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Old 12th April 2022, 19:01   #21
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I agree with all the comments about keeping what we have going. I am constantly spending on mine but I also know people with much newer cars who also spend a lot.
At least I pretty much know what I have and, unless you are able to do your own work any car costs money to maintain.
The pleasure of driving them is worth it as well.
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Old 12th April 2022, 19:14   #22
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DMGRS only have backplates for one side available (unless you are buying the full rear brake kit including discs etc) although Rimmers have the other side. Bit of a pain to pay the extra P&P but it is what it is.

I've just spent around £2,000 on mine, far more than it is worth but as I have no plans to sell it, that's not really relevant. All the alternative options would have cost more in the long run.

You can get both sides from Sandy Motors (ebay ecp2004)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143687153...MaAv58EALw_wcB
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Old 13th April 2022, 08:23   #23
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I'd like to say thanks for all the answers, but the button has disappeared... don't know if it's a site problem...


Anyway yes, I agree and am "happy" to spend money on the car if it carries on transporting me - my objections are more around it frequently breaking down and leaving me stranded... anyway, got my selector cables ordered, but probably won't have them fitted this side of Easter now.


After that, maybe it'll keep on for another while
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Old 13th April 2022, 08:58   #24
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Only 10 "thanks" per day 😎

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Old 13th April 2022, 09:05   #25
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Heh - but I haven't thanked anybody at all today.


So... thanks Ron
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Heh - but I haven't thanked anybody at all today.


So... thanks Ron
I think it's over a 24 hour period. 😁

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Now you see, here’s a perfect example of what I’m saying. It’s just been with the mechanic to diagnose my problem (cable bust as expected), and he moved the driver’s seat forward a bit as he’s smaller than me.


So now, of course, the ******* airbag light is on again.


This time it’s “401 – Airbag-ECU – configuration error”.


Never seen that one before. But you see my point – every time I go near the car, it seems there’s another issue.
Sure you are aware this is a well reported issue - lots of threads on here. I like to keep everything as OEM as possible on my cars so an easy, cheap and as far as I can tell permanent fix (if the original plugs are still fitted under your seats). There is an MG Rover Group Technical Bulletin covering this (TB0133 dated 27/08/2004 - you can find theses TB's on the internet) but all it needs is a slight re-routing of the cable and a couple of cable ties to sort it (easiest done with the seats removed). Whilst your at it clean the plug/socket pins with contact cleaner and stiff bristle brush and finish with a little dab of contact grease on each pin before re-assembly/connection. Finally (and this isn't in the Tech Bulletin) tightly strap another small cable tie around the assembled socket/plug bodies so they are firmly kept in full contact. This method will allow you to adjust your seats to hearts content and ensure that pesky air bag light doesn't come on again - unless it's a proper fault!

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Old 16th April 2022, 07:19   #28
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This method will allow you to adjust your seats to hearts content and ensure that pesky air bag light doesn't come on again - unless it's a proper fault!

If only... if you do read through all those threads, you will find plenty from very experienced members (that doesn't include me) who have done all this, yet the problem persists...
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I had similar issues with my 75 Connoisseur spent a small fortune on it over the past three years and last year just after her MOT Test was told both sills would need replacing at an estimated cost of £1000+ so I started looking around too, ended up with a beautiful Jaguar XF, which was the only car I could see as a near replacement, still lots of wood and chrome, cream leather interior too, she’s lovely. I still have my 75 on a SORN and don’t know whether to save up and fix her as a car to keep or let her go. She’s a 2.0 Ltr Diesel in great overall condition apart from the sills, new exhaust, new tyres, windows recently Diamond Polished too, she my Golden Beauty. Such a shame to have her sitting doing nothing but that final shock just pushed me over the edge...for now.
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There is an MG Rover Group Technical Bulletin covering this (TB0133 dated 27/08/2004 - you can find theses TB's on the internet)

Couldn't find them on the net anywhere, but managed to find a post here which included them. Very educational, thanks
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