What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 382

aguy · 22nd July 2015, 09:42

Had the belts done (yesterday) on the 2.5 V6 by a local guy who has done a few before. Got the Timing Belt Kit + Water Pump from DMGRS and had this guy fit them. Well pleased. Cost me £460 in total and a good job done all round. He didn't have to disturb the cam shaft seals

Long (ish) 50 mile test drive today all town driving with digital temp set. Ran between 90 and 94 deg rising to a max of 97 deg when stopped at lights etc.

So I now have a new thermostat, fitted by Trikey recently,Belts and water pump all done. Exhaust with centre and rear boxes. New manifold fitted before I bought the car in 2013, all fans and vis motors working fine. I'm really loving the car.

Found a guy with a 4 post lift who is going to under seal it with a Schutz/Waxoyl mix next Tuesday.All I need to do then is do the cavities with Dynax S50 before winter.

Harry

Phil-Hex · 22nd July 2015, 12:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by bl52krz

Tyresrus only use the torque wrench in Birmingham. One of the reasons that I use them

i'm a bit sad in the fact that i always remove the wheels at home and take them in in the back of the other car, then stop and check the pressures again at the same air pump we use all the time

may be a bit excessive but with a set of custom painted wheels and bad previous experiences its better to be safe than sorry

Supervinnie40 · 23rd July 2015, 14:54

I just discovered that my engine number matches with the info the specialists could find on my car.

Nothing major, or very interesting and it changes nothing, but I still thought it was a positive something

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Gonna check the tire pressure tonight and do a final check on all the fluids and give her a wash tomorrow morning. Then she'll be ready to drive us all the way to the UK

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RayH · 23rd July 2015, 16:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supervinnie40

I just discovered that my engine number matches with the info the specialists could find on my car.

Nothing major, or very interesting and it changes nothing, but I still thought it was a positive something

.

Gonna check the tire pressure tonight and do a final check on all the fluids and give her a wash tomorrow morning. Then she'll be ready to drive us all the way to the UK

.

Have a safe journey

RayH · 23rd July 2015, 17:05

Nothing dramatic in itself, but finally have both speeds of the cooling fan working correctly when called for.

Having gone through no speeds, high only under various conditions, high and low under various condition to high and low at the right time!

I'd better start putting her back together tomorrow although the "missing front" look is starting to grow on me but it does leave the rad a little exposed

DMGRS · 23rd July 2015, 17:52

Started the hunt for a rear end clunk I have - sounds like rear drop links.
More fun...

clf · 23rd July 2015, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMGRS

Started the hunt for a rear end clunk I have - sounds like rear drop links.
More fun...

There's a guy on this forum, sells them, cant remember what he is called Mat or something like that .............................. nice guy he is

bl52krz · 23rd July 2015, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by First_damned

Is this Tyresrus down moor lane Witton?

Yes it is. I have been dealing with them for a long time. If you want your wheels four wheel alignment checked. He does it for nothing. Only charges if he has to use the spanners to alter them. Good honest bloke. Good prices on tyres also.

bl52krz · 23rd July 2015, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil-Hex

i'm a bit sad in the fact that i always remove the wheels at home and take them in in the back of the other car, then stop and check the pressures again at the same air pump we use all the time

may be a bit excessive but with a set of custom painted wheels and bad previous experiences its better to be safe than sorry

Thats one of the reasons when you find a good guy, and trust him, it's worth its weight in gold to you, and for peace of mind.

eddiemc05 · 23rd July 2015, 20:13

Cleaned out egr valve and tested diaphragm with a mitty vac!!
Working fine tho no real noticeable difference to performance but it wasnt that glogged anyway..
Continued to ponder over what gains id see with bypass kit fitted??
More importantly tho i fitted a new rear badge!! Check it out!!
9squid on ebay

23rd July 2015, 14:54	#3813
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	I just discovered that my engine number matches with the info the specialists could find on my car. Nothing major, or very interesting and it changes nothing, but I still thought it was a positive something . Gonna check the tire pressure tonight and do a final check on all the fluids and give her a wash tomorrow morning. Then she'll be ready to drive us all the way to the UK . __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

23rd July 2015, 17:05	#3815
RayH Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kidwelly Posts: 1,649 Thanks: 287 Thanked 276 Times in 238 Posts	It's only a fan Nothing dramatic in itself, but finally have both speeds of the cooling fan working correctly when called for. Having gone through no speeds, high only under various conditions, high and low under various condition to high and low at the right time! I'd better start putting her back together tomorrow although the "missing front" look is starting to grow on me but it does leave the rad a little exposed

23rd July 2015, 17:52	#3816
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	Started the hunt for a rear end clunk I have - sounds like rear drop links. More fun... __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

22nd July 2015, 09:42	#3811
aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	Had the belts done (yesterday) on the 2.5 V6 by a local guy who has done a few before. Got the Timing Belt Kit + Water Pump from DMGRS and had this guy fit them. Well pleased. Cost me £460 in total and a good job done all round. He didn't have to disturb the cam shaft seals Long (ish) 50 mile test drive today all town driving with digital temp set. Ran between 90 and 94 deg rising to a max of 97 deg when stopped at lights etc. So I now have a new thermostat, fitted by Trikey recently,Belts and water pump all done. Exhaust with centre and rear boxes. New manifold fitted before I bought the car in 2013, all fans and vis motors working fine. I'm really loving the car. Found a guy with a 4 post lift who is going to under seal it with a Schutz/Waxoyl mix next Tuesday.All I need to do then is do the cavities with Dynax S50 before winter. Harry