The new acquistion 75 Classic SE CDT in Copperleaf Red

Plezier · 19th July 2016, 00:07

This evening we picked her up on the flat bed....non starter. Previous owner had replaced both fuel pumps and bought a new battery but she will not turn over. Well when viewing her first thing I checked was the plenum and it's got water in it the drain is blocked solid

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So have removed the ECU and the horrid black and wet pollen filter and have the battery on charge as it is a little down at under 11 volts.

We will have a few things to sort out like unblock the plenum drains and clear them out then refit the battery box and find or locate an under bonnet pump mounting bracket

get a couple of new keys as there is only one and the blade is very lose in the case on that and check the installation of the in tank pump as we do not how well that was done and if a bracket was left of the under bonnet one???

While removing the ECU from the Plenum I noticed that she has FBH and it has pink stains over it so there is obvious a coolant leak on it or one of the hoses that service it. Will check them out in daylight.

So once the battery is fully charged we will try again and see if we still just get a click. If we do I wonder if it could be the starter needing a little TLC and the solenoid rebuilding? Once we get her running then it's clean her up swap the wheel for mine with nearly new tyres on and submit her for the MOT as it ran out 2 days ago.

mininuts · 19th July 2016, 08:10

Another chance to use this

Plezier · 19th July 2016, 09:17

The list of jobs to do and issues to sort grows in the morning light. The list so far:-

Polish the headlights ........... very dull and likely an MOT issue.
Swap bonnet for the good one that came with her .... Laquer peel.
Drain the plenum and clean them out.
Refit battery tray .. which is in the boot along with the bolts.
Replace O/S/F arch liner as it's split
Clean the engine bay
Check starter solenoid..an rebuild if needed.
Swap wheel so get good tyres
Fit tow ball
get towing electrics fitted.
Sort scuffs on N/S of front bumper

A few photos of her:-

She is pretty basic spec wise:-

Not even a passenger cup holder! Once we get her up and running some changes and upgrades will be considered. One this that is on the cards finances permitting is a power upgrade from her basic 115 bhp.

The journey begins

kbonney88 · 19th July 2016, 09:27

Good to see another one being saved.. nice one.. looks as though she will be a nice one when the jobs are done..

fingers crossed she starts... was the ECU soaked by the way?

Plezier · 19th July 2016, 10:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbonney88

Good to see another one being saved.. nice one.. looks as though she will be a nice one when the jobs are done..

fingers crossed she starts... was the ECU soaked by the way?

No evidence of it on the ECU butt he plenum was flooded:-

Drains blocked solid.

But the fuel pumps are not running

both are supposed to be new. The under bonnet one is and have the receipt from ECP for that from April this year. There is eveidence, new jubilee clips on the lines, of work in the tank and both covers the retaining bolts were only finger tight... but neither pump seems to be running.

So am at a loss as to why at the moment.

As for saving this one well hopefully but sadly we do not have the finances to save TGB my 2.5 Connie. That is why we need a Diesel now.

kbonney88 · 19th July 2016, 11:02

well, dont automatically think the ECU "didnt" get wet.. there are a few checks on here to do before you get to that stage..

marinabrian · 19th July 2016, 11:07

It's been wet, open the casing of the ECM Kevin and take a picture of the PCB

Brian

Plezier · 19th July 2016, 12:55

Thank you Brian have done as you suggested .......... an Nice T15 SECO tool tip key fitted perfectly.

Notice the rusted screw and screw hole:-

Hope they show what you need to see.

Plezier · 19th July 2016, 15:36

The ECU is winging it's way to Brian for test and if needed and possible repair. Just caught the post office before the collection today.

Due the cost of a replacement should it get lost in the post have sent it Special delivery so Brian should get it tomorrow. Then it's just wait until he can examine and test it.

trikey · 19th July 2016, 20:17

its definitely been wet, look at the rust on the screws, Brian will have you sorted in no time

19th July 2016, 00:07	#1
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	The new acquistion 75 Classic SE CDT in Copperleaf Red This evening we picked her up on the flat bed....non starter. Previous owner had replaced both fuel pumps and bought a new battery but she will not turn over. Well when viewing her first thing I checked was the plenum and it's got water in it the drain is blocked solid . So have removed the ECU and the horrid black and wet pollen filter and have the battery on charge as it is a little down at under 11 volts. We will have a few things to sort out like unblock the plenum drains and clear them out then refit the battery box and find or locate an under bonnet pump mounting bracket get a couple of new keys as there is only one and the blade is very lose in the case on that and check the installation of the in tank pump as we do not how well that was done and if a bracket was left of the under bonnet one??? While removing the ECU from the Plenum I noticed that she has FBH and it has pink stains over it so there is obvious a coolant leak on it or one of the hoses that service it. Will check them out in daylight. So once the battery is fully charged we will try again and see if we still just get a click. If we do I wonder if it could be the starter needing a little TLC and the solenoid rebuilding? Once we get her running then it's clean her up swap the wheel for mine with nearly new tyres on and submit her for the MOT as it ran out 2 days ago. __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

19th July 2016, 08:10	#2
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	Another chance to use this __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

19th July 2016, 09:17	#3
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	The list of jobs to do and issues to sort grows in the morning light. The list so far:- Polish the headlights ........... very dull and likely an MOT issue. Swap bonnet for the good one that came with her .... Laquer peel. Drain the plenum and clean them out. Refit battery tray .. which is in the boot along with the bolts. Replace O/S/F arch liner as it's split Clean the engine bay Check starter solenoid..an rebuild if needed. Swap wheel so get good tyres Fit tow ball get towing electrics fitted. Sort scuffs on N/S of front bumper A few photos of her:- She is pretty basic spec wise:- Not even a passenger cup holder! Once we get her up and running some changes and upgrades will be considered. One this that is on the cards finances permitting is a power upgrade from her basic 115 bhp. The journey begins __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

19th July 2016, 12:55	#8
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	Thank you Brian have done as you suggested .......... an Nice T15 SECO tool tip key fitted perfectly. Notice the rusted screw and screw hole:- Hope they show what you need to see. __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

19th July 2016, 15:36	#9
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	The ECU is winging it's way to Brian for test and if needed and possible repair. Just caught the post office before the collection today. Due the cost of a replacement should it get lost in the post have sent it Special delivery so Brian should get it tomorrow. Then it's just wait until he can examine and test it. __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

19th July 2016, 09:27	#4
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	Good to see another one being saved.. nice one.. looks as though she will be a nice one when the jobs are done.. fingers crossed she starts... was the ECU soaked by the way?

19th July 2016, 11:02	#6
kbonney88 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Tourer & 75 Saloons Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth/Glasgow Scotland Posts: 2,313 Thanks: 804 Thanked 656 Times in 512 Posts	well, dont automatically think the ECU "didnt" get wet.. there are a few checks on here to do before you get to that stage..

19th July 2016, 11:07	#7
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	It's been wet, open the casing of the ECM Kevin and take a picture of the PCB Brian

19th July 2016, 20:17	#10
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,777 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	its definitely been wet, look at the rust on the screws, Brian will have you sorted in no time __________________ Lest we forget..