What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 354

phil47 · 20th June 2015, 17:44

tried to wash it but everytime i tried it rained

varleyjr · 20th June 2015, 17:48

Fitted a powerflex lower engine mount bush (small and large). It has made a massive difference to the car and she is back on the road with thanks to everyone on the forum

ratchet · 20th June 2015, 18:40

Today I've mostly been swearing at it, or to be more precise one of it's unknown former owners !

We went on a 2200 mile round trip to France to visit our place in the sun. The evening before our return I noticed it was leaking coolant. It was far too late to do anything about it, so I topped up the water and crossed my fingers.

With stops every 150 miles to top up the water, it made it to my sisters house in Luton for our overnight stop without any problems. The final 550 miles was going well until we hit Aberdeen, it finally decided enough was enough and threw off it's drivebelt which was firmly jammed between the waterpump and the inner wing.

I thanked the gods that it had made it that far, and called Autoaid to be recovered. Despite being told it would take 60 to 90 minutes my mood was pretty good as it could have been far worse if we'd broken down further from home. However a 2.5 hour wait for the recovery truck then ensued.......... I certainly won't be renewing with Autoaid next year

But we were finally home, and glad to be there.

This morning I set about removing the water pump, all was going well until I found the final torx bolt (the hardest to remove) had been completely and utterly butchered

After many failed attempts to remove it, out came the dremel. A groove was cut in the bolt, but it wouldn't shift. I tried cutting the sides of the bolt to make "flats" but that didn't work due to the very limited access available. I looked like I was going to have to remove the engine

*** (turf) it, I had nothing to lose, so out came the cold chisel, crow bar and lump hammer - it finally relented and out came the last bolt

Tommorrow I shall be getting very inebriated with the inlaws (as is the custom

), so I shall set about fitting a replacement waterpump on Monday

marinabrian · 20th June 2015, 19:52

Removed both rear door cards, and replaced the crispy and corroded inner rubber waist trims.

You have to hand it to Rover, these particular parts are made from recycled chocolate fireguards.

I also replaced the internal door handles which had repaired with fish paste and Gloy Gum.

While I was on, I also replaced the pollen filter.......Mmmm, Parma Violets

Brian

Groundhog · 20th June 2015, 19:58

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Removed both rear door cards, and replaced the crispy and corroded inner rubber waist trims.

You have to hand it to Rover, these particular parts are made from recycled chocolate fireguards.

I also replaced the internal door handles which had repaired with fish paste and Gloy Gum.

While I was on, I also replaced the pollen filter.......Mmmm, Parma Violets

Brian

How many cuppa's and biskwits in-between jobs

cazemi · 20th June 2015, 20:04

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How many cuppa's and biskwits in-between jobs

dunno how many when he did the pollen filter, but what he didnt tell you is he replaced one of my door cards in my workshop, then "we" faffed about with the t4 on my 190, then "we" did his door cards-i'm sworn to secrecy about how many times "he" replaced the O/S/R card

and all on one cuppa & absolutely no biscwuits whatsoever!!!

David Lawrence · 20th June 2015, 20:22

Replaced a split steering rack gaiter which was damaged where it is clipped to the rod. Had bought some new m14x 1.5mm nuts and got the old lock nut off with a nut splitter after removing the track rod end. Easy job took about 30 minutes. I have used a set of bailcast stretchy gaiters, fit perfectly so hope it proves to be nice and durable. Made of a much more rubbery and flexible material and only £10 for a pair.

Never used a nut splitter before so was sceptical it would work, but was very simple in the end.

marinabrian · 20th June 2015, 22:04

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Originally Posted by cazemi

dunno how many when he did the pollen filter, but what he didnt tell you is he replaced one of my door cards in my workshop, then "we" faffed about with the t4 on my 190, then "we" did his door cards-i'm sworn to secrecy about how many times "he" replaced the O/S/R card

and all on one cuppa & absolutely no biscwuits whatsoever!!!

Don't know what you mean

Three times for the OSR card, damn and blast these pesky door handles and electric window winder wires

Perhaps I should have mentioned I was simply practicing for tackling the silver ZT, for which you are in for a Swizzles Matlow treat tomorrow

Brian

trikey · 20th June 2015, 22:12

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

for which you are in for a Swizzles Matlow treat tomorrow

Brian

IM COMING UP!!!!

klarzy · 20th June 2015, 22:14

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Originally Posted by trikey

IM COMING UP!!!!

told ya's.... a pinta cold cow juice and a pack a Tesco's own Jaffa's

HEAVEN....

20th June 2015, 17:44	#3531
phil47 Loves to post rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: birmingham Posts: 473 Thanks: 118 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	tried to wash it but everytime i tried it rained __________________ no one can be myself like i can for this job im the best man

20th June 2015, 17:48	#3532
varleyjr Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Chesterfield (Brimington Common) Posts: 259 Thanks: 2 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts	Fitted a powerflex lower engine mount bush (small and large). It has made a massive difference to the car and she is back on the road with thanks to everyone on the forum __________________ http://i585.photobucket.com/albums/s...yjr/MYBABY.jpg

20th June 2015, 18:40	#3533
ratchet Posted a thing or two ZT-T + CTDI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone walkabout Posts: 1,185 Thanks: 179 Thanked 361 Times in 289 Posts	Today I've mostly been swearing at it, or to be more precise one of it's unknown former owners ! We went on a 2200 mile round trip to France to visit our place in the sun. The evening before our return I noticed it was leaking coolant. It was far too late to do anything about it, so I topped up the water and crossed my fingers. With stops every 150 miles to top up the water, it made it to my sisters house in Luton for our overnight stop without any problems. The final 550 miles was going well until we hit Aberdeen, it finally decided enough was enough and threw off it's drivebelt which was firmly jammed between the waterpump and the inner wing. I thanked the gods that it had made it that far, and called Autoaid to be recovered. Despite being told it would take 60 to 90 minutes my mood was pretty good as it could have been far worse if we'd broken down further from home. However a 2.5 hour wait for the recovery truck then ensued.......... I certainly won't be renewing with Autoaid next year But we were finally home, and glad to be there. This morning I set about removing the water pump, all was going well until I found the final torx bolt (the hardest to remove) had been completely and utterly butchered After many failed attempts to remove it, out came the dremel. A groove was cut in the bolt, but it wouldn't shift. I tried cutting the sides of the bolt to make "flats" but that didn't work due to the very limited access available. I looked like I was going to have to remove the engine *** (turf) it, I had nothing to lose, so out came the cold chisel, crow bar and lump hammer - it finally relented and out came the last bolt Tommorrow I shall be getting very inebriated with the inlaws (as is the custom ), so I shall set about fitting a replacement waterpump on Monday Last edited by ratchet; 20th June 2015 at 18:43..

20th June 2015, 19:52	#3534
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	Removed both rear door cards, and replaced the crispy and corroded inner rubber waist trims. You have to hand it to Rover, these particular parts are made from recycled chocolate fireguards. I also replaced the internal door handles which had repaired with fish paste and Gloy Gum. While I was on, I also replaced the pollen filter.......Mmmm, Parma Violets Brian

20th June 2015, 20:22	#3537
David Lawrence This is my second home Rover 75 CDT-2001 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wrexham, North Wales Posts: 3,606 Thanks: 195 Thanked 606 Times in 501 Posts	Replaced a split steering rack gaiter which was damaged where it is clipped to the rod. Had bought some new m14x 1.5mm nuts and got the old lock nut off with a nut splitter after removing the track rod end. Easy job took about 30 minutes. I have used a set of bailcast stretchy gaiters, fit perfectly so hope it proves to be nice and durable. Made of a much more rubbery and flexible material and only £10 for a pair. Never used a nut splitter before so was sceptical it would work, but was very simple in the end.