What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1294

dave lincs · 11th August 2021, 16:26

I have replaced both vis motors and programmed a new key remote

trikey · 11th August 2021, 16:33

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Originally Posted by dave lincs

I have replaced both vis motors and programmed a new key remote

So now your barbecue is up to full speed then 🤣

dave lincs · 11th August 2021, 19:47

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Originally Posted by trikey

So now your barbecue is up to full speed then 🤣

We were just talking about another BBQ at our what do you think

FLYING BANANA · 11th August 2021, 20:02

The Bear is being used as our daily transport. Done 110 miles on half a tank.

Andy24601 · 12th August 2021, 09:41

To cut a long story short - the water pump on my 2.5 litre started leaking. Whilst I'm happy to attempt most things mechanical this really was a step too far. Went to see my friendly local mechanic and after a bit of thought I decided he might as well replace the belts as well. Although the belts had been done only 3000 miles ago, that had been in 2015 and about five owners before me. Sure enough, all three belts had cracks in them and the auxiliary belt was completely shot.
Of course, this wasn't the only issue as the radiator was leaking as well - grand total came to £1035 including the dreaded - just as well I wasn't planning on going on holiday this year. The car's thirst for fuel also meant I probably saved myself £50 in petrol whilst it was off the road (I'm using bloke-a-nomics to justify the cost).

Mike Noc · 13th August 2021, 21:12

Fitted a new (well cleaned and tested used) master cylinder, and aren't they fun to swap over.

Last one I did was on a Freelander TD4 - takes about a tenth of the time and no playing the contortionist.

Odd Job · 14th August 2021, 08:05

I totally agree ref the master cylinder.
The loop snapped on mine that connects to the pedal.
A very kind fellow sent me a good second hand one through the post, but when I came to swap out just the plunger, I couldn't believe how difficult it was!

For a car which has such a long bonnet in front of the driver, it always amazes me they couldn't of found the room to fit the master cylinder under the bonnet somewhere.

roverbarmy · 14th August 2021, 08:38

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Fitted a new (well cleaned and tested used) master cylinder, and aren't they fun to swap over.

Last one I did was on a Freelander TD4 - takes about a tenth of the time and no playing the contortionist.

My auto doesn't have one! Or a clutch! Guess why I bought an auto? I love it when the grockles come to Norfolk and cause traffic jams and I don't have to get "75 clutch knee"!

STUBIE · 14th August 2021, 10:27

Took mine to the garage 8:00am and collected at 10:00am with new MOT with no advisories.
Done just over 1000 miles since last MOT.

Stubs

Richard1973 · 14th August 2021, 16:24

Fitted a new thermostat to my CDTi today. Original one was leaking so had the mount off and jacked up the engine to get to it.
Not too bad a job apart from when the engine sprang off the mount and hit the coolant hose/ radiator joint and power steering pipe at the front. Both weeped but I think it was the pressure of the engine on them as they look alright hopefully with it all back in place.

11th August 2021, 20:02	#12934
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: 22,548 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	The Bear is being used as our daily transport. Done 110 miles on half a tank. __________________ 233,250. And that was our first event of 2024. onen hag oll

12th August 2021, 09:41	#12935
Andy24601 Regular poster Rover saloon Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Southend-on-Sea Posts: 81 Thanks: 32 Thanked 39 Times in 16 Posts	New belts - just in time... To cut a long story short - the water pump on my 2.5 litre started leaking. Whilst I'm happy to attempt most things mechanical this really was a step too far. Went to see my friendly local mechanic and after a bit of thought I decided he might as well replace the belts as well. Although the belts had been done only 3000 miles ago, that had been in 2015 and about five owners before me. Sure enough, all three belts had cracks in them and the auxiliary belt was completely shot. Of course, this wasn't the only issue as the radiator was leaking as well - grand total came to £1035 including the dreaded - just as well I wasn't planning on going on holiday this year. The car's thirst for fuel also meant I probably saved myself £50 in petrol whilst it was off the road (I'm using bloke-a-nomics to justify the cost).

14th August 2021, 08:05	#12937
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	I totally agree ref the master cylinder. The loop snapped on mine that connects to the pedal. A very kind fellow sent me a good second hand one through the post, but when I came to swap out just the plunger, I couldn't believe how difficult it was! For a car which has such a long bonnet in front of the driver, it always amazes me they couldn't of found the room to fit the master cylinder under the bonnet somewhere. __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!!

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11th August 2021, 16:26	#12931
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,403 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	I have replaced both vis motors and programmed a new key remote

13th August 2021, 21:12	#12936
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,544 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Fitted a new (well cleaned and tested used) master cylinder, and aren't they fun to swap over. Last one I did was on a Freelander TD4 - takes about a tenth of the time and no playing the contortionist.

14th August 2021, 10:27	#12939
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	Took mine to the garage 8:00am and collected at 10:00am with new MOT with no advisories. Done just over 1000 miles since last MOT. Stubs

14th August 2021, 16:24	#12940
Richard1973 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mansfield Posts: 287 Thanks: 18 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Fitted a new thermostat to my CDTi today. Original one was leaking so had the mount off and jacked up the engine to get to it. Not too bad a job apart from when the engine sprang off the mount and hit the coolant hose/ radiator joint and power steering pipe at the front. Both weeped but I think it was the pressure of the engine on them as they look alright hopefully with it all back in place.