Go Back   The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Register FAQ Image Gallery Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
Notices

Page 1 of 51 1 2311 Last »
Showing results 1 to 150 of 7572
Search took 0.87 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: clf
Forum: Technical Help Forum 24th June 2022, 13:16
Replies: 7
Views: 263
Posted By clf
As well as the above, check that it has been...

As well as the above, check that it has been tightened fully - I did this out of fear of over tightening the cap, losing all of the coolant in the tank (not to mention the dread and fear of that hot...
Forum: Social Forum 16th June 2022, 10:53
Replies: 163
Views: 5,055
Posted By clf
The diagonal red is already fading At the rate...

The diagonal red is already fading
At the rate things are going it will be st George's cross with a dragon added somewhere.

Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk
Forum: Social Forum 12th June 2022, 21:00
Replies: 16
Views: 352
Posted By clf
not to mention understanding and consideration...

not to mention understanding and consideration regarding the mental and physical effect/discomfort it has on some women.
Forum: Social Forum 12th June 2022, 15:08
Replies: 16
Views: 352
Posted By clf
from memory the nomenclature is related to month...

from memory the nomenclature is related to month or moon (as a lunar cycle) - I cannot remember whether it is greek or latin (the menstrual process similarly named 'components' - all latin/greek...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 25th May 2022, 11:00
Replies: 24
Views: 1,735
Posted By clf
It is an auction special. Dealer buys a car,...

It is an auction special. Dealer buys a car, polishes it, then has someone copy a description from someone else's ad online. The problem.here though, whoever copied and pasted the ad, thinks it is a...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 2nd April 2022, 13:26
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By clf
that is good to know (the background of the...

that is good to know (the background of the inconsistency of the locations).
Forum: Social Forum 2nd April 2022, 00:03
Replies: 65
Views: 2,843
Posted By clf
................................... pffft

................................... pffft
Forum: Social Forum 31st March 2022, 13:56
Replies: 65
Views: 2,843
Posted By clf
As a once fascinating character used to say, (at...

As a once fascinating character used to say, (at least before do gooders had him emasculated), 'theyre grrrrreat!'

I particularly disliked the implantation of the chips in my ear lobes though,...
Forum: Social Forum 31st March 2022, 13:42
Replies: 65
Views: 2,843
Posted By clf
Do you consider Abraham Lincoln mad for saying...

Do you consider Abraham Lincoln mad for saying 'don't believe everything you read or hear on the Internet?

I am disappointed with your advertisements of bitchute content creators. I would have...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 31st March 2022, 01:31
Replies: 8
Views: 619
Posted By clf
switch off the auto mode, and switch to recirc...

switch off the auto mode, and switch to recirc (there is a combination of settings similar to this, but I can never recall it).

Mine does this, but it is limited to the upper drivers side air...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 30th March 2022, 13:41
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By clf
Personally I wouldn't use them, however I have no...

Personally I wouldn't use them, however I have no experience of.them.in any shape or form.

The reason alarm.bells.rang for.me, was the .Co.uk address, with a foreign personal name promoting it (I...
Forum: Social Forum 24th March 2022, 21:14
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
Was this supposed to be in the humour section?...

Was this supposed to be in the humour section? The reason I ask is if the Russians hadnt had blown up the hospitals in Ukraine...
Forum: Social Forum 19th March 2022, 11:45
Replies: 36
Views: 1,766
Posted By clf
This is how I understood it, (based upon my...

This is how I understood it, (based upon my limited experience of 2 non marine based redundancies). The international registration of the vessel refers to its (the operator) obligations regarding the...
Forum: Social Forum 16th March 2022, 20:05
Replies: 5
Views: 200
Posted By clf
it is quite clearly a fake video! The guy is...

it is quite clearly a fake video! The guy is wearing rubber gloves, and has covered toed shoes too! :p:
Forum: Social Forum 15th March 2022, 13:16
Replies: 32
Views: 1,297
Posted By clf
am I reading this correctly, 'for when we are...

am I reading this correctly, 'for when we are out, this would give them somewhere warm and dry'? This is exactly what I said after I built an insulated 'kennel' for a neighbour's young cat that...
Forum: Social Forum 14th March 2022, 23:00
Replies: 5
Views: 337
Posted By clf
Is that not the guy from Boyce Avenue? Saw them...

Is that not the guy from Boyce Avenue? Saw them in Belfast a number of years ago, very good, but an american band, with some great cover versions. THIS ...
Forum: Social Forum 9th March 2022, 21:36
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
It is not just about the food (or clothing etc or...

It is not just about the food (or clothing etc or even about being able to use visa/Mastercard and money in general),it is about sending.the message to.the russian people that something is seriously...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 4th March 2022, 21:13
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By clf
Gearing.or speed (think of a quick.rack) would be...

Gearing.or speed (think of a quick.rack) would be the terms I would use.

I only drove the 75 once,basically pulling out of the junction, turning right, I had to turn it noticeably more (of a...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 4th March 2022, 18:25
Replies: 11
Views: 582
Posted By clf
I got that feeling driving a pre facelift 75...

I got that feeling driving a pre facelift 75 after the ZT - which was a gearing issue. Also I noticed the more turns which exaggerated it (it can be quite scary driving my mother's '99 base Clio too...
Forum: Social Forum 3rd March 2022, 10:55
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
That site is agreeing with my own thoughts and...

That site is agreeing with my own thoughts and observations. Am.confused in how shutting up a media outlet that has a proven record of suppression of freedom.of speech is a breach of your idea of...
Forum: Social Forum 3rd March 2022, 02:10
Replies: 16
Views: 554
Posted By clf
the price of timber has been high since the first...

the price of timber has been high since the first lockdown. 8x4 18mm ply (and it was not even good quality - missing slices etc) £68 in August or September last year. £72 in March last year. Looks...
Forum: Social Forum 3rd March 2022, 02:00
Replies: 16
Views: 554
Posted By clf
the price of timber has been high since the first...

the price of timber has been high since the first lockdown. 8x4 18mm ply (and it was not even good quality - missing slices etc) £68 in August or September last year. £72 in March last year. Looks...
Forum: Social Forum 2nd March 2022, 23:25
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
about........? EDIT: the latest tweet from...

about........?

EDIT: the latest tweet from RT here (https://publish.twitter.com/?query=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FRT_com%2Fstatus%2F1499157609261121537&widget=Tweet) and another from slightly...
Forum: Social Forum 2nd March 2022, 23:01
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
lol, that works both ways. ;) But I take it RT...

lol, that works both ways. ;) But I take it RT fitted into your agenda so no need to question its policies?:shrug:
Forum: Social Forum 2nd March 2022, 20:53
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
am guessing you didnt read what I had said, or...

am guessing you didnt read what I had said, or are you just ignoring my question (not the only one)? Maybe I should phrase it as a tabloid headline, without context?
Forum: Social Forum 2nd March 2022, 17:14
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
Sounds like a good idea, especially to support a...

Sounds like a good idea, especially to support a nato member state. Theres a mad man invaded the country next door.

Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk
Forum: Social Forum 2nd March 2022, 17:12
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
I agree with your sentiment on Putin regarding...

I agree with your sentiment on Putin regarding being cornered. However, there have been serious talks, he already took Crimea 8 years ago, and the eastern states are Russian in all but name.

I...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 2nd March 2022, 15:58
Replies: 51
Views: 2,522
Posted By clf
There is only so much tension the adjuster can...

There is only so much tension the adjuster can take up, and it looks like it has reached that point by the amount of slack and stretch on the compensator.

With it working before, I would guess...
Forum: Social Forum 2nd March 2022, 10:45
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
Hmmm, he was on his way towards that already...

Hmmm, he was on his way towards that already (with the eastern states). But it is all to familiar of a certain Austrian and his attitudes.

You never know, someone may wave a bit of paper that...
Forum: Social Forum 2nd March 2022, 01:29
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
just remember, they ARE movies and not...

just remember, they ARE movies and not documentaries .........
Forum: Technical Help Forum 1st March 2022, 16:44
Replies: 17
Views: 1,025
Posted By clf
Hi roger, toaf does have the save function (not...

Hi roger, toaf does have the save function (not sure of the srs module, I never used it). I think the options are save or back up. Back up is saving the configuration to a data file,allowing you to...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 1st March 2022, 16:00
Replies: 51
Views: 2,522
Posted By clf
Except you have. When I loosen the handbrake...

Except you have. When I loosen the handbrake adjuster, the compensator lowers onto the tunnel, and one of the nipples became loose. It could be possible, especially coupled with a stretched...
Forum: Social Forum 1st March 2022, 11:00
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
How many were pre planned, or were in fact...

How many were pre planned, or were in fact already there (as stated before in another post you provided, which had year old photographs - the 4 tanks arriving into estonia) ?

The troops are...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 28th February 2022, 21:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,025
Posted By clf
Hi Roger, I have THESE...

Hi Roger,

I have THESE (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334213883713?hash=item4dd0b32741:g:bHUAAOSwd4Zhi-3F) fitted to mine, and have been for at least 6 maybe 7 years. They have been heat shrunk...
Forum: Social Forum 28th February 2022, 17:30
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
Were these not.returned.to.russia, and...

Were these not.returned.to.russia, and subsequently partially decommissioned (supposedly) as part of a us/russia deal to reduce arsenals.on both sides? (Around the time.of Clinton or close to the end...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 28th February 2022, 13:56
Replies: 51
Views: 2,522
Posted By clf
Look through the inspection panel from.below to...

Look through the inspection panel from.below to see if the compensator is still attached to the two.cables, as martin states.

If the cables are still attached at the drum.end, this is the only...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 28th February 2022, 13:42
Replies: 17
Views: 1,388
Posted By clf
Had the plugs changed too! Lol (see the previous...

Had the plugs changed too! Lol (see the previous videos). I wonder if there are some wasted bids there from YouTube viewers.

But this is his previous project, but it was sold for charity too if I...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 28th February 2022, 13:36
Replies: 17
Views: 1,388
Posted By clf
James may would likely agree with both your...

James may would likely agree with both your statement and sentiment

Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk
Forum: Social Forum 28th February 2022, 13:31
Replies: 18
Views: 758
Posted By clf
Reduced speed means increased range, means less...

Reduced speed means increased range, means less charging.

Yes it means youcan ignore them .......

Although you forgot the wxtrabrake dust created if slowing from 60, also additional friction...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 27th February 2022, 20:12
Replies: 10
Views: 833
Posted By clf
I cannot advise anyone, but it is not a difficult...

I cannot advise anyone, but it is not a difficult job if doing it via the two stage method (as you have described). You just have to make sure you have;

a. the correct fluid.
b. the correct...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 27th February 2022, 20:08
Replies: 10
Views: 833
Posted By clf
was just about to say this, it would be the most...

was just about to say this, it would be the most common time I notice it behaving slightly differently to normal.

Also if in sport mode it will do it too (but I imagine you would have been aware...
Forum: Social Forum 26th February 2022, 21:16
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
another potential reason for (additional?) moving...

another potential reason for (additional?) moving NATO (inc British) troops to estonia, and other countries surrounding Ukraine, would be to maintain a corridor for weapons to be shipped into and for...
Forum: Social Forum 26th February 2022, 20:51
Replies: 2
Views: 254
Posted By clf
Quite common in the early 80's, during the ground...

Quite common in the early 80's, during the ground effect days, although some of the historical remedies will not work so easily because of the new wheel and tyre designs.
Forum: Social Forum 26th February 2022, 20:08
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
The cuts were not the reason for posting, the...

The cuts were not the reason for posting, the fact that they were in Estonia prior to this latest invasion was the reason. Hence my question 'was the word 'more' missing from the headline'. Tanks...
Forum: Social Forum 26th February 2022, 19:07
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
Is the word 'more' missing from the headlines? ...

Is the word 'more' missing from the headlines?

Estonia, a NATO member, with a Russian border it would make sense. But they have have been there (and other border states)since at least 2016...
Forum: Social Forum 26th February 2022, 18:09
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
errrm, I think you need to open your eyes. It is...

errrm, I think you need to open your eyes. It is too late for our reliance on Chinese imports and tech influence.

Your Black and Decker drill, Clarke and Draper, in fact I believe even Milwaukee...
Forum: Social Forum 26th February 2022, 14:17
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
Whatever you are reading this on, it will have...

Whatever you are reading this on, it will have had some kind of input from China (how much did you pay, think about it). As a global population, we are more dependent on Chinese products now, than...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 26th February 2022, 00:58
Replies: 23
Views: 1,445
Posted By clf
Initially I wasnt aware that the first ad did not...

Initially I wasnt aware that the first ad did not state the terms that the later ad had. However, it does seem like your friend asked the seller to hold the car for at least a week or so, which leads...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 25th February 2022, 22:07
Replies: 23
Views: 1,445
Posted By clf
As Macafee points out, 'full payment and...

As Macafee points out, 'full payment and collection within two days' and 'viewing before the auction not after'. These are relatively standard requests on vehicle sales.

Your friend entered into...
Forum: Social Forum 25th February 2022, 19:30
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
They would continue to use it, and that would...

They would continue to use it, and that would make it easier for China to retake control of Taiwan (not invade), but that will be after Hong Kong of course. ;) Russia will not be concerned and likely...
Forum: Social Forum 25th February 2022, 18:29
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
The problem with the swift system would mean they...

The problem with the swift system would mean they would start to use (or solely use) the Chinese equivalent. This seemingly would cause financial problems for a lot of EU countries, in particular...
Forum: Social Forum 24th February 2022, 16:52
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
In this instance, where Putin will draw his lines...

In this instance, where Putin will draw his lines will be any former USSR state that has not signed up to NATO. It will be another cold war with russia being the farmhouse of animal farm, and the...
Forum: Social Forum 24th February 2022, 13:59
Replies: 15
Views: 512
Posted By clf
Those headlines really get ya dont they? My...

Those headlines really get ya dont they?

My zt can drive at 100mph all day.

Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk
Forum: Technical Help Forum 23rd February 2022, 20:03
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By clf
Always a dodgy position, but it may help even the...

Always a dodgy position, but it may help even the garage, so perhaps the OP could check with the garage if they have a T4. I suspect even a high end diagnostic would lead a mechanic around the houses...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 23rd February 2022, 19:37
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By clf
ref the OPs problem, a bit of a long shot but...

ref the OPs problem, a bit of a long shot but happened with me on an old car years ago. Turned out to be an old blocked fuel filter (an inline universal one with at least 50k miles on it!). Scary...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 23rd February 2022, 19:34
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By clf
AM not 100% sure, Roger, but he was on the old T4...

AM not 100% sure, Roger, but he was on the old T4 map many moons ago. Very pleasant and decent to deal with too. Pain for me to get to (I hate going to ards from Carrick lol)
Forum: Social Forum 23rd February 2022, 11:43
Replies: 226
Views: 9,392
Posted By clf
Agreed, but is it Ukraine, or the Ukrainian...

Agreed, but is it Ukraine, or the Ukrainian territories bordering on Ukraine and russia that are disputed?

Is this not how ww2 started out in 1938 and 39 with czecheslovakia and poland, claiming...
Forum: Social Forum 23rd February 2022, 11:39
Replies: 2
Views: 142
Posted By clf
Askmid.co.uk Motor insurance database. ...

Askmid.co.uk

Motor insurance database.

They will hold the information, whether it came from.there or not, I do not know. You could send a subject data request to both them and the company who...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 23rd February 2022, 11:34
Replies: 17
Views: 664
Posted By clf
Another recommendation for mark from me too, but...

Another recommendation for mark from me too, but also to add to Roger's post, depending on where you are in down, I believe Robert at ards mini centre, church street newtownards (also a member on...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 23rd February 2022, 10:46
Replies: 18
Views: 1,355
Posted By clf
Dont be disheartened at first like I was....

Dont be disheartened at first like I was. Apparently it seems.to take a few uses for it to come.to.full strength when new, this seems.to be the case in my experience.

I would advise ear defenders...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 22nd February 2022, 23:50
Replies: 102
Views: 5,142
Posted By clf
some may call it filtering perhaps ......... just...

some may call it filtering perhaps ......... just saying :shrug: :p:
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 20th February 2022, 16:12
Replies: 102
Views: 5,142
Posted By clf
Hope you get someone else to ride or drive them?...

Hope you get someone else to ride or drive them? It would be a shame to ruin all that beauty :p:
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 19th February 2022, 22:37
Replies: 102
Views: 5,142
Posted By clf
lol, not the way my dad 'touches' his brakes -...

lol, not the way my dad 'touches' his brakes - 1/2 mile up ahead a bus pulls into a stop, meanwhile I get to test how effective my seatbelt is lol. I can see what you are saying in principle though....
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 19th February 2022, 15:57
Replies: 102
Views: 5,142
Posted By clf
based upon google maps (only!) that does look...

based upon google maps (only!) that does look like a particularly hazardous road. One of the streetview images...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 17th February 2022, 21:28
Replies: 6
Views: 617
Posted By clf
and only 15000 miles :eek:

and only 15000 miles :eek:
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 16th February 2022, 20:33
Replies: 20
Views: 1,496
Posted By clf
They were buying cars, actually more than would...

They were buying cars, actually more than would be normal. No one was going on holiday, buying houses, even just spending money at the pub, so there was extra cash lying around, and without having...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 16th February 2022, 13:37
Replies: 20
Views: 1,496
Posted By clf
A combination of the lockdown shortage of new...

A combination of the lockdown shortage of new cars, the realisation that a car can handle over 100k miles, and especially in the case of the range rover, the misguided belief of status. All these...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 14th February 2022, 15:55
Replies: 102
Views: 5,142
Posted By clf
This is what we have, unfortunately, they have...

This is what we have, unfortunately, they have tamed them down in recent years

https://youtube.com/channel/UC6UTJ3AW0ew6AZgz5wESy3w

In particular https://youtu.be/yGVaArcV9BE

and this one...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 12th February 2022, 22:00
Replies: 52
Views: 3,802
Posted By clf
..... and what if you do receive lots of random...

..... and what if you do receive lots of random posts? Online forums are organic by their nature.

Ultimately you ask a question to a group of mainly amateur wannabe mechanics, who have learned...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 12th February 2022, 20:39
Replies: 10
Views: 861
Posted By clf
Surely he could buy a ZT and use the remaining...

Surely he could buy a ZT and use the remaining 6.5K to have it painted to have it painted?
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 12th February 2022, 20:32
Replies: 52
Views: 3,802
Posted By clf
I am guessing here, but professional or accurate...

I am guessing here, but professional or accurate diagnosis previously requested without offer of payment on an amateur owners' forum, but opinions and experiences were received. Irritated author...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 12th February 2022, 20:23
Replies: 52
Views: 3,802
Posted By clf
I actually paid for 2 months of NowTV, as it was...

I actually paid for 2 months of NowTV, as it was an offer to try to tempt me back. But I was planning to sign up even just for one month, as I wanted to watch the last 7 episodes of Dexter:New Blood....
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 12th February 2022, 20:07
Replies: 52
Views: 3,802
Posted By clf
I think I am going to be ignored too, but I...

I think I am going to be ignored too, but I couldnt care less :D
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 12th February 2022, 20:07
Replies: 52
Views: 3,802
Posted By clf
certainly boosts one's post tally ;)

certainly boosts one's post tally ;)
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 12th February 2022, 19:17
Replies: 52
Views: 3,802
Posted By clf
I found the irony of MSS's quite humorous, so I...

I found the irony of MSS's quite humorous, so I guess I am reinforcing your point. error code ID 10 T :shrug:

+1 for my post score :D
Forum: Technical Help Forum 12th February 2022, 19:13
Replies: 18
Views: 1,355
Posted By clf
All manufacturers 'over rate' their wrenches -...

All manufacturers 'over rate' their wrenches - check out reviews and tests on youtube for them. When they claim 700nm, this could actually mean tightening torque (I think most quote this), and...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 11th February 2022, 19:37
Replies: 15
Views: 1,034
Posted By clf
try to pay a govt. department a sum of money that...

try to pay a govt. department a sum of money that is not accompanied by relevant paperwork, explaining the service charge or product, go on, try it lol.
...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 11th February 2022, 13:38
Replies: 10
Views: 763
Posted By clf
Simon is correct, at least in this instance. In...

Simon is correct, at least in this instance. In the uk, near side is near side to the kerb, off side is well the other side lol.

If the relay theories dont pan out, check the wiring and the plug...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 10th February 2022, 15:58
Replies: 18
Views: 1,355
Posted By clf
I have a kielder 003 which is their low rated one...

I have a kielder 003 which is their low rated one (around 200 or 250nm) it is relatively cheap, around 130 with a 4ah battery. It does wheel nuts and bolts without issue. Although at the start it did...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 9th February 2022, 22:44
Replies: 15
Views: 934
Posted By clf
lol you must be! I hope you lifted with your legs...

lol you must be! I hope you lifted with your legs lol

these two sites suggest 90kgs!

Post 2 (https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/jatco-gearbox-fault.232874/)
and originally in Russian...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 4th February 2022, 19:17
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By clf
I thought I had a link for it saved in my...

I thought I had a link for it saved in my bookmarks, but unfortunately not.

I have used THIS (https://www.euspares.co.uk/parts-catalog#14) site recently though, it is a bit of a faff to get the...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 4th February 2022, 13:53
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By clf
There a car part site (German based I think) that...

There a car part site (German based I think) that does list them. I cannot recall the name unfortunately, but I think macafee1 posted it a few years ago.

Alternatively, get a copy of rave from...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 4th February 2022, 13:50
Replies: 29
Views: 1,633
Posted By clf
Tell them you would consider it at 1300, then...

Tell them you would consider it at 1300, then wait for their email saying they have a buyer offering 300, then offer it to them for 2000, and see if they bid you down to maybe a grand for it. If they...
Forum: I.C.E. Forum 2nd February 2022, 01:08
Replies: 1
Views: 1,159
Posted By clf
I do not know what the wires are for, aerial...

I do not know what the wires are for, aerial perhaps (eg additional earthing)?

But I would guess the lack of memory for the Android unit is down to the two power leads being incorrectly fitted...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 31st January 2022, 13:58
Replies: 27
Views: 1,844
Posted By clf
I had the same issue with my 5 year old 2.0d x....

I had the same issue with my 5 year old 2.0d x. Although it sounded like a transit, it drove superbly, when it did start and continue to run. Forums as you said were useless. But now the Facebook...
Forum: Social Forum 29th January 2022, 23:44
Replies: 13
Views: 773
Posted By clf
I think whilst hard to comprehend, it is not...

I think whilst hard to comprehend, it is not impossible. Never registered a car, auto generated tickets for speeding and such like, would have nowhere to go. On board ANPR cameras are a relatively...
Forum: Social Forum 29th January 2022, 22:20
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By clf
Not sure of a benefit to bluetooth transfer to...

Not sure of a benefit to bluetooth transfer to the phone, except to make it easier to upload to social media lol. But then why would you need the quality of a DSLR? :shrug:

Transferring via...
Forum: Social Forum 29th January 2022, 20:00
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By clf
although you dont need to now, a replacement lens...

although you dont need to now, a replacement lens is all that you would have needed. 18-55mm lenses are generally considered 'kit' lenses, ie they come with the camera. Due to this, they can be had...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 29th January 2022, 12:26
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By clf
Just found the POST...

Just found the POST (https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=207834) (by SonicZS) I mentioned before in post 6 regarding a potential failure of the repair.

Having attempted the repair...
Forum: Social Forum 28th January 2022, 18:46
Replies: 13
Views: 773
Posted By clf
I was always impressed by my grandfather's...

I was always impressed by my grandfather's licence, never did a test, (grandfather rights I believe they are colloquially known), but on every renewal, it stated 'all groups'. That included class 1...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 27th January 2022, 15:30
Replies: 19
Views: 1,102
Posted By clf
I had posted this a couple of years ago, and...

I had posted this a couple of years ago, and tested it via a meter, it seemed to work. When I was searching for the link to post onto your initial post regarding your auto problem, I discovered...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 25th January 2022, 21:34
Replies: 11
Views: 605
Posted By clf
mine does this (the message centre warning), with...

mine does this (the message centre warning), with it only happening during damp wet weather, I have put mine down to corrosion on the contacts. After heavy rain in the summer, or damp cold weather in...
Forum: Social Forum 23rd January 2022, 13:25
Replies: 13
Views: 522
Posted By clf
I suspect a more common reason at least around my...

I suspect a more common reason at least around my area (and looking at the cars as they pass), for this dazzling effect as I get it with the warmer coloured headlights just as often as the white, is...
Forum: Social Forum 22nd January 2022, 00:04
Replies: 35
Views: 1,253
Posted By clf
Do they have any annual taxation for owning a...

Do they have any annual taxation for owning a vehicle, as there is in the *ahem* UK (VED)?

Imagine the outrage and road blockages if they introduced parking charges lol.
Forum: Social Forum 21st January 2022, 23:59
Replies: 13
Views: 428
Posted By clf
If you touch a solid state drive nothing will...

If you touch a solid state drive nothing will happen to the data either ;). You are thinking of a hard disk with an internal platter/disc, solid state drives such as USB sticks or solid state drives...
Forum: Social Forum 21st January 2022, 18:25
Replies: 13
Views: 428
Posted By clf
take out the sentimental ones, there's something...

take out the sentimental ones, there's something about holding them in your hand. The rest, go through, and be critical, any out of focus, dump them. The ones that are of a decent standard, put them...
Forum: Social Forum 21st January 2022, 10:20
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By clf
Fill three litre milk carton with warm water...

Fill three litre milk carton with warm water (just as you feel warmth in it warm). Unlock all the doors, start engine, turn dentist (EDIT:demist - corrective text) on. Lift wipers to make sure they...
Forum: Social Forum 20th January 2022, 22:31
Replies: 35
Views: 1,253
Posted By clf
yes of course, the top 5, and those with a job,...

yes of course, the top 5, and those with a job, need to get to work, so they must be prioritised, cannot get more prioritised than get preferential free transport. The top 5 are so important, they...
Forum: Social Forum 19th January 2022, 20:51
Replies: 35
Views: 1,253
Posted By clf
Votes? no voting at all in my society! Kim Kardy...

Votes? no voting at all in my society! Kim Kardy B will be Prime Minisdent and she will tell us what to wear and eat. Besides, you voted for the past 50/60 years, you got it wrong, you cannot be...
Forum: Social Forum 19th January 2022, 20:13
Replies: 35
Views: 1,253
Posted By clf
... dont forget TV licences and heating...

... dont forget TV licences and heating allowances. These old folk have had it too good for long enough, they must be rolling in it, with their cheap now mortgages now paid off because of the lower...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 19th January 2022, 20:08
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By clf
did the results of the meter test show any...

did the results of the meter test show any issues? The gearbox also restricts changes when cold, and with the multi plugs there is an option to test the sensor. Not sure what the figures should be,...
Forum: Social Forum 18th January 2022, 20:05
Replies: 35
Views: 1,253
Posted By clf
Less than 5k per year? How would it be monitored?...

Less than 5k per year? How would it be monitored? easy to disconnect a speedo, or alter mileage. Simple, no exemptions, everybody then pays for their impact of the environment. Uneconomical cars...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 18th January 2022, 19:48
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By clf
post number 4 has the diagram ...

post number 4 has the diagram

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=112269
Forum: Technical Help Forum 18th January 2022, 15:56
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By clf
There is a pin out diagram with the appropriate...

There is a pin out diagram with the appropriate values. Use the search bar (I cannot find it to share), and enter brake duty solenoid. This should yield a number of posts, but you will have to wade...
Forum: Social Forum 18th January 2022, 15:50
Replies: 35
Views: 1,253
Posted By clf
That reads like a sensible idea, and one I've...

That reads like a sensible idea, and one I've always believed should be applied nationwide in place of ved. But the application in specific areas could be problematic in its application. Nationwide,...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 18th January 2022, 15:43
Replies: 28
Views: 1,569
Posted By clf
Just to add to what arctic states in post 2, if I...

Just to add to what arctic states in post 2, if I recall, my car with a failed stat only showed something like 50-to 55 degrees ( 54 sticks in my mind), after a 30 minute idle. Under load...
Forum: Social Forum 16th January 2022, 23:47
Replies: 36
Views: 1,341
Posted By clf
I am not a royalist either, and believe that...

I am not a royalist either, and believe that dignitaries should, at the very least contribute to the costs of their security (I also believe the royals should actually bow to us for their lives of...
Forum: Social Forum 16th January 2022, 22:31
Replies: 36
Views: 1,341
Posted By clf
How does the US president on state visits get to...

How does the US president on state visits get to use the secret service for his security? They are to the UK a private security team after all, and still they have UK police protection also ie cost...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 15th January 2022, 13:14
Replies: 8
Views: 500
Posted By clf
try THIS...

try THIS (https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=153360). It is for the modified stainless steel alternative, however the principles are the same.

At the time I also removed all...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 14th January 2022, 15:54
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By clf
Also states it is a 1.8 too lol ..... this could...

Also states it is a 1.8 too lol ..... this could be a rushed tick of the radio button (I cannot be bothered to look up the mot to verify lol)

I wonder if the images were taken when it was being...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 11th January 2022, 02:07
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By clf
for general data as opposed to a specific car The...

for general data as opposed to a specific car The Way Back Machine may help

LINK (http://web.archive.org/web/20191218220633/http://www.mg-rover.info/models_overview.htm)

if you have Google's...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 9th January 2022, 14:17
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By clf
have you investigated why it is US first? The...

have you investigated why it is US first? The backplates can rust, and allow the hold down pins of the shoes to pull through, although by this stage, you may need the compensator looked at also.
Forum: Technical Help Forum 9th January 2022, 13:45
Replies: 8
Views: 404
Posted By clf
no. But THIS ...

no. But THIS ...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 8th January 2022, 02:15
Replies: 113
Views: 43,956
Posted By clf
and also from me, especially for post 32 from...

and also from me, especially for post 32 from THIS (https://www.mg-rover.org/threads/rover-75-bcm-fault-central-locking.405371/page-2) thread (dot org post), my first repair when I got the car (8...
Forum: Social Forum 8th January 2022, 02:06
Replies: 22
Views: 938
Posted By clf
I agree with you, except the proportion of blame....

I agree with you, except the proportion of blame. Whilst the driver did indeed indicate very late (almost to the point where their indication was pointless), how many times have you had to brake due...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 7th January 2022, 10:18
Replies: 10
Views: 890
Posted By clf
As well.as the other guidance, and I am.reading...

As well.as the other guidance, and I am.reading between the lines as well, is the coolant cap. I am assuming you are religiously checking it from.the recommissioning comment and longer journeys)
...
Forum: Social Forum 6th January 2022, 00:07
Replies: 22
Views: 938
Posted By clf
....... to which the cyclist should have been...

....... to which the cyclist should have been slowing also, before the car driver's late indication! The cyclist was not paying attention to the road and its users around and ahead of him. Think of...
Forum: Social Forum 5th January 2022, 22:33
Replies: 22
Views: 938
Posted By clf
you dont pay road tax (nor road fund licence)...

you dont pay road tax (nor road fund licence) either ;). You simply pay for the privilege to own a car (vehicle excise duty).
Forum: Social Forum 5th January 2022, 22:31
Replies: 22
Views: 938
Posted By clf
The alternative was for the car driver to...

The alternative was for the car driver to telepathically sense the cyclist, come to a stop in a slow but free flowing road, allow the cyclist to undertake, but crucially allow the camera cyclist to...
Forum: Social Forum 5th January 2022, 21:54
Replies: 22
Views: 938
Posted By clf
in this instance, it could only be the cyclist....

in this instance, it could only be the cyclist. The car was always ahead of the cyclist, and whilst it indicated late, the car was ahead, when both the cyclist and car were approaching the junction....
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 4th January 2022, 12:36
Replies: 12
Views: 1,081
Posted By clf
The gasket looks to be correct. The oil...

The gasket looks to be correct.

The oil though, it depends of it states n402.. since it is a universal one, (that others have apparently used successfully), and the proper one is available for...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 31st December 2021, 21:00
Replies: 18
Views: 1,212
Posted By clf
post 5......

post 5......
Forum: Social Forum 31st December 2021, 10:55
Replies: 63
Views: 2,800
Posted By clf
The problem with common sense, is that it doesnt...

The problem with common sense, is that it doesnt exist (touched on above). Common sense is learned sense. Either learned personally or from.others.

People talk of hydro locking, we know how and...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 30th December 2021, 18:24
Replies: 12
Views: 1,081
Posted By clf
Read HERE...

Read HERE (https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=188690), and test
Forum: Technical Help Forum 30th December 2021, 18:19
Replies: 18
Views: 1,212
Posted By clf
if it seems/is too thick it should still be ok....

if it seems/is too thick it should still be ok. In fact, the neoprene would probably be more forgiving in terms of torque.

When I said previously about it being too thick, I perhaps should have...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 30th December 2021, 18:13
Replies: 18
Views: 1,212
Posted By clf
:duh::duh: it is obvious now! lol

:duh::duh: it is obvious now! lol
Forum: Technical Help Forum 29th December 2021, 22:28
Replies: 18
Views: 1,212
Posted By clf
it was ebay, THIS...

it was ebay, THIS (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182434900227) is the item recommended. It was well packed, and if I recall, had branding on it, ie not a cheap chinese gasket thrown into an envelope -...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 29th December 2021, 18:38
Replies: 18
Views: 1,212
Posted By clf
There was a cork type one I purchased on...

There was a cork type one I purchased on recommendation from the forum. To me it seemed rather thick (although it is the correct size and shape). Reading in Rave if I recall, it mentioned gasket...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 27th December 2021, 18:48
Replies: 71
Views: 5,217
Posted By clf
I am so sorry for your loss - take the time that...

I am so sorry for your loss - take the time that officialdom are off to allow yourself to come to terms with everything. If it helps, pour your heart out on these boards, no one will mind, if you are...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 24th December 2021, 11:24
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By clf
They look to be the Cream Summit leather sports...

They look to be the Cream Summit leather sports seats (Option 1 in post 2 (https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=37734), see Jules's in post 19...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 24th December 2021, 00:49
Replies: 15
Views: 1,243
Posted By clf
I am sure you have delved into this, but there...

I am sure you have delved into this, but there has to be something available to you.

According to Rimmer's it is the same, and also same for certain land/Range Rovers

Specification HERE...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 23rd December 2021, 22:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By clf
Make it number two. Check the resistances of the...

Make it number two. Check the resistances of the solenoids before changing the fluid. To change the solenoid, you need to drain at least half the fluid anyway. You may have to lose part of the oil...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 23rd December 2021, 10:39
Replies: 15
Views: 1,243
Posted By clf
What feedback did you leave the seller lol? ...

What feedback did you leave the seller lol?

There must be the correct grade of oil available somewhere local to you - is it not something like mtf90 or something along those lines (and is diff...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 23rd December 2021, 00:55
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By clf
These were the symptoms of my 2/4 duty solenoid...

These were the symptoms of my 2/4 duty solenoid failure.

Mat (DMGRS) did a how to HERE (https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=188690) (if you havent seen it already), and...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 21st December 2021, 10:41
Replies: 15
Views: 1,243
Posted By clf
Two days for ni (which is still good lol). ...

Two days for ni (which is still good lol).

Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 20th December 2021, 13:55
Replies: 6
Views: 898
Posted By clf
If using penny washer or any kind of washer, add...

If using penny washer or any kind of washer, add a piece of rubber between the fastener and the heat shield to prevent tearing (or further tearing) to the shield.

Sent from my SM-A600FN using...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 18th December 2021, 19:39
Replies: 18
Views: 1,230
Posted By clf
I have, but only noticed this on engines with the...

I have, but only noticed this on engines with the oil filter mounted directly to the block, and not a remote filter as on the M47 or the Passat B5.5 pd 130 engine I had before.
Forum: Social Forum 18th December 2021, 10:08
Replies: 37
Views: 1,650
Posted By clf
Indeed, he didnt even bring his car to the...

Indeed, he didnt even bring his car to the correct parc fermé location at the end of the race, instead hiding it among the rest of the pack.

His non attendance was in contravention of the rules...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 17th December 2021, 23:51
Replies: 15
Views: 2,859
Posted By clf
Latest Episode of Binky is up tonight if you are...

Latest Episode of Binky is up tonight if you are a patreon, tomorrow if not. Nearly at the end.
Forum: Technical Help Forum 17th December 2021, 12:50
Replies: 18
Views: 1,230
Posted By clf
the spelling depends on where the whiskey, or...

the spelling depends on where the whiskey, or whisky is made ;)
Forum: Social Forum 17th December 2021, 12:36
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By clf
.............. but will this bring the price of...

.............. but will this bring the price of EVs down?
Forum: Social Forum 17th December 2021, 12:06
Replies: 17
Views: 620
Posted By clf
I blame Brexit, Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings,...

I blame Brexit, Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings, or some other political reason, maybe even FIFTEEN reasons.


Jeez, can you not keep it on the blatant political topic? Electric cars are FIFTEEN...
Forum: Technical Help Forum 16th December 2021, 22:08
Replies: 18
Views: 1,230
Posted By clf
I have never heard of anyone starting a dry...

I have never heard of anyone starting a dry engine to add oil, but it would be the only way I can think of for an oil light to remain on for longer than normal with our engines (or any with a remote...
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 16th December 2021, 22:01
Replies: 1
Views: 440
Posted By clf
8 Times World FIA Champion

YES, you read that correctly

Am watching the FIA prize giving (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjTWjOcWYFA&ab_channel=FORMULA1), a little bit awkward in places for obvious reasons, personality of...
Forum: Social Forum 16th December 2021, 19:59
Replies: 179
Views: 10,555
Posted By clf
Ah, I can understand that. Though, I had thought...

Ah, I can understand that. Though, I had thought you had started to see the benefits in the reduction of the spread of this virus, by avoiding crowded confined spaces.
Forum: Social Forum 16th December 2021, 16:54
Replies: 179
Views: 10,555
Posted By clf
From what my niece tells me, most if not all of...

From what my niece tells me, most if not all of her lectures are expected to be conducted remotely. If this was to transpire to be, would you reconsider?
Forum: Technical Help Forum 16th December 2021, 00:28
Replies: 22
Views: 1,587
Posted By clf
should always thoroughly inspect the belt prior...

should always thoroughly inspect the belt prior to fitting, if in any doubt cut through it to check the rubber to be sure. ;)
Forum: The 75 and ZT Owners Club General Forum 14th December 2021, 22:02
Replies: 2
Views: 491
Posted By clf
pay the subscription, top right hand corner of...

pay the subscription, top right hand corner of the page (£10 per year). It is part of the rules/terms and conditions. This is assuming you wish to sell a car.

To post on an existing car for sale...
Forum: Social Forum 14th December 2021, 15:43
Replies: 37
Views: 1,650
Posted By clf
dont get too excited. You will not see his best...

dont get too excited. You will not see his best until Hamilton leaves. Why do you think he didnt get a second race last year ;)

I still think the most rounded and capable driver (for modern F1)...
Forum: Social Forum 14th December 2021, 14:41
Replies: 37
Views: 1,650
Posted By clf
As I read it, your point of view does not...

As I read it, your point of view does not coincide with Mercedes. Their objections are surprisingly, solely with the FIA and the race director's decisions. They are not disputing that Verstappen's...
Showing results 1 to 150 of 7572
Page 1 of 51 1 2311 Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 18:10.

Contact Us - The 75 and ZT Owners Club - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.6
Copyright ©2000 - 2022, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright © 2006-2022, The Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club Ltd