What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1189

ceedy · 30th August 2020, 16:00

Finally. Changed my offside front arm , all came out ok, no real grief, just fiddy.

Only prob came with new pinch bolt but which stripped its thread at only 75nm.
Supposed mgr oem one ,?
Used the old nut and torqued up ok .

C

livinginthepast · 30th August 2020, 18:05

Havent used my tourer for a few weeks whist fitting new discs and callipers . thought i had better check the plenum...it was swimming in water!! I did the spyhole mod a couple of years ago when i got the car. All good now.

DERV_ROVERRARI · 30th August 2020, 18:08

Great day! First proper look at the car we bought nearly a year ago! Dad had always wanted a 75 and this one was very clean and only £1600 so we thought why not? It a 53 plate connoisseur SE CDTi Auto with 56,000 miles in Copper leaf red

We gave it a Full service using a kit from dmgrs 👍 also did the crankcase filter. ECU and pollen filter were sat in water so cleaned out the drains and replaced the filter. Took front bumper off to replace the washer bottle motor (replaced with later model which is much beefier) while the bumper was off I flat and polished the headlights back good as new (gave them a coat of autoglym egp)
Worked out why the headlights were so bad, both bulbs were upside down so the beam pattern was all wrong!

Checked front and rear subframes both are good, guessing the car hasn’t been driven in winter as the sills are also immaculate. Did notice we are missing 3 of the rubber jacking point pads so need to get some.

Trial fitted one of the 4 17” meteor wheels we bought to replace the 15” alloys on the car currently. The meteor need a refurb and 4 x new tyres. The current tyre is a 225/45 but it looked a bit silly in the 75s big arches so I’m going to go 215/50. I can get Landsail LS388 for £60 per tyre, got them in my VW T5 and they are great.

Still have plenty to do but really enjoy driving such an underrated car that I think people (outside of this forum!) are only just starting to appreciate was actually pretty good!

BoroRover · 30th August 2020, 18:30

As an owner of a 53 plate CDTI SE Club Auto in Copperleaf Red, can I just say I hope you enjoy your car, as much as I enjoy mine.

At 56k on a " bulletproof" diesel, it's just like delivery miles only.

I rate my 75 very highly indeed, the ride is superb, the comfort and styling ...none better in my book. I'm sure you can look forward to many thousands of miles of a very pleasant driving experience. Get those jack pads a.s.a.p. Very important !!

DERV_ROVERRARI · 30th August 2020, 18:42

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Originally Posted by BoroRover

As an owner of a 53 plate CDTI SE Club Auto in Copperleaf Red, can I just say I hope you enjoy your car, as much as I enjoy mine.

At 56k on a " bulletproof" diesel, it's just like delivery miles only.

I rate my 75 very highly indeed, the ride is superb, the comfort and styling ...none better in my book. I'm sure you can look forward to many thousands of miles of a very pleasant driving experience. Get those jack pads a.s.a.p. Very important !!

We’ve always had rovers (200 SDi, 400 GSDi X 2, 25 auto, coupe turbo, MG ZS180, MG ZT CDTi) so knew they 75 would be good but in this spec with auto it really is great.

Odd with the jacking points? Think they have just fallen out as there is no paint damage from someone jacking with out them? Does give me an excuse to get some Bilt Hamber anti corrosion spray in there though!

Maxfly · 31st August 2020, 20:47

Decided to make a start on fitting the rear sunblind, removed the old one and finally got to hoover up the piles of broken glass that was hidden behind the various trim in the back, cleaned everything up as I went. Then couldn’t get a fabric dye locally so ordered some online....after I did that I the. Decided to just swap the bits over onto my original grey shelf (I know, I know lol). Got everything trimmed and the clips and sunblind removes from their shelf and clips then bonded onto my shelf. This is now setting overnight and should get it back in the car tomorrow after work tomorrow. Will get blind itself wiped down before it’s secured in place and then it’s just getting a four hole dash piece and maybe getting the Dremel out and attach a two hole or something.

kelvo · 31st August 2020, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Maxfly

Decided to make a start on fitting the rear sunblind, removed the old one and finally got to hoover up the piles of broken glass that was hidden behind the various trim in the back, cleaned everything up as I went. Then couldn’t get a fabric dye locally so ordered some online....after I did that I the. Decided to just swap the bits over onto my original grey shelf (I know, I know lol). Got everything trimmed and the clips and sunblind removes from their shelf and clips then bonded onto my shelf. This is now setting overnight and should get it back in the car tomorrow after work tomorrow. Will get blind itself wiped down before it’s secured in place and then it’s just getting a four hole dash piece and maybe getting the Dremel out and attach a two hole or something.

four hole switch panels for ZTs do seem particularly rare in either finish, it took me a while to find one when I fitted the rear blind to mine. I came from a breaker in Lithuania of all placed. I did wonder if you could buy rough finish grey paint at one point.

Maxfly · 31st August 2020, 22:26

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four hole switch panels for ZTs do seem particularly rare in either finish, it took me a while to find one when I fitted the rear blind to mine. I came from a breaker in Lithuania of all placed. I did wonder if you could buy rough finish grey paint at one point.

Aye, was even thinking just going for a black paint finish on anything as it would fit in with the climate control ok. Will just have to take what there is I think. Not seen any four holes at all yet available.

Arctic · 31st August 2020, 23:12

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Aye, was even thinking just going for a black paint finish on anything as it would fit in with the climate control ok. Will just have to take what there is I think. Not seen any four holes at all yet available.[/QUOTE

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Hi Gary.
I have done that a few times in the past painted the button panel satin black so its matches the control panel, i even think i may have a four hole in the shed, i will take a look tomorrow for you

Maxfly · 1st September 2020, 06:16

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Hi Gary.
I have done that a few times in the past painted the button panel satin black so its matches the control panel, i even think i may have a four hole in the shed, i will take a look tomorrow for you

Thanks Steve, that would be great if you have one. My dremeling skills are the main issue and while I reckon I could dremel to the lines it would have bits that would catch my eye and annoy me lol.

30th August 2020, 16:00	#11881
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30th August 2020, 18:05	#11882
livinginthepast Regular poster rover 75 tourer Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: isle of man Posts: 51 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Havent used my tourer for a few weeks whist fitting new discs and callipers . thought i had better check the plenum...it was swimming in water!! I did the spyhole mod a couple of years ago when i got the car. All good now.

30th August 2020, 18:08	#11883
DERV_ROVERRARI Newbie MG ZT CDTi 135 ,Rover 400 GSDi,Vauxhall Corsa,Landrover SIII with Perkins diesel!! Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Great day! First proper look at the car we bought nearly a year ago! Dad had always wanted a 75 and this one was very clean and only £1600 so we thought why not? It a 53 plate connoisseur SE CDTi Auto with 56,000 miles in Copper leaf red We gave it a Full service using a kit from dmgrs 👍 also did the crankcase filter. ECU and pollen filter were sat in water so cleaned out the drains and replaced the filter. Took front bumper off to replace the washer bottle motor (replaced with later model which is much beefier) while the bumper was off I flat and polished the headlights back good as new (gave them a coat of autoglym egp) Worked out why the headlights were so bad, both bulbs were upside down so the beam pattern was all wrong! Checked front and rear subframes both are good, guessing the car hasn’t been driven in winter as the sills are also immaculate. Did notice we are missing 3 of the rubber jacking point pads so need to get some. Trial fitted one of the 4 17” meteor wheels we bought to replace the 15” alloys on the car currently. The meteor need a refurb and 4 x new tyres. The current tyre is a 225/45 but it looked a bit silly in the 75s big arches so I’m going to go 215/50. I can get Landsail LS388 for £60 per tyre, got them in my VW T5 and they are great. Still have plenty to do but really enjoy driving such an underrated car that I think people (outside of this forum!) are only just starting to appreciate was actually pretty good!

30th August 2020, 18:30	#11884
BoroRover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,518 Thanks: 1,861 Thanked 723 Times in 471 Posts	As an owner of a 53 plate CDTI SE Club Auto in Copperleaf Red, can I just say I hope you enjoy your car, as much as I enjoy mine. At 56k on a " bulletproof" diesel, it's just like delivery miles only. I rate my 75 very highly indeed, the ride is superb, the comfort and styling ...none better in my book. I'm sure you can look forward to many thousands of miles of a very pleasant driving experience. Get those jack pads a.s.a.p. Very important !!

31st August 2020, 20:47	#11886
Maxfly Loves to post MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort William Posts: 317 Thanks: 407 Thanked 110 Times in 75 Posts	Decided to make a start on fitting the rear sunblind, removed the old one and finally got to hoover up the piles of broken glass that was hidden behind the various trim in the back, cleaned everything up as I went. Then couldn’t get a fabric dye locally so ordered some online....after I did that I the. Decided to just swap the bits over onto my original grey shelf (I know, I know lol). Got everything trimmed and the clips and sunblind removes from their shelf and clips then bonded onto my shelf. This is now setting overnight and should get it back in the car tomorrow after work tomorrow. Will get blind itself wiped down before it’s secured in place and then it’s just getting a four hole dash piece and maybe getting the Dremel out and attach a two hole or something.