What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 952

marinabrian · 27th April 2019, 20:22

The weather forecast was fairly poor, so I cut the grass in the back garden, and backfilled the crater left after the removal of a huge conifer stump.

Bemused at the lack of rain as promised, I then removed the front seat of the ZT to repair the broken switch valance, so that was another 1/2 an hour job.

Full of enthusiasm at this point I decided that the sound deadening from under Mrs MB's rear seat would probably have dried out having spent a couple of years in the garage

So out with the seat cushion and unbolt the seat belt stalks, and then onto the squab, as per normal with these damned things, it was jammed solid

So out with the screwdriver and unjammed the latch then after a quick vacuum, the sound deadening went in.

Boxed everything back up and vacuumed the rest of the car.

Then it was time for tea.

Nice and relaxing day then.........my joints are protesting somewhat after the extreme gardening somewhat though

Brian

SideValve · 27th April 2019, 20:35

Full of trepidation I decided that, having rolled over 100k and no mention of plugs in the service history, it was time to change the plugs. Thought I'd do the front bank first as they should be easier than the back. Not so easy - couldn't get my usual socket on the plugs - too thick walled. Longer, thinner walled tube spanner was too long to get on. Third was a Halfords T-socket that fitted beautifully but only had a small "t" so could get much leverage. Managed to get two out after a struggle but third was very tight. Put a bar on the T and it promptly snapped off. Borrowed a 4th spanner (box spanner) from a neighbour and finally eased it out. Popped the new plugs in, test, all good.
Deep breath, cup of tea and tackle the back bank. Remove the panel and use a mirror to take a look. Took the coils off - didn't drop any bolts :¬)
Plugs came out really easily so rear set actually took less time than the front, just more skinned fingers.
Front plugs were NGK and fairly worn. Rear three were marked NLP100290 and more worn - I suspect they are the originals. Not bad for 19 years old...

trikey · 27th April 2019, 20:48

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

and backfilled the crater left after the removal of a huge conifer stump.

What!! That stump was a thing of legend!

marinabrian · 27th April 2019, 21:21

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Originally Posted by trikey

What!! That stump was a thing of legend!

It was a legendary pain in the backside to dig out, chop up, and get shot of.

Still the garden clear out will continue, as I've decided the workshop needs to be built so I can concentrate on better things in the future.

Next to go is the wooden hut, and foundations dug for the new man cave, one that need not be shared with a selfish prat

Brian

roverbarmy · 28th April 2019, 11:44

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

one that need not be shared with a selfish prat

Wow! There must be a story there that I haven't heard!

I spent the summer last year removing stumps from bushes and they were hard enough to do. I once had a JCB kick its front wheels in the air trying to pull a tree stump out. I've had huuuuuge respect for them ever since!

Lots of digging and cutting with a reciprocating saw comes to mind. Take care - my back's never been the same since!

marinabrian · 28th April 2019, 12:25

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Wow! There must be a story there that I haven't heard!

I spent the summer last year removing stumps from bushes and they were hard enough to do. I once had a JCB kick its front wheels in the air trying to pull a tree stump out. I've had huuuuuge respect for them ever since!

Lots of digging and cutting with a reciprocating saw comes to mind. Take care - my back's never been the same since!

The hole was eight foot deep and fifteen across, and it took three chains for my chainsaw, and that's not counting the fact I'd sharpened each at least twice.

No digger involved, just a shovel and hard graft

Anyway today's job was much more sedate, I removed the drivers door card from the ZT, out with the badly scratched window glass, and carefully cleaned the lip seals, then fitted the one gifted to me last week by Saxo1980

It's a lot better than the one that came out, and I've derattled the sill button.

One down, eight to go

Brian

sworks · 28th April 2019, 15:26

The Mini Cooper and 200 coupe are both off the road so today I took the 75 to the ‘drive it day’ at Dalemain house

trikey · 28th April 2019, 15:59

Today I finished fitting the door cards along with a good set of rear window trims.

marinabrian · 28th April 2019, 16:15

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Originally Posted by trikey

Today I finished fitting the door cards along with a good set of rear window trims.

They look the part

Debs needs to understand that the new stone crusher Bluebird is much betterer than the old V6 one

mbonwick · 28th April 2019, 18:14

Completed the head gasket repair.

Now appear to have reversed my starting problem - it's now a bit more reluctant to start, but settles down once idle control/stabilisation sets in after 20secs or so.

Really losing faith to be honest, thoroughly sick of it just not being right.

27th April 2019, 20:35	#9512
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	V6 Spark Plugs Full of trepidation I decided that, having rolled over 100k and no mention of plugs in the service history, it was time to change the plugs. Thought I'd do the front bank first as they should be easier than the back. Not so easy - couldn't get my usual socket on the plugs - too thick walled. Longer, thinner walled tube spanner was too long to get on. Third was a Halfords T-socket that fitted beautifully but only had a small "t" so could get much leverage. Managed to get two out after a struggle but third was very tight. Put a bar on the T and it promptly snapped off. Borrowed a 4th spanner (box spanner) from a neighbour and finally eased it out. Popped the new plugs in, test, all good. Deep breath, cup of tea and tackle the back bank. Remove the panel and use a mirror to take a look. Took the coils off - didn't drop any bolts :¬) Plugs came out really easily so rear set actually took less time than the front, just more skinned fingers. Front plugs were NGK and fairly worn. Rear three were marked NLP100290 and more worn - I suspect they are the originals. Not bad for 19 years old... __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

28th April 2019, 15:26	#9517
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	The Mini Cooper and 200 coupe are both off the road so today I took the 75 to the ‘drive it day’ at Dalemain house __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle Last edited by sworks; 28th April 2019 at 15:27.. Reason: Spelling

28th April 2019, 15:59	#9518
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,765 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? Today I finished fitting the door cards along with a good set of rear window trims. __________________ Lest we forget..

27th April 2019, 20:22	#9511
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	The weather forecast was fairly poor, so I cut the grass in the back garden, and backfilled the crater left after the removal of a huge conifer stump. Bemused at the lack of rain as promised, I then removed the front seat of the ZT to repair the broken switch valance, so that was another 1/2 an hour job. Full of enthusiasm at this point I decided that the sound deadening from under Mrs MB's rear seat would probably have dried out having spent a couple of years in the garage So out with the seat cushion and unbolt the seat belt stalks, and then onto the squab, as per normal with these damned things, it was jammed solid So out with the screwdriver and unjammed the latch then after a quick vacuum, the sound deadening went in. Boxed everything back up and vacuumed the rest of the car. Then it was time for tea. Nice and relaxing day then.........my joints are protesting somewhat after the extreme gardening somewhat though Brian

28th April 2019, 18:14	#9520
mbonwick Gets stuck in Connoisseur SE 1.8 Auto Saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Kendal Posts: 633 Thanks: 129 Thanked 176 Times in 147 Posts	Completed the head gasket repair. Now appear to have reversed my starting problem - it's now a bit more reluctant to start, but settles down once idle control/stabilisation sets in after 20secs or so. Really losing faith to be honest, thoroughly sick of it just not being right.