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I am wanting to renew the coolant asap and I just noticed on the Haynes Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0-uuJk7Rk0 that the coolant drain plug has a seal that Haynes say should be replaced

But Rimmer Bros https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID001585 does not list the existence of a seal so I cant know before I start what size seal to get. I assume I have to risk the old ...

Posted 03 Sep 2025, 21:53 by Ed3
Read more : the "seal" for coolant drain plug on engine block | Views : 246 | Replies : 1 | Forum : M47R Diesel Powered Derivatives

At the Nano Saturday 30 August 2025 some of us discussed how to get around a clutch going and whether DIY is possible and some were keen to see this Youtube link. I am not sure where best to post the link for some of those at the Nano to see
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYf0YBTQopg

Posted 31 Aug 2025, 22:31 by Ed3
Read more : Youtube link discussions at Nano on remove gearbox etc | Views : 509 | Replies : 0 | Forum : 75 and ZT Technical help for all derivatives

Regards the Aircon Condenser Autodoc seems to be one of the cheaper at £59 new delivered. But the sizes offered seem to differ? How would we know which part is correct?
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/car-parts/con ... 5-2-0-cdti
Is the next Nano able to de-gas to fit? Or should I de-gas asap and start to fit?

Posted 30 Aug 2025, 23:31 by Ed3
Read more : Checking Air Con Condenser 'size' is the correct part | Views : 648 | Replies : 9 | Forum : 75 and ZT Technical help for all derivatives

I have had this 2005 CDTi saloon for 8 years in November and never got around to making the original radio/CD or rather a replacement work. It has just past the MOT so worth doing a few improvements. Any suggestions on the best way to have a working radio etc?

I have a working 1990s Vauxhall Cavalier radio tape cassette. I am not sure whether that would fit? Or what sort of Radio music player ...

Posted 12 Aug 2025, 01:24 by Ed3
Read more : Original Radio/CD never worked. Tips for a replacement? | Views : 957 | Replies : 10 | Forum : 75 and ZT Technical help for all derivatives

So we all know about headlamps going cloudy, and that it's possible to polish them up. But from the factory there wasn't an issue for many years. Once polished they go cloudy within a few months.

As a potential solution I bought new repro units from Rimmers. They are clearly not OE but have stayed clear since fitted 18 months ago. However its possible the levelling motors inside have failed. They did work, but don't ...

Posted 06 Aug 2025, 18:09 by Duncan
Read more : Keeping headlamps clean for longer? | Views : 879 | Replies : 1 | Forum : 75 and ZT Technical help for all derivatives

Hi All,

I need a new windscreen for my Rover 75. I have ordered all items from Rimmer Bros. However, it appears that item ZUA000960, which is the chrome finishers strips (x3 pieces) that go around the windscreen are no longer available. Obviously, I'm hoping that Autowindscreens can remove my existing strips but I image they will break being 20+ years old. Any advice or suggestions?

Posted 28 Jul 2025, 05:38 by Bearhouse
Read more : OE WINDSCREEN FINISHER KIT - ZUA000960 | Views : 936 | Replies : 2 | Forum : 75 and ZT Technical help for all derivatives

Who the hell decided to put the SRS ecu under the centre console? Had the airbag light come on on my way down to East Kirby and the usual wiggle of the wires under the seat did not clear it. so, when we returned home removed both seats cleaned and re-seated all connections and turned ign on. still no better. Booked an appointment with my good friend BigRuss and his T4.

The T4 will not ...

Posted 18 Jul 2025, 09:20 by takestock
Read more : SRS light on | Views : 925 | Replies : 10 | Forum : 2.0 Litre and 2.5 Litre V6 Powertrain powered derivatives

Has anyone come across an issue with the short pipe from the top of the underbonnet pump to the fuel filter. Car hasn't run in a while, and when starting it up to move it, thought there was a strong smell of diesel. Opened the bonnet and there's fuel sitting on top of the pump. Drying it off and switching on the ignition it gets wet again. It might be possible to fit a new ...

Posted 16 Jul 2025, 11:21 by Duncan
Read more : Underbonnet fuel pump pipe leak. | Views : 964 | Replies : 5 | Forum : M47R Diesel Powered Derivatives

I will need an MOT soon and with using the car very occasionally things can seize. The latest being the reversing lights only work sometimes. I read that for cars before 2009(?) reversing lights are not a part of the MOT?
Regards a fix I read to take the plug off at the n/s gearbox and test the wiring. Any tips on what to do is the wiring is ok? Could a clean of the ...

Posted 10 Jul 2025, 16:16 by Ed3
Read more : MOT and reverse lights work when they feel like | Views : 263 | Replies : 6 | Forum : 75 and ZT Technical help for all derivatives

Can I use 3a screw connectors on a towbar wiring loom inside the car boot?

I have fitted the towbar and sockets to the exterior and just need to connect the second hand wiring loom with relays inside the boot to the wires going to the rear light clusters (left & right). I ordered choc box connectors and they sent small 3 amp screw connectors for use in each choc box. Does anyone know if ...

Posted 19 Jun 2025, 20:34 by Ed3
Read more : Towbar wiring connectors | Views : 238 | Replies : 5 | Forum : 75 and ZT Technical help for all derivatives

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