She's home!

Dawn · 15th July 2018, 16:09

For those of you who haven't been in the East Kirkby thread, Bones is now home, and running very sweet! She drove home a treat, although just to annoy me it looks like my front ABS sensor has now died along with my speedo lol! What a devil she is! She looks way better than I remembered after 6 months, and I've given her a polish today. Lots more to do, though. Onward, onward!

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Yorkshire GOC · 15th July 2018, 16:14

Trikey reminds me of Gandalf in that picture - but of course he is a wizard with our cars

Dorchester2 · 15th July 2018, 16:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dawn

She drove home a treat, although just to annoy me it looks like my front ABS sensor has now died along with my speedo lol!

Same problem I had recently: my bearings were dead, but in the first set Matt had sent me one or two ABS ring(s) were faulty.
Without any bickering Matt sent me again a new pair, a good one and hey presto the problem was sorted out.

Dawn · 15th July 2018, 17:33

I have a feeling this is the sensor. My old diesel did the same thing after it had been disturbed to fit new springs. It comes and goes. Sometimes the speedo and ABS are on, some not. I have a sensor, so will get someone to put that on and try it.

LotusLC · 15th July 2018, 18:05

Great news Dawn.
When I was over at Trikey's place I saw bones sat there and was toying with the idea of doing a John Cleese and giving the car a damn good thrashing

only kidding tho. Most would have sent the car to the scrap man by now but glad you have all persevered to get him sorted.

Dawn · 15th July 2018, 18:12

I've already toyed with the John Cleese idea several times, as Andy knows! She looks really nice polished up, and now I think its just a few teething problems after the rebuild to sort, carpet and airbag light hopefully next week at the Nano, new grille on its way...ABS thing now to do.

Phew, so much to do yet actually, and also on my list to save up for is a bit of a refurb on her wheels. They spoil her now, but I like the ride the crowns provide so want to keep them.

And yes, its a very lucky car it hasn't been scrapped several times over!!!!

Dorchester2 · 15th July 2018, 18:19

Love her colour!
So smart.

Dawn · 15th July 2018, 18:24

That's what made me buy her. It had to be Old English White he he and look what a naughty imp it got me!

tourer82 · 15th July 2018, 19:02

Hi Dawn,

After all of the tribulations it is good to know that you are back on the road and your persistence has been rewarded.

AndyN01 · 16th July 2018, 07:03

Brilliant news,

Looking forward to seeing her (and, of course, you

) on Saturday.

Andy.

15th July 2018, 16:09	#1
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	She's home! For those of you who haven't been in the East Kirkby thread, Bones is now home, and running very sweet! She drove home a treat, although just to annoy me it looks like my front ABS sensor has now died along with my speedo lol! What a devil she is! She looks way better than I remembered after 6 months, and I've given her a polish today. Lots more to do, though. Onward, onward! 20180714_112353 by Dawn_B, on Flickr 20180714_174358 by Dawn_B, on Flickr 37112095_1788173584605971_2810451733203910656_n by Dawn_B, on Flickr 20180714_174434 by Dawn_B, on Flickr

15th July 2018, 16:14	#2
Yorkshire GOC I really should get out more....... Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hull Posts: 2,066 Thanks: 1,842 Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts	Trikey reminds me of Gandalf in that picture - but of course he is a wizard with our cars __________________ She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide.

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LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	Great news Dawn. When I was over at Trikey's place I saw bones sat there and was toying with the idea of doing a John Cleese and giving the car a damn good thrashing only kidding tho. Most would have sent the car to the scrap man by now but glad you have all persevered to get him sorted. __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

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AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,076 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Brilliant news, Looking forward to seeing her (and, of course, you ) on Saturday. Andy. __________________ Andy. http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/

15th July 2018, 17:33	#4
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I have a feeling this is the sensor. My old diesel did the same thing after it had been disturbed to fit new springs. It comes and goes. Sometimes the speedo and ABS are on, some not. I have a sensor, so will get someone to put that on and try it.

15th July 2018, 18:12	#6
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	I've already toyed with the John Cleese idea several times, as Andy knows! She looks really nice polished up, and now I think its just a few teething problems after the rebuild to sort, carpet and airbag light hopefully next week at the Nano, new grille on its way...ABS thing now to do. Phew, so much to do yet actually, and also on my list to save up for is a bit of a refurb on her wheels. They spoil her now, but I like the ride the crowns provide so want to keep them. And yes, its a very lucky car it hasn't been scrapped several times over!!!!

15th July 2018, 18:24	#8
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	That's what made me buy her. It had to be Old English White he he and look what a naughty imp it got me!

15th July 2018, 19:02	#9
tourer82 Regular poster ZT 190 SE Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Parbold Posts: 81 Thanks: 38 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Hi Dawn, After all of the tribulations it is good to know that you are back on the road and your persistence has been rewarded.