What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1389

CapnT · 1st September 2022, 16:57

Went and studied back seat jammed release button issue. Three times. Made three mugs of tea instead. I understand mugs of tea.

Ched · 3rd September 2022, 20:11

I hired a ramp for a couple of hours at a garage in Waterlooville today to change an exhaust coupler clamp that had decide to give way allowing the exhaust to rest on a crossmember.
The banging was quite loud and I wasnt convinced it was this causing the problem.

So it got changed and I managed to get the pipe to sit a little higher giving it about a 12mm clearance.
A look round underneath and prying on different suspension parts didnt throw up an obvious answer.

So off I go from the garage and the first bump I hit starts the banging again.

Back home and the car sat on its wheels I grabbed hold of the right suspension arm and there was movement in the bush, one of the 2 bolts had come loose, I tightened it back up and took the car for a drive and ............all I can hear is that beautiful V8 soundtrack in all its glory.

CimmaronG · 4th September 2022, 14:17

New rear brake callipers, pads and hoses on Friday, today bled clutch and a quick vac out. Could do with a wash but raining now

Oh and cleaned the indicator lenses and put new bulbs in, looks a lot better now.

TheSoundCollector · 6th September 2022, 22:18

Got stranded for the first time. Finished my shift at the charity shop, key in, dash lights on, turned it over, and actually got quite a shock when it didn’t fire. Poking about under the bonnet didn’t reveal anything obvious, so looking around the forum it seems to either be a case of fuel filter syndrome or a failed cam sensor, neither of which I could fix with the tools/parts I had with me. In the end my father very kindly towed me to the garage and gave me a lift home.

Given that the youngest car I have ever owned was 17 when I bought it, I think I’ve done pretty well to go two-and-a-half years before being stranded somewhere!

CapnT · 9th September 2022, 19:18

New condenser and o-rings fitted. Shannon tube replaced with 500 x 70mm ID indestructible reinforced tube and 2 stainless 'jubilee style' clips.

Andy24601 · 17th September 2022, 10:14

Engine warning light has come on and the V6 is running rough. Despite the very unappealing prospect of wrestling with a sensor that will obviously have been done up to a million NM and then welded in with rust, I decide to sacrifice my Saturday morning to the task. Imagine my enormous surprise when the old O2 sensor came undone easily and the whole job was done in under half hour (which included at least 5 minutes trying to get up off the ground - jeez I'm old).
Anyway, I was just about to do a quick lap of honour to celebrate my mechanical prowess when I noticed the weeping steering gaiter, the worn ball joint and (joy of joys) the patch of rust on the sill. Of course, when I prodded the rust patch it grew and grew - MOT due next month as well...

ceedy · 17th September 2022, 13:08

Nothing ... But did go up to see the lil ZR , untouched on Sorn for almost 2 years..

Needed a new battery in the fob to stop the imobilzer beeping..

But then it just started first flick .. and runs like it always did ..

..

so back on the restoration

C

CapnT · 22nd September 2022, 19:06

Installed the rear facing camera and ran wiring through flexible carrier between boot lid and body. (Had previously installed and hardwired forward facing camera.) Can’t finish wiring until I’ve released the locked seat back, a task I’ve been avoiding. "Installed" club screen 'sticker', what a palaver!

gugubugu · 23rd September 2022, 09:42

I have installed new tail light

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CapnT · 23rd September 2022, 10:41

That’s a really good look! ��

1st September 2022, 16:57	#13881
CapnT Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Saloon (Facelift) Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Chichester Posts: 61 Thanks: 38 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Dunno Went and studied back seat jammed release button issue. Three times. Made three mugs of tea instead. I understand mugs of tea. __________________ I’m not a complete idiot - bits of me are missing.

4th September 2022, 14:17	#13883
CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	New rear brake callipers, pads and hoses on Friday, today bled clutch and a quick vac out. Could do with a wash but raining now Oh and cleaned the indicator lenses and put new bulbs in, looks a lot better now. __________________ My Rover 75 2.0CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Tourer Left the production line 08:07:14hrs on 01/07/2004 'Best to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it' Last edited by CimmaronG; 4th September 2022 at 19:08..

9th September 2022, 19:18	#13885
CapnT Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Saloon (Facelift) Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Chichester Posts: 61 Thanks: 38 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	New condenser and o-rings fitted. Shannon tube replaced with 500 x 70mm ID indestructible reinforced tube and 2 stainless 'jubilee style' clips. __________________ I’m not a complete idiot - bits of me are missing.

17th September 2022, 10:14	#13886
Andy24601 Regular poster Rover saloon Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Southend-on-Sea Posts: 81 Thanks: 32 Thanked 39 Times in 16 Posts	O2 Sensor Engine warning light has come on and the V6 is running rough. Despite the very unappealing prospect of wrestling with a sensor that will obviously have been done up to a million NM and then welded in with rust, I decide to sacrifice my Saturday morning to the task. Imagine my enormous surprise when the old O2 sensor came undone easily and the whole job was done in under half hour (which included at least 5 minutes trying to get up off the ground - jeez I'm old). Anyway, I was just about to do a quick lap of honour to celebrate my mechanical prowess when I noticed the weeping steering gaiter, the worn ball joint and (joy of joys) the patch of rust on the sill. Of course, when I prodded the rust patch it grew and grew - MOT due next month as well...

17th September 2022, 13:08	#13887
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,076 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	Nothing ... But did go up to see the lil ZR , untouched on Sorn for almost 2 years.. Needed a new battery in the fob to stop the imobilzer beeping.. But then it just started first flick .. and runs like it always did .... so back on the restoration C __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's

3rd September 2022, 20:11	#13882
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	I hired a ramp for a couple of hours at a garage in Waterlooville today to change an exhaust coupler clamp that had decide to give way allowing the exhaust to rest on a crossmember. The banging was quite loud and I wasnt convinced it was this causing the problem. So it got changed and I managed to get the pipe to sit a little higher giving it about a 12mm clearance. A look round underneath and prying on different suspension parts didnt throw up an obvious answer. So off I go from the garage and the first bump I hit starts the banging again. Back home and the car sat on its wheels I grabbed hold of the right suspension arm and there was movement in the bush, one of the 2 bolts had come loose, I tightened it back up and took the car for a drive and ............all I can hear is that beautiful V8 soundtrack in all its glory.

6th September 2022, 22:18	#13884
TheSoundCollector Regular poster Copperleaf-Red 75 Saloon & Turbo-Diesel Citroën ZX Join Date: May 2022 Location: Probably on a bus or train somewhere Posts: 46 Thanks: 10 Thanked 28 Times in 20 Posts	Got stranded for the first time. Finished my shift at the charity shop, key in, dash lights on, turned it over, and actually got quite a shock when it didn’t fire. Poking about under the bonnet didn’t reveal anything obvious, so looking around the forum it seems to either be a case of fuel filter syndrome or a failed cam sensor, neither of which I could fix with the tools/parts I had with me. In the end my father very kindly towed me to the garage and gave me a lift home. Given that the youngest car I have ever owned was 17 when I bought it, I think I’ve done pretty well to go two-and-a-half years before being stranded somewhere!

22nd September 2022, 19:06	#13888
CapnT Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Saloon (Facelift) Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Chichester Posts: 61 Thanks: 38 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Installed the rear facing camera and ran wiring through flexible carrier between boot lid and body. (Had previously installed and hardwired forward facing camera.) Can’t finish wiring until I’ve released the locked seat back, a task I’ve been avoiding. "Installed" club screen 'sticker', what a palaver! __________________ I’m not a complete idiot - bits of me are missing.

23rd September 2022, 09:42	#13889
gugubugu Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Connie, FIAT 500 Nuovo 1.2 Sport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sofia Posts: 202 Thanks: 38 Thanked 62 Times in 33 Posts	I have installed new tail light Sent from my motorola edge 20 using Tapatalk __________________ PCV filter change, cruse control, Electric sun blind, DD fitted Cooling radiator new fan fitted new KMH fitted 12V Socketfits boot fitted FBH fitted driver cup-holder fitted Now new Insert-Fascia real Walnut wood fitted Steering wheel-walnut wood fitted Heated wind screen jets Wishbone Polyuretan bushes fitted IsoFix for child seat fitted Jules' gold resistor New steering wheel column assembly New rear springs New clutch set new BCU and self lifting boot Synergy 2

23rd September 2022, 10:41	#13890
CapnT Regular poster Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE Saloon (Facelift) Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Chichester Posts: 61 Thanks: 38 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	That’s a really good look! �� __________________ I’m not a complete idiot - bits of me are missing.