley V6 Club Auto in silver. 44,000 on the clock. Very little servicing apart from annual oil changes since 2011 at 39,000 miles. A couple of minor marks on the body but seems to drive perfectly. More spec than I thought (for a Club version) with cruise cotrol and CD changer in the glove box (haven't tried it yet!). Once the weather improves I will get underneath but it has only been shuffled in and out of the (heated) garage since the last MOT in August ( Advisory for tyre and ball joint + slight corrosion to rear exhaust box). Pics to follow when the weather improves.

Mike

bl52krz · 6th February 2018, 16:31

Hope you have got a good one there. Sounds like it may be ok.

roverbarmy · 7th February 2018, 08:23

The car that I have bought, belonged to a lovely old gentleman who lived at the end of my road. It's the car that made me want a 75 in the first place. I was walking my dog one day and he was washing the car and showed me all the "lovely things" that his car had. I was smitten and took my 75 to him to see, when I bought it. He was very interested at the differences between my 05 and his V reg. I will do my best, to do him proud.

roverbarmy · 8th February 2018, 15:05

Had a good day today (nice and sunny) so got to grips with a heavy clean, followed by a "put the airbag light out" routine known to many of us!

The more that I look, the more goodies I find. Crofts door finishers, cruise control and a cd player (not working yet) in the glove box. It appears to be dead but probably because it hasn't been used. I found the front slide and the button to eject the CD cassette but the button does nothing and I can't see anything light up??? Any help greatly appreciated.

Mike

roverbarmy · 10th February 2018, 13:26

Finally sorted out the CD by using the wonderful "search" facility. 4 nuts off to take it out of the glove box, unclip the cable connector and removed from car. Carefully removed the front trim, followed by the screws on the top. Some more careful levering of the top cover and the "gubbins" was revealed. Everything was gummed up with old, white grease, so a bit of cleaning with a cotton bud and a re-lube with watchmakers oil and fresh, white grease, followed by a push on the gearwheels had it all moving again. With a bit of experimentation, I sussed out how it all worked and popped it back to the wires for a test. It worked immediately, so refilled the six pack with CD's of my choice and all put back together. Wonderful!

Mike

Ravinder · 10th February 2018, 18:11

We need some pictures.l.

roverbarmy · 12th February 2018, 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravinder

We need some pictures.l.

Waiting for a nice, sunny day, so it may be a while. Sorted lots of the niggles now.
Air bag light, sticking bonnet pull (lubed and modded), ABS light/sensor, cd changer solid, blocked drain holes, spy hole mod done, old oil changed, fobs renewed and working, full valet inside (needed it too!). Onwards and upwards!

roverbarmy · 17th February 2018, 14:49

Spy hole and Jules guard fitted. Just found another added extra. Rust around the front sill jacking points! Doh. Some welding needed methinks!

Luckily not too bad and easily repairable.

roverbarmy · 17th February 2018, 15:06

Pics at last:-

roverbarmy · 17th February 2018, 15:09

and another:-

Original dealer plates.

6th February 2018, 15:02	#1
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Here I Go (Again) 75 number 2 is now here. A V reg Cowley V6 Club Auto in silver. 44,000 on the clock. Very little servicing apart from annual oil changes since 2011 at 39,000 miles. A couple of minor marks on the body but seems to drive perfectly. More spec than I thought (for a Club version) with cruise cotrol and CD changer in the glove box (haven't tried it yet!). Once the weather improves I will get underneath but it has only been shuffled in and out of the (heated) garage since the last MOT in August ( Advisory for tyre and ball joint + slight corrosion to rear exhaust box). Pics to follow when the weather improves. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

6th February 2018, 16:31	#2
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hope you have got a good one there. Sounds like it may be ok. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

7th February 2018, 08:23	#3
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	The car that I have bought, belonged to a lovely old gentleman who lived at the end of my road. It's the car that made me want a 75 in the first place. I was walking my dog one day and he was washing the car and showed me all the "lovely things" that his car had. I was smitten and took my 75 to him to see, when I bought it. He was very interested at the differences between my 05 and his V reg. I will do my best, to do him proud. __________________ Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 22nd February 2018 at 16:51..

8th February 2018, 15:05	#4
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Had a good day today (nice and sunny) so got to grips with a heavy clean, followed by a "put the airbag light out" routine known to many of us! The more that I look, the more goodies I find. Crofts door finishers, cruise control and a cd player (not working yet) in the glove box. It appears to be dead but probably because it hasn't been used. I found the front slide and the button to eject the CD cassette but the button does nothing and I can't see anything light up??? Any help greatly appreciated. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

10th February 2018, 13:26	#5
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Finally sorted out the CD by using the wonderful "search" facility. 4 nuts off to take it out of the glove box, unclip the cable connector and removed from car. Carefully removed the front trim, followed by the screws on the top. Some more careful levering of the top cover and the "gubbins" was revealed. Everything was gummed up with old, white grease, so a bit of cleaning with a cotton bud and a re-lube with watchmakers oil and fresh, white grease, followed by a push on the gearwheels had it all moving again. With a bit of experimentation, I sussed out how it all worked and popped it back to the wires for a test. It worked immediately, so refilled the six pack with CD's of my choice and all put back together. Wonderful! Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

10th February 2018, 18:11	#6
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	We need some pictures.l. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

17th February 2018, 14:49	#8
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Spy hole and Jules guard fitted. Just found another added extra. Rust around the front sill jacking points! Doh. Some welding needed methinks! Luckily not too bad and easily repairable. __________________ Oil in my veins!

17th February 2018, 15:06	#9
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Pics at last:- __________________ Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 17th February 2018 at 15:46..

17th February 2018, 15:09	#10
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	and another:- Original dealer plates. __________________ Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 17th February 2018 at 15:47..