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

[trikey]

You will be getting good at this track rod end lark Bri

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by trikey

You will be getting good at this track rod end lark Bri

Same side as the disappointing grey tourer too


How many cars can you have the "wrong side" track rod end in stock for

Brian

[roverbarmy]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

One 3mm "mushroom" plug patch later, hey presto no more puncture


Brian

Are they still legal?
Mike

[trikey]

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Are they still legal?
Mike

Sure are, used on cars and bikes all the time, perfectly safe.

[A19_Graham]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Removed a screw right in the middle of the tread of the rear tyre, cranked up the compressor, and got the tyre irons hot.

One 3mm "mushroom" plug patch later, hey presto no more puncture

Gave it a wipe over with an oily rag, and proceeded northwards to the MOT station.

An hour later, and one advisory for a tiny, and I mean tiny amount of play in the nearside track rod end, another year down

New track rod end ordered, another job for the weekend


Brian

Wasn't a 19mm Dome head Zinc Screw from outside the factory was it??

The Fitters are Gets for it, plenty a puncture in that car park

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Are they still legal?
Mike

They certainly are, we're not talking Dunlop "Reddiplug" here



Exactly what you would get if you had it done at a tyre repair depot, only cheaper, and on the doorstep.

Using one of these, and the correct cold vulcanising adhesive.....



Job done.

And no risk of teeth sucking from Mr Kwikfit

Brian

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by A19_Graham

Wasn't a 19mm Dome head Zinc Screw from outside the factory was it??

The Fitters are Gets for it, plenty a puncture in that car park

No Graham, believe it or not, a 1/2" 6 woodscrew, not what you want in a sub 1000 mile Uniroyal Rain Expert

Never mind, Mrs MarinaBrian will be pleased I've taken the footpump out of the boot of her car

Brian

[A19_Graham]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

No Graham, believe it or not, a 1/2" 6 woodscrew, not what you want in a sub 1000 mile Uniroyal Rain Expert

Never mind, Mrs MarinaBrian will be pleased I've taken the footpump out of the boot of her car

Brian

Aw well, I wont offer to pay for a new tyre (or 4) for you then

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by MGJohn

Fitted four new Nexen 225/45 19Rs to the recently refurbished set of 18" Hairpin Alloy Wheels. Then fitted them to the MG ZT in place of the original Hairpins with a variety of tyre brands.

Got a good deal on all four after shopping around. Thought I would try some on my ZT as both my wife's MG ZS and my Rover 620ti have had them on for year or three and despite their economy price and status, have given satisfactory performance in all conditions so far.

Would have obviously preferred some Michelin Primacy Sports but they are double the price.

Done a few miles on them today and there's a definite improvement in steering and ride quality even on poor or slippery road surfaces.

Yes, I took the gash tyres off the two spare hairpins while I had my tyre changer out today.

Thinking about a light refurb before fitting some decent rubber.

The ZT won't be getting Dunlops like Frosty, but I may get a couple of Nexens to match what is fitted to the back.

You have to love supply only prices on tyres though

Brian

[nomzamo999]

Ordered Borg & Beck clutch, LuK slave cylinder and Tazu metal master cylinder to make poorly Celeste better.
Oh, and a battery box cover too