What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 841

jackatesme · 24th July 2018, 16:43

Gave one headlight a refurb with new Maguires. Do the other one tomorrow

Proud owner · 24th July 2018, 17:20

Took both xenon headlights of from 'No.3', peeled off the protective mesh that had been fitted by the previous owner, got rid of the clouding on the lenses with 3M headlight restoring kit, refitted them and very pleased with the result. Getting to be a dab hand at doing this now as I've now done it to all three cars.

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 24th July 2018, 23:00

Not really today but on Sunday, I decided to change my wheels.
I bought and fitted a slightly worn set of Uniroyal rain expert 3s on very nice comet wheels on this forum at the start of May.
However having only had 1 day of drizzly rain to drive in since then I decided to take them back off, to save for the winter months and put my original unions back on, especially with no end to the hot weather in sight.

I took the unions off in March due to the snow (who remembers that in the heatwave?!!!

) and fitted some winter tyres to an old set of contours I got cheap on Gumtree. I replaced them with the comets in May to store for next winter.

Just watched the weather tonight and we probably have thunderstorms on Friday and I've got to drive from Plymouth to Chippenham.
Should have kept the rain experts on

Richard1973 · 29th July 2018, 21:26

I have bought some bits ready for servicing and MOT work.
Currently have a new offside rear back plate, PCV filter, oil & air filter, oil and front pads. Just need to get rear discs and handbrake shoes and will start hitting it with the spanners!
Got the pads, oil & air filter using the latest ECP offer.
I have 190 brakes fitted, and chose the Brembo pads and Bosch air filter and it came in at £54.23 Pretty good I thought.

p2roverman · 31st July 2018, 15:04

Took the KV6 Connie Tourer for Mot today, after having been idle since September while I'd done a few jobs on it, including cambelts, water pump, thermostat etc. Partway on the 10 milew drive I tested the brakes with a really hard push, then heard the squealing due to a stuck caliper; the front left wheel was very hot when I arrived at the garage.

I told them, but they said we'll test it anyway. To my surprise if failed just on the sticking brake and a number plate bulb (minor fail). Said I couldn't really drive home due to risk of boiling the brake fluid, and as there was 10 minutes before the next test, he took the caliper off, checked it for movement, added copper grease and reassenbled it, then gave me a pass certificate! Wouldn't take anymore than the £45 for the test.

What service! I'm not going to name the garage in case the way this was done does not comply with government regs, but will certainly be using them in the future despite the extra 20 miles involved.

I might add the car performs much better since I corrected the valve timing while fitting the belts.

vacuman · 31st July 2018, 21:41

If you find that next year it's no longer as efficient ask your friendly A/C man to put a tube of A/C sealant in. Costs about £20 plus his time and helps to seal the micro leaks from the seals. Had to do it to mine as my pressure was down 50% from the regas level of last year. The fact that yours needed a top up suggests that such molecular level leaks exist but might take another three years before the A/C fails to perform to spec.

jackatesme · 4th August 2018, 17:46

Added a little bit of more chrome.

WP_20180804_001 by john barry, on Flickr

Avulon · 4th August 2018, 19:13

rear disks handbrake shoes & pads and nearside rear wheel bearing on moonie.

Can someone please tell me why the idiot designers made sure that the holes in the bearing plate (the wheel bolt holes) don't line up with either the fasteners for the handbrake shoes or the adjuster????????? Idiots. It's ok if you're replacing the bearing but I see no need to disturb one that's ok.

keithst24 · 4th August 2018, 19:14

Bought some front pads for 75 and some coolant....washed and polished Odessey.

trikey · 4th August 2018, 19:57

Fitted a 'Paranoia' Gauge to the 1.8T

24th July 2018, 16:43	#8401
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	Gave one headlight a refurb with new Maguires. Do the other one tomorrow __________________ - 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.

24th July 2018, 23:00	#8403
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	Not really today but on Sunday, I decided to change my wheels. I bought and fitted a slightly worn set of Uniroyal rain expert 3s on very nice comet wheels on this forum at the start of May. However having only had 1 day of drizzly rain to drive in since then I decided to take them back off, to save for the winter months and put my original unions back on, especially with no end to the hot weather in sight. I took the unions off in March due to the snow (who remembers that in the heatwave?!!!) and fitted some winter tyres to an old set of contours I got cheap on Gumtree. I replaced them with the comets in May to store for next winter. Just watched the weather tonight and we probably have thunderstorms on Friday and I've got to drive from Plymouth to Chippenham. Should have kept the rain experts on

31st July 2018, 21:41	#8406
vacuman Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: St Albans Posts: 855 Thanks: 69 Thanked 236 Times in 172 Posts	If you find that next year it's no longer as efficient ask your friendly A/C man to put a tube of A/C sealant in. Costs about £20 plus his time and helps to seal the micro leaks from the seals. Had to do it to mine as my pressure was down 50% from the regas level of last year. The fact that yours needed a top up suggests that such molecular level leaks exist but might take another three years before the A/C fails to perform to spec. __________________ • This vehicle was the 8,186th ZT-T to run off the production line, out of 8,249 • This vehicle was the 1,723rd ZT-T 190 + to be made out of 1,756 • This vehicle was the 149th ZT-T in Mica Blue (Ignition) (code: JGY) to be made out of 160 Mica Blue (Ignition) ZT-Ts

4th August 2018, 17:46	#8407
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	Added a little bit of more chrome. WP_20180804_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.

4th August 2018, 19:13	#8408
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	rear disks handbrake shoes & pads and nearside rear wheel bearing on moonie. Can someone please tell me why the idiot designers made sure that the holes in the bearing plate (the wheel bolt holes) don't line up with either the fasteners for the handbrake shoes or the adjuster????????? Idiots. It's ok if you're replacing the bearing but I see no need to disturb one that's ok. __________________ 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

24th July 2018, 17:20	#8402
Proud owner Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Braintree Posts: 443 Thanks: 159 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Took both xenon headlights of from 'No.3', peeled off the protective mesh that had been fitted by the previous owner, got rid of the clouding on the lenses with 3M headlight restoring kit, refitted them and very pleased with the result. Getting to be a dab hand at doing this now as I've now done it to all three cars.

29th July 2018, 21:26	#8404
Richard1973 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mansfield Posts: 287 Thanks: 18 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I have bought some bits ready for servicing and MOT work. Currently have a new offside rear back plate, PCV filter, oil & air filter, oil and front pads. Just need to get rear discs and handbrake shoes and will start hitting it with the spanners! Got the pads, oil & air filter using the latest ECP offer. I have 190 brakes fitted, and chose the Brembo pads and Bosch air filter and it came in at £54.23 Pretty good I thought.

31st July 2018, 15:04	#8405
p2roverman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie Tourer & Connie SE Saloon & Club SE Tourer Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 975 Thanks: 199 Thanked 71 Times in 59 Posts	Took the KV6 Connie Tourer for Mot today, after having been idle since September while I'd done a few jobs on it, including cambelts, water pump, thermostat etc. Partway on the 10 milew drive I tested the brakes with a really hard push, then heard the squealing due to a stuck caliper; the front left wheel was very hot when I arrived at the garage. I told them, but they said we'll test it anyway. To my surprise if failed just on the sticking brake and a number plate bulb (minor fail). Said I couldn't really drive home due to risk of boiling the brake fluid, and as there was 10 minutes before the next test, he took the caliper off, checked it for movement, added copper grease and reassenbled it, then gave me a pass certificate! Wouldn't take anymore than the £45 for the test. What service! I'm not going to name the garage in case the way this was done does not comply with government regs, but will certainly be using them in the future despite the extra 20 miles involved. I might add the car performs much better since I corrected the valve timing while fitting the belts.

4th August 2018, 19:14	#8409
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Bought some front pads for 75 and some coolant....washed and polished Odessey. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

4th August 2018, 19:57	#8410
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,774 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Fitted a 'Paranoia' Gauge to the 1.8T