Warning! - Complete Failure of Rear Suspension Arm - Page 2

DMGRS · 15th March 2015, 23:12

I had a second hand set put on my ZT-T last year - the originals were completely rotten. The rest of the car is very clean underneath, too!
I fitted the second hand set as I'd acquired them some time ago in return for a favour - glad I held onto them now.

For anyone needing replacements, I have them here:
Rover 75 / MG ZT Rear Upper Suspension Arms

They're direct from XPart, and are genuine items.

Leyland Worldmaster · 16th March 2015, 03:53

As this is a 2005 car; just wondering if this thread should be made a sticky? Would bring peoples attention to it and potentially save injury and damage.

Yella Fella · 16th March 2015, 04:42

In the MGTF world its well known that some of the later models were assembled without proper rustproofing at the time leading upto the end of MGR.

on Saturday I was helping a friend on his 05 TF, some parts are in a bad way.

Sounds like some 75 and ZT late models were also assembled without proper rustproofing too.

FLYING BANANA · 16th March 2015, 06:17

Banana failed her MOT this year as the o/s/r arm had a hole in it. But I had already bought 2 pair off of DMGRS so I was prepared.

rich17865 · 16th March 2015, 06:53

Out of interest, were the arms an advisory on the last mot?

FLYING BANANA · 16th March 2015, 07:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

Out of interest, were the arms an advisory on the last mot?

Not on mine.

Dansrockin · 16th March 2015, 10:08

There were no advisories on my cars last mot.

trimani · 16th March 2015, 10:57

I have two new 'Arms' from DMRGS, waiting to go on.

I also want to fit a refurbished 'Subframe' at the same time, but I just cannot get the four bushes for it.

Anybody got any tucked away anywhere ??

trimani (ALF)

Salad-Dodger · 16th March 2015, 20:55

I think they hadn't found out about etch primer at Rover! I'm going out there tomorrow to have a look at mine!

trikey · 16th March 2015, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Salad-Dodger

I think they hadn't found out about etch primer at Rover! I'm going out there tomorrow to have a look at mine!

They definately didn't use red oxide!

15th March 2015, 23:12	#11
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	I had a second hand set put on my ZT-T last year - the originals were completely rotten. The rest of the car is very clean underneath, too! I fitted the second hand set as I'd acquired them some time ago in return for a favour - glad I held onto them now. For anyone needing replacements, I have them here: Rover 75 / MG ZT Rear Upper Suspension Arms They're direct from XPart, and are genuine items. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

16th March 2015, 03:53	#12
Leyland Worldmaster This is my second home Audi A2 1.4TDI Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Avec the Penguins! Posts: 11,469 Thanks: 3,355 Thanked 1,622 Times in 1,057 Posts	As this is a 2005 car; just wondering if this thread should be made a sticky? Would bring peoples attention to it and potentially save injury and damage. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 🏓

16th March 2015, 04:42	#13
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	In the MGTF world its well known that some of the later models were assembled without proper rustproofing at the time leading upto the end of MGR. on Saturday I was helping a friend on his 05 TF, some parts are in a bad way. Sounds like some 75 and ZT late models were also assembled without proper rustproofing too. Last edited by Yella Fella; 16th March 2015 at 10:08..

16th March 2015, 06:53	#15
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Out of interest, were the arms an advisory on the last mot?

16th March 2015, 10:08	#17
Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	There were no advisories on my cars last mot.

16th March 2015, 10:57	#18
trimani Passed Away ROVER 75 V6 2Ltr 2001 AUTO / EMERALD MOTORBILITY SCOOTER Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Poole Quay Posts: 3,180 Thanks: 2,051 Thanked 570 Times in 311 Posts	I have two new 'Arms' from DMRGS, waiting to go on. I also want to fit a refurbished 'Subframe' at the same time, but I just cannot get the four bushes for it. Anybody got any tucked away anywhere ?? trimani (ALF)

16th March 2015, 20:55	#19
Salad-Dodger Gets stuck in MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Chatham Posts: 592 Thanks: 34 Thanked 66 Times in 62 Posts	I think they hadn't found out about etch primer at Rover! I'm going out there tomorrow to have a look at mine!