What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 340

bigdaddystew · 26th May 2015, 23:15

Got around to fitting updated fan resistor..Bumper off with information gleened from this site.. ..first time I have done it...I reckon if I have to take it off again I should be able to do it in about 20 minutes.Some times you get into your head that jobs are bigger than they actually are.. .Changing the resistor was easy as I bought one ready drilled and with splice and solder sleeves..I used a gas powered micro heat gun on the sleeve to solder the joint and shrink the wrap ..how handy are these sleeves ?..must get some more in for future electrical jobs ...For £12 the micro heat gun was brilliant and worth having in my miminal tool armoury...Any one who wants one can get them here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1516414784...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The most difficult part was fixing the cable ties through the limited gap in the fan blade...Anyway to get to the point..my fan still didnt work..checked fuses ..all o.k...Aircon has never blown cold since I got the car although to be honest I would not use it until I had sorted out the fan..I suspect that the aircon needs checking and regassing and hopefully that should cure it.
I also need to take my rear bumper off to check my reversing sensor connections..if its anything like the front bumper it will be a doddle.
regards to all..

marinabrian · 26th May 2015, 23:31

Fitted two replacement front door cards to the Primertallic ZT to replace the ones ruined by overzealous use of Superglue or similar to attach the broken oval interior door handle escutcheons.

Then I looked at the entire fleet of seven gleaming Rovers parked outside, as a swarm, yes swarm not flock of Stuka equipped starlings reenacted the bombing of Dresden.

I'm not quite sure I like the guano peppered "Rat Rod" look, so hoping for rain tonight

Came indoors to decide upon what needs fixing next in order of priority

Brian

Kennyeth · 27th May 2015, 04:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Fitted two replacement front door cards to the Primertallic ZT to replace the ones ruined by overzealous use of Superglue or similar to attach the broken oval interior door handle escutcheons.

Then I looked at the entire fleet of seven gleaming Rovers parked outside, as a swarm, yes swarm not flock of Stuka equipped starlings reenacted the bombing of Dresden.

I'm not quite sure I like the guano peppered "Rat Rod" look, so hoping for rain tonight

Came indoors to decide upon what needs fixing next in order of priority

Brian

Stick a dummy Hawk on your roof, the more realistic the better

Works at airports.
Ken.

bubs · 27th May 2015, 11:35

Spent a few days at the weekend on a full service and fitting this boot release button

itchyfeet · 27th May 2015, 12:08

Had the brake pipes cleaned and a T4 session to see that the in-tank pump is working at half its supposed power. UBP now working the extra load.
Another £100 to pay out for new pump.

bubs · 27th May 2015, 12:20

I thought they got rid of the UBP on the facelift?

Avora · 27th May 2015, 13:16

After two new tyres yesterday, today I gave the 75 a quick wash. Looking glorious once again, with proper rubber for a change.

Carpet heater panels fitted also. I still have to paint my torpedoes, which I think will finish the look of the car nicely.

trikey · 27th May 2015, 13:30

Busy weekend for me, heater changed to auto unit from manual, high line installed, full factory wiring for heated seats fitted and changed to Neptune blue from ash grey, 17 hours in total.

itchyfeet · 27th May 2015, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by bubs

I thought they got rid of the UBP on the facelift?

Some later models of MK2 have both UBP and in-tank. Most don't but mine for some reason does. They started chucking all different parts at the cars in the end. My car was built in 2004.

gazcaz · 27th May 2015, 15:58

Fitted new digital coolant temp gauge...Blue LED one

26th May 2015, 23:15	#3391
bigdaddystew Avid contributor ROVER 75 DIESEL CONTEMPORARY SE CDTI AUTOMATIC Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Altrincham, Cheshire Posts: 173 Thanks: 112 Thanked 58 Times in 34 Posts	fan resistor Got around to fitting updated fan resistor..Bumper off with information gleened from this site.. ..first time I have done it...I reckon if I have to take it off again I should be able to do it in about 20 minutes.Some times you get into your head that jobs are bigger than they actually are.. .Changing the resistor was easy as I bought one ready drilled and with splice and solder sleeves..I used a gas powered micro heat gun on the sleeve to solder the joint and shrink the wrap ..how handy are these sleeves ?..must get some more in for future electrical jobs ...For £12 the micro heat gun was brilliant and worth having in my miminal tool armoury...Any one who wants one can get them here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1516414784...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT The most difficult part was fixing the cable ties through the limited gap in the fan blade...Anyway to get to the point..my fan still didnt work..checked fuses ..all o.k...Aircon has never blown cold since I got the car although to be honest I would not use it until I had sorted out the fan..I suspect that the aircon needs checking and regassing and hopefully that should cure it. I also need to take my rear bumper off to check my reversing sensor connections..if its anything like the front bumper it will be a doddle. regards to all..

27th May 2015, 12:08	#3395
itchyfeet Loves to post MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 475 Thanks: 81 Thanked 72 Times in 58 Posts	Had the brake pipes cleaned and a T4 session to see that the in-tank pump is working at half its supposed power. UBP now working the extra load. Another £100 to pay out for new pump. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

27th May 2015, 13:16	#3397
Avora Loves to post MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Penrith Posts: 441 Thanks: 89 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	After two new tyres yesterday, today I gave the 75 a quick wash. Looking glorious once again, with proper rubber for a change. Carpet heater panels fitted also. I still have to paint my torpedoes, which I think will finish the look of the car nicely. __________________ ZT-T 190

27th May 2015, 13:30	#3398
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,820 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Busy weekend for me, heater changed to auto unit from manual, high line installed, full factory wiring for heated seats fitted and changed to Neptune blue from ash grey, 17 hours in total. __________________ Lest we forget..

27th May 2015, 15:58	#3400
gazcaz I really should get out more....... MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worthing Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 3,944 Thanked 576 Times in 471 Posts	Fitted new digital coolant temp gauge...Blue LED one __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 2.5 V6 234th of 2,834 Trophy Blue ZT 190 + Saloons Produced 14th of 27 MG ZTs Produced on 27-09-2001

26th May 2015, 23:31	#3392
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Fitted two replacement front door cards to the Primertallic ZT to replace the ones ruined by overzealous use of Superglue or similar to attach the broken oval interior door handle escutcheons. Then I looked at the entire fleet of seven gleaming Rovers parked outside, as a swarm, yes swarm not flock of Stuka equipped starlings reenacted the bombing of Dresden. I'm not quite sure I like the guano peppered "Rat Rod" look, so hoping for rain tonight Came indoors to decide upon what needs fixing next in order of priority Brian

27th May 2015, 11:35	#3394
bubs Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 43 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	Spent a few days at the weekend on a full service and fitting this boot release button

27th May 2015, 12:20	#3396
bubs Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 43 Thanked 163 Times in 134 Posts	I thought they got rid of the UBP on the facelift?