What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 601

gazcaz · 6th November 2016, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeMc

Already done most of that thanks; I'm not new to ZTs, just not had one for a while

Plenums already sorted
Shannon tube not an issue as I've sorted a cold air system of sorts with a direct feed (but away from water ingress)
Pollen filter waiting to be fitted
Handbrake works very well currently; so not sure if it's already been fettled, but will look to sort the modded compensator further down the line
Catch tank; never had issues before so will leave it for now

Okay

marinabrian · 6th November 2016, 10:26

Filled the ZT up........£70

, removed the firework fallout remnants from the roof, and marvelled at how the rain washed off the lovely salty finish

Took the dog for a walk and now enjoying a cup of coffee

Brian

p2roverman · 6th November 2016, 20:59

Put a battery charger on it! Had done some short night journeys of late and also had to move it about a few times while using the other 75 to tow cars out of the barn (the second 75 failed, but that's mentioned in another post) but hardly expected the battery to not have enough charge to start it.

No other issues but must find out why the ABS light is now on permanently.

rathlindri · 7th November 2016, 17:46

Put my ZT CDTi in to my local garage today for it's annual oil and filter change and check over pre MOT test which is looming on Saturday. Everything is in good order and only some adjustment required to the handbrake. Last year nothing was needed either. Cost £140. My annual mileage is 12-11k miles and the odometer has just passed 106k miles. I'm getting an average of 48mpg. The car is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. Everything works like it should. I guess it is worth approx £1,500 now, about the same as this time last year! My mechanic reckons it will start appreciating in value soon......Cheap motoring or what??

I really don't know what I will replace it with when the time inevitably comes....

CimmaronG · 9th November 2016, 19:19

Put winter wheels on, with the winter tyres.

GordyB · 9th November 2016, 19:53

New wiper blades and new vauxhall boost solenoid on the ZT-T and now no overboost and violent fuel cut off

Also trial wired new Chinese double din HU and checked sat nav worked on it.

Davey1991 · 10th November 2016, 08:28

Early morning oil change, smooth silence. New wipers and all is good.

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roverbarmy · 10th November 2016, 08:58

Changed one of my 2 year old Tesco wiper blades for another one. £4
Tight NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-!

Steve42 · 10th November 2016, 10:59

Went to change my crowns wheels for my union wheels on my old v6 .
First wheel will not come off the car .
Even put a jack behind the wheel still will not move.
so what did I do with my car today .
I failed. That's what I did

Coups · 10th November 2016, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve42

Went to change my crowns wheels for my union wheels on my old v6 .

First wheel will not come off the car .

Even put a jack behind the wheel still will not move.

so what did I do with my car today .

I failed. That's what I did

Steve, easy fix this one. Loosen your wheel nuts on the 'stuck' wheel. Just a turn or less. Then drive slowly and gently while turning the steering wheel. You should hear a 'crack' as it brakes free. Might only take a few feet of travel to free it. It will not cause damage to the wheel or hub.

Easy peasy!

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9th November 2016, 19:19	#6005
CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	Put winter wheels on, with the winter tyres. __________________ My Rover 75 2.0CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Tourer Left the production line 08:07:14hrs on 01/07/2004 'Best to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it'

9th November 2016, 19:53	#6006
GordyB Gets stuck in ZT, ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Brigg Posts: 932 Thanks: 505 Thanked 313 Times in 160 Posts	New wiper blades and new vauxhall boost solenoid on the ZT-T and now no overboost and violent fuel cut off Also trial wired new Chinese double din HU and checked sat nav worked on it. __________________ 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

10th November 2016, 08:58	#6008
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Changed one of my 2 year old Tesco wiper blades for another one. £4 Tight NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-! __________________ Oil in my veins!

10th November 2016, 10:59	#6009
Steve42 I really should get out more....... mg 190+ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bedworth Posts: 2,267 Thanks: 191 Thanked 368 Times in 248 Posts	changed wheels Went to change my crowns wheels for my union wheels on my old v6 . First wheel will not come off the car . Even put a jack behind the wheel still will not move. so what did I do with my car today . I failed. That's what I did

6th November 2016, 10:26	#6002
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	Filled the ZT up........£70 , removed the firework fallout remnants from the roof, and marvelled at how the rain washed off the lovely salty finish Took the dog for a walk and now enjoying a cup of coffee Brian

6th November 2016, 20:59	#6003
p2roverman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie Tourer & Connie SE Saloon & Club SE Tourer Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 974 Thanks: 199 Thanked 71 Times in 59 Posts	Put a battery charger on it! Had done some short night journeys of late and also had to move it about a few times while using the other 75 to tow cars out of the barn (the second 75 failed, but that's mentioned in another post) but hardly expected the battery to not have enough charge to start it. No other issues but must find out why the ABS light is now on permanently.

7th November 2016, 17:46	#6004
rathlindri Loves to post 2004 MG ZT CDTi 135+ saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ballymena Posts: 427 Thanks: 161 Thanked 52 Times in 38 Posts	Put my ZT CDTi in to my local garage today for it's annual oil and filter change and check over pre MOT test which is looming on Saturday. Everything is in good order and only some adjustment required to the handbrake. Last year nothing was needed either. Cost £140. My annual mileage is 12-11k miles and the odometer has just passed 106k miles. I'm getting an average of 48mpg. The car is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition. Everything works like it should. I guess it is worth approx £1,500 now, about the same as this time last year! My mechanic reckons it will start appreciating in value soon......Cheap motoring or what?? I really don't know what I will replace it with when the time inevitably comes....

10th November 2016, 08:28	#6007
Davey1991 Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bingham, Nottingham. Posts: 240 Thanks: 66 Thanked 39 Times in 28 Posts	Early morning oil change, smooth silence. New wipers and all is good. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk