What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 454

marinabrian · 24th January 2016, 14:53

Well as I'd washed the 45 and seen there was actually silver under all of the grime, I did likewise with the ZT.

Sparkly Monogram Primertallic X2

Brian

bobthebuilder · 24th January 2016, 15:09

Striking a blow for the mechanically inept everywhere, I thought I'd try out this cat litter in a sock idea to do away with condensation. IMG_20160124_135205.jpg

kc13661 · 24th January 2016, 16:18

Well today started by sorting out all the parts on the garage shelves, and searching for the real wood dash, wiper blades and a smokestone steering wheel, a 10 minute job that lasted 90 minutes

So what I then did to the Rover 75 (Mrs C's car not mine) Removed the driver's seat to trace the airbag fault and lo and behold the wire was cut cleanly (whoever did it then proceeded to remove the fuse to extinguish the fault light on the dash) so my son with his soldering skills re-joined the wires and the airbag fault is now clear.

Next I removed the post project three piece plastic effect walnut dash and fitted it with a pre-project walnut dash, much nicer.

Finally removed the steering wheel that was in a poor state after been dyed by a well known dye.... that was simply peeling, and replaced with a good clean wheel.

Oh and done a deal with Tom for a fuel sensor (so that's the next job) Just need a fully working radiator fan now if anyone has one ... MK1 75 1.8Turbo

SideValve · 24th January 2016, 18:52

Air & Pollen filters, latter was black!
Then a quick wash & polish.

Gino · 24th January 2016, 19:12

Went for a drive with the other half and youngest step daughter, singing along to Queen.
Later replaced the fuel filter.

Rob

brickie501 · 24th January 2016, 20:12

Oil & filter change completed on my ZT

Service indicator said I was 15000miles overdue ... I wasn't, I just haven't had a chance to get it reset

Then it wouldn't start

Mrs & Master B couldn't push it fast enough but luckily someone was around near my storage unit (avoiding oil on the drive!) able to help me with a 'jump'. Hopefully the battery was just flat from too many starts with very little running today...

versus · 25th January 2016, 19:02

Cold morning today. The KV6 with 0w40 oil worked very nice

Lancpudn · 25th January 2016, 19:06

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Originally Posted by versus

Cold morning today. The KV6 with 0w40 oil worked very nice

WOW! I hope I never see that temp on my dashboard lol

versus · 25th January 2016, 19:17

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Originally Posted by Lancpudn

WOW! I hope I never see that temp on my dashboard lol

This winter maximum I seen was -17C, but few years ago I seen -29C and the car started ok

It's really cold at -15C - -20C in our country, because the winters are wet (the humidity is high) and you feel the cold very well. Russians from Siberia do not like such weather and they feel their winters warmer even that in Siberia is -30C or more because they have dry winters with low humidity.

Mats · 26th January 2016, 12:54

Got my refurbished wheels and new tyres! Looks briliant if you ask me

24th January 2016, 16:18	#4533
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	Well today started by sorting out all the parts on the garage shelves, and searching for the real wood dash, wiper blades and a smokestone steering wheel, a 10 minute job that lasted 90 minutes So what I then did to the Rover 75 (Mrs C's car not mine) Removed the driver's seat to trace the airbag fault and lo and behold the wire was cut cleanly (whoever did it then proceeded to remove the fuse to extinguish the fault light on the dash) so my son with his soldering skills re-joined the wires and the airbag fault is now clear. Next I removed the post project three piece plastic effect walnut dash and fitted it with a pre-project walnut dash, much nicer. Finally removed the steering wheel that was in a poor state after been dyed by a well known dye.... that was simply peeling, and replaced with a good clean wheel. Oh and done a deal with Tom for a fuel sensor (so that's the next job) Just need a fully working radiator fan now if anyone has one ... MK1 75 1.8Turbo __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

24th January 2016, 18:52	#4534
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Air & Pollen filters, latter was black! Then a quick wash & polish. __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

24th January 2016, 19:12	#4535
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	Went for a drive with the other half and youngest step daughter, singing along to Queen. Later replaced the fuel filter. Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

24th January 2016, 14:53	#4531
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	Well as I'd washed the 45 and seen there was actually silver under all of the grime, I did likewise with the ZT. Sparkly Monogram Primertallic X2 Brian

24th January 2016, 15:09	#4532
bobthebuilder Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gloucester Posts: 582 Thanks: 203 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Striking a blow for the mechanically inept everywhere, I thought I'd try out this cat litter in a sock idea to do away with condensation. IMG_20160124_135205.jpg

24th January 2016, 20:12	#4536
brickie501 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Wokingham Posts: 88 Thanks: 17 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Oil & filter change completed on my ZT Service indicator said I was 15000miles overdue ... I wasn't, I just haven't had a chance to get it reset Then it wouldn't start Mrs & Master B couldn't push it fast enough but luckily someone was around near my storage unit (avoiding oil on the drive!) able to help me with a 'jump'. Hopefully the battery was just flat from too many starts with very little running today...

26th January 2016, 12:54	#4540
Mats Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi 2.0 Auto Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 190 Thanks: 46 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	Got my refurbished wheels and new tyres! Looks briliant if you ask me