What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 505

marinabrian · 1st May 2016, 13:56

Pulled the front end off Mrs MB's Classicasseur SE, replaced the fan resistor, and cleaned up the slam panel, disassembled the bonnet latches, cleaned and greased, then followed by a quick refurb of the headlights, and a repair of the O/S headlamp loom.

Put it all back together, after lifting the crash beam, now it has a sensible shutline on the bonnet, and working low speed fan

Came in this afternoon after a trip down to a job, in Darlington to find my new Tourer absent

Apparently the lure of a decent Rover was too much for Mrs MB, the excuse, well the 75 is making a twanging noise

Ho hum, looks like a replacement strut top bearing is the order of the day later, she is not going to lay claim to my new baby!!!!

Brian

sworks · 1st May 2016, 13:58

" Apparently the lure of a decent Rover was too much for Mrs MB, the excuse, well the 75 is making a twanging noise "

Face facts mate, you've lost it

Avulon · 1st May 2016, 16:50

lubricating my bonnet release cables and latches and getting the cable ties out. Came close to getting my hand stuck.... The awkward washer bottle neck wouldn't come out. I think some will be able to guess what was the problem.. ;(

Anyhow - got on with the original task of swapping my dip beam bulbs to match those in the mains (by colour) Discovered that projector halogens go in the other way up from reflectors (Now who forgot to point that out ... Some clergy

). So spent over half an hour trying to reinsert the offside bulb - finally got it right to find it loose so took it out again to bend the metal clip to tighten it up : then did the nearside in less than 5 minutes .... Topped up the washer bottle. Then despite my resolve to get on with the bike - couldn't resist giving it a quick wash - it deserved it after yesterday's 210 mile round trip into the heart of Derbyshire (Buxton and back). And yes they have been salting the roads up there!

Beer 'O' clock

:beer:

marinabrian · 1st May 2016, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by sworks

" Apparently the lure of a decent Rover was too much for Mrs MB, the excuse, well the 75 is making a twanging noise "

Face facts mate, you've lost it

Not likely Mark, I've unprogrammed both plips, and changed the EKA

Anyway at dusk, I had the new strut top bearing fitted to the Classicasseur SE, so a quick once over with the torque wrench tomorrow morning, and I'll put the wheel back on and she can go and visit her mum in Teessideshire on sea

The bearing was so ropey, I asked if she had heard anything? no was the reply, I'll edit this post with some pictures tomorrow

And here we go, 67000 miles

Brian

steveo · 2nd May 2016, 16:34

Hi all
Removed all the sill trims and fitted the face lift version small pieces of plastic and the seal fits over the finishers
I retained all the velour seals looks much neater imo
Regards
Steve

Alan123 · 2nd May 2016, 16:46

Yesterday washed & checked fluids & plems and all was sweet.
Today polished it then the normal happened.....it poured down

barney bear · 2nd May 2016, 18:47

Bit of this

Bit of that............

I have a plan for the rest of the gubbins that I need to remove, I don't think I'll be letting number 1 child help with the sub frame and rear arms though

Dallas · 2nd May 2016, 19:43

Thats great to see Tony

all my two want to do now is get in the drivers seat and drive...

barney bear · 2nd May 2016, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallas

Thats great to see Tony

all my two want to do now is get in the drivers seat and drive...

They were doing that as well Wes

That's the only seat left in the car as I need to put it on the front drive so I can remove all the running gear

suzublu · 2nd May 2016, 19:53

Unfortunately, it's the other way round with my daughter, she does nowt while I have to sort it all for her

Enjoy them now Tony, because when they grow up

1st May 2016, 13:58	#5042
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	" Apparently the lure of a decent Rover was too much for Mrs MB, the excuse, well the 75 is making a twanging noise " Face facts mate, you've lost it __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle Last edited by sworks; 1st May 2016 at 14:01..

1st May 2016, 16:50	#5043
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	lubricating my bonnet release cables and latches and getting the cable ties out. Came close to getting my hand stuck.... The awkward washer bottle neck wouldn't come out. I think some will be able to guess what was the problem.. ;( Anyhow - got on with the original task of swapping my dip beam bulbs to match those in the mains (by colour) Discovered that projector halogens go in the other way up from reflectors (Now who forgot to point that out ... Some clergy ). So spent over half an hour trying to reinsert the offside bulb - finally got it right to find it loose so took it out again to bend the metal clip to tighten it up : then did the nearside in less than 5 minutes .... Topped up the washer bottle. Then despite my resolve to get on with the bike - couldn't resist giving it a quick wash - it deserved it after yesterday's 210 mile round trip into the heart of Derbyshire (Buxton and back). And yes they have been salting the roads up there! Beer 'O' clock :beer: __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

2nd May 2016, 16:34	#5045
steveo I really should get out more....... None Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: N/a Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 551 Times in 386 Posts	Sill trims Hi all Removed all the sill trims and fitted the face lift version small pieces of plastic and the seal fits over the finishers I retained all the velour seals looks much neater imo Regards Steve

2nd May 2016, 18:47	#5047
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	Bit of this Bit of that............ I have a plan for the rest of the gubbins that I need to remove, I don't think I'll be letting number 1 child help with the sub frame and rear arms though __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

1st May 2016, 13:56	#5041
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Pulled the front end off Mrs MB's Classicasseur SE, replaced the fan resistor, and cleaned up the slam panel, disassembled the bonnet latches, cleaned and greased, then followed by a quick refurb of the headlights, and a repair of the O/S headlamp loom. Put it all back together, after lifting the crash beam, now it has a sensible shutline on the bonnet, and working low speed fan Came in this afternoon after a trip down to a job, in Darlington to find my new Tourer absent Apparently the lure of a decent Rover was too much for Mrs MB, the excuse, well the 75 is making a twanging noise Ho hum, looks like a replacement strut top bearing is the order of the day later, she is *not* going to lay claim to my new baby!!!! Brian

2nd May 2016, 16:46	#5046
Alan123 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 484 Thanked 325 Times in 261 Posts	Yesterday washed & checked fluids & plems and all was sweet. Today polished it then the normal happened.....it poured down

2nd May 2016, 19:43	#5048
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Thats great to see Tony all my two want to do now is get in the drivers seat and drive...

2nd May 2016, 19:53	#5050
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,923 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Unfortunately, it's the other way round with my daughter, she does nowt while I have to sort it all for her Enjoy them now Tony, because when they grow up