What I didn't do to my Rover 75 MGZT today - Page 82

FLYING BANANA · 14th August 2022, 20:49

Banana has not moved for three days due to the extreme heat.

FrattonEnder · 15th August 2022, 07:57

***Just realised I posted this in the wrong thread! The heat's got to me!***

Drop links! Finally got the fronts done and no more knocking. I reckon ambient temperature of 35C yesterday helped the removal of the old ones - certainly didn't help me!
I didn't resort to cutting the old ones out. Cracked out the top nut by rotating on the flat and managed to get an unground 17mm open end on just enough of the nut and simply spun the flat round. Thanks Lidl, your spanner set saved me a load of hassle.
New links have had their tops trimmed so getting a 17mm ring on is a breeze. Hopefully won't need touching for 4 years, otherwise DMGRS will be getting a call.

Mike Noc · 15th August 2022, 22:43

Well I didn't replace the OSR spring. Car felt jittery on the way back home and I could feel every pot hole. Thought it might be a spring snapped and when I got out and looked at the OSR that corner had sunk down. Had a spot of dinner and came out to investigate further a couple of hours later and the car was back up to normal height. Jacked the rear end and the springs were fine so disconnected the shock absorber and it compressed fine but no rebound. Had to crowbar it back out! All sorted with a new shock absorber.

Clickernick · 16th August 2022, 00:12

After putting up with a cranky drivers window mechanism for the last 18 months after the freezing weather of Winter 20/21, i finally got around to obtaining a replacement mech and pulled apart the door to fit it. I kept putting it off cos i hate pulling doors apart, but you know what?? It was a breeze to do.
Most annoying bit was removing the sound deadening foam liner from the door as the black gungy stuff that holds it in place is a pig to work with. The warm weather did not help.
All reassembled in quick time and Now i have a very nice, smooth operating drivers window once again.

Fitted a new secondary drivers door seal at the same time which was long overdue!

Happy motoring!!

FrattonEnder · 16th August 2022, 13:17

Didn't do much with the Zed today, apart from book her in for a new clutch & slave cylinder, seeing as it let go on the way to work this morning. Nice puddle underneath the 'box - all verified by a very nice man from the AA.

bl52krz · 19th August 2022, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Banana has not moved for three days due to the extreme heat.

Which crater do you want to park at Bob? I will see if I can book you a space.

Bogbrush82 · 21st August 2022, 22:43

Added more miles to the Challenger.

Seems to have stabled out now at around 27.5mpg, which is 2.5 more than what the official figures suggest.

I'll take it. )

Tenesmus · 31st August 2022, 23:48

I didn't take the headlining out to get it replaced. I didn't get the aircon looked it, nor the weird noise on tickover. I didn't get the IPK delined, the tailgate switch fixed nor the panel under the number plate properly affixed.

I didn't get the rusting sill looked at, the scraped arch and I haven't booked it in for the front bumper respray.

I also haven't fixed the rainwater leak, and I haven't replaced the bonnet badge with the new one I bought about 2 years ago.

And I haven't had the wheels refurbed.

I did drive to work and back though and the car park barriers were up so it was free of charge.

Bogbrush82 · 3rd September 2022, 10:29

Fitted a proper spare wheel cover to "Challenger"

Bogbrush82 · 6th December 2022, 13:47

Car is still bl**dy broke!

No response from the engine when pushing the accelerator pedal until engine warms up fully. Garage thinks it may be the throttle body. Only problem is the only brand new TB's I could find are in America!

14th August 2022, 20:49	#811
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,550 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Banana has not moved for three days due to the extreme heat. __________________ 233,250. onen hag oll

15th August 2022, 07:57	#812
FrattonEnder Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2020 Location: Gloucester Posts: 232 Thanks: 40 Thanked 47 Times in 28 Posts	*Just realised I posted this in the wrong thread! The heat's got to me!* Drop links! Finally got the fronts done and no more knocking. I reckon ambient temperature of 35C yesterday helped the removal of the old ones - certainly didn't help me! I didn't resort to cutting the old ones out. Cracked out the top nut by rotating on the flat and managed to get an unground 17mm open end on just enough of the nut and simply spun the flat round. Thanks Lidl, your spanner set saved me a load of hassle. New links have had their tops trimmed so getting a 17mm ring on is a breeze. Hopefully won't need touching for 4 years, otherwise DMGRS will be getting a call. __________________ Serial Longbridge owner - Rover 213SE, Rover 216GTi, Rover 416 SLi, MG ZS 120+, MG ZT CDTi, MG ZT-T 190. Flies in the ointment - Ford Mondeo Mk4 CDTi Zetec, MINI Cooper 1.6 Last edited by FrattonEnder; 15th August 2022 at 11:15.. Reason: Being a dumbass

16th August 2022, 00:12	#814
Clickernick Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 75 Thanked 91 Times in 65 Posts	After putting up with a cranky drivers window mechanism for the last 18 months after the freezing weather of Winter 20/21, i finally got around to obtaining a replacement mech and pulled apart the door to fit it. I kept putting it off cos i hate pulling doors apart, but you know what?? It was a breeze to do. Most annoying bit was removing the sound deadening foam liner from the door as the black gungy stuff that holds it in place is a pig to work with. The warm weather did not help. All reassembled in quick time and Now i have a very nice, smooth operating drivers window once again. Fitted a new secondary drivers door seal at the same time which was long overdue! Happy motoring!! __________________ Real walnut interior. Original refurbished Forked Spokes 16” with Michelin Primacy 4 rubber, Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB double din Wi Fi phone integration. Retrofitted twin front horns. 160 re-map. Revotec fan. Silicone intercooler hoses and ‘O ring’ replacement. Top hose thermostat. New walnut and smokestone steering wheel with cruise upgrade. Brembo Brakes. Ceramic coated rear Exhaust. L/engine mount, Hydramount, Bosch MAF. Focal Access Drivers and Focal Amp.

16th August 2022, 13:17	#815
FrattonEnder Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2020 Location: Gloucester Posts: 232 Thanks: 40 Thanked 47 Times in 28 Posts	Didn't do much with the Zed today, apart from book her in for a new clutch & slave cylinder, seeing as it let go on the way to work this morning. Nice puddle underneath the 'box - all verified by a very nice man from the AA. __________________ Serial Longbridge owner - Rover 213SE, Rover 216GTi, Rover 416 SLi, MG ZS 120+, MG ZT CDTi, MG ZT-T 190. Flies in the ointment - Ford Mondeo Mk4 CDTi Zetec, MINI Cooper 1.6

21st August 2022, 22:43	#817
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Added more miles to the Challenger. Seems to have stabled out now at around 27.5mpg, which is 2.5 more than what the official figures suggest. I'll take it. ) __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

15th August 2022, 22:43	#813
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Well I didn't replace the OSR spring. Car felt jittery on the way back home and I could feel every pot hole. Thought it might be a spring snapped and when I got out and looked at the OSR that corner had sunk down. Had a spot of dinner and came out to investigate further a couple of hours later and the car was back up to normal height. Jacked the rear end and the springs were fine so disconnected the shock absorber and it compressed fine but no rebound. Had to crowbar it back out! All sorted with a new shock absorber.

31st August 2022, 23:48	#818
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I didn't take the headlining out to get it replaced. I didn't get the aircon looked it, nor the weird noise on tickover. I didn't get the IPK delined, the tailgate switch fixed nor the panel under the number plate properly affixed. I didn't get the rusting sill looked at, the scraped arch and I haven't booked it in for the front bumper respray. I also haven't fixed the rainwater leak, and I haven't replaced the bonnet badge with the new one I bought about 2 years ago. And I haven't had the wheels refurbed. I did drive to work and back though and the car park barriers were up so it was free of charge. __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

3rd September 2022, 10:29	#819
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Fitted a proper spare wheel cover to "Challenger" __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

6th December 2022, 13:47	#820
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Car is still bl**dy broke! No response from the engine when pushing the accelerator pedal until engine warms up fully. Garage thinks it may be the throttle body. Only problem is the only brand new TB's I could find are in America! __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

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