What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 897

kelvo · 12th January 2019, 21:26

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Originally Posted by smudge.g

Replaced the previously cracked sump cover and gasket, refitted the engine bottom cover (had to replace a few mounting screws) and then refilled with nice new shiny oil. Strangely, fuel level was above 1/4 tank before but after bringing off the ramps, was giving an orange light and low fuel warning message, is this normal?? (hope it wasnt siphoned over night!!)

I sometimes find that if I'm low on fuel and park on an incline sometimes the low fuel warning light comes on but after I've parked it on the level and leave it then the fuel gauge goes back to normal.

Presume this is due to the movement of the fuel and the gauge being slow reading?

Martinkingsmith62 · 12th January 2019, 21:29

Had a full service including oil change,all filters changed,brake pipes cleaned and greased and new spark plugs.what a difference drives beautiful

Billyuk1 · 12th January 2019, 22:26

Sealed the clips on the bottom of my rear window to stop the water leaking in. Hopefully nice and dry boot from now on..

sewerman · 13th January 2019, 11:31

Jumped in the tourer to move it loud bang from front os dropped went to see what was what and as suspected spring had broken and was sitting on the tyre , fortunately no damage to the tyre but think I'll have to cancel the MOT tomorrow .

gadget1960 · 13th January 2019, 12:00

I've had a box full of un-used super white SMD (cob) T series 501 bulbs for ages so fitted them to both front and rear courtesy light clusters in the 75, soooo much brighter and a whole lot better than the dull orangey colour bulbs.
The fade-down is not quite as gradual, more of a gentle fade, then at the last second ... off, kind of like it tbh.
Unlocking the car at night is like turning on a floodlight inside lol.

Has anyone got any recommendations of either SMD or LED superwhites for the front sidelights? I have used a couple of 'supposedly' canbus friendly makes and they still throw up errors, can anyone give me a link to some that they have used with no problems?
Thanks.

smudge.g · 14th January 2019, 01:28

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Originally Posted by gadget1960

Has anyone got any recommendations of either SMD or LED superwhites for the front sidelights? I have used a couple of 'supposedly' canbus friendly makes and they still throw up errors, can anyone give me a link to some that they have used with no problems?
Thanks.

here we go, off the evil bay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-LED...72.m2749.l2649

works a treat and looks way better than originals!

Lord of Hog · 14th January 2019, 08:29

At the weekend I went out with the intention of a) hard wiring in a dash cam and b) fitting a set of mist washer jets.

Discovered a) The Ford Focus Mk3 jets I have acquired need a smaller bore hose than what is currently in place, b) I once again have coolant in the V with no sign of a leak from the thermostat assembly. I suspect either a hose failing in the recent cold snap or a leak from the L/H inlet manifold where I recently noticed an inexplicably loose bolt. (I haven't had it off for about 12 months .... the MANIFOLD, you smutty lot .... so don't quite know how this has come about).

Net result I stomped off back inside and decided to wait until later for the dash cam. Now waiting for a weekend when I'm not working to have a good look and find out if I have to find a couple of hours to remove and re-fit the manifold chamber just to get access to one pesky bolt.

Arctic · 14th January 2019, 10:41

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Originally Posted by sewerman

Jumped in the tourer to move it loud bang from front os dropped went to see what was what and as suspected spring had broken and was sitting on the tyre , fortunately no damage to the tyre but think I'll have to cancel the MOT tomorrow .

Hi Scott.
First report of front spring going so far this year, a few more will be reporting no doubt before the end of March, safe to say the spring protectors are worth while fitting.

gadget1960 · 14th January 2019, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by smudge.g

here we go, off the evil bay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ultra-LED...72.m2749.l2649

works a treat and looks way better than originals!

Thanks for the link, but unfortunately ... not working.

m2n · 14th January 2019, 13:54

Fitted new-ish rear offside light cluster, had small hole in other one also cleaned wire block looked grubby and dusty.

12th January 2019, 21:29	#8962
Martinkingsmith62 Newbie Rover75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Maidstone Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What I did today with my rover75 v6 se auto connesseur Had a full service including oil change,all filters changed,brake pipes cleaned and greased and new spark plugs.what a difference drives beautiful

12th January 2019, 22:26	#8963
Billyuk1 Avid contributor zt saloon 1800cc Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: in my car Posts: 234 Thanks: 277 Thanked 63 Times in 48 Posts	Sealed the clips on the bottom of my rear window to stop the water leaking in. Hopefully nice and dry boot from now on.. __________________ 15,577th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 703rd ZT 120 to be made out of 921 66th ZT in Aquamarine (Goodwood) (code: HQM) to be made out of 189 Aquamarine (Goodwood) ZTs

14th January 2019, 08:29	#8967
Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	At the weekend I went out with the intention of a) hard wiring in a dash cam and b) fitting a set of mist washer jets. Discovered a) The Ford Focus Mk3 jets I have acquired need a smaller bore hose than what is currently in place, b) I once again have coolant in the V with no sign of a leak from the thermostat assembly. I suspect either a hose failing in the recent cold snap or a leak from the L/H inlet manifold where I recently noticed an inexplicably loose bolt. (I haven't had it off for about 12 months .... the MANIFOLD, you smutty lot .... so don't quite know how this has come about). Net result I stomped off back inside and decided to wait until later for the dash cam. Now waiting for a weekend when I'm not working to have a good look and find out if I have to find a couple of hours to remove and re-fit the manifold chamber just to get access to one pesky bolt. __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

14th January 2019, 13:54	#8970
m2n Gets stuck in Rover 75 2004 Contemporary SE 2.5 Auto Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Preston Posts: 513 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	Rear lens replaced... Fitted new-ish rear offside light cluster, had small hole in other one also cleaned wire block looked grubby and dusty. __________________ To have and not need, than need and not have. Eve was born on: Tuesday 14th September 2004 @ 07.54.23 Date of first Registration: Friday 24th September 2004 She was the: 103,715th 75 to run off production line, out of 112,381 She was the: 382nd 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE to be made out of 686 She was the: 1,415th 75 in Firefrost Red (code CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75's

13th January 2019, 12:00	#8965
gadget1960 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maxton, Dover Posts: 519 Thanks: 183 Thanked 132 Times in 89 Posts	I've had a box full of un-used super white SMD (cob) T series 501 bulbs for ages so fitted them to both front and rear courtesy light clusters in the 75, soooo much brighter and a whole lot better than the dull orangey colour bulbs. The fade-down is not quite as gradual, more of a gentle fade, then at the last second ... off, kind of like it tbh. Unlocking the car at night is like turning on a floodlight inside lol. Has anyone got any recommendations of either SMD or LED superwhites for the front sidelights? I have used a couple of 'supposedly' canbus friendly makes and they still throw up errors, can anyone give me a link to some that they have used with no problems? Thanks.