What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1060

Clickernick · 30th December 2019, 15:43

I ventured out to my car today and replaced the lower engine mount with a proper diesel item, stamped with an M, replaced the hydra mount with a nice new one both items from MGRoverspares and fitted my Bosch MAF which turned up today from Opie oils.
A nice relatively clean 3 hour work session in the wonderful December sunshine at 11 degrees.!!

Thanks for the encouragement John.

Anyone need a Chinese petrol lower engine mount for a V6/diesel sourced from DMGRS give me a shout. Only fitted for 768 miles since Dec 6th. £20

roverbarmy · 30th December 2019, 16:49

Had a nice drive down to Suffolk, the obligatory air bag light popped on after Sally satnav took us down a bumpy lane, so after stopping for a bite to eat and a cuppa, wiggled the underseat wiring and all is well again in the warning light department! (Must get the contact cleaner out tomorrow!).

Happy Old Year!

PLUS

Link for Andy and Debs.

Rogue · 30th December 2019, 16:58

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Had a nice drive down to Suffolk, the obligatory air bag light popped on after Sally satnav took us down a bumpy lane, so after stopping for a bite to eat and a cuppa, wiggled the underseat wiring and all is well again in the warning light department! (Must get the contact cleaner out tomorrow!).

Happy Old Year!

PLUS

Link for Andy and Debs.

I think it's just Debs that needs that link Mike

75driver · 30th December 2019, 17:02

Changed the oil and air filter on the tourer, and tightened up the exhaust heat shield with large penny washers.

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Slaya · 30th December 2019, 17:14

Found coolant in my V again

Looks like thermostat number 4 might be coming soon....now to decide whether I go for new belts and water pump while it's going to be in bits....oh and new cooling fan to be fitted too.

grout20 · 30th December 2019, 18:41

- Cleaned up the headlights with the Turtle Wax Headlight Cleaner (mentioned and recommended in the current "Well impressed" thread) Worked really well.

- Fitted the two new VIS motors I recently bought from Dave (Stocktake) and enjoyed the increased torque / performance .... lovely job ... thanks Dave!

I reckon I'll be losing a few mpg now....!

Out of interest I'll continue tracking what mpg the computer / display shows.

I only use the car for the longer trips and it consistently shows between 37 and 40 mpg. Wishful thinking rather than reality of course, but let's see what the new VIS's and a temptation of a heavier right foot do to it ...

HNY all

John

trikey · 30th December 2019, 19:05

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Originally Posted by Rogue

I think it's just Debs that needs that link Mike

I concur with my learned friend

I must look for the bleeding obvious first though!

FLYING BANANA · 30th December 2019, 19:06

Filled Banana up with some go go juice. And checked the tyre pressures on the Bear.

Andy24601 · 30th December 2019, 19:08

Found myself having to explain to my wife why a large box of car spares has arrived despite the fact our joint bank account has been heavily depleted by the joy that is Christmas.
More Lithuanian S/H parts (no cup-holders) - this time the complete electric rear blind assembly (essential for our scorching British summers) and a complete switch panel with the essential blind up/down switch fitted.
A few short hours later and the blind was in place and working well - happy days!
Here's the link if you're interested:
https://rrr.lt/en

Rogue · 30th December 2019, 19:19

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Filled Banana up with some go go juice.

Would you like to give Deb's some tips for doing that

30th December 2019, 15:43	#10591
Clickernick Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie SE Tourer Triumph Street Triple R Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bletchley, Milton Keynes Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 75 Thanked 91 Times in 65 Posts	I ventured out to my car today and replaced the lower engine mount with a proper diesel item, stamped with an M, replaced the hydra mount with a nice new one both items from MGRoverspares and fitted my Bosch MAF which turned up today from Opie oils. A nice relatively clean 3 hour work session in the wonderful December sunshine at 11 degrees.!! Thanks for the encouragement John. Anyone need a Chinese petrol lower engine mount for a V6/diesel sourced from DMGRS give me a shout. Only fitted for 768 miles since Dec 6th. £20 __________________ Real walnut interior. Original refurbished Forked Spokes 16” with Michelin Primacy 4 rubber, Pioneer AVH-Z9200DAB double din Wi Fi phone integration. Retrofitted twin front horns. 160 re-map. Revotec fan. Silicone intercooler hoses and ‘O ring’ replacement. Top hose thermostat. New walnut and smokestone steering wheel with cruise upgrade. Brembo Brakes. Ceramic coated rear Exhaust. L/engine mount, Hydramount, Bosch MAF. Focal Access Drivers and Focal Amp. Last edited by Clickernick; 30th December 2019 at 16:36..

30th December 2019, 16:49	#10592
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	Had a nice drive down to Suffolk, the obligatory air bag light popped on after Sally satnav took us down a bumpy lane, so after stopping for a bite to eat and a cuppa, wiggled the underseat wiring and all is well again in the warning light department! (Must get the contact cleaner out tomorrow!). Happy Old Year! PLUS Link for Andy and Debs. __________________ Oil in my veins!

30th December 2019, 17:02	#10594
75driver Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon, manual. Rover 75 Tourer, Auto. Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newry Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 574 Thanked 443 Times in 371 Posts	Changed the oil and air filter on the tourer, and tightened up the exhaust heat shield with large penny washers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2006 75 Contemporary SE diesel manual (#1) 2003 75T Connoisseur SE diesel auto (For Comfort) 2005 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (Marmite duotone ) 2006 75 Connoisseur SE diesel auto (The last one?) 2009 E220 (For a change) 2018 L200 (For Big & Heavy Things) 1976 W114 250 Manual (For Sundays)

30th December 2019, 18:41	#10596
grout20 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie SE 2.5 V6 Auto Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Stevenage Posts: 619 Thanks: 619 Thanked 253 Times in 182 Posts	Headlights and VIS motors. - Cleaned up the headlights with the Turtle Wax Headlight Cleaner (mentioned and recommended in the current "Well impressed" thread) Worked really well. - Fitted the two new VIS motors I recently bought from Dave (Stocktake) and enjoyed the increased torque / performance .... lovely job ... thanks Dave! I reckon I'll be losing a few mpg now....! Out of interest I'll continue tracking what mpg the computer / display shows. I only use the car for the longer trips and it consistently shows between 37 and 40 mpg. Wishful thinking rather than reality of course, but let's see what the new VIS's and a temptation of a heavier right foot do to it ... HNY all John __________________ . My 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto 75 is the • 20,516th 75 to be made out of 112,381 • 787th 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,671 • 1,248th Wedgwood Blue Metallic (code: JBH) to be made out of 7,515 code JBH 75's

30th December 2019, 19:06	#10598
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: 22,555 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Filled Banana up with some go go juice. And checked the tyre pressures on the Bear. __________________ 233,320. New rear tyres on order for BBB. onen hag oll

30th December 2019, 17:14	#10595
Slaya Loves to post MG ZT V6 160+, MG TF 135, Focus 1.6 Zetec Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Coventry Posts: 285 Thanks: 129 Thanked 68 Times in 50 Posts	Found coolant in my V again Looks like thermostat number 4 might be coming soon....now to decide whether I go for new belts and water pump while it's going to be in bits....oh and new cooling fan to be fitted too.

30th December 2019, 19:08	#10599
Andy24601 Regular poster Rover saloon Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Southend-on-Sea Posts: 81 Thanks: 32 Thanked 39 Times in 16 Posts	Parcel from Lithuania Found myself having to explain to my wife why a large box of car spares has arrived despite the fact our joint bank account has been heavily depleted by the joy that is Christmas. More Lithuanian S/H parts (no cup-holders) - this time the complete electric rear blind assembly (essential for our scorching British summers) and a complete switch panel with the essential blind up/down switch fitted. A few short hours later and the blind was in place and working well - happy days! Here's the link if you're interested: https://rrr.lt/en