What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1427

Lagetha · 12th September 2023, 20:07

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

You have to thank the tester for causing the leak. Just be grateful that you were not far from your house.

Oh I am grateful that I'd not far to travel... and also to DavidT better known as David Tomlinson of NW Rover Repair... New brake lines to each back wheel fabricated and installed at very short notice... Got my stopping power back.

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chicochapman · 14th September 2023, 16:19

Yesterday, I av been mostly clearing out my breathing tubes (2.5 KV6) and my, were they full of gunge! I was able to rod them out using a length of bass piano string (which I just happened to have about my person) but in removing the tube from the rear bank, of course, it snapped off, right by the collar!! However, looking round the garage my eye lit upon a "Killaspray" which had plastic tubing of just the right size to "sleeve" the breather tube back into place. Sometimes, you just get lucky!
Malc

Martin Butler · 14th September 2023, 20:01

Today i got my car back from having some welding done, One of the jacking points needed replacing, and they not only fabricated and welding in a new insert, they cleaned up the exsisting welds, and replaced that metal also, they were very complimentary of the car saying its very sound with that part of the sill being the only rust on it, all told they charged me £120 that included for material, and sealer, paint , and are local to me, if anyone needs welding done they are in Rye, in Sussex, a bit out of the way, though, on a former riverside estate,

trikey · 14th September 2023, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Martin Butler

Today i got my car back from having some welding done, One of the jacking points needed replacing, and they not only fabricated and welding in a new insert, they cleaned up the exsisting welds, and replaced that metal also, they were very complimentary of the car saying its very sound with that part of the sill being the only rust on it, all told they charged me £120 that included for material, and sealer, paint , and are local to me, if anyone needs welding done they are in Rye, in Sussex, a bit out of the way, though, on a former riverside estate,

That's a good price for what sounds like a decent job.

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Martin Butler · 14th September 2023, 20:11

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Originally Posted by trikey

That's a good price for what sounds like a decent job.

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Yes they did a very good job, I'm slowly getting the car up to a fair standard, going fit a new exhaust to take it back to standard in the next few days, and complete the saga of the rear brakes at the same time, I'm confident that at least the nearside carrier will come off, i did manage to remove one bolt on that last time, but hopefully now i know how to i can trap the upper one and hit the carrier, till it moves, it moved last time but i didn't try trapping the spanner, so fingers crossed, i do now have a spare set of carriers already derusted and painted ready to go on, and 4 new bolts,

SomedaysIfeel75 · 15th September 2023, 14:25

12th August; bought a share in one (2024 charity rally car).
Wednesday this week; bought another one.

Let's hope this isn't a monthly habit.

So there isn't one list of jobs to do, now there's TWO lists!

trikey · 15th September 2023, 19:03

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Originally Posted by SomedaysIfeel75

12th August; bought a share in one (2024 charity rally car).
Wednesday this week; bought another one.

Let's hope this isn't a monthly habit.

So there isn't one list of jobs to do, now there's TWO lists!

Sounds good to me, you'll fit right in here!!

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ceedy · 15th September 2023, 19:11

Stripped and repainted the ns rear side trim as paint was flaking off .
Broke 2 clips

trikey · 15th September 2023, 21:03

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Originally Posted by ceedy

Stripped and repainted the ns rear side trim as paint was flaking off .

Broke 2 clips

2 clips is a result when removing the trim!!

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bl52krz · 15th September 2023, 22:30

After getting the rear seat sorted out and fitted, I did the drivers front seat change today. Had to cut the abs wire from my seat, to attach to the one i fitted. Connected battery and half expected a ‘bang’ from air bags, but everything ok. Only got to fit the passenger seat now, and then interior is all Neptune Speckle Blue. Must say, the drivers seat is more comfy than the old one.

15th September 2023, 19:11	#14268
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,077 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Stripped and repainted the ns rear side trim as paint was flaking off . Broke 2 clips __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

15th September 2023, 22:30	#14270
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	After getting the rear seat sorted out and fitted, I did the drivers front seat change today. Had to cut the abs wire from my seat, to attach to the one i fitted. Connected battery and half expected a ‘bang’ from air bags, but everything ok. Only got to fit the passenger seat now, and then interior is all Neptune Speckle Blue. Must say, the drivers seat is more comfy than the old one. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

14th September 2023, 16:19	#14262
chicochapman Avid contributor MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Stockport Posts: 135 Thanks: 56 Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts	Yesterday, I av been mostly clearing out my breathing tubes (2.5 KV6) and my, were they full of gunge! I was able to rod them out using a length of bass piano string (which I just happened to have about my person) but in removing the tube from the rear bank, of course, it snapped off, right by the collar!! However, looking round the garage my eye lit upon a "Killaspray" which had plastic tubing of just the right size to "sleeve" the breather tube back into place. Sometimes, you just get lucky! Malc

14th September 2023, 20:01	#14263
Martin Butler Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: St Leonards Posts: 356 Thanks: 46 Thanked 72 Times in 49 Posts	Today i got my car back from having some welding done, One of the jacking points needed replacing, and they not only fabricated and welding in a new insert, they cleaned up the exsisting welds, and replaced that metal also, they were very complimentary of the car saying its very sound with that part of the sill being the only rust on it, all told they charged me £120 that included for material, and sealer, paint , and are local to me, if anyone needs welding done they are in Rye, in Sussex, a bit out of the way, though, on a former riverside estate,

15th September 2023, 14:25	#14266
SomedaysIfeel75 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: East Sussex Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	12th August; bought a share in one (2024 charity rally car). Wednesday this week; bought another one. Let's hope this isn't a monthly habit. So there isn't one list of jobs to do, now there's TWO lists!