What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 131

Mr_Shed · 28th July 2014, 13:45

Yesterday travelled to Chatham docks for an epic day with my son Aaron. Weather just right while we explored various ships incl HMS Cavalier, the ropery and toured submarine HMS Ocelot which was amazing to look around considering she is recent history. Well recommended

Seafrost · 28th July 2014, 22:24

Today, decided to fit the sub and amp in the boot of the tourer.

First problem, where to run power cable from battery through bulkhead... after much searching, ran to laptop and looked on the forum... bonnet release grommet it is.

After much scraped hands and fingers and blood dripping, wire successfully fed through.

Amp mounted, Sub mounted ( or rolled in - its a bass tube ). Next to route all wires along under the carpets... first clip holding carpets snaps.. the joy

then the next clip holds but the carpets rips... arghh.

Finally all wiring located, time to remove stereo to connect up, and I did such a good job of fitting it in the first place, I spent 30+ mins trying to get it out.

Once out all connections made... turn on USB and viola... nice thumpy bass to irritate the neighbour.

Another job completed, albeit painfully.

Rob72 · 29th July 2014, 18:37

I fitted my new cooling fan courtesy of Jules, The car is all back together now and just needs regassing!

FLYING BANANA · 29th July 2014, 18:42

Took Banana and filled her with petrol.
Then,
I took Redfive and filled her up with diesel.

klarzy · 29th July 2014, 19:10

Annual service time...

Oil filter
Fuel filter
Air filter
Pollen filter
5 ltrs of 5w-40 fully Synthetic
New air con belt
Checked EGR (disconnected last year), still spotless..

Got all of the above (less the oil) for 37.50.... long live the local motor factors... cheaper than Ebay..

maxi_crawf · 29th July 2014, 20:45

Replaced the broken door lock mechanism (and left my mobile in the door cavity, a long story

)

Reebs · 29th July 2014, 20:48

Spot the difference

What I thought would be a ten minute job turned into an hour, as the silver covers put on by a previous owner of my ZT-T had fitted ones with broken clips. Their solution to this was to squirt black sealant in every possible place

Anyway, eventually I was able to prize the old ones off and fit my newly painted covers to complete the next step of my restoration of the old girl.

Here is a picture of her taken many years ago showing her in her past glory outside SMC Rover in Slough I believe.

Ratty · 29th July 2014, 21:10

Oil Change & front brake pads.

jgriffo · 30th July 2014, 21:45

ATF change.

No idea when last done but it came out looking like Guinness / Coke.

3.8L came out and lovely Strawberry Jelly Red coloured stuff went in. Popped a bit extra in and let it mix, did the level check (oh how important it is to get it spot on 40 degrees when doing it) once mixed the extra bit I put in came out a dark red / brown. So in another week or two I'll do another change to flush it further.

Can't say I've noticed any change in the changes, possibly very slightly smoother but they were not bad at all before the change really.

MangoMan · 31st July 2014, 08:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reebs

Spot the difference

What I thought would be a ten minute job turned into an hour, as the silver covers put on by a previous owner of my ZT-T had fitted ones with broken clips. Their solution to this was to squirt black sealant in every possible place

Anyway, eventually I was able to prize the old ones off and fit my newly painted covers to complete the next step of my restoration of the old girl.

Here is a picture of her taken many years ago showing her in her past glory outside SMC Rover in Slough I believe.

This makes me glad to know that I kept my Original Mirror Covers so I can do the same one day - in actual fact everything I've changed on my car, (which some know is quite a bit) I've still got all the original parts!

A photo of the Advert for my car:

PS. Looking good Paul! (How's the Reverse Sensors coming along? Just give us a shout when you need a hand).

28th July 2014, 13:45	#1301
Mr_Shed Posted a thing or two MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bishops Stortford Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 189 Thanked 155 Times in 121 Posts	Yesterday travelled to Chatham docks for an epic day with my son Aaron. Weather just right while we explored various ships incl HMS Cavalier, the ropery and toured submarine HMS Ocelot which was amazing to look around considering she is recent history. Well recommended __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 190+ Monogram Chagall

29th July 2014, 18:42	#1304
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	Took Banana and filled her with petrol. Then, I took Redfive and filled her up with diesel. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

29th July 2014, 19:10	#1305
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	Annual service time... Oil filter Fuel filter Air filter Pollen filter 5 ltrs of 5w-40 fully Synthetic New air con belt Checked EGR (disconnected last year), still spotless.. Got all of the above (less the oil) for 37.50.... long live the local motor factors... cheaper than Ebay.. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

29th July 2014, 20:48	#1307
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,941 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Spot the difference What I thought would be a ten minute job turned into an hour, as the silver covers put on by a previous owner of my ZT-T had fitted ones with broken clips. Their solution to this was to squirt black sealant in every possible place Anyway, eventually I was able to prize the old ones off and fit my newly painted covers to complete the next step of my restoration of the old girl. Here is a picture of her taken many years ago showing her in her past glory outside SMC Rover in Slough I believe. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here

29th July 2014, 21:10	#1308
Ratty I really should get out more....... MG ZTT CDTI Honda Jazz 1.4 Auto Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,166 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 888 Times in 594 Posts	Oil Change & front brake pads. __________________ Membership Number 001426 I'll do it Drekley. Regards Allen.

28th July 2014, 22:24	#1302
Seafrost Posted a thing or two 75 Connie SE 1.8 Manual Tourer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Outskirts of Newport :) Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 479 Thanked 241 Times in 163 Posts	Today, decided to fit the sub and amp in the boot of the tourer. First problem, where to run power cable from battery through bulkhead... after much searching, ran to laptop and looked on the forum... bonnet release grommet it is. After much scraped hands and fingers and blood dripping, wire successfully fed through. Amp mounted, Sub mounted ( or rolled in - its a bass tube ). Next to route all wires along under the carpets... first clip holding carpets snaps.. the joy then the next clip holds but the carpets rips... arghh. Finally all wiring located, time to remove stereo to connect up, and I did such a good job of fitting it in the first place, I spent 30+ mins trying to get it out. Once out all connections made... turn on USB and viola... nice thumpy bass to irritate the neighbour. Another job completed, albeit painfully.

29th July 2014, 18:37	#1303
Rob72 Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bury St Edmunds Posts: 98 Thanks: 68 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	I fitted my new cooling fan courtesy of Jules, The car is all back together now and just needs regassing!

29th July 2014, 20:45	#1306
maxi_crawf Posted a thing or two R75 Saloon Conn CDT SE, MG ZT190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull Posts: 1,960 Thanks: 823 Thanked 426 Times in 274 Posts	Replaced the broken door lock mechanism (and left my mobile in the door cavity, a long story )

30th July 2014, 21:45	#1309
jgriffo Avid contributor Rover 75 CDT connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Keighley Posts: 218 Thanks: 25 Thanked 31 Times in 20 Posts	ATF change. No idea when last done but it came out looking like Guinness / Coke. 3.8L came out and lovely Strawberry Jelly Red coloured stuff went in. Popped a bit extra in and let it mix, did the level check (oh how important it is to get it spot on 40 degrees when doing it) once mixed the extra bit I put in came out a dark red / brown. So in another week or two I'll do another change to flush it further. Can't say I've noticed any change in the changes, possibly very slightly smoother but they were not bad at all before the change really. __________________ 2003 (53) Rover 75 Connoisseur SE CDT Auto Gone but not forgotten:- 2002 (02) Rover 75 Tourer Connoisseur CDT 1997 Rover 400 (414i) 1996 Rover 200 (216 SLi) 1977 Leyland Cars Mini 1000 (Exported)