What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 46

trikey · 18th March 2014, 22:05

Debobbled the seats, cleaned the seats, steam cleaned most of the scruffy bits and did a bit more claying....

OwenK · 18th March 2014, 23:03

Today, only drove to work

Belated update from Sunday, though:
- Removed tow bar. Thank God! No more tennis ball-topped proboscis on the rear. ZT back to its original handsome self.
- Zip tied AC pipe safely out of contact with radiator pipe (?) before it wears through. No more chafing!

- Investigated constantly turning boot lock issue. Key in the lock just keeps on turning and turning without unlocking the boot. Nothing unlatched from the mechanism behind the interior carpet. New lock probably required.
- Investigated unplugging MAF to see if it's dead or alive. Turns out that the longest Allen key in the world is required to undo those two bolts on the back of the fuel rail(?) cover. Come back another day...

The current fleet, new CDTI moored up behind the 56k V6 (for sale on Gumtree! Don't seem to have permission to list it here!) with the MR2 3.0 V6 in the garage.

Darkxs · 21st March 2014, 14:51

Go bored waiting for some parts to arrive so decided to try something new with the fog lights surround. Since I had a spare pair I can always use the original if I don't like the way they look on the bumper

suffolk boy · 21st March 2014, 15:00

fixed the airbag light.stopped myself from setting fire to the car. started looking for a replacement

FLYING BANANA · 21st March 2014, 18:38

Gave The a Flying Banana a good clean ready for the trip up to Thorpe Arch on Sunday. Out all day tomorrow so will not have time.

klarzy · 21st March 2014, 18:48

Popped of the OSF hub nut ready for a new CV tomorrow.
Took off the nose and stripped out the intercooler for new rings.
Removed all intercooler pipework and cleaned.
removed air intakes, egr system and pipes and degreased them inside and out.
Removed wheel arch inners and de grimed / dust / mud build up all round.
Removed fan unit and serviced / cleaned out.
removed IPK, stripped, added Facelift decals, painted dial surrounds aluminium and chromed needles.

Tomorrow:
Strip slam panel and repaint / refit to close shutlines
fit new facelift bumper fresh from sprayers.
Fit new skirts to bumper with Stainless fixings all round.
Strip front struts and fit new top mounts, bearings, spring assists and bump stops as well as tyre protectors.

Monday:
Put it all back together and take copious photos....

Being an engineer who now flies a desk and travels for a living it like a holiday to get stuck in for a long weekend of rusted bolts and foul language...

mrufff · 21st March 2014, 21:13

Removed water pump as it's gone. Really not looking forward for fitting new one tomorrow.
I was going to get wooden steering wheel tomorrow as my birthday gift but pump decided to die and funds gone this way plus a pig job to do. Not a happy bunny.

lovema75 · 22nd March 2014, 01:31

Opened door of Ronda. Sat inside. Got out and closed and re-locked door.

BaroqueMoon · 22nd March 2014, 02:54

Removed slam panel sticker and replaced it with a new one from Rimmerbros. Much better.

MangoMan · 22nd March 2014, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovema75

Opened door of Ronda. Sat inside. Got out and closed and re-locked door.

Don't worry, I do that quite often aswell - usually because I have nowhere to go, or if I have I can't afford the juice to do it...lol.

I've been where you are for 2.5 years now! but don't fret, it only gets worse!

(Hence I'm always after the best price - it's not because I'm tight!)....

Chin-up chap.....

18th March 2014, 22:05	#451
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,773 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Debobbled the seats, cleaned the seats, steam cleaned most of the scruffy bits and did a bit more claying.... __________________ Lest we forget..

21st March 2014, 14:51	#453
Darkxs Gets stuck in Ex Rover 75 CDT Mk1 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 578 Thanks: 117 Thanked 91 Times in 79 Posts	Go bored waiting for some parts to arrive so decided to try something new with the fog lights surround. Since I had a spare pair I can always use the original if I don't like the way they look on the bumper __________________ Peugeot 407 HDI Coupe Ex MGF Ex Rover 75 CDT Einhundertsechzig

21st March 2014, 15:00	#454
suffolk boy This is my second home fiat panda Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: haverhill Posts: 6,720 Thanks: 96 Thanked 586 Times in 526 Posts	fixed the airbag light.stopped myself from setting fire to the car. started looking for a replacement __________________ fiat panda 1.2 eco

21st March 2014, 18:38	#455
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	Gave The a Flying Banana a good clean ready for the trip up to Thorpe Arch on Sunday. Out all day tomorrow so will not have time. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

21st March 2014, 18:48	#456
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	Popped of the OSF hub nut ready for a new CV tomorrow. Took off the nose and stripped out the intercooler for new rings. Removed all intercooler pipework and cleaned. removed air intakes, egr system and pipes and degreased them inside and out. Removed wheel arch inners and de grimed / dust / mud build up all round. Removed fan unit and serviced / cleaned out. removed IPK, stripped, added Facelift decals, painted dial surrounds aluminium and chromed needles. Tomorrow: Strip slam panel and repaint / refit to close shutlines fit new facelift bumper fresh from sprayers. Fit new skirts to bumper with Stainless fixings all round. Strip front struts and fit new top mounts, bearings, spring assists and bump stops as well as tyre protectors. Monday: Put it all back together and take copious photos.... Being an engineer who now flies a desk and travels for a living it like a holiday to get stuck in for a long weekend of rusted bolts and foul language... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

18th March 2014, 23:03	#452
OwenK Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coventry Posts: 25 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Today, only drove to work Belated update from Sunday, though: - Removed tow bar. Thank God! No more tennis ball-topped proboscis on the rear. ZT back to its original handsome self. - Zip tied AC pipe safely out of contact with radiator pipe (?) before it wears through. No more chafing! - Investigated constantly turning boot lock issue. Key in the lock just keeps on turning and turning without unlocking the boot. Nothing unlatched from the mechanism behind the interior carpet. New lock probably required. - Investigated unplugging MAF to see if it's dead or alive. Turns out that the longest Allen key in the world is required to undo those two bolts on the back of the fuel rail(?) cover. Come back another day... The current fleet, new CDTI moored up behind the 56k V6 (for sale on Gumtree! Don't seem to have permission to list it here!) with the MR2 3.0 V6 in the garage.

21st March 2014, 21:13	#457
mrufff Avid contributor rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: walsall Posts: 203 Thanks: 33 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	Removed water pump as it's gone. Really not looking forward for fitting new one tomorrow. I was going to get wooden steering wheel tomorrow as my birthday gift but pump decided to die and funds gone this way plus a pig job to do. Not a happy bunny. __________________ english is my second language so excuse my mistakes Done so far : plenum checked, egr bypass, viton orings, brake pipes, pads, maf disconnected, top strut bearings, all filters and fluids, fan wires swapped, OEM xenons fitted remap done_god bless you BigRuss To do :rear wheel bearings, sort out knocking rear suspension, i'll find something else for sure

22nd March 2014, 01:31	#458
lovema75 This is my second home 75 Tourer CDT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Enfield Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 63 Thanked 431 Times in 237 Posts	Opened door of Ronda. Sat inside. Got out and closed and re-locked door.

22nd March 2014, 02:54	#459
BaroqueMoon Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ballarat Posts: 937 Thanks: 576 Thanked 114 Times in 99 Posts	Removed slam panel sticker and replaced it with a new one from Rimmerbros. Much better. __________________ Love my 75 and it loves me Membership Number 1703 This vehicle was the 82,624th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 6,161st 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 9,755th 75 in White Gold Metallic (code: GMN) to be made out of 12,251 White Gold Metallic 75s