What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1406

Matt_75 · 18th January 2023, 18:22

Did a 320 mile round trip in my k-series engined 75 to put a deposit on a 2.5 KV6 Connie

. The 1.8 didn't miss a beat and handled 20 mins of stop start traffic on the motorway well. I used to have a 2012 Merc C-class and would get a numb lower back after about 2 hours, I didnt get any numbness in the 75 till about 5 hours in. Cracking cars!

Bogbrush82 · 19th January 2023, 13:01

Changed the front brakes on Panzer. Now has drilled and grooved discs and Mintex pads.

2Diesels · 20th January 2023, 20:19

Bagged myself a Deep Sea Green rear seat for my Arden Green V-reg.
I decided to call time on my BRG tourer, as it is just too far gone.
Then my good friend bought an Arden green 75 with Deep Sea Green interior & I thought “That’s a bit of alright” so decided to use the green interior from the tourer & put it in the saloon…….obviously I would need a rear seat.
An old thread came up on my radar about a car in a local breakers with green seats. Trouble is, it was an old thread & I thought it was probably long gone. I decided I had nothing to lose, so made contact anyway. Lo & behold it was still there, so after some help from Patrolman Pete I had a ride over to Sunderland this morning & got the seat, the little plastic uprights beside the seat & also the handbrake gaiter. I had thought about buying the lot, but the front seats weren’t all that good & the 3 remaining door cards were pretty rough.
I got my haul home & spent the afternoon with the saddle soap, scrubbing the “new”seat. It’s cleaned up nicely & has been fed with leather care balm. I just need the car back from the painters & I can start swapping it all over

2Diesels · 20th January 2023, 20:28

Oh also I started shining up my set of Y spoke alloys, with a view to sticking them on the V-reg as well

They came from a car that a local scrap collector had dragged in. I spotted them in the back of his Transit tipper, he was about to weigh them in, so I grabbed them. They’ve been lying around my workshop ever since.
So I bought a new set of centre caps & attacked them with the rubbing compound

Matt_75 · 21st January 2023, 16:35

Treated the 1.8 to fresh oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs and camcover gasket. Also fitted 2 new front drop links and which fixed an annoying clunking noise. Pollen filter to be done tomorrow.

Arctic · 21st January 2023, 19:22

Took both the tourer &the FL2 on their 15 mile run to get them both up to temperature, then did the usual weekly fluid checks, light checks, tyres, both ok only needed some screen wash.

trikey · 21st January 2023, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Took both the tourer &the FL2 on their 15 mile run to get them both up to temperature, then did the usual weekly fluid checks, light checks, tyres, both ok only needed some screen wash.

I'm using the FL2 for daily duties down here on the roads that resemble Basra high street.

Had to jump start the 75 today as I had neglected it so far this year.

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Arctic · 21st January 2023, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

I'm using the FL2 for daily duties down here on the roads that resemble Basra high street

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Had to jump start the 75 today as I had neglected it so far this year.

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Hi Andy.
Didn't know you migrated to an FL2 how you finding it, they are great cars in my opinion, a bit like the R40 used to be an hidden secret

i am thinking of getting a more basic one a regular run around, which would be an Auto.

Ched · 22nd January 2023, 17:21

Checked all the levels in both zeds and topped up the screenwash, got mine up on the jack and had a check of the drop links as theres a bit of a knock from the front again, it appeared ok but a better check when its a bit warmer is on the cards, then gave both cars a well deserved wash.

Then fired the v8 up and let run for a mo, roll on the warmer weather, I cant wait to go out for a drive in her.

FLYING BANANA · 22nd January 2023, 17:38

Took Banana to a breakfast meet with the CMGOC at Trevaskis Farm Restaurant. 117 mile round trip.

19th January 2023, 13:01	#14052
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	Changed the front brakes on Panzer. Now has drilled and grooved discs and Mintex pads. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

21st January 2023, 19:22	#14056
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,716 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Regular checks. Took both the tourer &the FL2 on their 15 mile run to get them both up to temperature, then did the usual weekly fluid checks, light checks, tyres, both ok only needed some screen wash. __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

22nd January 2023, 17:38	#14060
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Took Banana to a breakfast meet with the CMGOC at Trevaskis Farm Restaurant. 117 mile round trip. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

18th January 2023, 18:22	#14051
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 548 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Did a 320 mile round trip in my k-series engined 75 to put a deposit on a 2.5 KV6 Connie . The 1.8 didn't miss a beat and handled 20 mins of stop start traffic on the motorway well. I used to have a 2012 Merc C-class and would get a numb lower back after about 2 hours, I didnt get any numbness in the 75 till about 5 hours in. Cracking cars!

20th January 2023, 20:19	#14053
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Bagged myself a Deep Sea Green rear seat for my Arden Green V-reg. I decided to call time on my BRG tourer, as it is just too far gone. Then my good friend bought an Arden green 75 with Deep Sea Green interior & I thought “That’s a bit of alright” so decided to use the green interior from the tourer & put it in the saloon…….obviously I would need a rear seat. An old thread came up on my radar about a car in a local breakers with green seats. Trouble is, it was an old thread & I thought it was probably long gone. I decided I had nothing to lose, so made contact anyway. Lo & behold it was still there, so after some help from Patrolman Pete I had a ride over to Sunderland this morning & got the seat, the little plastic uprights beside the seat & also the handbrake gaiter. I had thought about buying the lot, but the front seats weren’t all that good & the 3 remaining door cards were pretty rough. I got my haul home & spent the afternoon with the saddle soap, scrubbing the “new”seat. It’s cleaned up nicely & has been fed with leather care balm. I just need the car back from the painters & I can start swapping it all over

20th January 2023, 20:28	#14054
2Diesels Trader ZT 260SE, Connoisseur CDT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Ancient Shire Of Bedlington Posts: 12,597 Thanks: 68 Thanked 506 Times in 305 Posts	Oh also I started shining up my set of Y spoke alloys, with a view to sticking them on the V-reg as well They came from a car that a local scrap collector had dragged in. I spotted them in the back of his Transit tipper, he was about to weigh them in, so I grabbed them. They’ve been lying around my workshop ever since. So I bought a new set of centre caps & attacked them with the rubbing compound

21st January 2023, 16:35	#14055
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 548 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Treated the 1.8 to fresh oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs and camcover gasket. Also fitted 2 new front drop links and which fixed an annoying clunking noise. Pollen filter to be done tomorrow.

22nd January 2023, 17:21	#14059
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	Checked all the levels in both zeds and topped up the screenwash, got mine up on the jack and had a check of the drop links as theres a bit of a knock from the front again, it appeared ok but a better check when its a bit warmer is on the cards, then gave both cars a well deserved wash. Then fired the v8 up and let run for a mo, roll on the warmer weather, I cant wait to go out for a drive in her.