What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1172

Mike Trident · 19th July 2020, 16:21

Fitted a auto dimming mirror to my 75!

Happy days

Avulon · 19th July 2020, 16:51

Completed a radiator replacement on the 1.8TT Not as bad as I thought it was going to be, All in probably 6 or 7 hours over 2 days taking my time about it - including swapping out the bottom engine mount and searching for spare fasterners for the undertray and under ducting and getting it put back right instead of the dogs dinner that it was.

dattrike · 19th July 2020, 16:56

Noticed the bonnet pull lever on the Cowley car was not returning properly,
so took the connector block housing off, took the cables out of the block
and liberally oiled the cables and greased the block. The lever to the block
cable was the problem, once oiled worked perfectly. Also cleaned and oiled
the catches on the slam panel slackened the 8mm bolts then just nipped them.
Now got an easy silky smooth bonnet pull

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maxi_crawf · 19th July 2020, 17:43

Changed the oil and filter on my 190, decided to try fully synth 5w 40, I know there are thoughts either way on this.

I used a can of Wynnes engine flush first and did exactly as it said on the tin then took out the plug and left it for an hour, it was up on two pallets (one under each wheel

) only because it gives more crawl space and of course as the drain plug is at the back it probably helps to get a bit more old oil out of the sump, filled and fitted a Framm filter, sump plug back in then filled with triple QX 5w 40 synthetic oil (acea A3/B4)

Now it may be my imagination, but I'm sure it sounds a bit better, It seemed to me that I could hear the burble of the exhaust a little more than before (because the engine is quieter) and possibly a little more of the (normal) sound of the belts there certainly was no tappety sound or rattle as has been described by some other V6 owners.

I'll keep a close eye on it and see what happens

roverbarmy · 19th July 2020, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxi_crawf

Changed the oil and filter on my 190, decided to try fully synth 5w 40, I know there are thoughts either way on this.

I've been using 5/40 fully synthetic on my K series engines for years. No more "rattly" start ups from cold and the spec exceeds the old recommendations anyway.

maxi_crawf · 19th July 2020, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

I've been using 5/40 fully synthetic on my K series engines for years. No more "rattly" start ups from cold and the spec exceeds the old recommendations anyway.

I think maybe some engines have had a hard life, erratic servicing and probably rattled because of this, it's only a few hours and I might be wrong but mine certainly sounds better to me, time will tell

Captain Crappycrimp · 19th July 2020, 22:41

I de-bobbled my seats

Billyuk1 · 19th July 2020, 22:54

Replaced front drop links today. Had to use an angle grinder to cut them off.
Used d2p auto parts drop links payed £13.99 removed the gaiters and packed them with grease before fitting. Hopefully a cheap fix for a few years.
Did the same with the last ones about 3 years ago

Rich in Vancouver · 19th July 2020, 23:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverbarmy

I've been using 5/40 fully synthetic on my K series engines for years. No more "rattly" start ups from cold and the spec exceeds the old recommendations anyway.

5/40 was always the oil specified for North American V6 Freelanders so no harm in using it.
Semi-synth is very hard to get here so I have been using 5/40 full synth in my KV6s with no issues.

UpWeardale · 20th July 2020, 16:52

fixed the door mirrors by following an excellent write up to clean the switch contacts. I wonder if the author thought his post would still be useful 13 years later. Thanks to all who contribute to this site - it is a great collection of knowledge.

19th July 2020, 16:21	#11711
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Fitted a auto dimming mirror to my 75! Happy days __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

19th July 2020, 16:51	#11712
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Completed a radiator replacement on the 1.8TT Not as bad as I thought it was going to be, All in probably 6 or 7 hours over 2 days taking my time about it - including swapping out the bottom engine mount and searching for spare fasterners for the undertray and under ducting and getting it put back right instead of the dogs dinner that it was. __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

19th July 2020, 16:56	#11713
dattrike Posted a thing or two V6 2ltr auto in copperleaf +CDTI Auto in Royal Blue on loan to Son Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Posts: 1,707 Thanks: 105 Thanked 476 Times in 267 Posts	Noticed the bonnet pull lever on the Cowley car was not returning properly, so took the connector block housing off, took the cables out of the block and liberally oiled the cables and greased the block. The lever to the block cable was the problem, once oiled worked perfectly. Also cleaned and oiled the catches on the slam panel slackened the 8mm bolts then just nipped them. Now got an easy silky smooth bonnet pull . __________________

19th July 2020, 22:41	#11717
Captain Crappycrimp Gets stuck in Devil car is dead! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scarborough Posts: 774 Thanks: 94 Thanked 145 Times in 92 Posts	I de-bobbled my seats __________________ SAVED SO FAR 2003 Le mans Green MG ZTT 1.8T, 2003 MG ZT CDTI BRG, ZT 190 Typhoon, 2001 Rover 75 1.8 Tourer , 2002 solar red MG ZTT 177, 2005 Silver MG ZTT CDTI, 2001 Trophy Blue MG ZT (Early No 131) 160, 2004 XPG MG ZT CDTI. 2004 MG ZT Ignition Blue MG Press car/Pheonix 4 personal car. Rover 75 CDT top spec Cowley car. 2003 MG ZT 190+ white Gold. Couldn't save MG ZT 1.8T XPG 2005 MG ZTT Goodwood Green(Devil car) MY PROJECT 2004 MG ZTT Diesel auto in disappointing grey.

19th July 2020, 22:54	#11718
Billyuk1 Avid contributor zt saloon 1800cc Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: in my car Posts: 234 Thanks: 277 Thanked 63 Times in 48 Posts	Replaced front drop links today. Had to use an angle grinder to cut them off. Used d2p auto parts drop links payed £13.99 removed the gaiters and packed them with grease before fitting. Hopefully a cheap fix for a few years. Did the same with the last ones about 3 years ago __________________ 15,577th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 703rd ZT 120 to be made out of 921 66th ZT in Aquamarine (Goodwood) (code: HQM) to be made out of 189 Aquamarine (Goodwood) ZTs

19th July 2020, 17:43	#11714
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	Changed the oil and filter on my 190, decided to try fully synth 5w 40, I know there are thoughts either way on this. I used a can of Wynnes engine flush first and did exactly as it said on the tin then took out the plug and left it for an hour, it was up on two pallets (one under each wheel ) only because it gives more crawl space and of course as the drain plug is at the back it probably helps to get a bit more old oil out of the sump, filled and fitted a Framm filter, sump plug back in then filled with triple QX 5w 40 synthetic oil (acea A3/B4) Now it may be my imagination, but I'm sure it sounds a bit better, It seemed to me that I could hear the burble of the exhaust a little more than before (because the engine is quieter) and possibly a little more of the (normal) sound of the belts there certainly was no tappety sound or rattle as has been described by some other V6 owners. I'll keep a close eye on it and see what happens

20th July 2020, 16:52	#11720
UpWeardale Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Hexham Posts: 23 Thanks: 20 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	fixed the door mirrors by following an excellent write up to clean the switch contacts. I wonder if the author thought his post would still be useful 13 years later. Thanks to all who contribute to this site - it is a great collection of knowledge.