What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 356

klarzy · 23rd June 2015, 20:51

Not on mine but on an ebay customers...

(I still don't like the basking shark grill...

he was as happy as pig in the proverbial too....

also has a digi speedo ad a couple of quick fixes...

Yoyo · 23rd June 2015, 22:01

Took my 2 cocker spaniels out in the back of my newly bought MG ZT-T 1.8 for the first time for a walk in the woods about 10 miles away. Dogs and I had a lovely early evening walk and the car behaved itself! I had an issue with it getting a bit warm before, not overheating, but temp gauge went higher than normal, then the fan would cut in and it went back to normal again. Fan didn't cut in today, temp stayed on normal. It's a lovely car to drive, recently had a new clutch fitted before I bought it. It was an impulse buy on ebay, but so far I'm enjoying the car. I also have a 2006 Smart Forfour which I have owned from new and is my main car. The Smart is great, but I sort of fancied a bigger car! I can't afford to keep both cars, I have them both insured for a month, then I have to decide whether to keep the MG and sell the Smart or keep the Smart and sell the MG. I'm loving the MG right now, but it has only a bit of service history and from posts on here I know these cars can be troublesome and costly to keep on the road. The Smart has full service history and I know I can rely on it to get me anywhere at anytime. Mind you the MG starts on the button. Think I'll just have fun with my ZT for a few weeks and then maybe sell it on. Still not certain though....

Robti · 23rd June 2015, 22:54

Broke down in the vitesse and had the RAC tow me home then had to fit a new fuel pump to it, then did an oil change in the ZTT and while trying to undo the sump plug discovered that my bottom mount may be shot as the engine was rocking a good bit when pulling on the spanner

Phil-Hex · 23rd June 2015, 23:18

replaced rear wheel bearing and removed both front shockers....... and asked loads of questions on here

roverbarmy · 24th June 2015, 16:21

LED interior lights and replacement torpedo (who nicked my old one?)

fitted this afternoon. Plus a bit more setting up of my Torque Pro and bluetooth adaptor. (For an android Teknophobe that's pretty good going!)

Mike

roverbarmy · 24th June 2015, 16:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robti

the engine was rocking a good bit when pulling on the spanner

So that's how you test them!

Mike

Vinylwasp · 24th June 2015, 18:44

Today my local independent (Millers Garage Newbury) fitted to my ZT-T 190:

New front pipe and cat purchased from eBay for £110 (cured the bad rattle)
New stainless steel lower coolant pipe (as advised by gazza190 when he did the cam belts last year)
New upper breather pipe (as advised by gazza190)
2 rear control link arms - cured my rear end knock
1 NS Headlight (broken mounts glued back in place by Millers to pass last MOT)

What a difference that new Catalytic converter has made. It growls now.

I paid far too much for this car, but I love her.

Phil-Hex · 24th June 2015, 19:46

fitted the new shocks complete with new top bearings .....

rathlindri · 24th June 2015, 22:31

Noticed my reverse parking sensors not working correctly for the first time... constant "Bleep" when reverse selected when nothing is behind the car....time for rear bumper to come off to investigate I think!!

Also, took delivery of a pair (left and right) of rear suspension arms from DMGRS....for stock in case I need in the future...

marinabrian · 24th June 2015, 22:54

Sold my anthracite ZT........Wahay !!

Just what I needed, one less liability when my insurance is up for renewal

Brian

23rd June 2015, 20:51	#3551
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	Not on mine but on an ebay customers... (I still don't like the basking shark grill... he was as happy as pig in the proverbial too.... also has a digi speedo ad a couple of quick fixes... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

23rd June 2015, 22:01	#3552
Yoyo Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bedford Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Took my 2 cocker spaniels out in the back of my newly bought MG ZT-T 1.8 for the first time for a walk in the woods about 10 miles away. Dogs and I had a lovely early evening walk and the car behaved itself! I had an issue with it getting a bit warm before, not overheating, but temp gauge went higher than normal, then the fan would cut in and it went back to normal again. Fan didn't cut in today, temp stayed on normal. It's a lovely car to drive, recently had a new clutch fitted before I bought it. It was an impulse buy on ebay, but so far I'm enjoying the car. I also have a 2006 Smart Forfour which I have owned from new and is my main car. The Smart is great, but I sort of fancied a bigger car! I can't afford to keep both cars, I have them both insured for a month, then I have to decide whether to keep the MG and sell the Smart or keep the Smart and sell the MG. I'm loving the MG right now, but it has only a bit of service history and from posts on here I know these cars can be troublesome and costly to keep on the road. The Smart has full service history and I know I can rely on it to get me anywhere at anytime. Mind you the MG starts on the button. Think I'll just have fun with my ZT for a few weeks and then maybe sell it on. Still not certain though.... Last edited by Yoyo; 23rd June 2015 at 22:04..

24th June 2015, 16:21	#3555
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	LED interior lights and replacement torpedo (who nicked my old one?) fitted this afternoon. Plus a bit more setting up of my Torque Pro and bluetooth adaptor. (For an android Teknophobe that's pretty good going!) Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

24th June 2015, 18:44	#3557
Vinylwasp Regular poster MKII ZT-T 190+ Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Newbury Posts: 84 Thanks: 33 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Todays agenda Today my local independent (Millers Garage Newbury) fitted to my ZT-T 190: New front pipe and cat purchased from eBay for £110 (cured the bad rattle) New stainless steel lower coolant pipe (as advised by gazza190 when he did the cam belts last year) New upper breather pipe (as advised by gazza190) 2 rear control link arms - cured my rear end knock 1 NS Headlight (broken mounts glued back in place by Millers to pass last MOT) What a difference that new Catalytic converter has made. It growls now. I paid far too much for this car, but I love her. __________________ 2005 MG ZT-T 190+ in X-Power Grey

23rd June 2015, 22:54	#3553
Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,969 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	Broke down in the vitesse and had the RAC tow me home then had to fit a new fuel pump to it, then did an oil change in the ZTT and while trying to undo the sump plug discovered that my bottom mount may be shot as the engine was rocking a good bit when pulling on the spanner

23rd June 2015, 23:18	#3554
Phil-Hex Gets stuck in Typhoon ZT-T CDTi Bittersweet 135 TF Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ribble Valley Posts: 672 Thanks: 226 Thanked 141 Times in 117 Posts	replaced rear wheel bearing and removed both front shockers....... and asked loads of questions on here

24th June 2015, 19:46	#3558
Phil-Hex Gets stuck in Typhoon ZT-T CDTi Bittersweet 135 TF Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ribble Valley Posts: 672 Thanks: 226 Thanked 141 Times in 117 Posts	fitted the new shocks complete with new top bearings .....

24th June 2015, 22:31	#3559
rathlindri Loves to post 2004 MG ZT CDTi 135+ saloon Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ballymena Posts: 427 Thanks: 161 Thanked 52 Times in 38 Posts	Noticed my reverse parking sensors not working correctly for the first time... constant "Bleep" when reverse selected when nothing is behind the car....time for rear bumper to come off to investigate I think!! Also, took delivery of a pair (left and right) of rear suspension arms from DMGRS....for stock in case I need in the future...

24th June 2015, 22:54	#3560
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	Sold my anthracite ZT........Wahay !! Just what I needed, one less liability when my insurance is up for renewal Brian