What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1401

Ched · 6th December 2022, 20:43

Hi Dave, I ordered another from dmgrs which arrived yesterday, if its not too cold I'll swap it on the weekend.
The flap motors are working ok thanks Dave.
I think whats happened is the fact the car has stood still for 4 years and any crud in the matrix has gotten loose and blocked it, I suppose I should have checked that the heater worked properly back in the summer.

I hope you both are doing well mate, we'll have to give you a call shortly.

Rich in Vancouver · 7th December 2022, 23:35

Today I replaced the broken plastic bracket on the right rear window of my ZT-T. It turned out to be pretty straightforward. The old bracket had broken in half resulting in a window that was permanently in the down position.
I bought a pair of repair kits off a German seller on E-bay. The price was so good that I figured I may as well. They included a set of door panel clips and a panel removal tool which were worth the price of admission by themselves. The parts arrived here in Western Canada just a week after ordering.
The only challenge installing the bracket was to reposition the cables with the unit out of the car. Luckily I had a 12v fire alarm battery handy and that solved the problem. The mechanism got a good lubing and while I was in there I sprayed some rustproofing in the bottom of the door.
All in all very successful!

Arctic · 8th December 2022, 09:35

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Originally Posted by Rich in Vancouver

Today I replaced the broken plastic bracket on the right rear window of my ZT-T. It turned out to be pretty straightforward. The old bracket had broken in half resulting in a window that was permanently in the down position.
I bought a pair of repair kits off a German seller on E-bay. The price was so good that I figured I may as well. They included a set of door panel clips and a panel removal tool which were worth the price of admission by themselves. The parts arrived here in Western Canada just a week after ordering.
The only challenge installing the bracket was to reposition the cables with the unit out of the car. Luckily I had a 12v fire alarm battery handy and that solved the problem. The mechanism got a good lubing and while I was in there I sprayed some rustproofing in the bottom of the door.
All in all very successful!

Hi Rich.
Sounds like a nice bit of work carried out, nice to hear it solved the problem for you, did you take any photos for us

Rich in Vancouver · 8th December 2022, 15:46

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Rich.
Sounds like a nice bit of work carried out, nice to hear it solved the problem for you, did you take any photos for us

LOL! Pictures seem to be my weakness. I took a couple for reference so that I knew where the cables went but when I got going taking any more slipped my mind.
I'll have to get in the "Arctic" mindset when I do these jobs and document them properly.
One thing that impressed me was how easy it was to get the mechanism out and back in. It really is well designed. (In spite of the plastic clip that self-destructs!) The clip was a tight fit and needed a bit of filing on the window bracket for clearance but it clipped in place neatly.
I am also impressed by the felt and foam door seal. It's no longer just a sheet of plastic glued to the door!

Nigel Dawson · 9th December 2022, 20:23

Drove my just purchased 2003 Rover Connoisseur SE V6 Estate from Birkenhead to Beccles, Suffolk . I am so pleased at this almost immaculate and low mileage example that is definitely a keeper. Pictures to follow.
Sold my MG ZTT some few years ago, and bitterly regretted it, but on balance, for me the Rover is now the way to go 👍😀😀

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 12th December 2022, 13:09

Nothing so far today, but last Thursday i finally got round to putting the winter tyres back on just before the cold spell hit.
Mrs Andy has so far negotiated some pretty frosty and black ice conditions to get to work safely.

For good measure after a puncture on Monday, I got some new Avon AS7 all seasons for the van. Give pretty good grip on a frozen carpark where I had to tread carefully.

Ched · 12th December 2022, 20:49

Had a new pair of Goodyear eagle asymetric 5's fitted to the rear wheels then gave both zt's a snow foam wash.

JefferiesFarnol · 22nd December 2022, 14:36

I retrofitted the auto dimming mirror today. I was able to buy a partial loom from Macafee2 but it had everything I needed for the mirror. Thankfully all the wiring including the reversing light was wired to the other end of the multiplug so all I had to do was take out the wires from the new loom and slide them into the existing multiplug and hey presto! I did have to splice the earth as that was already in use of course but otherwise it was very plug and play.

I read beforehand that some people had to thread a wire all the way through the headlining for the reversing light switch so I don't know if I got lucky with that wiring being in place already but I'm not complaining!

Bogbrush82 · 22nd December 2022, 16:55

Do I get to use this thread again now that I have an M47 engine?

Got the X3 fully serviced by Eurofit, along with 4 bulbs and a health check. £228 all in.

Nothing major on the health check, just low brake pads on the front and a recommended replacement of the brake fluid. I'll get them done when I next get paid.

bl52krz · 22nd December 2022, 22:49

Why don’t you ask Steve (Arctic) to do the brake fluid? Only round the corner for you.

7th December 2022, 23:35	#14002
Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 850 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	Today I replaced the broken plastic bracket on the right rear window of my ZT-T. It turned out to be pretty straightforward. The old bracket had broken in half resulting in a window that was permanently in the down position. I bought a pair of repair kits off a German seller on E-bay. The price was so good that I figured I may as well. They included a set of door panel clips and a panel removal tool which were worth the price of admission by themselves. The parts arrived here in Western Canada just a week after ordering. The only challenge installing the bracket was to reposition the cables with the unit out of the car. Luckily I had a 12v fire alarm battery handy and that solved the problem. The mechanism got a good lubing and while I was in there I sprayed some rustproofing in the bottom of the door. All in all very successful! __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021

9th December 2022, 20:23	#14005
Nigel Dawson Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Beccles Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A new purchase Drove my just purchased 2003 Rover Connoisseur SE V6 Estate from Birkenhead to Beccles, Suffolk . I am so pleased at this almost immaculate and low mileage example that is definitely a keeper. Pictures to follow. Sold my MG ZTT some few years ago, and bitterly regretted it, but on balance, for me the Rover is now the way to go 👍😀😀 __________________

22nd December 2022, 16:55	#14009
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Do I get to use this thread again now that I have an M47 engine? Got the X3 fully serviced by Eurofit, along with 4 bulbs and a health check. £228 all in. Nothing major on the health check, just low brake pads on the front and a recommended replacement of the brake fluid. I'll get them done when I next get paid. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

22nd December 2022, 22:49	#14010
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,396 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Why don’t you ask Steve (Arctic) to do the brake fluid? Only round the corner for you. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

6th December 2022, 20:43	#14001
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Hi Dave, I ordered another from dmgrs which arrived yesterday, if its not too cold I'll swap it on the weekend. The flap motors are working ok thanks Dave. I think whats happened is the fact the car has stood still for 4 years and any crud in the matrix has gotten loose and blocked it, I suppose I should have checked that the heater worked properly back in the summer. I hope you both are doing well mate, we'll have to give you a call shortly.

12th December 2022, 13:09	#14006
Andy_with_a_screwdriver Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Plymouth Posts: 695 Thanks: 141 Thanked 153 Times in 117 Posts	Nothing so far today, but last Thursday i finally got round to putting the winter tyres back on just before the cold spell hit. Mrs Andy has so far negotiated some pretty frosty and black ice conditions to get to work safely. For good measure after a puncture on Monday, I got some new Avon AS7 all seasons for the van. Give pretty good grip on a frozen carpark where I had to tread carefully.

12th December 2022, 20:49	#14007
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Had a new pair of Goodyear eagle asymetric 5's fitted to the rear wheels then gave both zt's a snow foam wash.

22nd December 2022, 14:36	#14008
JefferiesFarnol Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Canterbury Posts: 166 Thanks: 64 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	I retrofitted the auto dimming mirror today. I was able to buy a partial loom from Macafee2 but it had everything I needed for the mirror. Thankfully all the wiring including the reversing light was wired to the other end of the multiplug so all I had to do was take out the wires from the new loom and slide them into the existing multiplug and hey presto! I did have to splice the earth as that was already in use of course but otherwise it was very plug and play. I read beforehand that some people had to thread a wire all the way through the headlining for the reversing light switch so I don't know if I got lucky with that wiring being in place already but I'm not complaining!