What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1440

stevebrookman · 31st March 2024, 11:21

Underneath the rear removing surface rust off the suspension and anywhere else. Rust killed -will prime today and paint tomorrow.

Fixed a diesel leak Friday-clip on top of fuel pump and put the Renault 5 thermostat in as well.

Handbrake next!!

gnu · 31st March 2024, 15:48

Taxed it for a year. At £320, £30 more than last year.

Ched · 31st March 2024, 22:19

Today I removed the inlet manifold from my daily due to a suspected leak,

Upon removal I found it had indeed been leaking from 2 seals, cleaned it all up and fitted replacement seals and all seems well again.

And then onto more serious stuff, I noticed the drivers footwell was wet, it then dawned on me that the plenum was blocked, I rodded it and a deluge of water came out.
I couldn't believe the amount of tree debris in the plenum, it will become a weekly check from now on.
It was then dried and hoovered clean, a new pollen filter fitted and it looks good again.

ceedy · 1st April 2024, 08:36

Diesel up on the ramps. To check the lower mount,
the under tray was extra heavy due to the sponge being waterlogged ,
some plenum rodding needed after the recent monsoons.
Noticed the handbrake was worse since fitting the new rear discs,
So that's the next job .
Took off the NS boot hinge,to reseal as had a persistent damp patch under that area.
AWaiting the next downpour.
NB..the 260's boot is bone dry so it can be done

C..

Ps.
Anyone know the odd hex size of the 4 x 5mm nuts that hold the number plate light / badge bar on ?
On on the 260 is loose. And the daft screw thread is too long for a normal socket

ceedy · 1st April 2024, 13:41

sunny outside today so up on axle stands, wheels off handbrake on 2 clicks,

and the heavens opened .. moistly done

but wet ..

so maybe try another day .

.

C

bl52krz · 1st April 2024, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ched

Today I removed the inlet manifold from my daily due to a suspected leak,

Upon removal I found it had indeed been leaking from 2 seals, cleaned it all up and fitted replacement seals and all seems well again.

And then onto more serious stuff, I noticed the drivers footwell was wet, it then dawned on me that the plenum was blocked, I rodded it and a deluge of water came out.
I couldn't believe the amount of tree debris in the plenum, it will become a weekly check from now on.
It was then dried and hoovered clean, a new pollen filter fitted and it looks good again.

Hi Dave. Have you not modified the plenum cover as described by Arctic(Steve)?

johnnyb44 · 1st April 2024, 17:56

After watching "Hooked on classics" you tube video last on the egr bypass I had a quick look at mine today and ended up blocking the vacuum off which essentially disables the egr.
As the weather was nice I went for a decent drive just to see how the car behaved.
Well it certainly felt alot more responsive and less laboured.

Ched · 1st April 2024, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl52krz

Hi Dave. Have you not modified the plenum cover as described by Arctic(Steve)?

Hi Dave, Yes it does have the modified cover, I wasn't prepared for the amount of rubbish in there tho.

bl52krz · 1st April 2024, 21:29

Yes I know what you mean. The last twelve months with the rain and wind have been bad for leaves and other debris getting in everywhere. I have had to clean mine out more often. By the way, are you going to the Gaydon meeting later this month?

Rover 75 Tourer · 2nd April 2024, 20:37

Spring broke yesterday got 2 new front springs stripped O/side today found top bearing damaged orderd new one will be here tommorow, started to pull N/side apart got dark work resumes tommorow. Potholes strike again!!

31st March 2024, 15:48	#14392
gnu Gets stuck in MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bristol Posts: 697 Thanks: 332 Thanked 164 Times in 133 Posts	Taxed it for a year. At £320, £30 more than last year. __________________ gnu

1st April 2024, 08:36	#14394
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Diesel up on the ramps. To check the lower mount, the under tray was extra heavy due to the sponge being waterlogged , some plenum rodding needed after the recent monsoons. Noticed the handbrake was worse since fitting the new rear discs, So that's the next job . Took off the NS boot hinge,to reseal as had a persistent damp patch under that area. AWaiting the next downpour. NB..the 260's boot is bone dry so it can be done C.. Ps. Anyone know the odd hex size of the 4 x 5mm nuts that hold the number plate light / badge bar on ? On on the 260 is loose. And the daft screw thread is too long for a normal socket __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

1st April 2024, 13:41	#14395
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	sunny outside today so up on axle stands, wheels off handbrake on 2 clicks, and the heavens opened .. moistly done but wet .. so maybe try another day .. C __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

1st April 2024, 17:56	#14397
johnnyb44 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north wales Posts: 2,707 Thanks: 1,774 Thanked 902 Times in 507 Posts	After watching "Hooked on classics" you tube video last on the egr bypass I had a quick look at mine today and ended up blocking the vacuum off which essentially disables the egr. As the weather was nice I went for a decent drive just to see how the car behaved. Well it certainly felt alot more responsive and less laboured. __________________ Replaced pcv filter, springs, plenum spy hole mod,Bonnet cable divider mod. Wax oiled.Air con recharged. Auto box oil changed , Jules plenum guard fitted .Smoked wind deflectors fitted.S/S Compensator.Club Grill Badge kindly donated by Andyg2011..

1st April 2024, 21:29	#14399
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,397 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Yes I know what you mean. The last twelve months with the rain and wind have been bad for leaves and other debris getting in everywhere. I have had to clean mine out more often. By the way, are you going to the Gaydon meeting later this month? __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

31st March 2024, 11:21	#14391
stevebrookman Regular poster Still looking for a Conny Se CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Underneath the rear removing surface rust off the suspension and anywhere else. Rust killed -will prime today and paint tomorrow. Fixed a diesel leak Friday-clip on top of fuel pump and put the Renault 5 thermostat in as well. Handbrake next!!

31st March 2024, 22:19	#14393
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,294 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Today I removed the inlet manifold from my daily due to a suspected leak, Upon removal I found it had indeed been leaking from 2 seals, cleaned it all up and fitted replacement seals and all seems well again. And then onto more serious stuff, I noticed the drivers footwell was wet, it then dawned on me that the plenum was blocked, I rodded it and a deluge of water came out. I couldn't believe the amount of tree debris in the plenum, it will become a weekly check from now on. It was then dried and hoovered clean, a new pollen filter fitted and it looks good again.

2nd April 2024, 20:37	#14400
Rover 75 Tourer Avid contributor Rover 75 tourers(4)400turs(3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Largs Posts: 219 Thanks: 3 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	Broken spring Spring broke yesterday got 2 new front springs stripped O/side today found top bearing damaged orderd new one will be here tommorow, started to pull N/side apart got dark work resumes tommorow. Potholes strike again!!