What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1106

mbonwick · 27th March 2020, 00:04

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

So while I was waiting for the paint to dry on the backplates, I washed out the old grease, polished my balls, and checked for damage, then reassembled the balls into their cages refitted the oil seal, then repacked with new grease.

Finally the inner races were refitted, and the next part of the project was started.

Any preferences on grease for repacking Brian? Noticed when I had mine off last week to change the brakes that it had started to chew the ABS sensor, so could probably do with a proper strip & repack when I get chance.

Rich in Vancouver · 27th March 2020, 04:16

Good Commercial. I remember those photo booths.
There are far too few spots worth watching so you do have to appreciate the ones that get it right.

The McLaren Volcano Orange is spectacular. Much more vivid that the MGR shade.
I have had some work done by the local McLaren authorised body shop. They can't get the code to mix the paint. It has to be ordered pre-mixed directly from McLaren. They also do a Volcano Red that is to die for.
McLaren used to be my Lottery dream car. Not any more as the city where I work is full of Chinese remittance boys driving them. My MGs are much more exclusive.

This is what becomes of McLarens here. (And other expensive cars, I have seen Bentleys with Hello Kitty headrest covers

) Note the New Driver placard on the rear.

marinabrian · 27th March 2020, 07:24

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Originally Posted by mbonwick

Any preferences on grease for repacking Brian? Noticed when I had mine off last week to change the brakes that it had started to chew the ABS sensor, so could probably do with a proper strip & repack when I get chance.

I used Castrol LM Michael, anything that is marked suitable for wheel bearings will be OK though

Brian

bl52krz · 27th March 2020, 17:42

Hi John. Instead of using wood, which lets rain through, use some old aluminium sheet and form a cover. I just put the piece I cut from the sheet over the top of the wooden post, and then bend it to fit tightly over the top and down the four sides of the post. I have posts 50 years old in the back garden using this method.

sewerman · 27th March 2020, 17:56

Washed the tourer then changed the air filter and washed the black covers while they were off.

Tomorrow I'll change the fuel filter, not sure when I'll get to do the oil and filter as working from home and social distancing means I won't be getting the engine warm any time soon.

Scott

LeRich · 27th March 2020, 18:29

Removed the pollen filter and gave it a vac. Tidied it considerably, enough not to warrant replacement. While the vac was out I shoved the nozzle into the plenum to clear out any dried debris. Very little in there and reassuringly bone dry in there, thanks in no small part to the foam plenum guard in the drivers side and frequent cleaning out of any debris.

It's paining me not driving the car at the moment, all the more because I've recently spent a small fortune on her and she's now in fine form.

marinabrian · 27th March 2020, 19:46

Modified some old wheel bolts to allow the new rear discs to be fastened solidly to the rear bearings, then checked them both for runout with a DTI.

Finalised the handbrake adjustment, then fitted the new pads, and discovered the cause of the intermittent knock from the front end, a worn outer baljoint on the track control arm.

Hmm, one thing at a time, and no need to hurry

Brian

BillyMG · 29th March 2020, 07:23

Replaced backbox - slight leak

https://photos.app.goo.gl/F5kuGZyqFhzvjC3x9

marinabrian · 29th March 2020, 11:55

Loads of life in that still Billy

2750 HP · 29th March 2020, 15:00

Washed and waxed the 260 - sparkles like a new pin. Would put a picture on here but don't know how.

27th March 2020, 04:16	#11052
Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 849 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	Good Commercial. I remember those photo booths. There are far too few spots worth watching so you do have to appreciate the ones that get it right. The McLaren Volcano Orange is spectacular. Much more vivid that the MGR shade. I have had some work done by the local McLaren authorised body shop. They can't get the code to mix the paint. It has to be ordered pre-mixed directly from McLaren. They also do a Volcano Red that is to die for. McLaren used to be my Lottery dream car. Not any more as the city where I work is full of Chinese remittance boys driving them. My MGs are much more exclusive. This is what becomes of McLarens here. (And other expensive cars, I have seen Bentleys with Hello Kitty headrest covers ) Note the New Driver placard on the rear. __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021 Last edited by Rich in Vancouver; 27th March 2020 at 04:25..

27th March 2020, 17:42	#11054
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,392 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi John. Instead of using wood, which lets rain through, use some old aluminium sheet and form a cover. I just put the piece I cut from the sheet over the top of the wooden post, and then bend it to fit tightly over the top and down the four sides of the post. I have posts 50 years old in the back garden using this method. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

27th March 2020, 18:29	#11056
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	Removed the pollen filter and gave it a vac. Tidied it considerably, enough not to warrant replacement. While the vac was out I shoved the nozzle into the plenum to clear out any dried debris. Very little in there and reassuringly bone dry in there, thanks in no small part to the foam plenum guard in the drivers side and frequent cleaning out of any debris. It's paining me not driving the car at the moment, all the more because I've recently spent a small fortune on her and she's now in fine form. __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Contemporary SE Auto Starlight Silver MBB

29th March 2020, 07:23	#11058
BillyMG Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.5 V6 Auto Tourer (Elizabeth) / MG ZT CDTI (Farage) Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: St Helens Posts: 688 Thanks: 339 Thanked 109 Times in 89 Posts	Replaced backbox - slight leak https://photos.app.goo.gl/F5kuGZyqFhzvjC3x9 Last edited by BillyMG; 29th March 2020 at 07:37..

27th March 2020, 17:56	#11055
sewerman Gets stuck in MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 632 Thanks: 166 Thanked 264 Times in 154 Posts	Washed the tourer then changed the air filter and washed the black covers while they were off. Tomorrow I'll change the fuel filter, not sure when I'll get to do the oil and filter as working from home and social distancing means I won't be getting the engine warm any time soon. Scott

27th March 2020, 19:46	#11057
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	Modified some old wheel bolts to allow the new rear discs to be fastened solidly to the rear bearings, then checked them both for runout with a DTI. Finalised the handbrake adjustment, then fitted the new pads, and discovered the cause of the intermittent knock from the front end, a worn outer baljoint on the track control arm. Hmm, one thing at a time, and no need to hurry Brian

29th March 2020, 11:55	#11059
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	Loads of life in that still Billy

29th March 2020, 15:00	#11060
2750 HP Loves to post ZT CDTI, 190+, 260, Triumph TR4, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Mercedes E220d cabriolet Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Little England Posts: 375 Thanks: 8 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	Washed and waxed the 260 - sparkles like a new pin. Would put a picture on here but don't know how.