To All with thanks.....from newbee.

B4Boris · 4th December 2008, 12:50

Thanks to all who helped! Nubee Here

I purchased a Rover 75 Classic SE 2.0L V6 Petrol (X Reg) in the Moonstone Green this week and have done pretty much nothing except read these forums about the potential probles surrounding the car.

I, this morining, decided it would be a good idea to check the upper plemums. They were both blocked and with the help of a thick plastic coat hanger cut down I proceeeded to unblock them - gush onto the floor and over my shoe came the blackest of water.

Despite this inherret propblem with the plenums, oh what a car. Its like driving a luxury sofa!

Can any one advise of othe rpotential issues i should look out for - oh I shall be doing the lower plenum this weekend!

Many thanks

Oli

BigRuss · 4th December 2008, 13:04

Hi, and

to the club.

You're doing the right thing, reading up on the information on the site.
As you have seen there's a lot to go at.

Remember however that many people only post on here when they have a problem so it always paints the reliability image of these wonderful cars in a bad light.
Many owners like myself up to press have had no problems with their cars at all. My only expenses have been what I have chosen to do and usual servicing.

Russ

jimjamjohnny · 4th December 2008, 13:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by B4Boris

Thanks to all who helped! Nubee Here

I purchased a Rover 75 Classic SE 2.0L V6 Petrol (X Reg) in the Moonstone Green this week and have done pretty much nothing except read these forums about the potential probles surrounding the car.

I, this morining, decided it would be a good idea to check the upper plemums. They were both blocked and with the help of a thick plastic coat hanger cut down I proceeeded to unblock them - gush onto the floor and over my shoe came the blackest of water.

Despite this inherret propblem with the plenums, oh what a car. Its like driving a luxury sofa!

Can any one advise of othe rpotential issues i should look out for - oh I shall be doing the lower plenum this weekend!

Many thanks

Oli

welcome oli
you shoulda got a ZT, lol

Dave Goody · 4th December 2008, 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by B4Boris

Thanks to all who helped! Nubee Here

I purchased a Rover 75 Classic SE 2.0L V6 Petrol (X Reg) in the Moonstone Green this week and have done pretty much nothing except read these forums about the potential probles surrounding the car.

I, this morining, decided it would be a good idea to check the upper plemums. They were both blocked and with the help of a thick plastic coat hanger cut down I proceeeded to unblock them - gush onto the floor and over my shoe came the blackest of water.

Despite this inherret propblem with the plenums, oh what a car. Its like driving a luxury sofa!

Can any one advise of othe rpotential issues i should look out for - oh I shall be doing the lower plenum this weekend!

Many thanks

Oli

The lower one is the important one! Make certain you do it at the weekend!
If your top one was blocked, almost certain you will have a high water level in your plenum and costly result if not unblocked

B4Boris · 5th December 2008, 11:49

To all so far, ZT perhaps but I could not find one for the money I had. I bought this from Trade, for £2300 with 1 years parts and labour warranty.

Its good to hear that not everyone has problems....BigRuss! Indeed encouraging.

As for the lower drain.....Deffo at the weekend. Weather forcast not good so need to do this.

Has anyone thought about putting string down the holes of the drainage plugs allowing the little bits of water to drain down the string...as the lip of the drainage plugs seems to stand slightly proud of the bodywork.

Any way

Many thanks to all

75ContempSE · 5th December 2008, 13:41

Hi pleased to hear you have a V6, I'm now on my third and i have to say the engine is pretty much bullet proof.

Only thing to check is that yours has had a cambelt change, they are due at 90k or 6 years which ever comes first. If you need it doing lates600 on here is highly recommended by club members.

Happy motoring, oh and enjoy motorway driving, theres nothing better than driving a V6 75 on the motorway.

Andrew

4th December 2008, 12:50	#1
B4Boris Newbie Rover 75 2.0 Petrol, V6, Saloon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To All with thanks.....from newbee. Thanks to all who helped! Nubee Here I purchased a Rover 75 Classic SE 2.0L V6 Petrol (X Reg) in the Moonstone Green this week and have done pretty much nothing except read these forums about the potential probles surrounding the car. I, this morining, decided it would be a good idea to check the upper plemums. They were both blocked and with the help of a thick plastic coat hanger cut down I proceeeded to unblock them - gush onto the floor and over my shoe came the blackest of water. Despite this inherret propblem with the plenums, oh what a car. Its like driving a luxury sofa! Can any one advise of othe rpotential issues i should look out for - oh I shall be doing the lower plenum this weekend! Many thanks Oli

4th December 2008, 13:04	#2
BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	Hi, and to the club. You're doing the right thing, reading up on the information on the site. As you have seen there's a lot to go at. Remember however that many people only post on here when they have a problem so it always paints the reliability image of these wonderful cars in a bad light. Many owners like myself up to press have had no problems with their cars at all. My only expenses have been what I have chosen to do and usual servicing. Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

5th December 2008, 11:49	#5
B4Boris Newbie Rover 75 2.0 Petrol, V6, Saloon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To all so far, ZT perhaps but I could not find one for the money I had. I bought this from Trade, for £2300 with 1 years parts and labour warranty. Its good to hear that not everyone has problems....BigRuss! Indeed encouraging. As for the lower drain.....Deffo at the weekend. Weather forcast not good so need to do this. Has anyone thought about putting string down the holes of the drainage plugs allowing the little bits of water to drain down the string...as the lip of the drainage plugs seems to stand slightly proud of the bodywork. Any way Many thanks to all __________________ Cheers Oli Rover 75 2.0 Petrol, V6, Saloon

5th December 2008, 13:41	#6
75ContempSE Loves to post Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE Auto Join Date: May 2007 Location: Walsall Posts: 498 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi pleased to hear you have a V6, I'm now on my third and i have to say the engine is pretty much bullet proof. Only thing to check is that yours has had a cambelt change, they are due at 90k or 6 years which ever comes first. If you need it doing lates600 on here is highly recommended by club members. Happy motoring, oh and enjoy motorway driving, theres nothing better than driving a V6 75 on the motorway. Andrew __________________ 75ContempSE