What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 508

75driver · 5th May 2016, 19:13

Fuel and air filter changed in the tourer.
Air filter cover, rear bolt went in 1st time!
Result!😁

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barney bear · 5th May 2016, 20:19

Nothing at all, apart from being astonished at how dirty it is. No time to wash it though as SWMBO was just leaving for work in it

steveo · 5th May 2016, 20:40

Hi all
Fitted some Ash grey embossed headrests
Regards
Steve

bl52krz · 5th May 2016, 21:17

Well at long last, I have fitted the refurbed fork spoked wheels to my cdt. Avon zv5 tyres fitted at 85453 miles. So far there does not seem to be a great difference in noise, if any. I know if you hit a small worn section of road it was a noisier bump than with the 195 section tyres. Will see how they perform when going to Germany later on.Will see if mpg alters.

Darcydog · 6th May 2016, 07:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darcydog

As I say - most disappointed in mine I fitted last June for the MOT in July. Bought from on here as well.......

Now looking at these :-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-M...3D191543852502

Hope the link woks. (pun....)

The other car Forums seem to rate them quite highly.

The Lemforder ones from Euro Car parts are rated quite good as well.

Well I changed the old ones for Lemforder ones bought from EuroCarparts Salisbury. So we will see what these do. The look OK - but rather than being manufactured in Europe as I had assumed from the name - the packet said "Made in Taiwan"

This time round (second time for me) it took less than 40 min a side. In fact after fitting the first, I went in and made a cuppa, and had taken the second wheel off, and replaced the second drop link before the tea was anywhere near cold

So, the removal of 7mm from the top thread to facilitate ring spanner access as well as using copper grease makes this job easy. I just hope it is not going to be an annual event.

Both the old ones had failed top joints - bottom joints fine but the covers totally shot.

Edit ........ - meant to say - the test drive was wonderful - not a knock, bump or squeak - (for now)

keithst24 · 6th May 2016, 12:51

Today I washed my ZT and gave the headlights a refurb using the Autoglym kit.....very impressed with the kit, fits in a drill and works a treat.
Polished Headlight with Autoglym kit.jpg
If everything goes to plan my wheels will be refurbed tomorrow......pics to follow

Ascen · 6th May 2016, 17:49

I've managed to get a cheap used (low mileage) lower engine mount for £20 recently so I went to fit that today. Struggled to get the bolts off originally, turns out I had what looked to be a good condition Powerflex engine mount so not entirely sure why it was causing problems.

However, the new slightly worn one has fixed the kangaroo issue I've been having in 1st gear and reverse.

Kennyeth · 7th May 2016, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveo

Hi all
Fitted some Ash grey embossed headrests
Regards
Steve

Hi Steve, SNAP! I did mine same day but in Sandstone, forgot to post it

I have a theory, when all the members have got their embossed headrests and there is hardly any to find, I think that the value will double as time goes by

Ken.

LordOslek · 7th May 2016, 16:45

Fixed my handbrake with the mini cooper r53 replacement, now holds on 4 clicks

Also changed the pollen filter, checked the plenums and replaced my knackered clutch pedal rubber

Managed all that with only a slight cut to my knuckle! I call that a win.

ZedTeeT · 7th May 2016, 18:36

Well not actually involving the ZT, but today I carefully stored away the near immaculate replacement smoke grey alcantara seats that I picked up in the week. Who's a happy bunny then!

5th May 2016, 19:13	#5071
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,783 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Fuel and air filter changed in the tourer. Air filter cover, rear bolt went in 1st time! Result!😁 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

5th May 2016, 20:19	#5072
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	Nothing at all, apart from being astonished at how dirty it is. No time to wash it though as SWMBO was just leaving for work in it __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

5th May 2016, 20:40	#5073
steveo I really should get out more....... None Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: N/a Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 551 Times in 386 Posts	Ash grey embossed headrests Hi all Fitted some Ash grey embossed headrests Regards Steve

5th May 2016, 21:17	#5074
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,420 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Well at long last, I have fitted the refurbed fork spoked wheels to my cdt. Avon zv5 tyres fitted at 85453 miles. So far there does not seem to be a great difference in noise, if any. I know if you hit a small worn section of road it was a noisier bump than with the 195 section tyres. Will see how they perform when going to Germany later on.Will see if mpg alters. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

7th May 2016, 16:45	#5079
LordOslek Regular poster MG ZT-T+ CDTi Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boroughbridge Posts: 46 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Fixed my handbrake with the mini cooper r53 replacement, now holds on 4 clicks Also changed the pollen filter, checked the plenums and replaced my knackered clutch pedal rubber Managed all that with only a slight cut to my knuckle! I call that a win. __________________ Born on the 7th October 2002 @ 11:02:19 2,498th ZT-T to be assembled out of 8,249 124th ZT-T CDTi + (115) to be made out of 522. 596th ZT-T in Anthracite Metallic (code: LQW) to be made out of 988 Anthracite Metallic ZT-Ts.

6th May 2016, 12:51	#5076
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Today I washed my ZT and gave the headlights a refurb using the Autoglym kit.....very impressed with the kit, fits in a drill and works a treat. Polished Headlight with Autoglym kit.jpg If everything goes to plan my wheels will be refurbed tomorrow......pics to follow

6th May 2016, 17:49	#5077
Ascen Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: York Posts: 40 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I've managed to get a cheap used (low mileage) lower engine mount for £20 recently so I went to fit that today. Struggled to get the bolts off originally, turns out I had what looked to be a good condition Powerflex engine mount so not entirely sure why it was causing problems. However, the new slightly worn one has fixed the kangaroo issue I've been having in 1st gear and reverse.

7th May 2016, 18:36	#5080
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	Well not actually involving the ZT, but today I carefully stored away the near immaculate replacement smoke grey alcantara seats that I picked up in the week. Who's a happy bunny then! __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 30+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.