What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 866

Teflon · 25th October 2018, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Bastelmann

Steelwool, polishing creme and a lot of patience. Quite simple.

Exactly how I did mine

. One word of warning though, it's advisable to tape up the connection to the alternator with insulation tape first. I didn't think of that on my first session, and got a bit too close with the steel wool. My reward was one or two nice fat blue sparks

- not clever on my part

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I've always taped up the connector when polishing since then. After all, a working alternator trumps a shiny dead one

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Cliff

Brunty · 26th October 2018, 18:42

Took Moonstone V6 in for oil and filter change plus MOT, told them I do not want an MOT with fail or advisories, just do whatever is needed, now booked in for front pads next Wednesday will pass. The oil this time is 5 - 30 fully synthetic long life, so, last change was 16 moths ago and 4,400 miles, how long can I go without another oil change using this new, expensive oil?

marinabrian · 26th October 2018, 21:13

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Originally Posted by Brunty

Took Moonstone V6 in for oil and filter change plus MOT, told them I do not want an MOT with fail or advisories, just do whatever is needed, now booked in for front pads next Wednesday will pass. The oil this time is 5 - 30 fully synthetic long life, so, last change was 16 moths ago and 4,400 miles, how long can I go without another oil change using this new, expensive oil?

I wouldn't use 5-30, if you are using a fully synthetic oil, 0w-40 would be more suitable, however there is no reason not to use 10w 40 semi synthetic, as that is the correct grade for the car

Brian

P-Nut · 26th October 2018, 21:17

This reminds me, I really should change my oil after my trip away, I have no idea what oil was put in it by the Italian Mechanic

trikey · 26th October 2018, 21:25

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Originally Posted by P-Nut

This reminds me, I really should change my oil after my trip away, I have no idea what oil was put in it by the Italian Mechanic

Olive oil?

marinabrian · 26th October 2018, 21:27

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Originally Posted by trikey

Olive oil?

P-Nut · 26th October 2018, 21:34

You joke but Olive oil was very nearly put in it as I was insanely desperate at the time, turns out there aren't many places to buy oil in the Italian Alps

patrolman pete · 26th October 2018, 22:40

After collecting the necessary parts over many months, I managed to retrofit a thicker version of the rear anti roll from a ZT onto my Connie se diesel. It wasn't too bad to fit after cleaning the bolt holes in the subframe with a tap and then loosening and adjusting the exhaust to clear the n/s mounting bracket we were good to see if it would make any difference.

Well it seems to have sharpened up the drive noticeably , the rear wiggle that I used to feel going over the usual potholes has gone and the rear wheels feel like they are following the fronts. Who at MG Rover thought this was a good idea to delete an important part of the suspension on a heavy car .

gazcaz · 27th October 2018, 15:05

Waxyed all underneath,, arches the lot and replaced drop links,discs n pads and drums already for winter and MOT next week ....

Groundsman Willie · 27th October 2018, 17:36

Quiet day at work today, so I finally got around to doing the inlet manifold gasket.
Still had time to do an oil change before it got too dark.
Quiet day tomorrow too, so will hopefully give her a good clean inside and out.
Quite a productive weekend hopefully, and I'm getting paid for it too

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P-Nut Gets stuck in MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Shields Posts: 561 Thanks: 143 Thanked 170 Times in 103 Posts	This reminds me, I really should change my oil after my trip away, I have no idea what oil was put in it by the Italian Mechanic __________________ Approved food eater

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P-Nut Gets stuck in MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: North Shields Posts: 561 Thanks: 143 Thanked 170 Times in 103 Posts	You joke but Olive oil was very nearly put in it as I was insanely desperate at the time, turns out there aren't many places to buy oil in the Italian Alps __________________ Approved food eater

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Groundsman Willie Gets stuck in Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Newbury Posts: 842 Thanks: 783 Thanked 423 Times in 264 Posts	Quiet day at work today, so I finally got around to doing the inlet manifold gasket. Still had time to do an oil change before it got too dark. Quiet day tomorrow too, so will hopefully give her a good clean inside and out. Quite a productive weekend hopefully, and I'm getting paid for it too __________________ Dave

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Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 415 Thanks: 273 Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts	Took Moonstone V6 in for oil and filter change plus MOT, told them I do not want an MOT with fail or advisories, just do whatever is needed, now booked in for front pads next Wednesday will pass. The oil this time is 5 - 30 fully synthetic long life, so, last change was 16 moths ago and 4,400 miles, how long can I go without another oil change using this new, expensive oil?

26th October 2018, 22:40	#8658
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	After collecting the necessary parts over many months, I managed to retrofit a thicker version of the rear anti roll from a ZT onto my Connie se diesel. It wasn't too bad to fit after cleaning the bolt holes in the subframe with a tap and then loosening and adjusting the exhaust to clear the n/s mounting bracket we were good to see if it would make any difference. Well it seems to have sharpened up the drive noticeably , the rear wiggle that I used to feel going over the usual potholes has gone and the rear wheels feel like they are following the fronts. Who at MG Rover thought this was a good idea to delete an important part of the suspension on a heavy car .