What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 319

ianbstag · 24th April 2015, 13:13

Had the morning off work, so after doing my duty and cutting the grass, I thought I'd give the car a bit of a clean.

I bought some Prima Banana Gloss liquid wax a while ago, but had not got round to using it, so after a good wash, I cracked on.

Dead easy to use, wipe on, wait ten minutes, then buff off with a microfibre cloth. No effort at all.

I'll let the results speak for themselves

(sorry about the wheelie bins, but Friday is collection day)

Jules · 24th April 2015, 13:56

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Originally Posted by archermav

Turned the rubber bungs a quarter each on the boot, no more machine gunning when I operate boot release.

Put a tiny bit of black silicone on the threads or they will keep winding themselves in again

Jules · 24th April 2015, 13:57

I thought that was a photo of a wheelie bin for a mo there

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Originally Posted by ianbstag

Had the morning off work, so after doing my duty and cutting the grass, I thought I'd give the car a bit of a clean.

I bought some Prima Banana Gloss liquid wax a while ago, but had not got round to using it, so after a good wash, I cracked on.

Dead easy to use, wipe on, wait ten minutes, then buff off with a microfibre cloth. No effort at all.

I'll let the results speak for themselves

(sorry about the wheelie bins, but Friday is collection day)

tony2 · 24th April 2015, 22:00

Hi all,
My ZT has been in storage for the last 18 months so, took it for MOT and it passed with just one advisory for the N/S handbrake efficiency a bit low.
Not bad I thought, will be taxed end of the month and looking forward to driving her again

Next job, clay the paintwork and a dam good waxing

KenR · 25th April 2015, 08:29

Took the main window/mirror switch out and cleaned it all up. Now works just fine

Rover rewards me by telling me my indicator bulb has died. Thanks very much you ungrateful car.

The Mighty Quinn · 25th April 2015, 19:18

Had a 2nd attempt at fitting a lower Lockwood mesh grill. You can see the stainless steel tie wire I used to secure it quite clearly, but I'll replace that with thinner guage stuff when received and it should then be barely noticable - not sure whether to remove the Turbocharged badge when I'm at it (??). It's a massive PITA cutting the mesh to the right size (spent about 6hrs at this!), so my advice is not to bother, unless you really fancy doing it..
I don't think it looks that bad though.. ?

Seafrost · 25th April 2015, 19:36

With the help of Steve811.. we set about changing the rear coil springs on my tourer in preparation for my Mot.....

I knew the one spring was broken after spotting it when painting the lower arms etc.

Started off well....pain to get the broken bit of spring from the lower rubber mount, but it was achieved By Steve.

New springs were slightly different, same diameter all the way end to end, old ones were thinner at the ends. Also I chose standard springs... rather than Heavy Duty,.. as I do not tow, nor carry excessively heavy loads.
O/s done... apart from difficult bolts down on the arm...fairly straight forward. No spring compressors needed. ( the guy on the MG youtube video makes it look so easy using air tools on a fairly new car ) they should have been made to do it off a 4 post ramp, on level ground, on a rusty car, with standard over the counter tools.. !

Then we set about the N/s...which started okay.... but it was not.. this spring was also broken, down in the bottom where it sits in the arm.
Then somehow I... broke the rear drop link... came right out of its socket... to get me home, it was put in a vice and popped back in... nobody open with stock

Same kerfuffle with spring piece and lower rubber....but eventually all back and fitted.

Car lowered back onto the ground, and Steve's lad says " its really high on the back ".... oh coca cola thought I

... quick spin around the block and it was fine.. Sitting at its correct level.... no more droopy bottom.....

Now just to order some parts to replace the broken/knackered ones.

And Once again, a Huge Thanks to Steve and family for the help... its really appreciated

steve811 · 25th April 2015, 19:37

No worries mate, glad we got it sorted, hope the car feels better now!

Seafrost · 25th April 2015, 19:40

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Originally Posted by steve811

No worries mate, glad we got it sorted, hope the car feels better now!

Yes mate, I took it steady back, but it was definately a new feel to the car, seemed more precise on the road... no rear end swagger...

Dan_Somerset · 25th April 2015, 20:04

After owning the 75 for several weeks without driving it I finally got to take the old girl out for a run, first impressions are that the old girl seems to be in good nick and very smooth, my son was moaning I was going too slow and that our old car was faster, I did point out to him I was flirting with the speed limit and that it feels slower as the car is smoother plus there is no wind or road noise but since when have you been able to reason with a six year old on such things!

I have to admit I was very aware of the fuel gauge dropping considerably quicker than my old car, but hey I think it will be worth the price!

24th April 2015, 22:00	#3184
tony2 Loves to post MG ZT 190 + X Power Grey Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Taunton Posts: 277 Thanks: 44 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Back on the road. Hi all, My ZT has been in storage for the last 18 months so, took it for MOT and it passed with just one advisory for the N/S handbrake efficiency a bit low. Not bad I thought, will be taxed end of the month and looking forward to driving her again Next job, clay the paintwork and a dam good waxing __________________ "24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not."

25th April 2015, 08:29	#3185
KenR Loves to post 2.5 V6 Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: North London Posts: 286 Thanks: 57 Thanked 45 Times in 38 Posts	Took the main window/mirror switch out and cleaned it all up. Now works just fine Rover rewards me by telling me my indicator bulb has died. Thanks very much you ungrateful car. __________________ 2002 MG ZT 160 - Le Mans Green 1996 MGF VVC BRG 1975 Triumph Toledo 2 litre 1996 Ford Galaxy 2.0 petrol

24th April 2015, 13:13	#3181
ianbstag Loves to post MG ZT 260 V8 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mansfield Posts: 271 Thanks: 77 Thanked 57 Times in 49 Posts	Had the morning off work, so after doing my duty and cutting the grass, I thought I'd give the car a bit of a clean. I bought some Prima Banana Gloss liquid wax a while ago, but had not got round to using it, so after a good wash, I cracked on. Dead easy to use, wipe on, wait ten minutes, then buff off with a microfibre cloth. No effort at all. I'll let the results speak for themselves (sorry about the wheelie bins, but Friday is collection day)

25th April 2015, 19:36	#3187
Seafrost Posted a thing or two 75 Connie SE 1.8 Manual Tourer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Outskirts of Newport :) Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 479 Thanked 241 Times in 163 Posts	With the help of Steve811.. we set about changing the rear coil springs on my tourer in preparation for my Mot..... I knew the one spring was broken after spotting it when painting the lower arms etc. Started off well....pain to get the broken bit of spring from the lower rubber mount, but it was achieved By Steve. New springs were slightly different, same diameter all the way end to end, old ones were thinner at the ends. Also I chose standard springs... rather than Heavy Duty,.. as I do not tow, nor carry excessively heavy loads. O/s done... apart from difficult bolts down on the arm...fairly straight forward. No spring compressors needed. ( the guy on the MG youtube video makes it look so easy using air tools on a fairly new car ) they should have been made to do it off a 4 post ramp, on level ground, on a rusty car, with standard over the counter tools.. ! Then we set about the N/s...which started okay.... but it was not.. this spring was also broken, down in the bottom where it sits in the arm. Then somehow I... broke the rear drop link... came right out of its socket... to get me home, it was put in a vice and popped back in... nobody open with stock Same kerfuffle with spring piece and lower rubber....but eventually all back and fitted. Car lowered back onto the ground, and Steve's lad says " its really high on the back ".... oh coca cola thought I ... quick spin around the block and it was fine.. Sitting at its correct level.... no more droopy bottom..... Now just to order some parts to replace the broken/knackered ones. And Once again, a Huge Thanks to Steve and family for the help... its really appreciated

25th April 2015, 19:37	#3188
steve811 Banned Rover 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Posts: 1,906 Thanks: 107 Thanked 299 Times in 206 Posts	No worries mate, glad we got it sorted, hope the car feels better now!

25th April 2015, 20:04	#3190
Dan_Somerset Avid contributor 75 Saloon, 2.5 V6 Auto Conn Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taunton Posts: 106 Thanks: 6 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts	After owning the 75 for several weeks without driving it I finally got to take the old girl out for a run, first impressions are that the old girl seems to be in good nick and very smooth, my son was moaning I was going too slow and that our old car was faster, I did point out to him I was flirting with the speed limit and that it feels slower as the car is smoother plus there is no wind or road noise but since when have you been able to reason with a six year old on such things! I have to admit I was very aware of the fuel gauge dropping considerably quicker than my old car, but hey I think it will be worth the price!