What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 849

GordyB · 2nd September 2018, 21:51

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Originally Posted by LotusLC

At the moment it's just a stainless steel back box, but I have a stainless cat back system with quad tips to fit over winter .

That will be more pipe for Keith to play with?

GordyB · 2nd September 2018, 21:57

Busy week this for me who normally just washes and polishes the cars.....

Bio broke down on Wed and had to be recovered home. It was the UBP which has now been replaced and it's running fine once again. Whilst doing this I found a fuel pipe under the pump had been rubbing and was almost into a hole - could see the webbing material in it's construction, so replaced it as well. Dropped it off at Tom Hobbs on Saturday for the offside sill and jacking point which needs attention. Needs an MOT next week on it's return, should go straight through.

I put 2 threads up this week about my daily - abs kicking in and the problem changing front discs. Both now resolved with another members help. Dave Lincs did the discs for me and told me what the problem with the abs was

One 3 hour wheel bearing swap later this evening and the issue was fixed

keithst24 · 2nd September 2018, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by GordyB

That will be more pipe for Keith to play with?

I knew I would get caned for that

4th September 2018, 18:26

Here's a little thing I did to my rover 75 what do you think

And my dad doing the check for the mot

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Sebastienclement · 5th September 2018, 06:38

Fleet update! All had a wash and got them lined up for a photo!

The CDT (GFJ) is currently on loan to my housemate as his Astra’s engine has died and he urgently needed something to get to work in.

The Limo (WRK) is booked in with my friendly MGR mechanic for some bodywork, a good service and some suspension work.

The V6 (BPD) is in fine fettle having spent the last year being lightly restored. It’s had:

Brakes all round
Full exhaust including cat
Top mounts
Drop links
Suspension arms
VIS motors
Cambelts replaced
Waterpump
Thermostat
New ECU (Many thanks to PhilT4)

It is now the best driving 75 that I’ve ever owned, and being a Connoisseur SE it is really nicely specced.

charlie 22 · 6th September 2018, 20:04

Had the car MOT'd and per usual it failed on the list below

1,Both rear shocks leaking ( they have lasted the last eight years of my ownership,
even the first time I took the car to my mechanic they were weeping).
2, Rear wheel bearing
3, Parking brake efficiency (replace the hand break shoes).
4, Co2 levels to high (my mechanic blaming the after market rear cat and the piper cams that I have fitted) Had to use 2 bottles of cat clean.
Now my wallet is lighter by £851.04 and the wife would not talk to me for a day. I must really love my car lol.

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suzublu · 6th September 2018, 20:13

Decided to check underneath the green one & glad I did

O/Side rear wheel off, wire brush, clean & inspect rear arm, not too bad

Aquasteel brushed on, left to dry, followed by a slathering of Dinitrol & Dynax in the cavities. Luvverly

Now the n/side

quite a bit of the plastic coating had lifted on the lower arm, so using a screwdriver & wire brush, removed all the loose stuff & repeated as above. The brake lines had an advisory last year, but these had been cleaned & covered, so all's well. All in all, for a 17 year old with minimal mileage, not too shabby

Stiff as a stiff thing now

so having a few stiff ones

keithst24 · 8th September 2018, 10:38

Gave the Odessey a good run after getting Turbo refurbished, no smoke and running sweet

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Started the torch and USB install, just waiting for the socket plug for torch so I can wire to fuse box.
Gave it a good clean now the maintenance is all done.
Fitted 1.8T , Club badge and new flag badges.
Loving this Odessey.

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Richard1973 · 8th September 2018, 12:56

Not today, but over the last couple of weeks.
I have replaced the offside rear backplate, rear discs, pads & shoes (thanks Marinabrian for the link to well priced items), front pads and also renewed the oil, air filter, oil filter and crankcase breather.

I was somewhat worried about the emissions for the MOT as I have always struggled to get a pass, but then had the brainwave of plugging the out of spec MAF back in.
I am very pleased to report an opacity value of 0.48. The car was sluggish as anything, so it was unplugged again straight after the test!

Had a pass first time with only an advisory for rear drop link play.

Not bad for 14 years and 140,000 miles.

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keithst24 · 9th September 2018, 13:23

Wired up the torch and USB from fusebox to centre cubby (used the spare accessories fuse) so just need the plug to connect to torch charger and it will be all done.
Also noticed the rear door on drivers side was not closing flush, adjusted that so now a nice fit

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2nd September 2018, 21:57	#8482
GordyB Gets stuck in ZT, ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Brigg Posts: 932 Thanks: 505 Thanked 313 Times in 160 Posts	Busy week this for me who normally just washes and polishes the cars..... Bio broke down on Wed and had to be recovered home. It was the UBP which has now been replaced and it's running fine once again. Whilst doing this I found a fuel pipe under the pump had been rubbing and was almost into a hole - could see the webbing material in it's construction, so replaced it as well. Dropped it off at Tom Hobbs on Saturday for the offside sill and jacking point which needs attention. Needs an MOT next week on it's return, should go straight through. I put 2 threads up this week about my daily - abs kicking in and the problem changing front discs. Both now resolved with another members help. Dave Lincs did the discs for me and told me what the problem with the abs was One 3 hour wheel bearing swap later this evening and the issue was fixed __________________ Gordon https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...73f7538906.jpg 2001 Connie SE Raven Black, CDT - scrapped 2004 ZT-T+ XPG, 1.8T - sold 2002 ZT+ Biomorphic Supertallic #2 of 10, CDT - sold 2004 ZT-T+ Goodwood Aquamarine, CDT - sold 2004 BMW 320d

5th September 2018, 06:38	#8485
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	Fleet update! All had a wash and got them lined up for a photo! The CDT (GFJ) is currently on loan to my housemate as his Astra’s engine has died and he urgently needed something to get to work in. The Limo (WRK) is booked in with my friendly MGR mechanic for some bodywork, a good service and some suspension work. The V6 (BPD) is in fine fettle having spent the last year being lightly restored. It’s had: Brakes all round Full exhaust including cat Top mounts Drop links Suspension arms VIS motors Cambelts replaced Waterpump Thermostat New ECU (Many thanks to PhilT4) It is now the best driving 75 that I’ve ever owned, and being a Connoisseur SE it is really nicely specced. Last edited by Sebastienclement; 5th September 2018 at 06:41..

6th September 2018, 20:04	#8486
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	Had the car MOT'd and per usual it failed on the list below 1,Both rear shocks leaking ( they have lasted the last eight years of my ownership, even the first time I took the car to my mechanic they were weeping). 2, Rear wheel bearing 3, Parking brake efficiency (replace the hand break shoes). 4, Co2 levels to high (my mechanic blaming the after market rear cat and the piper cams that I have fitted) Had to use 2 bottles of cat clean. Now my wallet is lighter by £851.04 and the wife would not talk to me for a day. I must really love my car lol. 0 __________________ Ugly Duckling

8th September 2018, 10:38	#8488
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Gave the Odessey a good run after getting Turbo refurbished, no smoke and running sweet . Started the torch and USB install, just waiting for the socket plug for torch so I can wire to fuse box. Gave it a good clean now the maintenance is all done. Fitted 1.8T , Club badge and new flag badges. Loving this Odessey. Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Last edited by keithst24; 8th September 2018 at 10:59..

8th September 2018, 12:56	#8489
Richard1973 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mansfield Posts: 287 Thanks: 18 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	MOT success Not today, but over the last couple of weeks. I have replaced the offside rear backplate, rear discs, pads & shoes (thanks Marinabrian for the link to well priced items), front pads and also renewed the oil, air filter, oil filter and crankcase breather. I was somewhat worried about the emissions for the MOT as I have always struggled to get a pass, but then had the brainwave of plugging the out of spec MAF back in. I am very pleased to report an opacity value of 0.48. The car was sluggish as anything, so it was unplugged again straight after the test! Had a pass first time with only an advisory for rear drop link play. Not bad for 14 years and 140,000 miles. URL=http://s1317.photobucket.com/user/RichardL1973/media/20180901_130554_zpsvny6ppi3.jpg.html][/URL] Last edited by Richard1973; 8th September 2018 at 12:58..

4th September 2018, 18:26	#8484
ROVER2003 Guest Posts: n/a	Here's a little thing I did to my rover 75 what do you think And my dad doing the check for the mot Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

6th September 2018, 20:13	#8487
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,918 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Decided to check underneath the green one & glad I did O/Side rear wheel off, wire brush, clean & inspect rear arm, not too bad Aquasteel brushed on, left to dry, followed by a slathering of Dinitrol & Dynax in the cavities. Luvverly Now the n/side quite a bit of the plastic coating had lifted on the lower arm, so using a screwdriver & wire brush, removed all the loose stuff & repeated as above. The brake lines had an advisory last year, but these had been cleaned & covered, so all's well. All in all, for a 17 year old with minimal mileage, not too shabby Stiff as a stiff thing now so having a few stiff ones

9th September 2018, 13:23	#8490
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Wired up the torch and USB from fusebox to centre cubby (used the spare accessories fuse) so just need the plug to connect to torch charger and it will be all done. Also noticed the rear door on drivers side was not closing flush, adjusted that so now a nice fit . __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs