What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1416

Matt_75 · 3rd April 2023, 13:06

Noticed that the engine cover on my KV6 wasn't properly secured, one of the two bolts wouldn't run all the way down. It turns out some ham-fisted gorilla has been in there in the past and damaged the threads in the aluminium manifold. Out with the tap and die set. Threads carefully re-cut and swarf vacuumed out. Bolt now seating correctly

Popcorn · 4th April 2023, 09:48

Took it for the MOT,passed with a couple of advisories, tyres inner edge worn due to tracking which was sorted, slight play in o/s outer ball joint the usual corroded brake pipes and rear pads low ,happy with that

Popcorn · 6th April 2023, 14:20

Fitted new rear pads, decided to swap front and back wheels due to wear on the front tyres o/s no problem n/s front well could i get the studs out could i NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- snapped my knuckle bar, ended up going back to the tyre fitters for them to loosen them, job now jobbed

Tomorrow will be investigating drivers side sun roof drains as i have a damp carpet front footwell

Oh the joys of old car ownership

Mick Brownhill called up and i scanned his ECU for him as his wouldn't read it, three codes logged p0131 can't remember the other two anyway he wrote them down and hopefully he will get to the bottom of his miss fireing

madeupname · 6th April 2023, 19:03

Put battery back on after winter removal, cleaned airbag and deadbolt connectors to solve the usual warning light problem. Due mot this month. More work tomorrow.

Popcorn · 7th April 2023, 13:53

Decided to become a contorchanis and tackle the sunroof drain in the drivers footwell, beats me how the pipe can come out anyway did the garden hose mod hopefully will stay dry now

timon · 7th April 2023, 20:00

Did a test drive after replacement of the VIS motors and noticed a burning smell at a stop light. Back at home the wheel was hot to the touch. Coincidentally a topic concerning this exact problem was opened on this forum suggesting a sticky caliper so I gave everything a good clean yesterday but then it started pooring rain and, in a hurry, I slapped one breakpad back in backwards only to find that out when the job was done with the car back on its wheels. That's a first for sure. Today it was dry so I quickly fixed that. No more hot wheel for now.

Ched · 7th April 2023, 20:23

Sorted the blocked heater matrix on my wifes zt, then gave her a wash.

I then got the v8 out and gave her the once over before giving her a well deserved wash, I put some fresh fuel in and then we went out for a nice drive.

Rich in Vancouver · 7th April 2023, 22:12

I've started the process of polishing my ZT-T to remove a multitude of fine scratches from branches etc. What a painstaking process!
Wash followed by a clay bar, then a machine polish with a fine compound scratch and swirl remover followed by wax application. I have found that using Turtle Wax colour matched (Blue) wax really does a nice job of bringing out the blue tone in the Anthricite paint.
So far I've worked my way back to the windscreen. I'm giving my back the weekend off and will finish the job off next week.

madeupname · 7th April 2023, 22:40

Pumped a bucket full of rainwater out of the boot.

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 8th April 2023, 20:58

On Friday evening I finally got round to fitting the new EGR cooler bleed valve, and got the 75 running again after a fortnight off.
Yesterday I topped up the coolant, and did a 100 mile round trip to the inlaws with trailer to collect a rotavator. In the morning we got stuck in the Bank Holiday traffic on the A38 which properly got the engine up to temperature, and did a pressure test!

Then today a trip to the garden centre, allotment, supermarket then home.
Whilst eating my dinner I remembered I ought to check the odometer, and found out that I wasn't too far from this....🌛

3rd April 2023, 13:06	#14151
Matt_75 Gets stuck in 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: North Somerset Posts: 548 Thanks: 13 Thanked 20 Times in 8 Posts	Noticed that the engine cover on my KV6 wasn't properly secured, one of the two bolts wouldn't run all the way down. It turns out some ham-fisted gorilla has been in there in the past and damaged the threads in the aluminium manifold. Out with the tap and die set. Threads carefully re-cut and swarf vacuumed out. Bolt now seating correctly __________________ Matt 2001 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 (BRG) 1999 Rover 75 Club 2.5 (Dorchester Red) 1973 Triumph Dolomite (Honeysuckle)

6th April 2023, 14:20	#14153
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 380 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	Fitted new rear pads, decided to swap front and back wheels due to wear on the front tyres o/s no problem n/s front well could i get the studs out could i NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- snapped my knuckle bar, ended up going back to the tyre fitters for them to loosen them, job now jobbed Tomorrow will be investigating drivers side sun roof drains as i have a damp carpet front footwell Oh the joys of old car ownership Mick Brownhill called up and i scanned his ECU for him as his wouldn't read it, three codes logged p0131 can't remember the other two anyway he wrote them down and hopefully he will get to the bottom of his miss fireing Last edited by Popcorn; 6th April 2023 at 14:28..

6th April 2023, 19:03	#14154
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Put battery back on after winter removal, cleaned airbag and deadbolt connectors to solve the usual warning light problem. Due mot this month. More work tomorrow. __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

7th April 2023, 22:12	#14158
Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 850 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	I've started the process of polishing my ZT-T to remove a multitude of fine scratches from branches etc. What a painstaking process! Wash followed by a clay bar, then a machine polish with a fine compound scratch and swirl remover followed by wax application. I have found that using Turtle Wax colour matched (Blue) wax really does a nice job of bringing out the blue tone in the Anthricite paint. So far I've worked my way back to the windscreen. I'm giving my back the weekend off and will finish the job off next week. __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021

7th April 2023, 22:40	#14159
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,531 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Pumped a bucket full of rainwater out of the boot. __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s

4th April 2023, 09:48	#14152
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 380 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	Took it for the MOT,passed with a couple of advisories, tyres inner edge worn due to tracking which was sorted, slight play in o/s outer ball joint the usual corroded brake pipes and rear pads low ,happy with that

7th April 2023, 13:53	#14155
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 380 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	Decided to become a contorchanis and tackle the sunroof drain in the drivers footwell, beats me how the pipe can come out anyway did the garden hose mod hopefully will stay dry now

7th April 2023, 20:00	#14156
timon Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 145 Thanks: 15 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Did a test drive after replacement of the VIS motors and noticed a burning smell at a stop light. Back at home the wheel was hot to the touch. Coincidentally a topic concerning this exact problem was opened on this forum suggesting a sticky caliper so I gave everything a good clean yesterday but then it started pooring rain and, in a hurry, I slapped one breakpad back in backwards only to find that out when the job was done with the car back on its wheels. That's a first for sure. Today it was dry so I quickly fixed that. No more hot wheel for now.

7th April 2023, 20:23	#14157
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	Sorted the blocked heater matrix on my wifes zt, then gave her a wash. I then got the v8 out and gave her the once over before giving her a well deserved wash, I put some fresh fuel in and then we went out for a nice drive.