What to Do with my CDT Tourer

grivas · 15th March 2018, 11:17

A recent MOT, started me thinking, what to do with my car, it passed but will need two new front tyres, and the drop links changing in the next few weeks.
Also the driver side front tyre has worn slightly on the inside edge, so as the car is now 16 years old and still love it, my question is what aspect of the suspension should I be looking to change. Would it be prudent to change any bushes, engine mounts etc the MOT tester didn't mention anything needed doing as such, but prevention better, than cure as they say. Also my rear silencer is showing signs of rust, what are the options?.
With regards to the tyre wearing on the inside, would sorting the the tracking out cure this, as I don't want to get new tyres on before the cause is sorted.
Any suggestions much appreciated as always, thanks.

Amsca2 · 15th March 2018, 14:56

Exhaust I'd leave alone as its probably a double skin so it's only cosmetic. Suspension wise for me I'd only do it if it needed done as so many new parts aren't as well made so I'd get it tracked and keep an eye on the tyre wear. But others may say different.

Coups · 15th March 2018, 15:08

I think I’d echo what Colin is saying. If it’s your original exhaust they can last a fair few years after the first signs of corrosion. Mine certainly has and it’s now 14 years old. The amount of potholes on our roads may well have caused your tracking/ wheel alignment to be out of kilter. I’m sure it’s recommended to have your wheel alignment checked once a year. Probably recommended by a company that does it right enough!

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COLVERT · 15th March 2018, 15:18

Totally agree with both above posts.---

Fix your tracking now, then just drive it.

RoverP480 · 15th March 2018, 16:15

My advise would be to not have the alignment adjusted until the new tyres on. A worn tyre can load the rubber bushing on the suspension asymmetrically and thus give a false reading and you could end up with a worn tyre again

grivas · 15th March 2018, 19:24

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Originally Posted by Amsca2

Exhaust I'd leave alone as its probably a double skin so it's only cosmetic. Suspension wise for me I'd only do it if it needed done as so many new parts aren't as well made so I'd get it tracked and keep an eye on the tyre wear. But others may say different.

Thank you for reassuring words. Am I right in assuming then that it is likely to be an tracking and or alignment problem regarding the front wheel uneven wear.?

macafee2 · 15th March 2018, 19:32

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Originally Posted by grivas

Thank you for reassuring words. Am I right in assuming then that it is likely to be an tracking and or alignment problem regarding the front wheel uneven wear.?

yes

I think Hawker is the system recommended as the best for having tracking done.

macafee2

Groundsman Willie · 15th March 2018, 20:47

Hunter Hawkeye is the one to go for. 4 wheel alignment, pretty sure ATS use them (about the only time I'll recommend ATS). It checks rear wheel alignment as well as front.
As for any other bushes or engine mounts to replace, if the MOT gave them a clean bill of health, and you have no untoward bangs or knocking on bumps, then I'd leave everything as is.

COLVERT · 15th March 2018, 20:55

There is a wheel alignment chart kindly posted on here by T-Cut that you can download and give to the guy doing the wheel alignment so that he can get it right.-------

Groundsman Willie · 15th March 2018, 21:02

I'm sure they would just love to be given a chart to make sure they get it right

15th March 2018, 11:17	#1
grivas I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Club Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milky Way Posts: 2,393 Thanks: 105 Thanked 513 Times in 382 Posts	What to Do with my CDT Tourer A recent MOT, started me thinking, what to do with my car, it passed but will need two new front tyres, and the drop links changing in the next few weeks. Also the driver side front tyre has worn slightly on the inside edge, so as the car is now 16 years old and still love it, my question is what aspect of the suspension should I be looking to change. Would it be prudent to change any bushes, engine mounts etc the MOT tester didn't mention anything needed doing as such, but prevention better, than cure as they say. Also my rear silencer is showing signs of rust, what are the options?. With regards to the tyre wearing on the inside, would sorting the the tracking out cure this, as I don't want to get new tyres on before the cause is sorted. Any suggestions much appreciated as always, thanks.

15th March 2018, 14:56	#2
Amsca2 Gets stuck in MG ZT-T cdti Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Grangemouth Posts: 521 Thanks: 60 Thanked 93 Times in 80 Posts	Exhaust I'd leave alone as its probably a double skin so it's only cosmetic. Suspension wise for me I'd only do it if it needed done as so many new parts aren't as well made so I'd get it tracked and keep an eye on the tyre wear. But others may say different. __________________ The Typhoon Bull

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Groundsman Willie Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Newbury Posts: 842 Thanks: 783 Thanked 423 Times in 264 Posts	Hunter Hawkeye is the one to go for. 4 wheel alignment, pretty sure ATS use them (about the only time I'll recommend ATS). It checks rear wheel alignment as well as front. As for any other bushes or engine mounts to replace, if the MOT gave them a clean bill of health, and you have no untoward bangs or knocking on bumps, then I'd leave everything as is. __________________ Dave

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Groundsman Willie Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Newbury Posts: 842 Thanks: 783 Thanked 423 Times in 264 Posts	I'm sure they would just love to be given a chart to make sure they get it right __________________ Dave

15th March 2018, 15:08	#3
Coups Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Contemporary SE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,941 Thanks: 545 Thanked 520 Times in 402 Posts	I think I’d echo what Colin is saying. If it’s your original exhaust they can last a fair few years after the first signs of corrosion. Mine certainly has and it’s now 14 years old. The amount of potholes on our roads may well have caused your tracking/ wheel alignment to be out of kilter. I’m sure it’s recommended to have your wheel alignment checked once a year. Probably recommended by a company that does it right enough! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15th March 2018, 15:18	#4
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Totally agree with both above posts.--- Fix your tracking now, then just drive it.

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RoverP480 Gets stuck in None at the moment Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hereford Posts: 501 Thanks: 1 Thanked 165 Times in 146 Posts	My advise would be to not have the alignment adjusted until the new tyres on. A worn tyre can load the rubber bushing on the suspension asymmetrically and thus give a false reading and you could end up with a worn tyre again

15th March 2018, 20:55	#9
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	There is a wheel alignment chart kindly posted on here by T-Cut that you can download and give to the guy doing the wheel alignment so that he can get it right.-------