£600 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE, 2.5 v6
Discussion
PrinceRupert said:
Thanks! Still humming and hawwing re. cambelt. My father is of the strong opinion not to do it, "in thirty years of driving I have only ever had a cambelt go once and have never replaced one, and I've owned some awful cars" 
Test the strength of his convictions and ask him if he wishes to indemnify you against any potential loss if you pay him £100 today? 
sjc said:
Re: cambelts and my mention of mobile mechanics, these people have a great rep and go all over the uk now 
I had them do my cambelt on my MGTF. Did it just parked on the street in my cul de sac. I know they're very well thought of in the MGF/TF groups and I'd be happy to use them again. No association at all, just a satisfied customer. It's all they do day in-day out so they know what they're doing.Though I did forget the travel cost (which is prominently stated on the website!) So got a little surprise when it came to pay, but seeing as they're based in Derby and I'm in Norfolk I think that's fair enough.
crofty1984 said:
sjc said:
Re: cambelts and my mention of mobile mechanics, these people have a great rep and go all over the uk now
I had them do my cambelt on my MGTF. Did it just parked on the street in my cul de sac. I know they're very well thought of in the MGF/TF groups and I'd be happy to use them again. No association at all, just a satisfied customer. It's all they do day in-day out so they know what they're doing.Though I did forget the travel cost (which is prominently stated on the website!) So got a little surprise when it came to pay, but seeing as they're based in Derby and I'm in Norfolk I think that's fair enough.
been around the mg/rover scene for years and in my time i never saw a bad word about him
And the knock is gone! Mildly ashamed to say I initially installed them backwards...
but realised before I put the wheels back on (mainly because of the awful creak it made when I turned the wheel for access ).
Also the top nut on the driver side was an utter pain. The ring spanner tightened it most of the way but was then wedged in. I managed to yank it free but realised it wasn't tight enough. Then I couldn't get the ring spanner back on! Used the angle grinder to create this which got it a little tighter but probably still not as tight as it should be.
but realised before I put the wheels back on (mainly because of the awful creak it made when I turned the wheel for access ). Also the top nut on the driver side was an utter pain. The ring spanner tightened it most of the way but was then wedged in. I managed to yank it free but realised it wasn't tight enough. Then I couldn't get the ring spanner back on! Used the angle grinder to create this which got it a little tighter but probably still not as tight as it should be.
Edited by PrinceRupert on Friday 3rd July 11:01
PrinceRupert said:
So getting the drop links off was easy.
Took five minutes with two spanners. Not sure why the forums told me to buy an angle grinder...
Lost the light so will fit the new ones in the morning. See no reason why it won't be as easy to fit as it is to remove.
They look nearly new - probably cheap ones which is why the joints have died before everything's gone crusty.Took five minutes with two spanners. Not sure why the forums told me to buy an angle grinder...
Lost the light so will fit the new ones in the morning. See no reason why it won't be as easy to fit as it is to remove.
Getting a crusty set off can be impossible without cutting - the locknuts are often stuck on with crust, and once you've loosened the nut slightly the joint wants to rotate so you can't get decent purchase on it.
I know these ones have flats which you can get a spanner to, but some just have a hex in the top of the joint shaft which inevitably crusts up then rounds off, so you can't hold it still.
Anyway, all OT, but good work. May it be a slippery slope that leads to all kinds of fun.
First FWD clutch on your driveway is an interesting experience.Funny thing was getting them off was quite straightforward. And then installing was easy too, but you can't get a ring spanner off and on once they're tight. Managed to get it off but couldn't get it back on. The tip is apparently to cut a length off the thread before installation. If I'd did that it would be very easy. Know for next time...
PrinceRupert said:
Oh and putting the wheel nuts on with an impact driver was fun. Unnecessary, but better than turning a spanner myself!
They are rather good, aren't they? I know you probably know this already, but when using an impact driver always make sure you stop before it's tight, then torque them with a torque wrench properly to the right value.
Krikkit said:
They are rather good, aren't they?
I know you probably know this already, but when using an impact driver always make sure you stop before it's tight, then torque them with a torque wrench properly to the right value.
Yes...my little impact driver doesn't get them tight enough anywayI know you probably know this already, but when using an impact driver always make sure you stop before it's tight, then torque them with a torque wrench properly to the right value.
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