What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 510

barney bear · 8th May 2016, 12:53

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Very nice. It's screaming for Serpents, however

Been there, done that

Then we had straights, we've still got these, I just need to refurbish them

Now we are using the hairpins for a while, then when winter arrives I'll put a set of unions on that are on our donor car

Mats · 8th May 2016, 16:20

just unpacked my "H&R 29416-2 Performance Spring Set"

Mats · 8th May 2016, 16:25

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Originally Posted by Mats

just unpacked my "H&R 29416-2 Performance Spring Set"

Is it just me or do these not look like progressive springs?

KRISTLEE · 8th May 2016, 17:06

Decided to finally do the lower mount bushes this afternoon...only 30 min job my rotund rear...first thing was could not get the large Powerflex bush in the mount no matter what it just wouldn't go in even trying to edge it round with a screwdriver...solved the problem though by getting as much in as possible then placing it over the slots on some gutter grating in the road and getting my Brother in Law to drive over it which worked a treat...second problem was the engine dropped a few inches so the small bush bolt hole was too far out...solved that problem by jacking the gearbox side so the engine raised and tilted back into position...all in all about 2hrs just to change a bush...least the vibrations through the dash and steering wheel are 99% gone lol.

marinabrian · 9th May 2016, 08:11

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Originally Posted by Mats

Is it just me or do these not look like progressive springs?

Nope, I would say not judging by the way the coils are wound Mats

Brian

genpk · 9th May 2016, 08:17

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Originally Posted by KRISTLEE

Decided to finally do the lower mount bushes this afternoon...only 30 min job my rotund rear...first thing was could not get the large Powerflex bush in the mount no matter what it just wouldn't go in even trying to edge it round with a screwdriver...solved the problem though by getting as much in as possible then placing it over the slots on some gutter grating in the road and getting my Brother in Law to drive over it which worked a treat...second problem was the engine dropped a few inches so the small bush bolt hole was too far out...solved that problem by jacking the gearbox side so the engine raised and tilted back into position...all in all about 2hrs just to change a bush...least the vibrations through the dash and steering wheel are 99% gone lol.

I find using a large clamp underneath to pull the engine and lower mount back in line works a treat !!

KRISTLEE · 9th May 2016, 11:49

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Originally Posted by genpk

I find using a large clamp underneath to pull the engine and lower mount back in line works a treat !!

Didn't have a large enough clamp but tried everything else and as a last resort had to use the jack I'm afraid... I was starting to lose my patience as it was about 4pm and I had to get back to my ship so I could have a few hours kip before work at midnight (I was getting tetchy due to being awake since 11pm the night before lol).

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In hindsight looking back and now I know that the engine drops and moves more than expected I think in future I'd just put a jack under the engine first to support it

nutmeg69 · 9th May 2016, 12:47

Got bored and decided to fit this in my zt

nutmeg69 · 9th May 2016, 12:48

Getting older and hearing not what it was.....thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!!

jackatesme · 9th May 2016, 15:09

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Originally Posted by nutmeg69

Getting older and hearing not what it was.....thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!!

Got my hearing aids free on the NHS.

8th May 2016, 17:06	#5094
KRISTLEE I really should get out more....... None at the moment. Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 939 Thanked 384 Times in 294 Posts	Decided to finally do the lower mount bushes this afternoon...only 30 min job my rotund rear...first thing was could not get the large Powerflex bush in the mount no matter what it just wouldn't go in even trying to edge it round with a screwdriver...solved the problem though by getting as much in as possible then placing it over the slots on some gutter grating in the road and getting my Brother in Law to drive over it which worked a treat...second problem was the engine dropped a few inches so the small bush bolt hole was too far out...solved that problem by jacking the gearbox side so the engine raised and tilted back into position...all in all about 2hrs just to change a bush...least the vibrations through the dash and steering wheel are 99% gone lol. __________________ Best Regards, Lee. DONE: HAD A CRAZY IDEA THAT I HAD TO GET RID OF MY MG ZTT DUE TO NOT HAVING A DRIVE AND HAVING TO PARK ON A BUSY STREET WITH A VIEW TO GETTING ANOTHER ONE AT A LATER DATE WHEN I HAVE A DRIVE. ENDED UP REALISING IT REALLY ISN'T PRACTICAL NOT HAVING A CAR TO GET AROUND AND I NOW OWN A VW EOS 3.2 V6 INDIVIDUAL (1 OF 20 REMAINING IN THE UK WITH THAT ENGINE AND TRIM COMBO) EVEN THOUGH I STILL LIVE ON A BUSY ROAD WITHOUT A DRIVE

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nutmeg69 Avid contributor MG ZTT 180+SPORTS AUTO Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: northolt Posts: 145 Thanks: 27 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Getting older and hearing not what it was.....thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!! __________________ born on 11th july 2002 no 2 of 9 ztt 180+sports auto's made in garnet (special metallic)

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Mats Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi 2.0 Auto Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 190 Thanks: 46 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts	just unpacked my "H&R 29416-2 Performance Spring Set"