What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1117

trikey · 16th April 2020, 19:08

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Then some other stuff that needed my attention, mince and tatties

Ahh that's the important bit...

sewerman · 16th April 2020, 19:16

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Originally Posted by squire

New Pagid rear discs, pads and handbrake shoes along with new offside rear hub and sensor. Just got to bypass the low brake pad sensor tomorrow.

Martyn

Well done Martyn all that practice on jobs at the nano is paying off :-)

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Steven211 · 16th April 2020, 19:20

Today I have fixed a coolant leak, I have replaced the coolant outlet elbow at the front of the cylinder head. Got the part ages ago when I worked at BMW (BMW part is cheaper than genuine MGR/LR) and I have fixed an OBD2 issue I had.

ZedTeeT · 16th April 2020, 19:31

Finally started on my project, it's only been waiting nearly 4 years! Although she's up on axle stands with the front off, she did look embarrassingly neglected. So got the wash stuff out and gave her a damn good seeing to! Looking much better now

Shame it's not going anywhere.

Saga Lout · 16th April 2020, 19:35

I started my day polishing Cortina stuff, I then set up a small tank to reverse electrolysis the rust off some 75 brake calipers, I don't know why as I have new ones, I'm just bored.

Clickernick · 16th April 2020, 19:42

Oh well,,, finally under the whip to change the rear springs!! Gawd! There like liquorice all sorts!! ,,,all different size bits!!
Pass MOT??? Errr,,, No!
Pot holes 1 - “Hector” 0

While the Plus Gas gets to work on the nuts and bolts, I’ll pop in for a cuppa and a healthy dollop of Seven Seas Joint Ace! Think I’m gonna need it!!

Love this geriatric car care!!

squire · 16th April 2020, 19:48

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Originally Posted by sewerman

Well done Martyn all that practice on jobs at the nano is paying off :-)

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Worst bit was getting the strong bottom spring on the handbrake shoes on.
All started when the ABS light came on and stayed on, oh here we go again, oh bother said I

. A quick text to Jamie confirmed my thoughts it might be a sensor. Started on the offside that's when I noticed the discs were shot.
I'll tell you the full story when I see you, hopefully at a Nano meet or social night, won't be for another three weeks or more yet though

Martyn

Clickernick · 16th April 2020, 19:52

Well I did all that yesterday. So today while everything off, anti roll bar, drop links etc, I decided to wire brush all the surface rust off the subframe, upper and lower arms, anti roll bar.
As it was only 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 rust wise i was quite happy to hoover off all the dust, wipe down all surfaces and apply a healthy coat of hammered black Hammerite to everything I could reach which was about 95 percent of the ensemble. Only the top facing the body underside couldn’t be got at, but then again this seems to always be the best condition surface as it doesn’t get peppered with grit and road detritus.

So now it all looks wonderful,,, reassembly will commence tomorrow.

New springs, new drop links.

Next replace the shockingly installed front to rear break pipes!

Clickernick · 16th April 2020, 19:58

Well I did all that yesterday. So today while everything off, anti roll bar, drop links etc, I decided to wire brush, flap wheel grind and rotary wire brush all the surface rust off the subframe, upper and lower arms, anti roll bar.
As it was only 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 rust wise i was quite happy to hoover off all the dust, wipe down all surfaces and apply a healthy coat of hammered black Hammerite to everything I could reach which was about 95 percent of the ensemble. Only the top facing the body underside couldn’t be got at, but then again this seems to always be the best condition surface as it doesn’t get peppered with grit and road detritus.

So now it all looks wonderful,,, reassembly will commence tomorrow.

New springs, drop links.

Next job,,,,, replace the shockingly installed front to rear brake pipes!

75driver · 16th April 2020, 22:56

Picked up silver saloon from trusty mechanic having had the rear lower and upper arms replaced.
Great to be able to drive round corners again...🙄

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16th April 2020, 19:31	#11164
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	Finally started on my project, it's only been waiting nearly 4 years! Although she's up on axle stands with the front off, she did look embarrassingly neglected. So got the wash stuff out and gave her a damn good seeing to! Looking much better now Shame it's not going anywhere. __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

16th April 2020, 19:35	#11165
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	Lots done today.. I started my day polishing Cortina stuff, I then set up a small tank to reverse electrolysis the rust off some 75 brake calipers, I don't know why as I have new ones, I'm just bored.

16th April 2020, 19:42	#11166
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	Oh well,,, finally under the whip to change the rear springs!! Gawd! There like liquorice all sorts!! ,,,all different size bits!! Pass MOT??? Errr,,, No! Pot holes 1 - “Hector” 0 While the Plus Gas gets to work on the nuts and bolts, I’ll pop in for a cuppa and a healthy dollop of Seven Seas Joint Ace! Think I’m gonna need it!! Love this geriatric car care!! __________________ 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.

16th April 2020, 19:52	#11168
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	Well I did all that yesterday. So today while everything off, anti roll bar, drop links etc, I decided to wire brush all the surface rust off the subframe, upper and lower arms, anti roll bar. As it was only 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 rust wise i was quite happy to hoover off all the dust, wipe down all surfaces and apply a healthy coat of hammered black Hammerite to everything I could reach which was about 95 percent of the ensemble. Only the top facing the body underside couldn’t be got at, but then again this seems to always be the best condition surface as it doesn’t get peppered with grit and road detritus. So now it all looks wonderful,,, reassembly will commence tomorrow. New springs, new drop links. Next replace the shockingly installed front to rear break pipes! __________________ 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.

16th April 2020, 19:58	#11169
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	Well I did all that yesterday. So today while everything off, anti roll bar, drop links etc, I decided to wire brush, flap wheel grind and rotary wire brush all the surface rust off the subframe, upper and lower arms, anti roll bar. As it was only 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 rust wise i was quite happy to hoover off all the dust, wipe down all surfaces and apply a healthy coat of hammered black Hammerite to everything I could reach which was about 95 percent of the ensemble. Only the top facing the body underside couldn’t be got at, but then again this seems to always be the best condition surface as it doesn’t get peppered with grit and road detritus. So now it all looks wonderful,,, reassembly will commence tomorrow. New springs, drop links. Next job,,,,, replace the shockingly installed front to rear brake pipes! __________________ 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; 16th April 2020 at 20:01..

16th April 2020, 19:20	#11163
Steven211 Regular poster VW Golf TDI yawn Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Worcester Posts: 83 Thanks: 21 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Today I have fixed a coolant leak, I have replaced the coolant outlet elbow at the front of the cylinder head. Got the part ages ago when I worked at BMW (BMW part is cheaper than genuine MGR/LR) and I have fixed an OBD2 issue I had.

16th April 2020, 22:56	#11170
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	Picked up silver saloon from trusty mechanic having had the rear lower and upper arms replaced. Great to be able to drive round corners again...🙄 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)