What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 234

bl52krz · 22nd December 2014, 10:27

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Originally Posted by Ron delrio

Hi Guys ..Thought i would share these pics with you ..As you know i have only had MG ZT for just over two weeks now but i have started with a few basics and checked off some of the things that were on my advisory list from my MOT ...Today i changed the pollen Filter which wasn't to bad and then i decided to check the ERG valve while was was at it ..OMG >>take a look at these !!! I had to do my best to try and clean as much of the **** out as i could but i think it needs more than a clean !!!

IS there so much deposit from lack of maintanance from previous owner or do i have a bigger problem ? There was no emmisions advisory of the MOT and the car idles nicely and belive it or not the valve actually functions correctly, may be not perfectly but it functions, which i found totally amazing ..any ideas guys ?

Normal.That is quite clean to some we have seen on here.

Ron delrio · 22nd December 2014, 23:57

Geez ..if mines clean i would hate to see a crusty one !!! i was half expecting to see potatoes growing in mine it was that deep with crud ! ..
But i have looked through the "how to " section and seen the MOD's for the Valve which i expect i will do very shortly . Jordan did mention the by pass the other day so ive been reading up on it and it defo seems like the way to go . Thx for all the input guys much appreciated..

Steve42 · 23rd December 2014, 16:45

Filled the tank up. Thought that will do me 50 pound for a full tank
Get in the car and would not start.
Can shaft sensor has packed in.
Thought sounds about right. Not going to get one now before Xmas. But will take it out give it a clean up and hope it lasts till over Xmas as I am working all over till the new year. Opens the bonnet to find the little lever will not Pop out. So cannot open the bonnet
Happy Christmas to me

klarzy · 23rd December 2014, 16:59

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Originally Posted by Steve42

Filled the tank up. Thought that will do me 50 pound for a full tank
Get in the car and would not start.
Can shaft sensor has packed in.
Thought sounds about right. Not going to get one now before Xmas. But will take it out give it a clean up and hope it lasts till over Xmas as I am working all over till the new year. Opens the bonnet to find the little lever will not Pop out. So cannot open the bonnet
Happy Christmas to me

don't wear jeans with a sharp zipper...

wooly12345 · 23rd December 2014, 17:05

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Originally Posted by Steve42

Filled the tank up. Thought that will do me 50 pound for a full tank
Get in the car and would not start.
Can shaft sensor has packed in.
Thought sounds about right. Not going to get one now before Xmas. But will take it out give it a clean up and hope it lasts till over Xmas as I am working all over till the new year. Opens the bonnet to find the little lever will not Pop out. So cannot open the bonnet
Happy Christmas to me

It can be opened you just need stupid long fingers or a stick to unlock the hook/latch, mine fell to bits a couple of weeks ago

Steve42 · 23rd December 2014, 17:39

Was hoping that it could be done.

roverbarmy · 23rd December 2014, 18:42

Nice sunny morning here so washed and polished the old girl (Thanks to ebay for a big bottle of Autoglym - even polishes up in winter!)

wooly12345 · 23rd December 2014, 18:43

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Originally Posted by Steve42

Was hoping that it could be done.

Send me a PM if you want more exact destructions, might even throw a pic or 2

suzublu · 23rd December 2014, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Steve42

Was hoping that it could be done.

It's how I open mine now after I'd fitted the mesh grill, just pop the bonnet as normal, push your fingers in between, & push back the hook from the keep.

Jordan Apex · 23rd December 2014, 19:11

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Originally Posted by wooly12345

It can be opened you just need stupid long fingers or a stick to unlock the hook/latch, mine fell to bits a couple of weeks ago

I find it simple enough to release, it's super easy? Unless you have bags of cement for hands I suppose

23rd December 2014, 18:42	#2337
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,056 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Nice sunny morning here so washed and polished the old girl (Thanks to ebay for a big bottle of Autoglym - even polishes up in winter!) __________________ Oil in my veins!

22nd December 2014, 23:57	#2332
Ron delrio Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: SLOUGH Posts: 18 Thanks: 9 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Geez ..if mines clean i would hate to see a crusty one !!! i was half expecting to see potatoes growing in mine it was that deep with crud ! .. But i have looked through the "how to " section and seen the MOD's for the Valve which i expect i will do very shortly . Jordan did mention the by pass the other day so ive been reading up on it and it defo seems like the way to go . Thx for all the input guys much appreciated..

23rd December 2014, 16:45	#2333
Steve42 I really should get out more....... mg 190+ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bedworth Posts: 2,267 Thanks: 191 Thanked 368 Times in 248 Posts	Filled the tank up. Thought that will do me 50 pound for a full tank Get in the car and would not start. Can shaft sensor has packed in. Thought sounds about right. Not going to get one now before Xmas. But will take it out give it a clean up and hope it lasts till over Xmas as I am working all over till the new year. Opens the bonnet to find the little lever will not Pop out. So cannot open the bonnet Happy Christmas to me

23rd December 2014, 17:39	#2336
Steve42 I really should get out more....... mg 190+ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bedworth Posts: 2,267 Thanks: 191 Thanked 368 Times in 248 Posts	Was hoping that it could be done.