What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 868

sewerman · 28th October 2018, 19:40

Found the keys for the ZT after i had mislaid then after the last nano... Right after ordering a new key blank duh

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kelvo · 29th October 2018, 08:05

not quite to my ZT but in readiness picked up a new carpet to fit, having discovered that mine is soggy after a sun roof leak and that they are virtually impossible to dry out.

Fortuitous in a way as it means that i can replace the Mk2 carpet with the much nicer Mk1 variant.

Just not looking forward to taking the whole interior apart but figure if I give it a weekend it shouldn't be too bad.

apgandy · 31st October 2018, 08:48

The carpet is not too bad to do kelvo, front seats and centre consul are the main things to come out and if your replacing with new you can always cut in two to make it easier. They are just foam backed. Remover mine and it took about an hour to remove.

kelvo · 31st October 2018, 16:04

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Originally Posted by apgandy

The carpet is not too bad to do kelvo, front seats and centre consul are the main things to come out and if your replacing with new you can always cut in two to make it easier. They are just foam backed. Remover mine and it took about an hour to remove.

yes, it's probably one of those jobs that's not as bad as it sounds. I figured it might be easier to take the carpet out in two pieces - I'm guessing it's fitted in through the rear doors?

I've already discovered that the handbrake adjuster has been packed out with washers so this will also be opportune moment to fit a modified handbrake compensator once I've ordered the shackle to make it. In true Blue Peter fashion I have an adjuster I prepared earlier from my old car ready to modify.

Shapfell · 31st October 2018, 16:30

Todays foray into the abused machine that is my MG ZTT in Pearl Black started with a nice ride out to a local (newish) scrappy; proper old skool, "It's over there, go and have a look mate". Came away with a working load cover for £15. Roof rails soon... they have 1 x ZT in Trophy, a ZTT in PBT (d), a 1.8 75 Tourer, couple of ZRs, a MGF, Rover 400 and assorted other stuff. Anyway, got home, stripped and cleaned the rear wiper arm as it was seized, now nice and smooth, sorted a door trim and had a go at the screenwash. The rubber filter was completely monged up with scum, so after one abortive attempt at getting everything working (monged up again) I pulled it all out and dumped about 2 litres of hot water with washing up liquid into the tank - boy did that stink! A good flush out with the garden hose jammed in the top and I now have washers front and rear again! Still no rear wiper - it doesn't feel like its engaged with the rotator or the motor is running. Hmmm.

spongeh · 31st October 2018, 18:41

Today I have mostly been turning this:

into this

jackatesme · 31st October 2018, 18:51

Picked up my spare after refurbish £50.Will have full set in done after winter,£180.

WP_20181031_001 by john barry, on Flickr

Brunty · 31st October 2018, 19:05

Took Moonstone V6 to garage for new pads and MOT. Ended up with new disks and pads, failed MOT on headlight aim too high on both sides, then a pass. Now clear until 29th Nov 2019. Don't know why they did not just adjust the headlights rather than a fail & pass. Do MOT stations have a quota for fails?

trikey · 31st October 2018, 20:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackatesme

Picked up my spare after refurbish £50.Will have full set in done after winter,£180.

WP_20181031_001 by john barry, on Flickr

That has to be the nicest fork spoke I have ever seen

roverbarmy · 2nd November 2018, 15:00

Mine were done at Aerocoat near Beccles (and Trikey!).

Shame that I sold the car soon after!

29th October 2018, 08:05	#8672
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	not quite to my ZT but in readiness picked up a new carpet to fit, having discovered that mine is soggy after a sun roof leak and that they are virtually impossible to dry out. Fortuitous in a way as it means that i can replace the Mk2 carpet with the much nicer Mk1 variant. Just not looking forward to taking the whole interior apart but figure if I give it a weekend it shouldn't be too bad. Last edited by kelvo; 29th October 2018 at 08:11..

31st October 2018, 16:30	#8675
Shapfell Loves to post Rover 75 Conn SE saloon / MG ZTT cdti auto Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lowestoft Posts: 497 Thanks: 10 Thanked 33 Times in 26 Posts	Todays foray into the abused machine that is my MG ZTT in Pearl Black started with a nice ride out to a local (newish) scrappy; proper old skool, "It's over there, go and have a look mate". Came away with a working load cover for £15. Roof rails soon... they have 1 x ZT in Trophy, a ZTT in PBT (d), a 1.8 75 Tourer, couple of ZRs, a MGF, Rover 400 and assorted other stuff. Anyway, got home, stripped and cleaned the rear wiper arm as it was seized, now nice and smooth, sorted a door trim and had a go at the screenwash. The rubber filter was completely monged up with scum, so after one abortive attempt at getting everything working (monged up again) I pulled it all out and dumped about 2 litres of hot water with washing up liquid into the tank - boy did that stink! A good flush out with the garden hose jammed in the top and I now have washers front and rear again! Still no rear wiper - it doesn't feel like its engaged with the rotator or the motor is running. Hmmm. __________________ Oh well, it's only money...... 2004 Conn SE 1.8 Work so far:- Gerry T, Rad Fan Resistor, Handbrake Compensator, Bonnet Catch Block, Leather Handbrake gaiter, Journey Camera, Sean's DD Unit with Freeview!, Towbar, Rear Sunblind, Smiley!, Headlamp Protectors, Alloy Intake, R75 Brolly, Puddle lights, reversing camera. 2004 Connie CDTi Tourer; replacement for the ZTT.

31st October 2018, 18:41	#8676
spongeh Loves to post MG ZT-T+ 180 Sport Auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Wyrley Posts: 290 Thanks: 34 Thanked 117 Times in 72 Posts	Today I have mostly been turning this: into this __________________ https://badges.fuelly.com/images/sma...uk/1095349.png http://badges.fuelly.com/images/smallsig-uk/106569.png

31st October 2018, 18:51	#8677
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Picked up my spare after refurbish £50.Will have full set in done after winter,£180. WP_20181031_001 by john barry, on Flickr __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

31st October 2018, 19:05	#8678
Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 415 Thanks: 273 Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts	Mot pass Took Moonstone V6 to garage for new pads and MOT. Ended up with new disks and pads, failed MOT on headlight aim too high on both sides, then a pass. Now clear until 29th Nov 2019. Don't know why they did not just adjust the headlights rather than a fail & pass. Do MOT stations have a quota for fails?

28th October 2018, 19:40	#8671
sewerman Gets stuck in MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 632 Thanks: 166 Thanked 264 Times in 154 Posts	Found the keys for the ZT after i had mislaid then after the last nano... Right after ordering a new key blank duh Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

31st October 2018, 08:48	#8673
apgandy Regular poster 75 tourer Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: cruden bay Posts: 51 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts	The carpet is not too bad to do kelvo, front seats and centre consul are the main things to come out and if your replacing with new you can always cut in two to make it easier. They are just foam backed. Remover mine and it took about an hour to remove.

2nd November 2018, 15:00	#8680
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	Mine were done at Aerocoat near Beccles (and Trikey!). Shame that I sold the car soon after! __________________ Oil in my veins!