What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1285

trikey · 10th July 2021, 20:25

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Originally Posted by patrolman pete

Now the rear silencer strap has broken on the Connie as I took the wife to get her hair done ! So I'm heading back to the drive to make something as these can't be bought separately !

I thought rimmer brothers had these in stock mate?

patrolman pete · 10th July 2021, 21:19

Hi Andy , the rear silencer is a Bosal I think with the oval rear box. The strap wraps around and bolts at the side and are not available on their own. I found some tubing so I flattened it and drilled some holes in both ends and managed to clamp it to the remains of the top of the broken clamp. It should do until I can come up with a better repair. The one on the tourer isn’t far behind with corrosion !

TourerSteve · 11th July 2021, 11:33

Started to change my Timing belt out on my 1.8 this morning, got the belt removed ready to renew . To keep my self occupied to lunch time decided to pre prep my O/S/F bottom arm ready to replace as outer ball joint has slight play in it !
Within half an hour had both rear bush bolts slackened , bottom pinch bolt undone and inner taper undone and released with 3 hits with a 7lb lump hammer , (took longer to find the hammer) Just need to replace now but will probably wait to timing belt replaced and top engine mount secured .
One thing I have noted is that the front pulley rubber damper is just starting to deteriorate ,

sewerman · 11th July 2021, 12:47

Took the head lining out , next weekend have the fun of refitting, think the foam was past a bit of spray adhesive though

And test fit I could get the new one in the freelander

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Clickernick · 11th July 2021, 12:50

For the second time in my rover car/s ownership I have completed this $%^&*^ awkward task.
I used a stainless shackle this time instead of welding. Much better result!!!

Looks identical to one of Arctic’s replacement. My main difference is the bushing was drilled out and discarded and a 10mm shouldered bolt cut down and used as a replacement complete with an aero nut so it wont come apart.

Now to whip in some new shoes and adjustment for that perfect handbrake !!!!

Also got around to correcting a mis-installed front passenger seatbelt. It was installed twisted from the factory one complete turn!! Always a giggle watching passengers fumbling and trying to straighten out an impossibly twisted belt!! :-)

roverbarmy · 11th July 2021, 16:08

Pre MOT check. Changed oil and filters. Repaired rattly heat shield (soooo quiet!). Swapped tyres around. Thoroughly enjoyed the "test drive"!

Must book test before end of month!

trikey · 11th July 2021, 18:12

Removing the orange foam from the headlining is an awful job, I have just done 4 door cards and that was bad enough!

sewerman · 11th July 2021, 18:15

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Originally Posted by trikey

Removing the orange foam from the headlining is an awful job, I have just done 4 door cards and that was bad enough!

I chickened out and brought a secondhand one got to pick it up next week fingers crossed it lasts.

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trikey · 11th July 2021, 18:17

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Originally Posted by sewerman

I chickened out and brought a secondhand one got to pick it up next week fingers crossed it lasts.

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That's the easy way, well done for finding a good one.

Arctic · 11th July 2021, 18:52

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Originally Posted by sewerman

Took the head lining out , next weekend have the fun of refitting, think the foam was past a bit of spray adhesive though

And test fit I could get the new one in the freelander

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Hi Scott another way to transport the head lining is to put it on the roof lining down and then lash it down through open windows, once lashed down send the windows back up again

11th July 2021, 11:33	#12843
TourerSteve Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Withernsea Posts: 436 Thanks: 43 Thanked 290 Times in 167 Posts	Started to change my Timing belt out on my 1.8 this morning, got the belt removed ready to renew . To keep my self occupied to lunch time decided to pre prep my O/S/F bottom arm ready to replace as outer ball joint has slight play in it ! Within half an hour had both rear bush bolts slackened , bottom pinch bolt undone and inner taper undone and released with 3 hits with a 7lb lump hammer , (took longer to find the hammer) Just need to replace now but will probably wait to timing belt replaced and top engine mount secured . One thing I have noted is that the front pulley rubber damper is just starting to deteriorate , Last edited by TourerSteve; 11th July 2021 at 11:35..

11th July 2021, 12:50	#12845
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	Handbrake compensator, Tick For the second time in my rover car/s ownership I have completed this $%^&^ awkward task. I used a stainless shackle this time instead of welding. Much better result!!! Looks identical to one of Arctic’s replacement. My main difference is the bushing was drilled out and discarded and a 10mm shouldered bolt cut down and used as a replacement complete with an aero nut so it wont come apart. Now to whip in some new shoes and adjustment for that perfect handbrake !!!! Also got around to correcting a mis-installed front passenger seatbelt. It was installed twisted from the factory one complete turn!! Always a giggle watching passengers fumbling and trying to straighten out an impossibly twisted belt!! :-) __________________ 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; 11th July 2021 at 12:56..*

11th July 2021, 16:08	#12846
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	Pre MOT check. Changed oil and filters. Repaired rattly heat shield (soooo quiet!). Swapped tyres around. Thoroughly enjoyed the "test drive"! Must book test before end of month! __________________ Oil in my veins!

11th July 2021, 18:12	#12847
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,770 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Removing the orange foam from the headlining is an awful job, I have just done 4 door cards and that was bad enough! __________________ Lest we forget..

10th July 2021, 21:19	#12842
patrolman pete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 club se tourer CDT and a Connoisseur SE Diesel Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houghton - le - Spring Posts: 1,418 Thanks: 618 Thanked 333 Times in 197 Posts	Hi Andy , the rear silencer is a Bosal I think with the oval rear box. The strap wraps around and bolts at the side and are not available on their own. I found some tubing so I flattened it and drilled some holes in both ends and managed to clamp it to the remains of the top of the broken clamp. It should do until I can come up with a better repair. The one on the tourer isn’t far behind with corrosion !

11th July 2021, 12:47	#12844
sewerman Gets stuck in MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 632 Thanks: 166 Thanked 264 Times in 154 Posts	Took the head lining out , next weekend have the fun of refitting, think the foam was past a bit of spray adhesive though And test fit I could get the new one in the freelander Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk