What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 919

marinabrian · 21st February 2019, 16:40

Drove to the seaside, took the dog for a five mile walk, then drove home.

Woke up wife following night shift, informed her we were going out for late lunch, ate lunch then drove home to feed dog offcuts from lunchtime steak.

Following this, it was time for another walk, from which I've just returned, and time to flash up the kettle.

Oh the car, it's outside waiting to be washed..........might be a job for tomorrow, or I might just take it out for a spin again

Brian

marinabrian · 21st February 2019, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackatesme

After sorting the boot leaks,spent 2hrs of giving the boot a good cleaning and airing in the glorious sunshine of S.Wales.

Just to add,what's the purpose of these 2 hooks under spare wheel.

P1010409 by john barry, on Flickr

P1010408 by john barry, on Flickr

The hooks in the boot are for the highline nav module cover

Brian

Nobby · 23rd February 2019, 19:08

Did a 320 mile round trip to the welsh coast to do some work on our cabin. Great fast drive along the M4 in beautiful sunshine but not another 75 or ZT to be seen. Where have they all gone?

jackatesme · 23rd February 2019, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nobby

Did a 320 mile round trip to the welsh coast to do some work on our cabin. Great fast drive along the M4 in beautiful sunshine but not another 75 or ZT to be seen. Where have they all gone?

We are all in the pubs,getting P*****.

NickC · 23rd February 2019, 20:48

Today I stripped the rear window seal as there is a water leak in the boot which I narrowed down to one of the trim clips. From reading this forum I was reliably informed that I would break some of the clips when removing the seal. Well if you are very careful then the trim can be removed without damage.

Ive cleaned the trim clip area thoroughly along the bottom edge of the window and let to dry overnight. Tomorrow I will apply some sealant and refit the clips.

On removal of the trim however Ive noticed that the window seal is showing signs of chrome through the black top layer. So my question is do I remove the black covering for a chrome finish or try to get a replacement seal? Are they available and if so how much are they?? Where do I get one from..

marinabrian · 23rd February 2019, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by NickC

Today I stripped the rear window seal as there is a water leak in the boot which I narrowed down to one of the trim clips. From reading this forum I was reliably informed that I would break some of the clips when removing the seal. Well if you are very careful then the trim can be removed without damage.

Ive cleaned the trim clip area thoroughly along the bottom edge of the window and let to dry overnight. Tomorrow I will apply some sealant and refit the clips.

On removal of the trim however Ive noticed that the window seal is showing signs of chrome through the black top layer. So my question is do I remove the black covering for a chrome finish or try to get a replacement seal? Are they available and if so how much are they?? Where do I get one from..

They're available from Rimmer Bros, however, while you have the trim off the car, give it a good clean, degrease it and give it a whiff over with some satin black paint

Right side

Left side

Brian

NickC · 23rd February 2019, 22:15

Ive only unclipped the bottom part to resolve the water leak but I suppose I could remove the lot and give it a quick spray. Thanks

Slaya · 24th February 2019, 14:49

'Fixed' the airbag light that is always on.

.....by moving the seat back and then forward.

roverbarmy · 24th February 2019, 15:04

Cleaned and touched up paint under the wheel arch, checked suspension nuts and bolts following replacement of wishbone and rear bush, replaced some of the arch liner fixings. I've found that you can repair those pesky plastic screwheads on the expansion fixings (the ones that round off the phillips indent)https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-DYQ100230 by heating a phillips screwdriver and inserting a new phillips indent, allow to cool, then the screw head is good to go (out or in) again!

EDIT: or:-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVE...frcectupt=true
Some things aren't worth repairing it seems!
or maybe they are?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-xGenui...frcectupt=true

keithst24 · 24th February 2019, 17:38

Been a while...but cleaned the Odessey and found the blown fuse to the head unit..Happy days

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23rd February 2019, 19:08	#9183
Nobby Aged to perfection! Rover 75 Conn SE Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Princes Risborough Posts: 639 Thanks: 405 Thanked 423 Times in 226 Posts	Did a 320 mile round trip to the welsh coast to do some work on our cabin. Great fast drive along the M4 in beautiful sunshine but not another 75 or ZT to be seen. Where have they all gone? __________________ Nobby....... Sometimes I talk to myself, Then we both LAUGH!

23rd February 2019, 20:48	#9185
NickC Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Leeds Posts: 37 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Today I stripped the rear window seal as there is a water leak in the boot which I narrowed down to one of the trim clips. From reading this forum I was reliably informed that I would break some of the clips when removing the seal. Well if you are very careful then the trim can be removed without damage. Ive cleaned the trim clip area thoroughly along the bottom edge of the window and let to dry overnight. Tomorrow I will apply some sealant and refit the clips. On removal of the trim however Ive noticed that the window seal is showing signs of chrome through the black top layer. So my question is do I remove the black covering for a chrome finish or try to get a replacement seal? Are they available and if so how much are they?? Where do I get one from.. __________________ My Vehicle DOB :- Thursday, 10th July 2003 @ 11:53:15 It was the 9,767th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 It was the 2,923rd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 It was the 285th ZT in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 661 Royal Blue ZTs Cost When new with options = £27,785 Also born on this day... 146 75s 13 75 Tourers 104 MG TFs 108 ZRs 35 ZSs 45 ZTs 15 ZT-Ts

23rd February 2019, 22:15	#9187
NickC Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Leeds Posts: 37 Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Ive only unclipped the bottom part to resolve the water leak but I suppose I could remove the lot and give it a quick spray. Thanks __________________ My Vehicle DOB :- Thursday, 10th July 2003 @ 11:53:15 It was the 9,767th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 It was the 2,923rd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 It was the 285th ZT in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 661 Royal Blue ZTs Cost When new with options = £27,785 Also born on this day... 146 75s 13 75 Tourers 104 MG TFs 108 ZRs 35 ZSs 45 ZTs 15 ZT-Ts

24th February 2019, 15:04	#9189
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	Cleaned and touched up paint under the wheel arch, checked suspension nuts and bolts following replacement of wishbone and rear bush, replaced some of the arch liner fixings. I've found that you can repair those pesky plastic screwheads on the expansion fixings (the ones that round off the phillips indent)https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-DYQ100230 by heating a phillips screwdriver and inserting a new phillips indent, allow to cool, then the screw head is good to go (out or in) again! EDIT: or:- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVE...frcectupt=true Some things aren't worth repairing it seems! or maybe they are? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-xGenui...frcectupt=true __________________ Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 24th February 2019 at 15:19..

24th February 2019, 17:38	#9190
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Been a while...but cleaned the Odessey and found the blown fuse to the head unit..Happy days Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

21st February 2019, 16:40	#9181
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	Drove to the seaside, took the dog for a five mile walk, then drove home. Woke up wife following night shift, informed her we were going out for late lunch, ate lunch then drove home to feed dog offcuts from lunchtime steak. Following this, it was time for another walk, from which I've just returned, and time to flash up the kettle. Oh the car, it's outside waiting to be washed..........might be a job for tomorrow, or I might just take it out for a spin again Brian

24th February 2019, 14:49	#9188
Slaya Loves to post MG ZT V6 160+, MG TF 135, Focus 1.6 Zetec Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Coventry Posts: 285 Thanks: 129 Thanked 68 Times in 50 Posts	'Fixed' the airbag light that is always on. .....by moving the seat back and then forward.

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