What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1428

Arctic · 15th September 2023, 22:33

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

After getting the rear seat sorted out and fitted, I did the drivers front seat change today. Had to cut the abs wire from my seat, to attach to the one i fitted. Connected battery and half expected a ‘bang’ from air bags, but everything ok. Only got to fit the passenger seat now, and then interior is all Neptune Speckle Blue. Must say, the drivers seat is more comfy than the old one.

Hi Dave.
Did you also sort out the back catch hooks or are those being done at next meet, list has been started it's only a couple of weeks away.

bl52krz · 16th September 2023, 21:01

Hi Steve. After what we discussed at the Nano, I decided to try and see if, when refitting the seat hooks onto the rear panel, back of the seats, to fit them just slightly tightened. I then gently pushed the seat back while looking through the rear window at the hook going into the recess of the back rest. Seemed ok, so crossed fingers, and pushed seat onto hook. Then breathed slowly while pushing the button down, and hey-presto, it came undone. Tightened that hook up. Then did the same on the other side, and everything worked ok. The front drivers seat is more comfortable than my old one. The only problem I have is that the drivers seat will not adjust up or down. Fixed on the highest point. Suits me being short in the legs.

Lagetha · 21st September 2023, 14:42

A milestone about to be passed - Winnick Interchange M6 earlier today, went through the 80K barrier moments later, but in traffic. 🙂

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Gelen · 22nd September 2023, 17:00

Today I didn't do much with my Rover, just cleaned it inside. But I spent several hours looking for good seat covers. I don't want them to be expensive and leather, but it is important for me to easily clean them.
From what I read, many people recommend choosing neoprene covers as they can be washed in a washing machine. It sounds promising as I have two little children. I've already found good variants on the wetokole site. but it would be great to find out more thoughts.
Thanks in advance.

YHT · 22nd September 2023, 17:34

Did a few bits to change the clutch master cylinder. Have tried leaving it under pressure and no oil coming out of the bell housing. BUT got the two clips off to release the pedal but when getting the loop of the master cylinder off the pedal pin it was quite tight. Just wonder if a tight fit of the loop on the pin will cause side thrust on the piston of the master cylinder and contribute to its early demise??? Perhaps a bit of grease or easing it slightly would help??

FLYING BANANA · 22nd September 2023, 17:41

Banana has had new wiper blades fitted, and filled the tank up with go go juice.

Nobby · 22nd September 2023, 18:07

Drove it 200 miles without hanging about. Car performed beautifully and on topping up tank had a return of 51 mpg.

bl52krz · 22nd September 2023, 22:42

Gave Mine a wash between rain showers. Managed to dry it off before putting it in garage.

Rich in Vancouver · 26th September 2023, 01:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by YHT

Did a few bits to change the clutch master cylinder. Have tried leaving it under pressure and no oil coming out of the bell housing. BUT got the two clips off to release the pedal but when getting the loop of the master cylinder off the pedal pin it was quite tight. Just wonder if a tight fit of the loop on the pin will cause side thrust on the piston of the master cylinder and contribute to its early demise??? Perhaps a bit of grease or easing it slightly would help??

A bit of Copaslip should help.

bl52krz · 26th September 2023, 18:05

Not today, but last Saturday we went to my brothers 80th birthday party at Market/Harb. Only place to park was under trees.Had given the car a good wash and brush up on the Saturday morning. Came out Sunday morning to find it covered in bird poop. I think they had been eating cement by the amount of water I had to use to get it off when we got home. Good point about the journey was that we managed to get 57 mpg going down over 56 miles, and 53 mpg coming back. So at 114.000 miles, it seems that the engine is in all respects not doing to badly. Just cruising at 65/70 mph.

16th September 2023, 21:01	#14272
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,426 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Steve. After what we discussed at the Nano, I decided to try and see if, when refitting the seat hooks onto the rear panel, back of the seats, to fit them just slightly tightened. I then gently pushed the seat back while looking through the rear window at the hook going into the recess of the back rest. Seemed ok, so crossed fingers, and pushed seat onto hook. Then breathed slowly while pushing the button down, and hey-presto, it came undone. Tightened that hook up. Then did the same on the other side, and everything worked ok. The front drivers seat is more comfortable than my old one. The only problem I have is that the drivers seat will not adjust up or down. Fixed on the highest point. Suits me being short in the legs. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

21st September 2023, 14:42	#14273
Lagetha Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Bolton Posts: 320 Thanks: 180 Thanked 42 Times in 34 Posts	A milestone about to be passed - Winnick Interchange M6 earlier today, went through the 80K barrier moments later, but in traffic. 🙂 Sent from my Note_7P using Tapatalk __________________ I am Kevin, the car is my Viking shield-maiden, Lagetha! 2000 Rover 75 1.8 Classic SE in Moonstone Green/Black Leather seats and Sandstone Beige Interior (purchased 10 April 2022) 2002 Rover 25 2.0 IL TurboDiesel - gone but not forgotten, you can follow Deric's adventures on YouTube at Boaty's World and Project Nigel. AllegroMan is restoring Deric now. (Owned 25/10/2022-15/05/2023)

22nd September 2023, 17:41	#14276
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,624 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Banana has had new wiper blades fitted, and filled the tank up with go go juice. __________________ 233,730 onen hag oll

22nd September 2023, 18:07	#14277
Nobby Aged to perfection! Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Princes Risborough Posts: 644 Thanks: 405 Thanked 423 Times in 226 Posts	Drove it 200 miles without hanging about. Car performed beautifully and on topping up tank had a return of 51 mpg. __________________ Nobby....... Sometimes I talk to myself, Then we both LAUGH!

22nd September 2023, 22:42	#14278
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,426 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Gave Mine a wash between rain showers. Managed to dry it off before putting it in garage. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

22nd September 2023, 17:00	#14274
Gelen Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: London Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Today I didn't do much with my Rover, just cleaned it inside. But I spent several hours looking for good seat covers. I don't want them to be expensive and leather, but it is important for me to easily clean them. From what I read, many people recommend choosing neoprene covers as they can be washed in a washing machine. It sounds promising as I have two little children. I've already found good variants on the wetokole site. but it would be great to find out more thoughts. Thanks in advance.

22nd September 2023, 17:34	#14275
YHT Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: suffolk Posts: 286 Thanks: 46 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Did a few bits to change the clutch master cylinder. Have tried leaving it under pressure and no oil coming out of the bell housing. BUT got the two clips off to release the pedal but when getting the loop of the master cylinder off the pedal pin it was quite tight. Just wonder if a tight fit of the loop on the pin will cause side thrust on the piston of the master cylinder and contribute to its early demise??? Perhaps a bit of grease or easing it slightly would help??

26th September 2023, 18:05	#14280
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,426 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Not today, but last Saturday we went to my brothers 80th birthday party at Market/Harb. Only place to park was under trees.Had given the car a good wash and brush up on the Saturday morning. Came out Sunday morning to find it covered in bird poop. I think they had been eating cement by the amount of water I had to use to get it off when we got home. Good point about the journey was that we managed to get 57 mpg going down over 56 miles, and 53 mpg coming back. So at 114.000 miles, it seems that the engine is in all respects not doing to badly. Just cruising at 65/70 mph. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.