What I didn't do to my Rover 75 MGZT today - Page 74

COLVERT · 7th September 2020, 21:13

Totally ignored it and went out for a spin on my 1964 motobecane 50cc moped.

Didn't need a face mask as my skid-lid did the job for me.--

Mike Noc · 26th September 2020, 17:12

That takes me back Jon.

Well had a call from the Daught and she had broken down in the Hippo. Towed it home and gave it the quick once over and it looks like the IRD gearbox has failed.

trikey · 26th September 2020, 17:47

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

That takes me back Jon.

Well had a call from the Daught and she had broken down in the Hippo. Towed it home and gave it the quick once over and it looks like the IRD gearbox has failed.

Time for some 2wd action Mike!

roverbarmy · 26th September 2020, 18:51

I put the heating on! Wish I was in Corfu!😣

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Mike Noc · 26th September 2020, 19:27

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Originally Posted by trikey

Time for some 2wd action Mike!

Sadly it has been running two wheel drive with the propshaft removed for the last couple of years Andy - I suppose I could refit the propshaft and run it rear wheel drive only, now that the drive to the front wheels has packed up. Only took the propshaft off due to the racket from the driveline at speed.

To be fair it cost 1600 quid eight years ago and it has been used for towing horse boxes and other such abuse over the 80k odd miles it has covered so we have had our money's worth out of it.

Always had a soft spot for Freelanders, although I should know better. I still have a Norton Commando in the garage mind, and there are far better bikes around too.

trikey · 26th September 2020, 19:29

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

I put the heating on! Wish I was in Corfu!��

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I have said similar since we got back from Rhodes, my body was made for 30 deg + temps.

trikey · 26th September 2020, 19:30

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Sadly it has been running two wheel drive with the propshaft removed for the last couple of years Andy - I suppose I could refit the propshaft and run it rear wheel drive only, now that the drive to the front wheels has packed up. Only took the propshaft off due to the racket from the driveline at speed.

To be fair it cost 1600 quid eight years ago and it has been used for towing horse boxes and other such abuse over the 80k odd miles it has covered so we have had our money's worth out of it.

Always had a soft spot for Freelanders, although I should know better. I still have a Norton Commando in the garage mind, and there are far better bikes around too.

Ahh that's a shame Mike, park it up and get the Norton out for winter

Mike Noc · 26th September 2020, 20:04

Used to be a dispatch rider back in the day - not a good job in the winter.

Like you I'm far more at home in 30+ degrees of heat and plenty of sunshine!

Arctic · 28th September 2020, 00:32

Nowt on the R40 this weekend but changed the manifold on the Fl2 for a swirl free manifold, what a nightmare of a job,

wouldn't want to do another one in an hurry that's for sure, the amount of other items you need to remove the manifold is just mad.

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Still not finished as i have the fuel filter to replace and bleed, clear all the faults which will have cropped up due to all the sensors being removed, and the injector lines, and all this for preventive work as the flaps can break free and damage the engine after a certain mileage.

The Yellow Peril · 28th September 2020, 15:54

Took the old girl for. spruce up today, Primrose, not Mrs G!

I foolishly filled the washer bottle with caustic soda, as the pump sump was blocked with goo and I was in danger of failing an MOT. It certainly worked a treat, and also took off most of the lacquer from the bonnet roof and boot lid -the washers were very powerful after the unblocking exercise although slightly out of alignment!

So after 20 years of faultless service in all weathers, today she's off for a respray.
Expected completion date is end of October so when she's back in service I'll have some nice pictures to post

Its been a while since I was on the forum, and can't remember how to post a photo, so here's a link to it

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...462eda3666.jpg

26th September 2020, 18:51	#734
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	I put the heating on! Wish I was in Corfu!😣 Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk __________________ Oil in my veins!

28th September 2020, 00:32	#739
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Nowt on the R40 this weekend but changed the manifold on the Fl2 for a swirl free manifold, what a nightmare of a job, wouldn't want to do another one in an hurry that's for sure, the amount of other items you need to remove the manifold is just mad. 1 2 3 4 Still not finished as i have the fuel filter to replace and bleed, clear all the faults which will have cropped up due to all the sensors being removed, and the injector lines, and all this for preventive work as the flaps can break free and damage the engine after a certain mileage. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

28th September 2020, 15:54	#740
The Yellow Peril Posted a thing or two Primrose Yellow 75 V6 Conn SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hoar Cross, Staffordshire Posts: 1,174 Thanks: 23 Thanked 49 Times in 11 Posts	Took the old girl for. spruce up today, Primrose, not Mrs G! I foolishly filled the washer bottle with caustic soda, as the pump sump was blocked with goo and I was in danger of failing an MOT. It certainly worked a treat, and also took off most of the lacquer from the bonnet roof and boot lid -the washers were very powerful after the unblocking exercise although slightly out of alignment! So after 20 years of faultless service in all weathers, today she's off for a respray. Expected completion date is end of October so when she's back in service I'll have some nice pictures to post Its been a while since I was on the forum, and can't remember how to post a photo, so here's a link to it https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...462eda3666.jpg Last edited by The Yellow Peril; 28th September 2020 at 15:58..

7th September 2020, 21:13	#731
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 ignored it and went out for a spin on my 1964 motobecane 50cc moped. Didn't need a face mask as my skid-lid did the job for me.--

26th September 2020, 17:12	#732
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	That takes me back Jon. Well had a call from the Daught and she had broken down in the Hippo. Towed it home and gave it the quick once over and it looks like the IRD gearbox has failed.

26th September 2020, 20:04	#738
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Used to be a dispatch rider back in the day - not a good job in the winter. Like you I'm far more at home in 30+ degrees of heat and plenty of sunshine!