Seats (torn/unglued board from the back of the seat)

Salieri · 10th May 2015, 00:46

Sorry for that weird title, I don't know a lot of english expressions but because of that I took a few photos, here they are:

Before I bought the car, this board from the back side of the seat was fixed with a screw, but it seems that it didn't last too long, so like 1 week ago I tried to glue (sillicon or what is it called) that thing out, but ... it lasted only one week. What would you guys suggest to fix this out please so it won't bother me anymore? Haha.

Thanks a lot guys, much apreciated, your informations always helped me big time, best regards and have a super day!!!

Stefan.

Lee T · 10th May 2015, 01:56

Hello stefan, you didn't mention what glue you used, but I would try a mixing adhesive like LIQUID METAL ect and use masking tape to hold until dry. Good luck.

Steady-Eddie · 10th May 2015, 05:01

Had this problem on my last 75, a pre facelift model. Fixed it with "No More Nails" double sided tape and it was still holding when I sold the car 3 years later

Supervinnie40 · 10th May 2015, 07:22

Why not replace the clip that should hold the backboard in its place?

ceedy · 10th May 2015, 08:28

pretty sure the plastic clip are broken you cannot mend them they are part of the panel.
Its either another panel. Or self tapper in the right place.
Drill a hole on the very lowest point of the panel. Where it curves under the seat you will then drill into the metal frame.this will hold properly and not be visible.

Have fun.

Chris (currently very bored in hospital)

Salieri · 10th May 2015, 21:03

Thanks a lot guys for taking your time to help me, I will try tomorrow and see what I can do. Thanks again!

Also, ceedy, I hope you'll get better my man, take care!

Best regards!

Hantsdave · 11th May 2015, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

pretty sure the plastic clip are broken you cannot mend them they are part of the panel.
Its either another panel. Or self tapper in the right place.
Drill a hole on the very lowest point of the panel. Where it curves under the seat you will then drill into the metal frame.this will hold properly and not be visible.

Have fun.

Chris (currently very bored in hospital)

Chris has the answer. Having wrestled with a loose seat back since I bought the car 2 years ago and tried various alternatives including cable ties and even a very inventive metal spring arrangement I came to the conclusion some months ago that removing the seat and slapping a couple of self tappers low down on the curve should solve it. If you drill within a few mm of the bottom edge of the board and use small washers it will hold well and more importantly be out of sight. Unless of course your planning on some back seat hockey with a lady friend.

It is more sensible to make the panel removable as if, like me, you need to dismantle the seat to fix the lumbar cable.

Sorry to see you are in hospital Chris. You must be missing your ZTs, has anyone offered to bring them over to visit you?

Salieri · 16th May 2015, 14:11

Solved it with ceedy's advice, it's GREAT now !!! I drilled a hole both in the left side and right side just to make sure and it's perfect now. Thanks a lot guys!

10th May 2015, 00:46	#1
Salieri Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Pitesti Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Seats (torn/unglued board from the back of the seat) Sorry for that weird title, I don't know a lot of english expressions but because of that I took a few photos, here they are: Before I bought the car, this board from the back side of the seat was fixed with a screw, but it seems that it didn't last too long, so like 1 week ago I tried to glue (sillicon or what is it called) that thing out, but ... it lasted only one week. What would you guys suggest to fix this out please so it won't bother me anymore? Haha. Thanks a lot guys, much apreciated, your informations always helped me big time, best regards and have a super day!!! Stefan. Last edited by Salieri; 10th May 2015 at 08:44..

10th May 2015, 05:01	#3
Steady-Eddie Avid contributor 2004 75 CDTi, Conn SE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newcastle under Lyme Posts: 162 Thanks: 32 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Had this problem on my last 75, a pre facelift model. Fixed it with "No More Nails" double sided tape and it was still holding when I sold the car 3 years later __________________ Eddie

10th May 2015, 07:22	#4
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Why not replace the clip that should hold the backboard in its place? __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

10th May 2015, 08:28	#5
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,098 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	pretty sure the plastic clip are broken you cannot mend them they are part of the panel. Its either another panel. Or self tapper in the right place. Drill a hole on the very lowest point of the panel. Where it curves under the seat you will then drill into the metal frame.this will hold properly and not be visible. Have fun. Chris (currently very bored in hospital) __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

10th May 2015, 01:56	#2
Lee T Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 875 Thanks: 180 Thanked 248 Times in 189 Posts	Hello stefan, you didn't mention what glue you used, but I would try a mixing adhesive like LIQUID METAL ect and use masking tape to hold until dry. Good luck.

10th May 2015, 21:03	#6
Salieri Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Pitesti Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks a lot guys for taking your time to help me, I will try tomorrow and see what I can do. Thanks again! Also, ceedy, I hope you'll get better my man, take care! Best regards!

16th May 2015, 14:11	#8
Salieri Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Pitesti Posts: 35 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Solved it with ceedy's advice, it's GREAT now !!! I drilled a hole both in the left side and right side just to make sure and it's perfect now. Thanks a lot guys!