What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 321

grteam · 28th April 2015, 20:18

Great day today, was off from work and dedicated part of it to my second 75. In line stat and cruise control fitted (I was one of the lucky chums to have the loom in place so was just a plug and play plug).
I could not get my hands on a Dremmel tool so I had to improvise worth of 2 euro, a table foot adjusting end, sort of conical to acomodate a thin angle grinder disc, some washers and a 6 mm nut, presto a cutter for the ordinary drill machine, keep it steady and do not use pressure so it does not vibrate, attack at around 30 to 40 degrees angle, and in less than 30 seconds of grinding the hose clip was off; cheap skate me did it again. And as for the satisfaction of a working cruise control, you know

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I wish to thank all who shared info about above and other topics, you guys are something!

cw1uk2 · 28th April 2015, 21:00

Not done today, but while I was on holiday my father in law who is a ZT190 owner kindly gave my 75 a service

Plugs, Oil, Filter etc and fitted my Jules Shannon tube

I also fitted a K&N filter on my return, she's running better than ever with much improved MPG.

Kennyeth · 29th April 2015, 05:44

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Originally Posted by grteam

Great day today, was off from work and dedicated part of it to my second 75. In line stat and cruise control fitted (I was one of the lucky chums to have the loom in place so was just a plug and play plug).
I could not get my hands on a Dremmel tool so I had to improvise worth of 2 euro, a table foot adjusting end, sort of conical to acomodate a thin angle grinder disc, some washers and a 6 mm nut, presto a cutter for the ordinary drill machine, keep it steady and do not use pressure so it does not vibrate, attack at around 30 to 40 degrees angle, and in less than 30 seconds of grinding the hose clip was off; cheap skate me did it again. And as for the satisfaction of a working cruise control, you know

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I wish to thank all who shared info about above and other topics, you guys are something!

Good thinking Horia, I need to do this on my Tourer, but reluctant to buy a dremmel that I will only use once (twice at most) I keep forgetting to buy a triangle shape file, someone on here used that method.
Ken.

jonathan63 · 29th April 2015, 08:58

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Originally Posted by Kennyeth

Good thinking Horia, I need to do this on my Tourer, but reluctant to buy a dremmel that I will only use once (twice at most) I keep forgetting to buy a triangle shape file, someone on here used that method.
Ken.

Then buy 1 hacksaw blade. It will only take a minute to saw through the metal strap.

RogerHeinz57 · 29th April 2015, 12:22

Today, I just drove my 75 to the local tyre specialist with a fellow members union wheel and punctured tyre for repair. The drive there and back was lovely, as was the comments from the staff who remember my 75 when they fitted new rubber at each corner. The car has been nicely sorted out with mods and improvements without the car sacrificing it's great looks and design.
Loved it !

Submarineman · 29th April 2015, 14:43

Just to get some symmetry I have installed a drivers side Cupholder, whilst it is not of great use when driving it is beneficial when stationary.

Unicorn1 · 29th April 2015, 15:27

Had new rear pads and discs fitted - thanks to DRMGS for those - at my local garage. I work for a Renault Truck dealer near them - so all it cost me was £40 in their 'tip box' so very pleased with that.

MOT tomorrow, first one with this car!

Les

Gino · 29th April 2015, 15:50

I went to the scrappy's today to get a new d/s wing mirror as someone hit it a few weeks back.
I got that, plus a few other bits and bobs. However, I got something special......I am now the proud owner of a genuine chrome grill. Obviously it would show up better on a green/blue/red car but I couldn't resist.

Rob

Mal001 · 29th April 2015, 19:41

Replaced top strut bearings and rear wheel bearings, need to do n/s/f now.

Wonderboot · 29th April 2015, 22:43

Drove to work in my ace CDT Connie with a fully-working clutch at last, courtesy of the extremely helpful and insanely cheap service provided by Mat at DMGRS. That's the big expense gone for the moment I hope...

28th April 2015, 21:00	#3202
cw1uk2 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southampton Posts: 81 Thanks: 29 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Not done today, but while I was on holiday my father in law who is a ZT190 owner kindly gave my 75 a service Plugs, Oil, Filter etc and fitted my Jules Shannon tube I also fitted a K&N filter on my return, she's running better than ever with much improved MPG. __________________ Jobs done: K&N air filter,Jules Plenum Guard, Shannon Tube, New coils, Emptied ton of water from boot, replaced rear light seals..Double Din unit installed, replaced AC controls with Blue lit ones, new front disks, Number plate light circuit replaced, headlights de-fogged, Breather Pipes replaced... Jobs to do- Paint Callipers, Fuel Tank Cage to be replaced, Fix Bonnet release as currently opening with pliers... and continue NOT to tell the Wife how much I'm spending [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

29th April 2015, 15:27	#3207
Unicorn1 Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi Conn Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canterbury Posts: 169 Thanks: 281 Thanked 125 Times in 65 Posts	Had new rear pads and discs fitted - thanks to DRMGS for those - at my local garage. I work for a Renault Truck dealer near them - so all it cost me was £40 in their 'tip box' so very pleased with that. MOT tomorrow, first one with this car! Les __________________ My other car's from Longbridge too - a 1948 A40 Devon.

29th April 2015, 15:50	#3208
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	I went to the scrappy's today to get a new d/s wing mirror as someone hit it a few weeks back. I got that, plus a few other bits and bobs. However, I got something special......I am now the proud owner of a genuine chrome grill. Obviously it would show up better on a green/blue/red car but I couldn't resist. Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

29th April 2015, 12:22	#3205
RogerHeinz57 I really should get out more....... A Reasonably Priced Car Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Burton Latimer Posts: 2,530 Thanks: 408 Thanked 1,064 Times in 712 Posts	Today, I just drove my 75 to the local tyre specialist with a fellow members union wheel and punctured tyre for repair. The drive there and back was lovely, as was the comments from the staff who remember my 75 when they fitted new rubber at each corner. The car has been nicely sorted out with mods and improvements without the car sacrificing it's great looks and design. Loved it !

29th April 2015, 19:41	#3209
Mal001 Regular poster MG ZT+ Diesel Manual Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Swindon Posts: 51 Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Replaced top strut bearings and rear wheel bearings, need to do n/s/f now.

29th April 2015, 22:43	#3210
Wonderboot Regular poster Rover 75 CDT Connie Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Liverpool Posts: 34 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Drove to work in my ace CDT Connie with a fully-working clutch at last, courtesy of the extremely helpful and insanely cheap service provided by Mat at DMGRS. That's the big expense gone for the moment I hope...