Go Back   The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums > Technical Help Forum
Register FAQ Image Gallery Members List Calendar Mark Forums Read
Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 1st August 2020, 16:12   #1
ardvark
Al
 
ardvark's Avatar
 
75 CDTI Tourer Auto

Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Studley
Posts: 1,455
Thanks: 1
Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts
Default Tourer Rear Shocks

MOT advisory that mine are "misting"
So they need to be changed.
There are good and bad shocks out there for our cars.
Which do members know are the best flavour?
Another question is:- do I strip them down and use the rubbers and things again or change them at the same time?
__________________
ARDVARK
ardvark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2nd August 2020, 04:11   #2
ardvark
Al
 
ardvark's Avatar
 
75 CDTI Tourer Auto

Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Studley
Posts: 1,455
Thanks: 1
Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts
Default

Does anybody have a view?
__________________
ARDVARK
ardvark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2nd August 2020, 07:19   #3
macafee2
This is my second home
 
Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer

Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 14,881
Thanks: 1,630
Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts
Default

I've had to look at Rimmers web site to see what you are referring to.
If you can get good dampers I would reuse the rest if they are in good condition.
Misting is the start of failing and they are not going to get any better but an advisory does not mean they need changing in mot speak but I would change them sooner rather then later.

As for makes, sorry I don't know what makes are out there, Girling used to have a good reputation but no idea now.

macafee2
macafee2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2nd August 2020, 08:29   #4
SD1too
Doesn't do things by halves
 
SD1too's Avatar
 
Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model.

Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Former Middlesex
Posts: 20,223
Thanks: 1,587
Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ardvark View Post
Does anybody have a view?
Quote:
Originally Posted by macafee2 View Post
Misting is the start of failing ... but an advisory does not mean they need changing in mot speak ...

Ian's right; if your shock absorbers are still doing their job there's no need to rush into replacing them until they either become rock hard or bouncy. They may well last for a considerable time yet.

Simon
__________________
"Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble."
Sir Henry Royce.
SD1too is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2nd August 2020, 09:22   #5
strand1988
Avid contributor
 
Rover 75 Tourer

Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 133
Thanks: 38
Thanked 76 Times in 13 Posts
Default

I fitted a pair of these, so far very pleased. I'm glad I went for the complete replacement as when the old ones were removed the top mounts/rubbers etc were in quite a bad way.

https://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/...0531-rpd108411
strand1988 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2nd August 2020, 09:48   #6
Brunty
Loves to post
 
Rover 75 Saloon

Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Newtown
Posts: 413
Thanks: 273
Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts
Default

Fitted the new shockers from DMGRS, complete kit, to Copperleaf, noticeable difference handles much better.
Brunty is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 2nd August 2020, 09:51   #7
charlie 22
Posted a thing or two
 
MG ZT-T 2.5V6, Mazda Cx30

Join Date: May 2011
Location: Greenford
Posts: 1,137
Thanks: 875
Thanked 165 Times in 132 Posts
Default

Hi, my mechanic let them mist for years before the big change. Did talk to them at the time and they said wait till they star NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- fluid out so got another year's life out of of them. I think the brand they used was Munrow.
__________________
Ugly Duckling
charlie 22 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6th August 2020, 07:08   #8
trikey
Premium Trader
 
trikey's Avatar
 
Rover 75

Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 33,690
Thanks: 8,837
Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by ardvark View Post
Looking at KYB dampers.
Has any members fitter these?
How have they been?

I have fitted a couple of sets of these over the years, I found them to be good.
__________________
Lest we forget..
trikey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 8th August 2020, 16:25   #9
ardvark
Al
 
ardvark's Avatar
 
75 CDTI Tourer Auto

Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Studley
Posts: 1,455
Thanks: 1
Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts
Default

Ordered me dampers 1pm yesterday. Delivered 10.40 today.
Not bad going eh?
Any tips on removing trim from the bootspace on a tourer so I can access the damper top mount?
__________________
ARDVARK
ardvark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 9th August 2020, 10:17   #10
strand1988
Avid contributor
 
Rover 75 Tourer

Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 133
Thanks: 38
Thanked 76 Times in 13 Posts
Default

Its quite an easy process once you find all the screws, it's a shame you're not closer I would have offered to give you a hand!

Essentially:

Remove luggage hooks (from floor + side)
Remove side trim (cream near the top of the tailgate)
Remove trim that runs under the side windows and towards the tailgate
Remove rear seat bolster (slide it up and forwards towards you)
Disconnect the emergency fuel door release

Remove screws (per side):
2 x under floorboard
2 x into the side of the car
1 x into the rear of the car
1 x under rear seat bolster

Very carefully ease it out from underneath the plastic cap at the top of the rear seat.
You should now be able to gently 'roll' the side free. I open the floorboard a little to help 'release it'. If you have another pair of hands ask them to guide it over the rubber soundproofing near the rear seat.

I would also advise buying some replacement trim clips. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVE...53.m2749.l2649

Hope that helps! If you get stuck feel free to drop me a message. Rob

Last edited by strand1988; 9th August 2020 at 10:24..
strand1988 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 10:04.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright © 2006-2023, The Rover 75 & MG ZT Owners Club Ltd