What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 655

roverbarmy · 12th March 2017, 12:58

Renewed front discs and pads, cleaning and repainting as I went!

Parker · 12th March 2017, 13:11

Started the car for the first time in a month, vroom first turn of the key

Let it run a while, inflated all the tyres to where they should be, oil and water checked. Pulled it back into the garage noting to get a dust sheet

Once the weather improves will get a full valet and I hope get chance to use it.

myfirstrover · 12th March 2017, 19:54

Changed the brake discs and pads front and rear , courtesy of ECP weekend30 code , came in at less than £100 (just) , but my knees are feeling it now !

Mike Noc · 12th March 2017, 21:38

You need to invest in a pair of these - been using them for years.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Knee-p...AAAOSwLVZVl8tk

Kennyeth · 13th March 2017, 08:11

Last week and weekend just gone:
master cylinder:
oil and filter change:
air filter change:
front disks and pads:
rear disks and pads:
Thanks Steve (steveo)

Only one more car to go now

Ken.

madeupname · 13th March 2017, 13:50

Yesterday I fitted the replacement window/wing mirror console, and after checking I can open and close all windows tried the wing mirrors.
They go up, left and right but not down.
Also the button to fold them in when parking doesn't work.
Rang the seller and am returning it asap.
But now I'm wondering about a wiring fault? So I'm off to see Trikey for a T4 on Friday. Hope this can get sorted

Today I rodded me Plenums!

(never heard of them till joining this forum)

In previous attempts I'd forgotten about the three scuttle clips

Anyway I think I caught it in time. Water was up to the top of the hole, but no tide mark on the pollen filter. Which looks in good nick tbh.
Cleaned the inside of all windows with Auto Glym fast glass.

Ken B · 13th March 2017, 14:51

New exhaust on the ZT CDTI and oil and filter change on the 260 V8. Its nice to have the nice weather at last.

myfirstrover · 13th March 2017, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Noc

You need to invest in a pair of these - been using them for years.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Knee-p...AAAOSwLVZVl8tk

That was WITH using knee pads so god knows how bad they would've been with out using them !

tony062622 · 13th March 2017, 19:51

Took in 75 for mot on Friday , it failed on drivers side control arm/wishbone bush had too much play.Replaced it over the weekend and today got a pass ok now for next 12 months I hope. Only leaves Wince head unit and Air con compressor to sort out now

.Rover 75 2.0 CDT (131Ps) Conn Saloon Starlight Silver MBB

Fitted inline thermostat. rear discs pads and shoes. New rear springs ,Wiper blades ,Pollen filter, emptied/unblocked plenum, drains , plenum cover fitted. Air filter renewed, new crankcase filter fitted .New exhaust back box fitted, new o rings to intercooler hose, cleaned EGR valve.T4 check (thanks Marinabrian) headlight bulbs changed Sorted air bag warning light (silicone grease to plug and two tie wraps added) Stripped cleaned driver,s door mirrors and window controls, all back together working well.(thanks to the thread on the forum.)Headlights restored. Rear offside bulb holder renewed. Drivers side control arm/wishbone bush replaced.New MOT

This vehicle was the 91,564th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381
This vehicle was the 5,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur (135) to be made out of 8,746
This vehicle was the 9,139th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

vacuman · 13th March 2017, 19:57

Found that the bulb socket for one of the two bulbs in my rear passenger interior light unit has failed. Looks like some evidence of melted plastic and the bulb works on one side but not the other.

On the 'problem scale' it barely registers but I'm mentioning it in case it's a common problem - gotta keep them stats up

12th March 2017, 12:58	#6541
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,065 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Renewed front discs and pads, cleaning and repainting as I went! __________________ Oil in my veins!

12th March 2017, 13:11	#6542
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Started the car for the first time in a month, vroom first turn of the key Let it run a while, inflated all the tyres to where they should be, oil and water checked. Pulled it back into the garage noting to get a dust sheet Once the weather improves will get a full valet and I hope get chance to use it. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

13th March 2017, 13:50	#6546
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Finally, the Plenums! Yesterday I fitted the replacement window/wing mirror console, and after checking I can open and close all windows tried the wing mirrors. They go up, left and right but not down. Also the button to fold them in when parking doesn't work. Rang the seller and am returning it asap. But now I'm wondering about a wiring fault? So I'm off to see Trikey for a T4 on Friday. Hope this can get sorted Today I rodded me Plenums! (never heard of them till joining this forum) In previous attempts I'd forgotten about the three scuttle clips Anyway I think I caught it in time. Water was up to the top of the hole, but no tide mark on the pollen filter. Which looks in good nick tbh. Cleaned the inside of all windows with Auto Glym fast glass. __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

13th March 2017, 14:51	#6547
Ken B Regular poster MG ZT 260 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Colchester Posts: 96 Thanks: 7 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	New exhaust on the ZT CDTI and oil and filter change on the 260 V8. Its nice to have the nice weather at last. __________________ http://www9.mgcars.org.uk/mgoc260/f0...ine=1301514012 Ken Bischoff vin 075 in Odyssey Blue. MG ZT CDTi in silver. Rover 75 CDTi Auto in Odyssey Blue.

13th March 2017, 19:51	#6549
tony062622 Avid contributor Vauxhall Zafira Auto Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chester le street Posts: 227 Thanks: 165 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts	Mot Took in 75 for mot on Friday , it failed on drivers side control arm/wishbone bush had too much play.Replaced it over the weekend and today got a pass ok now for next 12 months I hope. Only leaves Wince head unit and Air con compressor to sort out now .Rover 75 2.0 CDT (131Ps) Conn Saloon Starlight Silver MBB Fitted inline thermostat. rear discs pads and shoes. New rear springs ,Wiper blades ,Pollen filter, emptied/unblocked plenum, drains , plenum cover fitted. Air filter renewed, new crankcase filter fitted .New exhaust back box fitted, new o rings to intercooler hose, cleaned EGR valve.T4 check (thanks Marinabrian) headlight bulbs changed Sorted air bag warning light (silicone grease to plug and two tie wraps added) Stripped cleaned driver,s door mirrors and window controls, all back together working well.(thanks to the thread on the forum.)Headlights restored. Rear offside bulb holder renewed. Drivers side control arm/wishbone bush replaced.New MOT This vehicle was the 91,564th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur (135) to be made out of 8,746 This vehicle was the 9,139th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

12th March 2017, 19:54	#6543
myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	Changed the brake discs and pads front and rear , courtesy of ECP weekend30 code , came in at less than £100 (just) , but my knees are feeling it now !

12th March 2017, 21:38	#6544
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,578 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	You need to invest in a pair of these - been using them for years. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Knee-p...AAAOSwLVZVl8tk

13th March 2017, 08:11	#6545
Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	Last week and weekend just gone: master cylinder: oil and filter change: air filter change: front disks and pads: rear disks and pads: Thanks Steve (steveo) Only one more car to go now Ken.

13th March 2017, 19:57	#6550
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	Found that the bulb socket for one of the two bulbs in my rear passenger interior light unit has failed. Looks like some evidence of melted plastic and the bulb works on one side but not the other. On the 'problem scale' it barely registers but I'm mentioning it in case it's a common problem - gotta keep them stats up