What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 653

marinabrian · 7th March 2017, 20:17

Ordered one of these

Brian

vacuman · 7th March 2017, 21:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorksroverfan

Today's job. Kv6 thermostat change

Urghhh...not the easy job it used to be in the old days before engines got 'clever'

Rooney · 7th March 2017, 21:59

Busy day today:

Drained and flushed the plenums on the tourer & the saloon - given the weather we've had in the six weeks since they were done I was pleasantly surprised to find both were relatively dry.

Fitted DMGR's rear numberplate assembly to the saloon - surprisingly fiddly (but well worth it) and discovered to my annoyance that the bootlid I had sprayed and treated for rust wasn't sprayed under the applique - two tiny rust bubbles lurking there, gonna have to have words with my paint fella

Fitted a walnut & black ZT wheel to the saloon, really pleased with it, had already fitted the black glove box and ZT perforated gaiters (just like them)

Full service (all filters and fluids) and pre-mot'd the saloon, think she's just about ready, just a headlight alignment to do and fingers crossed that should see her through on Saturday

bl52krz · 7th March 2017, 22:32

[B]Not fitting that to the 45 are you? I have had a new one in my boot for the last 8 years. Hope it still works now because Rimmers warranty must have gone by now.u?[/B

Peter96 · 9th March 2017, 10:34

Got mine back yesterday from my mechanic with a fully operational clutch after a bleed if the hydraulic system. Now to get it a good clean as its filthy.

vacuman · 9th March 2017, 22:04

I got the local Rover specialists to give mine a full health check.

A few things they found that may or may not be an issue:

Slight play in offside of rack. Is that a known problem for our cars? Or just something to ignore for now?

Likewise;

Play in gear linkage - suspect cables. I hadn't noticed so can't be that bad.

Error code A8S-00F - recirculation pump. Cleared and did not return. What's that pump for?

One issue I had spotted...brake pedal rubber worn on r/h edge. I'll start saving for a new one

gazcaz · 11th March 2017, 14:14

Upgraded speakers and tried new wax.

bl52krz · 11th March 2017, 14:36

That looks nice and shiny. What wax was it that you used? My son bought me some new wax to try for a Christmas present. Waiting for better weather to try it out. It's got Carnuba wax in it.

gazcaz · 11th March 2017, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl52krz

That looks nice and shiny. What wax was it that you used? My son bought me some new wax to try for a Christmas present. Waiting for better weather to try it out. It's got Carnuba wax in it.

Yes it has , i thought i would try this instead of the Meguiars and Collinite which i have and was very surprised, easy to use easy on easy off...Got mine from Amazon...

Information Link Here...http://www.smartwax-usa.com/ProductD...ductCode=20104

marinabrian · 11th March 2017, 16:25

Looked in disbelief at the message centre, dipped beam fail, sidelight fail, numberplate light fail, brakelight fail, oh and an airbag light

Do I scrap it?

Brian

7th March 2017, 22:32	#6524
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,412 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	[B]Not fitting that to the 45 are you? I have had a new one in my boot for the last 8 years. Hope it still works now because Rimmers warranty must have gone by now.u?[/B __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham. Last edited by bl52krz; 7th March 2017 at 22:35..

11th March 2017, 14:36	#6528
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,412 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	That looks nice and shiny. What wax was it that you used? My son bought me some new wax to try for a Christmas present. Waiting for better weather to try it out. It's got Carnuba wax in it. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

7th March 2017, 20:17	#6521
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Ordered one of these Brian

7th March 2017, 21:59	#6523
Rooney Suspended MG ZT 135+ Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, 75 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: County Antrim Posts: 2,027 Thanks: 835 Thanked 882 Times in 557 Posts	Busy day today: Drained and flushed the plenums on the tourer & the saloon - given the weather we've had in the six weeks since they were done I was pleasantly surprised to find both were relatively dry. Fitted DMGR's rear numberplate assembly to the saloon - surprisingly fiddly (but well worth it) and discovered to my annoyance that the bootlid I had sprayed and treated for rust wasn't sprayed under the applique - two tiny rust bubbles lurking there, gonna have to have words with my paint fella Fitted a walnut & black ZT wheel to the saloon, really pleased with it, had already fitted the black glove box and ZT perforated gaiters (just like them) Full service (all filters and fluids) and pre-mot'd the saloon, think she's just about ready, just a headlight alignment to do and fingers crossed that should see her through on Saturday

9th March 2017, 10:34	#6525
Peter96 Regular poster Rover 75 saloon and Morris Minor Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NEWTOWNABBEY Posts: 45 Thanks: 104 Thanked 27 Times in 15 Posts	Got mine back yesterday from my mechanic with a fully operational clutch after a bleed if the hydraulic system. Now to get it a good clean as its filthy.

9th March 2017, 22:04	#6526
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	I got the local Rover specialists to give mine a full health check. A few things they found that may or may not be an issue: Slight play in offside of rack. Is that a known problem for our cars? Or just something to ignore for now? Likewise; Play in gear linkage - suspect cables. I hadn't noticed so can't be that bad. Error code A8S-00F - recirculation pump. Cleared and did not return. What's that pump for? One issue I had spotted...brake pedal rubber worn on r/h edge. I'll start saving for a new one

11th March 2017, 16:25	#6530
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Looked in disbelief at the message centre, dipped beam fail, sidelight fail, numberplate light fail, brakelight fail, oh and an airbag light Do I scrap it? Brian