What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1429

patrolman pete · 27th September 2023, 22:22

I've had a couple of days to think about what to do after putting the tourer in for MOT on Monday and she's failed on a few things ,the worst being corrosion to both front sills . Including new front drop links , a rear tyre that is showing deep cracks to the inside tread of a tyre with 6 mm of tread. Fortunately he didn't log on the test and he rang me with the news and didn't charge for the inspection

Parts and the welding and painting which includes some further sill work and other painting is going to be over £1000 .

I've owned her for 20 years and 206,000 miles we have a lot of memories together carrying family that are no longer here and many trips all over Europe.

Due to her standing on the drive with limited use over the last few years with me having serious covid followed by losing a kidney , the weather has taken it's toll , with recent jobs being the replacement of the exhaust then new front pads ,discs and callipers.

As there aren't any suitable replacement cars for a decent price and that realistically the car owes me nothing, rather than starting again , I've decided it's better the devil you know and have booked her in for the work to be started at the back end of October so we can both continue to recover and continue to rack up the miles.

As Dave my tester said get her sorted and she'll go forever !

trikey · 28th September 2023, 11:59

Raised the 1.8 up off the floor, removed the front wheels and soaked everything in plus gas in preparation for the weekends job...

Attack the two broken front springs.

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SomedaysIfeel75 · 28th September 2023, 14:30

Sadly left it at home and drove to work in the Nissan, due to a seized rear brake on the 75. I measured the disc temps when I got home last night; three at 40 deg C, nearside rear was 145 deg - that's a bit toasty for my liking.

Trikey I need to take a leaf out of your book later and get the PlusGas out on the rear brake fasteners; by all accounts they sound 'challenging' to get apart....

So the weekend tasks are (so far...) try and free off this brake caliper and an engine service (filter kit inbound from DMGRS) on the 75, then a starter motor and engine torque mount replacement on my wife's Vauxhall Meriva.

trikey · 28th September 2023, 20:00

Rear brake bolts are fine, just use a six sided socket and they will come out OK.

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trikey · 29th September 2023, 18:48

Had an afternoon on the rescue 1.8, two front springs to swap over, every bolt fought to within an inch of its life! The two pinch bolts on the hub had to have a 14mm socket hammered on as the 15mm were too rusty.

no heat required on the pinch bolts this time thankfully, just a 2' bar on the end of the socket.

The inner arches have some surface rust which will be getting the usual treatment before the new springs go back on.

Slowly slowly......

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FLYING BANANA · 29th September 2023, 19:09

Took the Yellow One for a good run, to spend money. And we got another wave from a chap in a White MGB with a distinctive reg plate ending in MG. We waved back.

Bob Walker · 29th September 2023, 19:45

My ZT has just gone around the clock! Despite all the difficulties I have had with the car and continue to have, when its working and the V6 engine rattle dies down, when its warmed up, I cannot think of a better car to drive, I am determined to make it look and sound good! Even Jackie likes it! Which, after 40 years married to me (!) and being driven around the bend by the MGs I have/had in that time, is saying something!! The next jobs are the rear sills, wheel arches, a new wooden boot floor, new discs on the back and new set of front shocks, power fold mirrors, cruise control, replacement inlet manifold and thermostat (yes, I am losing coolant!) rear blind, heated seats, Harman speakers plus a replacement rear bumper-I think I have the last 'new' one with new inserts in primer in my garage. I could go on but that's all the major stuff! I think organizing and doing all this is keeping me active and stopping me from developing Alzheimers, my neighbours think I am mad!

The Rovering Member · 29th September 2023, 20:15

My 1.8 just clocked 190,000 miles on the way into work.

75driver · 30th September 2023, 15:04

Replaced the vacuum line on the tourer, the one that goes to egr solenoid valve.
Brake pedal was going solid too quickly and losing braking assistance.
Old hose had become stiff and cracked at both ends. All sorted now.
Also checked and rodded the plenum, even though it was clean.

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Arctic · 30th September 2023, 19:44

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Originally Posted by 75driver

Replaced the vacuum line on the tourer, the one that goes to egr solenoid valve.
Brake pedal was going solid too quickly and losing braking assistance.
Old hose had become stiff and cracked at both ends. All sorted now.
Also checked and rodded the plenum, even though it was clean.

Hi Sean.
Excellent maintenance, something all diesel owners should be doing, the vacuum hoses perish over time or get rubbed through, and we all know about the plenums

28th September 2023, 11:59	#14282
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,773 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Raised the 1.8 up off the floor, removed the front wheels and soaked everything in plus gas in preparation for the weekends job... Attack the two broken front springs. Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..

28th September 2023, 20:00	#14284
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,773 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Rear brake bolts are fine, just use a six sided socket and they will come out OK. Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..

29th September 2023, 18:48	#14285
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,773 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Had an afternoon on the rescue 1.8, two front springs to swap over, every bolt fought to within an inch of its life! The two pinch bolts on the hub had to have a 14mm socket hammered on as the 15mm were too rusty. no heat required on the pinch bolts this time thankfully, just a 2' bar on the end of the socket. The inner arches have some surface rust which will be getting the usual treatment before the new springs go back on. Slowly slowly...... Sent from my SM-G780G using Tapatalk __________________ Lest we forget..

29th September 2023, 19:09	#14286
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Took the Yellow One for a good run, to spend money. And we got another wave from a chap in a White MGB with a distinctive reg plate ending in MG. We waved back. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

29th September 2023, 19:45	#14287
Bob Walker Loves to post MGZT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Richmond Posts: 255 Thanks: 26 Thanked 80 Times in 45 Posts	100,000 miles and counting! My ZT has just gone around the clock! Despite all the difficulties I have had with the car and continue to have, when its working and the V6 engine rattle dies down, when its warmed up, I cannot think of a better car to drive, I am determined to make it look and sound good! Even Jackie likes it! Which, after 40 years married to me (!) and being driven around the bend by the MGs I have/had in that time, is saying something!! The next jobs are the rear sills, wheel arches, a new wooden boot floor, new discs on the back and new set of front shocks, power fold mirrors, cruise control, replacement inlet manifold and thermostat (yes, I am losing coolant!) rear blind, heated seats, Harman speakers plus a replacement rear bumper-I think I have the last 'new' one with new inserts in primer in my garage. I could go on but that's all the major stuff! I think organizing and doing all this is keeping me active and stopping me from developing Alzheimers, my neighbours think I am mad!

27th September 2023, 22:22	#14281
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	I've had a couple of days to think about what to do after putting the tourer in for MOT on Monday and she's failed on a few things ,the worst being corrosion to both front sills . Including new front drop links , a rear tyre that is showing deep cracks to the inside tread of a tyre with 6 mm of tread. Fortunately he didn't log on the test and he rang me with the news and didn't charge for the inspection Parts and the welding and painting which includes some further sill work and other painting is going to be over £1000 . I've owned her for 20 years and 206,000 miles we have a lot of memories together carrying family that are no longer here and many trips all over Europe. Due to her standing on the drive with limited use over the last few years with me having serious covid followed by losing a kidney , the weather has taken it's toll , with recent jobs being the replacement of the exhaust then new front pads ,discs and callipers. As there aren't any suitable replacement cars for a decent price and that realistically the car owes me nothing, rather than starting again , I've decided it's better the devil you know and have booked her in for the work to be started at the back end of October so we can both continue to recover and continue to rack up the miles. As Dave my tester said get her sorted and she'll go forever !

28th September 2023, 14:30	#14283
SomedaysIfeel75 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: East Sussex Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sadly left it at home and drove to work in the Nissan, due to a seized rear brake on the 75. I measured the disc temps when I got home last night; three at 40 deg C, nearside rear was 145 deg - that's a bit toasty for my liking. Trikey I need to take a leaf out of your book later and get the PlusGas out on the rear brake fasteners; by all accounts they sound 'challenging' to get apart.... So the weekend tasks are (so far...) try and free off this brake caliper and an engine service (filter kit inbound from DMGRS) on the 75, then a starter motor and engine torque mount replacement on my wife's Vauxhall Meriva.

29th September 2023, 20:15	#14288
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	My 1.8 just clocked 190,000 miles on the way into work. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

30th September 2023, 15:04	#14289
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Replaced the vacuum line on the tourer, the one that goes to egr solenoid valve. Brake pedal was going solid too quickly and losing braking assistance. Old hose had become stiff and cracked at both ends. All sorted now. Also checked and rodded the plenum, even though it was clean. 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)