What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 658

Kennyeth · 25th March 2017, 08:50

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Originally Posted by Supervinnie40

Do you also know how long could be recommended?
For example, I aim to have it running at least 30 minutes a week, even when I don't really need it due to good weather.

Unfortunately, I often drive distances shorter then 30 minutes, and I have been taught that you should turn it off roughly 5 minutes before you arrive at your destination.

Should I let it run at least 30 minutes a week? More? Less?
Should I really turn it off before arriving?

Not really worth a separate topic I think, but still interesting to know.

I honestly do not know, I suppose a few minutes would work

Ken.

Arryhall · 25th March 2017, 09:32

Always use the air con in all weathers. If it's hot, it cools the car, if it's cold, it demists the windows in a fraction of the time. Never had a problem with any ac system on any car, and I reckon it is because I use it. Once the screen is clear, I may turn it off, but I've noticed than when it gets cold, with the heater on, the windscreen and side windows inevitably begin to mist up again, so pop it back on.

Incidentally, I've always had to have the ac serviced and gassed up whenever I've brought a "new" car. Every time! Weird.

Today, I have used the Vax and carpet cleaner and cleaned the back of the boot. Removed the floor carpet, peeled back the side carpets and given them a damned good washing to get the mould and stink out of them. Now have the heater going drying them out so it doesn't happen again. Also, it is sunny. COLD, but sunny, so hoping the boot will dry out in the next 8 hours.

keithst24 · 25th March 2017, 10:37

Ordered a set of wing mirrors to use on Suzublus mirrorcater mod....Big Thankyou mate....I'll let you know how I get on fitting them

back from Fuertaventura tonight....then I need to get my finger out ....lots of cleaning and polishing to do before the meets start.

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Slaya · 25th March 2017, 13:50

Replaced a chipped/scratched mirror cover after much sanding and hand polishing of the replacement.

mbonwick · 25th March 2017, 16:39

New rocker gasket, camshaft seals and spark plugs....nice straightforward morning.

Then far too many hours wrestling with the passenger side lower arm bush....not such a great afternoon.

kc13661 · 25th March 2017, 18:36

After nearly a week of been laid up with engine problems..... I drove the 1.8 T for a nice 250 mile test drive

So sweet

elefsis · 25th March 2017, 18:43

Removed starter motor and refurbished it with kit from Matt at DMGRs.

stevenkeyte · 26th March 2017, 11:21

Just had the sunroof glass out to repair the broken clips on the sliding sunshade

Steve

Billyuk1 · 26th March 2017, 16:37

water leaks sorted last week in the boot.
Plenum drains cleaned out and checked.
seats out and carpets pulled back to dry water ingress using wet vac.
as we speak dehumidifier in car for a few days..
2kw heater fan (fire hazard i know)
nearly forgot fitted a new to me osf door seal..
fingers crossed....

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madeupname · 26th March 2017, 18:40

Went to Willenhall to buy another set of sandstone leather seats. This set have heated seats

226.5 mile round trip.
Met Anthracite and Arctic. So thanks to Arctic for putting my mind at rest regarding Mo's engine.
Yesterday I checked the timing belt and tensioner. Tensioner needed tightening a smidge, belt in line to be replaced.

25th March 2017, 09:32	#6572
Arryhall Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Biddulph Posts: 486 Thanks: 101 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	Always use the air con in all weathers. If it's hot, it cools the car, if it's cold, it demists the windows in a fraction of the time. Never had a problem with any ac system on any car, and I reckon it is because I use it. Once the screen is clear, I may turn it off, but I've noticed than when it gets cold, with the heater on, the windscreen and side windows inevitably begin to mist up again, so pop it back on. Incidentally, I've always had to have the ac serviced and gassed up whenever I've brought a "new" car. Every time! Weird. Today, I have used the Vax and carpet cleaner and cleaned the back of the boot. Removed the floor carpet, peeled back the side carpets and given them a damned good washing to get the mould and stink out of them. Now have the heater going drying them out so it doesn't happen again. Also, it is sunny. COLD, but sunny, so hoping the boot will dry out in the next 8 hours. Last edited by Arryhall; 25th March 2017 at 09:40.. Reason: Was going to add a "cold" smilie, but couldn't find one, so didn't

25th March 2017, 10:37	#6573
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Ordered a set of wing mirrors to use on Suzublus mirrorcater mod....Big Thankyou mate....I'll let you know how I get on fitting them back from Fuertaventura tonight....then I need to get my finger out ....lots of cleaning and polishing to do before the meets start. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

25th March 2017, 18:36	#6576
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	After nearly a week of been laid up with engine problems..... I drove the 1.8 T for a nice 250 mile test drive So sweet __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

25th March 2017, 18:43	#6577
elefsis Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Club SE Saloon Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Reading Posts: 189 Thanks: 194 Thanked 75 Times in 52 Posts	Removed starter motor and refurbished it with kit from Matt at DMGRs. __________________ The train of failure runs on the tracks of laziness.

26th March 2017, 11:21	#6578
stevenkeyte Loves to post Rover 75 2.5 auto saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ramsbottom Posts: 439 Thanks: 111 Thanked 105 Times in 79 Posts	Just had the sunroof glass out to repair the broken clips on the sliding sunshade Steve __________________ Born 22nd February 2005, 221st of 239 Starlight Silver 75 Contemporary SE 2.5 V6 automatic saloons built

25th March 2017, 13:50	#6574
Slaya Loves to post MG ZT V6 160+, MG TF 135, Focus 1.6 Zetec Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Coventry Posts: 285 Thanks: 129 Thanked 68 Times in 50 Posts	Replaced a chipped/scratched mirror cover after much sanding and hand polishing of the replacement.

25th March 2017, 16:39	#6575
mbonwick Gets stuck in Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kendal Posts: 633 Thanks: 129 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts	New rocker gasket, camshaft seals and spark plugs....nice straightforward morning. Then far too many hours wrestling with the passenger side lower arm bush....not such a great afternoon.

26th March 2017, 16:37	#6579
Billyuk1 Avid contributor zt saloon 1800cc Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: in my car Posts: 234 Thanks: 277 Thanked 63 Times in 48 Posts	water leaks sorted last week in the boot. Plenum drains cleaned out and checked. seats out and carpets pulled back to dry water ingress using wet vac. as we speak dehumidifier in car for a few days.. 2kw heater fan (fire hazard i know) nearly forgot fitted a new to me osf door seal.. fingers crossed.... [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by Billyuk1; 28th March 2017 at 22:22..

26th March 2017, 18:40	#6580
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	More leather seats. Went to Willenhall to buy another set of sandstone leather seats. This set have heated seats 226.5 mile round trip. Met Anthracite and Arctic. So thanks to Arctic for putting my mind at rest regarding Mo's engine. Yesterday I checked the timing belt and tensioner. Tensioner needed tightening a smidge, belt in line to be replaced. __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s