Clutch roof lining

[dommy8899]

Hi folks. Just been up to the garage to see if I can adjust the clutch, somehow I can’t seem to find an adjusting nut, the cable has a metal protection sleeve just above the black plastic thingie, but that just turns the whole cable about a quarter turn only I’m beginning to think it may not be a genuine BL part. Anyone got any ideas or should I wait until Aug 3 and let you guys have a look?
But one problem always begets another, I’ve just noticed that the roof lining has started to part company with its base! Will I have to remove the whole lot to glue/stick it back, I take it that it’s a cloth lining attached to a fitted base.
All or any ideas welcome

Woody

[SimonR]

Re: the clutch - isn't it supposed to be self-adjusting? I had to belt the linkage on mine with a rubber mallet, mind you. There was a loud bang and it's been fine ever since.

Re. The headlining, it's odd you're having problems with yours because out of all the parts that make up the Maestro the headlining seems to go on forever. That and the rear wheel arches.

I'm afraid that the only practical solution is to go into your local Rover dealer and order yourself another one, costing about £115. It'll make your car a lot quieter and make the interior smell new again! It made all the difference to F153.

The other solution involves a can of white gloss paint and a brush. It's a lot cheaper but the sound-deadening properties aren't quite as good.

Can anybody tell I'm having a really boring day at work...?:laugh:

Good luck!

[John]

Sounds like the right clutch cable, they are self adjusting, it is on mine. The headlining has a base board then a layer of foam and then the cloth. Usually the foam disintegrates like a foam backed carpet and the cloth falls down. It's a waste of time trying to glue it back, I stapled mine back up and that's worked fine but doesn't look great. The only other way is replacement which I beleive is a pain in the bum and two handed job. There have been plenty of threads on this in the past perhps you could do a search.

[Simon]

Picking my roof lining up tomorrow. £93+VAT so £115 sounds about right.
My sun visors are a bit tatty also, but these are unavailable new.

[SimonR]

You're right about the visors, Simon. I also wanted some repacements but couldn't find any. The problem is that most others at the scrapper are as bad or worse than mine.

One thing I did do when I changed the lining was to very gently scrub mine with a nailbrush and a weak Fairly liquid/water mix. I aso did this with the plugs that hold the rear section up and also the sunroof sliding shade. It worked particularly well with the latter, making it look just like new again :)

[dommy8899]

Thanks for the info, can’t find anything in the good book re self adjusting the clutch, car
is a C reg with 80K on the clock, I’ve just done a 260ml. Round trip in the day and the clutch seemed to be late taking up after sharp cornering, like it was in limbo for a second or two. I was out last night with no probs I was just worried that the gap was 10 thou instead of 12.
As to the roof lining I did have the same problem with an Austin Atlantic, I cured that by an application of wallpaper size followed by a few coats of emulsion, so if it wont go back I’ll take the lining out and do the same again only this time I’ll spray it instead of lying on my back with a big brush (rollers ad’nt been invented then.

Cheers
Woody

[tony]

Originally posted by F153JUE
The other solution involves a can of white gloss paint and a brush. It's a lot cheaper but the sound-deadening properties aren't quite as good.

Can anybody tell I'm having a really boring day at work...?:laugh:

Good luck! [/B]
what about glueing some carpet to the inside of the roof? keep the headlining for a patten though:cool:

[H48HPE]

Ive found that the quickest way to destroy a headlining is to touch it. once the foam has started to rot if you touch it, it will part away from the backing. so if anyone has a good headlining dont rub it or anything cos it wont stay good for long if u do.

Andy

[SimonR]

what about glueing some carpet to the inside of the roof? keep the headlining for a patten though

Nope - I'm always deeply suspicious when a cabrio owner starts giving advice about headlinings :)

Seriously, do the maths - time, carpet, glue, hassle etc: probably more than £100
New headlining and a job wel done: £115

There are some things you can't buy... For everything else there's MONEY!

[tony]

i did the maths new headlining@£115 or go cabrio for £2000 i got a good deal - not no saggy linings though:rolleyes: