What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1228

bl52krz · 11th January 2021, 22:45

Today for the first time in around two weeks, the weather was calling me to give the KV6 a gentle wash. A young lady came past as I washed it and said:- you asking for it to rain? I said it usually does when I wash it. And guess what.........it is.
Got to have a look at the diesel tomorrow in the garage if it’s not raining and start it up for around half/three quarters of an hour. Not been started for around 3/4 weeks, so will hope for the best.

jhill26 · 11th January 2021, 23:17

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Originally Posted by trikey

Maple garage in sproatley know our cars well.

Many thanks. I'll give them a try. I don't want to have the old gal put down if someone can do a bit of surgery.

Maxfly · 12th January 2021, 12:06

Mine got washed after getting a thick coating of salt from the roads up here. Then the leather steering wheel was given a deep clean with APC, magic sponge and, eventually, once there was no more dirt to come out and the wee white paint flecks had also gone a few doses of leather conditioner applied.
Steering wheel no longer super shiny looking and feels much better to touch

kelvo · 12th January 2021, 12:28

Just replaced both of the bonnet struts on the ZT. What a difference they made, the bonnet will now rise on its own once above half way, so probably means the wind won't blow it down on me. (I don't work with a bonnet open into a facing wind just in case a strong gust damages it)

One of those things that unless they fail totally, you don't realise how much they gradually degrade over a period of time. The ones I removed were 2004 manufacture so 17 years is probably not bad.

FLYING BANANA · 12th January 2021, 12:51

Filled the Bear up with go go juice. Should last a month (ish!).

coolguy · 12th January 2021, 16:16

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Originally Posted by FLYING BANANA

Filled the Bear up with go go juice. Should last a month (ish!).

You might be lucky if you don't go anywhere!

Annfield-East · 12th January 2021, 18:01

Gave her a wash followed by a pressure rinse. It was hardly needed but I had nothing else to do.

There was a fair bit of condensation on the windscreen so sent off for a couple of dehumidifier pads.

Bob Walker · 13th January 2021, 12:07

Reminisced and took my 190 for its MOT. I was not filled with a great deal of confidence, it always feels like I'm going to the dentist! I'm quite diligent and service it and keep up on things. Guess what?? The blooming thing passed first time with no advisories!! I thought the MOT guy was pulling my leg!! I've never had a MGRover car (44 years) that has ever passed its MOT first time!! I was in a state of shock!! The worst car I have ever had for MOT failures was a Morris Minor Traveller I completely rebuilt it, took it 7 times to the MOT station until the guy gave up and passed in from shear pity!! It was the rear handbrake, it was ineffective despite a full rebuild!! The car came with crossply remoulds!! They never wore out but you took your life in your hands when corning and/or making an emergency stop!! Those where the days!!

AndrewJames · 13th January 2021, 19:58

Replacement window switch pack arrived. Nothing wrong with the old one other than a very annoying rattle from the mirror adjustment switches. Installed the new switch to find only half the buttons worked. Ended up sitting there with a torch in my mouth dismantling both switches and putting the new buttons onto the old switch. Pain in the backside but rattle free now!

bl52krz · 13th January 2021, 20:19

A very good idea to put dehumidifier pads in your car. I bought two from Aldi. One is on the shelf by the back window, and the other is on the floor at the back of my seat. Been there since November and no condensation on the inside of the windows so far. Last week I heated the one up in the microwave for 5 minutes to get it back to its blue marker colour.Well worth the money.

11th January 2021, 22:45	#12271
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Today for the first time in around two weeks, the weather was calling me to give the KV6 a gentle wash. A young lady came past as I washed it and said:- you asking for it to rain? I said it usually does when I wash it. And guess what.........it is. Got to have a look at the diesel tomorrow in the garage if it’s not raining and start it up for around half/three quarters of an hour. Not been started for around 3/4 weeks, so will hope for the best. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

12th January 2021, 12:51	#12275
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: 22,555 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Filled the Bear up with go go juice. Should last a month (ish!). __________________ 233,320. New rear tyres on order for BBB. onen hag oll

12th January 2021, 18:01	#12277
Annfield-East Loves to post None Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Nowhere Posts: 274 Thanks: 142 Thanked 111 Times in 72 Posts	Gave her a wash followed by a pressure rinse. It was hardly needed but I had nothing else to do. There was a fair bit of condensation on the windscreen so sent off for a couple of dehumidifier pads. Last edited by Annfield-East; 12th January 2021 at 18:02.. Reason: Correction.

13th January 2021, 12:07	#12278
Bob Walker Loves to post MGZT Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Richmond Posts: 255 Thanks: 26 Thanked 80 Times in 45 Posts	What I did today with my 190 Reminisced and took my 190 for its MOT. I was not filled with a great deal of confidence, it always feels like I'm going to the dentist! I'm quite diligent and service it and keep up on things. Guess what?? The blooming thing passed first time with no advisories!! I thought the MOT guy was pulling my leg!! I've never had a MGRover car (44 years) that has ever passed its MOT first time!! I was in a state of shock!! The worst car I have ever had for MOT failures was a Morris Minor Traveller I completely rebuilt it, took it 7 times to the MOT station until the guy gave up and passed in from shear pity!! It was the rear handbrake, it was ineffective despite a full rebuild!! The car came with crossply remoulds!! They never wore out but you took your life in your hands when corning and/or making an emergency stop!! Those where the days!!

13th January 2021, 20:19	#12280
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	A very good idea to put dehumidifier pads in your car. I bought two from Aldi. One is on the shelf by the back window, and the other is on the floor at the back of my seat. Been there since November and no condensation on the inside of the windows so far. Last week I heated the one up in the microwave for 5 minutes to get it back to its blue marker colour.Well worth the money. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

12th January 2021, 12:06	#12273
Maxfly Loves to post MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort William Posts: 317 Thanks: 407 Thanked 110 Times in 75 Posts	Mine got washed after getting a thick coating of salt from the roads up here. Then the leather steering wheel was given a deep clean with APC, magic sponge and, eventually, once there was no more dirt to come out and the wee white paint flecks had also gone a few doses of leather conditioner applied. Steering wheel no longer super shiny looking and feels much better to touch

12th January 2021, 12:28	#12274
kelvo Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 22 Thanked 163 Times in 135 Posts	Just replaced both of the bonnet struts on the ZT. What a difference they made, the bonnet will now rise on its own once above half way, so probably means the wind won't blow it down on me. (I don't work with a bonnet open into a facing wind just in case a strong gust damages it) One of those things that unless they fail totally, you don't realise how much they gradually degrade over a period of time. The ones I removed were 2004 manufacture so 17 years is probably not bad.

13th January 2021, 19:58	#12279
AndrewJames Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 291 Thanks: 133 Thanked 102 Times in 61 Posts	Replacement window switch pack arrived. Nothing wrong with the old one other than a very annoying rattle from the mirror adjustment switches. Installed the new switch to find only half the buttons worked. Ended up sitting there with a torch in my mouth dismantling both switches and putting the new buttons onto the old switch. Pain in the backside but rattle free now!