GrumpyGel
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I suppose if you were an Arduino whiz it would be a good project
Nodge68
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I know that one. I'm in need of a trim back on vehicles too, although they're not all mine.
That's always a possibility. Not that it would help you city dwellers.Or buy Nodge's 1.8 XEi
rob_bell
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Amazingly, all 4-cylinder K-series running MEMS3 (i.e. those homologated after 2001) are ULEZ compliant because their NOx release is so low!!!
Our wonderful 2.0CDTi, just back from the bodyshop and a wheel refurbishment, has no chance - 2003 BMW M47R with no DPF in sight... The car that brought my new born babes home from Hospital and has taken us all on momentous touring holidays has to sadly go. Anyone want a well-loved MG ZTT with a 160PS remap?
Our wonderful 2.0CDTi, just back from the bodyshop and a wheel refurbishment, has no chance - 2003 BMW M47R with no DPF in sight... The car that brought my new born babes home from Hospital and has taken us all on momentous touring holidays has to sadly go. Anyone want a well-loved MG ZTT with a 160PS remap?
Nodge68
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That's worth knowing. If you need an FL1, you know it'll be compliant.
That's a really shame.
If only I was in the market for such a vehicle. I bet it's well looked after.
rob_bell
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It's been well loved - we're the second owners. It was a former MG Rover management fleet car. Unusual spec too - a manual diesel: the majority were automatics. It wears its 16 years well I think. Honestly, I am in half a mind of finding a barn and storing it. But better would be to find an enthusiast home for it to go to. First I need to replace the in-tank fuel tank (#2). At least it isn't the first time I've had to do this, but annoying that I have to do this! A bit like ABS sensors on Freelanders... LOL
GrumpyGel
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Wow, you need to move mate! Plenty of nice places outside London, or you could go the whole hog and move down here - you'll probably love it, your wife and kids will hate you, but your MG won't rot away and will last a long long timeAmazingly, all 4-cylinder K-series running MEMS3 (i.e. those homologated after 2001) are ULEZ compliant because their NOx release is so low!!!
Our wonderful 2.0CDTi, just back from the bodyshop and a wheel refurbishment, has no chance - 2003 BMW M47R with no DPF in sight... The car that brought my new born babes home from Hospital and has taken us all on momentous touring holidays has to sadly go. Anyone want a well-loved MG ZTT with a 160PS remap?
Or, have you got any relis outside London who would use and look after it?
Putting cars in barns is not a good idea - they just get dirty and break - a few of them end up accumulating in value for some fella to make money on after you're long dead.
Nodge68
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I suggested that a while ago. If it were me, I'd move.
I moved from Surrey to Cornwall 20 years ago, and don't regret it at all, although work isn't great down here.
That's so true, as long as the rodents don't eat the soft parts of it away.
GrumpyGel
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lol, we're still fighting our battle with miceI suggested that a while ago. If it were me, I'd move.
I moved from Surrey to Cornwall 20 years ago, and don't regret it at all, although work isn't great down here.
That's so true, as long as the rodents don't eat the soft parts of it away.
The traps are beating the cat 7 - 1 now, think I'll give the cat to the RSPCA!
We started off with the old wooden block traps with bait on a spring, but they were fattening themselves up on the cheese and peanut butter without springing the traps
So we bought these plastic box things that have a little door and a much better spring setup, gets the little feckers every time. Got 3 of them round the house and hoping we're on top of it at last.
rob_bell
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Thanks guys - I am amazed at what we could buy if we sold up here and moved to the country. I found this small farm with barns and outbuildings that looked simply stunning. But my work is in London and have you seen the reliability and cost of rail travel? Ugh. And then in retirement, my ever practical "city girl" wife points out the benefits of a well developed NHS system in the smoke with good public transport... Can't win. Unless I win the lottery and buy a nice home in the country. Which would, of course, involve me actually buying a ticket! LOL
Mmm. Rodents. You're all right. The ZTT needs to go to an enthusiast to look after and enjoy. Just need to find one to buy it! "Good price to a loving home"!
Mmm. Rodents. You're all right. The ZTT needs to go to an enthusiast to look after and enjoy. Just need to find one to buy it!
"Good price to a loving home"!
rob_bell
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It stopped rain long enough to get this job completed
Reassembled hub - I took the opportunity it remove the worst of the rust and give it a couple of coats of black snoothrite over the course of the week. Replacement ABS wheel sensor inserted (using copper grease)
new reluctor ring tapped on:
And then the hub reassembled.
Cutting the story short, good news:
Adios amigos!
Reassembled hub - I took the opportunity it remove the worst of the rust and give it a couple of coats of black snoothrite over the course of the week. Replacement ABS wheel sensor inserted (using copper grease)
new reluctor ring tapped on:
And then the hub reassembled.
Cutting the story short, good news:
Adios amigos!
rob_bell
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It has been a while since I last updated on this thread - and to be honest, the poor Hippo has been somewhat neglected recently. Too much "life stuff".
Overall, the little donkey has been soldiering on - but I think still has a slow coolant leak somewhere.
That is not the only problem. Time for a new list:
1. identify and rectify coolant leak. I think there is a pin hole in the coolant line from the heater return. I have a new hose to replace this.
2. The front nearside wheel bearing is noisy. Which is annoying - because I had the hub off to repair the failed ABS components! I don't have a press either - but the local MoT centre is happy for me to borrow theirs
3. The rust hole behind the rear door's exterior handle/ number plate is slowly enlarging. I have Philip's old silver door which appear pristine in comparison, but is the wrong colour (silver, not Epsom Green). Will need to strip the replacement door and get this re-painted inside and out. The thought of messing with the rear window mechanism when mine is causing no issues, is giving me the fear!
4. Advisory on the last MoT is becoming more noticeable: the rear back box has a hole in it. I have a cheap new replacement from the bay of fleas ready to fit.
5. There is some damaged interior trim thanks to a garage that did some work on my Hippo - I have replacement parts - I just need to fit them.
6. The clutch release bearing is partially seized - and the clutch master has "popped" so that the pedal now returns too high. That was thanks to the boys at Bell Engineering when they replaced the VCU. Probably a coincidence? But this means replacing the whole circuit, and I keep dithering as to which version I need to buy for a 2001 1.8
But everything else just works. Including the auto re-filling water feature in the boot floor
I think that I would like to take the Hippo on an adventure. Perhaps an excuse to go to the Sahara?
Has anyone used a roof tent on the 3-door's roof rails?
Overall, the little donkey has been soldiering on - but I think still has a slow coolant leak somewhere.
That is not the only problem. Time for a new list:
1. identify and rectify coolant leak. I think there is a pin hole in the coolant line from the heater return. I have a new hose to replace this.
2. The front nearside wheel bearing is noisy. Which is annoying - because I had the hub off to repair the failed ABS components! I don't have a press either - but the local MoT centre is happy for me to borrow theirs
3. The rust hole behind the rear door's exterior handle/ number plate is slowly enlarging. I have Philip's old silver door which appear pristine in comparison, but is the wrong colour (silver, not Epsom Green). Will need to strip the replacement door and get this re-painted inside and out. The thought of messing with the rear window mechanism when mine is causing no issues, is giving me the fear!
4. Advisory on the last MoT is becoming more noticeable: the rear back box has a hole in it. I have a cheap new replacement from the bay of fleas ready to fit.
5. There is some damaged interior trim thanks to a garage that did some work on my Hippo - I have replacement parts - I just need to fit them.
6. The clutch release bearing is partially seized - and the clutch master has "popped" so that the pedal now returns too high. That was thanks to the boys at Bell Engineering when they replaced the VCU. Probably a coincidence? But this means replacing the whole circuit, and I keep dithering as to which version I need to buy for a 2001 1.8
But everything else just works. Including the auto re-filling water feature in the boot floor
I think that I would like to take the Hippo on an adventure. Perhaps an excuse to go to the Sahara?
Has anyone used a roof tent on the 3-door's roof rails?
Alibro
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I found repairing the door handle holes was not too bad as for the most part the hole is covered by the handle and I was able to blend in an repairs fairly easily.It has been a while since I last updated on this thread - and to be honest, the poor Hippo has been somewhat neglected recently. Too much "life stuff".
Overall, the little donkey has been soldiering on - but I think still has a slow coolant leak somewhere.
That is not the only problem. Time for a new list:
1. identify and rectify coolant leak. I think there is a pin hole in the coolant line from the heater return. I have a new hose to replace this.
2. The front nearside wheel bearing is noisy. Which is annoying - because I had the hub off to repair the failed ABS components! I don't have a press either - but the local MoT centre is happy for me to borrow theirs
3. The rust hole behind the rear door's exterior handle/ number plate is slowly enlarging. I have Philip's old silver door which appear pristine in comparison, but is the wrong colour (silver, not Epsom Green). Will need to strip the replacement door and get this re-painted inside and out. The thought of messing with the rear window mechanism when mine is causing no issues, is giving me the fear!
4. Advisory on the last MoT is becoming more noticeable: the rear back box has a hole in it. I have a cheap new replacement from the bay of fleas ready to fit.
5. There is some damaged interior trim thanks to a garage that did some work on my Hippo - I have replacement parts - I just need to fit them.
6. The clutch release bearing is partially seized - and the clutch master has "popped" so that the pedal now returns too high. That was thanks to the boys at Bell Engineering when they replaced the VCU. Probably a coincidence? But this means replacing the whole circuit, and I keep dithering as to which version I need to buy for a 2001 1.8
But everything else just works. Including the auto re-filling water feature in the boot floor
I think that I would like to take the Hippo on an adventure. Perhaps an excuse to go to the Sahara?
Has anyone used a roof tent on the 3-door's roof rails?
I fixed one by first by killing the rust then making a small patch which I managed to fit inside the door before pop riveting, then a smear of filler and rattle can spray. It lasted for years and was completely invisible unless you went looking for it.
rob_bell
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To be honest, that is the kind of quick and dirty repair I like the sound of!
Another approach I thought of was to braze in a repair patch - which hopefully would not introduce too much warping heat into the panel, and then make good with some epoxy primer and a rattle can top coat - which, as you say, would be almost unnoticeable given that it is hidden under all that door furniture!
Another approach I thought of was to braze in a repair patch - which hopefully would not introduce too much warping heat into the panel, and then make good with some epoxy primer and a rattle can top coat - which, as you say, would be almost unnoticeable given that it is hidden under all that door furniture!
Dar ran Dar ran
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my lasted Freelander I had just got has been like a slot machine pound coins after pound coins 20 50 5 10 pence all over the floor and seats and the cream was a opened birth card with £20 note still inHappy days: I found 22 pence in the ashtray. Buying an old car is always about what you can find left behind - what's the biggest amount of money you've found in a second hand car? I think mine's a couple of quid...
rob_bell
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Wow! And there was me happy with 22p and half a dozen air fresheners…my lasted Freelander I had just got has been like a slot machine pound coins after pound coins 20 50 5 10 pence all over the floor and seats and the cream was a opened birth card with £20 note still in
Alibro
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I could have welded in a patch but didn't want the heat burning paint or rubber trims and couldn't be bothered stripping the door so bodged it.
Sometimes the easy way is best.
GrumpyGel
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Think the clutch and VCU must be a coincident, not sure how they could impact it.It has been a while since I last updated on this thread - and to be honest, the poor Hippo has been somewhat neglected recently. Too much "life stuff".
Overall, the little donkey has been soldiering on - but I think still has a slow coolant leak somewhere.
That is not the only problem. Time for a new list:
1. identify and rectify coolant leak. I think there is a pin hole in the coolant line from the heater return. I have a new hose to replace this.
2. The front nearside wheel bearing is noisy. Which is annoying - because I had the hub off to repair the failed ABS components! I don't have a press either - but the local MoT centre is happy for me to borrow theirs
3. The rust hole behind the rear door's exterior handle/ number plate is slowly enlarging. I have Philip's old silver door which appear pristine in comparison, but is the wrong colour (silver, not Epsom Green). Will need to strip the replacement door and get this re-painted inside and out. The thought of messing with the rear window mechanism when mine is causing no issues, is giving me the fear!
4. Advisory on the last MoT is becoming more noticeable: the rear back box has a hole in it. I have a cheap new replacement from the bay of fleas ready to fit.
5. There is some damaged interior trim thanks to a garage that did some work on my Hippo - I have replacement parts - I just need to fit them.
6. The clutch release bearing is partially seized - and the clutch master has "popped" so that the pedal now returns too high. That was thanks to the boys at Bell Engineering when they replaced the VCU. Probably a coincidence? But this means replacing the whole circuit, and I keep dithering as to which version I need to buy for a 2001 1.8
But everything else just works. Including the auto re-filling water feature in the boot floor
I think that I would like to take the Hippo on an adventure. Perhaps an excuse to go to the Sahara?
Has anyone used a roof tent on the 3-door's roof rails?
The clutch hydraulics are esay peasey to replace as the single master/slave/pipework unit. I got mine off my parts car - was welcomely brand new - as they gave up fixing it before they fully installed the clutch bits
However, I think its a reasonably priced unit anyway.Is the release bearing seizing or the release arm? Usually the arm, especially if its seen little use I'd have thought. Some oil and a few turns to the left turns to the right should do the trick - no dosey dows required.
Re coolant leak, is any coolant making its way to the passenger footwell area? Could be the matrix if it is - well known for it - and I can confirm that if you leave it like that for 12 years, it does not fix itself! Maybe I should try introducing some grit to the coolant system to fill the little gaps
I've also got a clunk that's not fixing itself. Quite disappointed cos all my previous clunks have.
