What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 825

jackatesme · 7th June 2018, 21:04

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Originally Posted by P-Nut

Done the drop links today, turns out the ones that were one were aftermarket adjustable ones. Rides so much better now. But sadly I still have juddering under heavy braking, looks like new discs are in order.

My gear change issue seems to be hiding at the moment I've just been on an hour drive and I couldn't repeat the issues I had before of not being able to select gear.

Its getting a long run to Yorkshire this weekend so hopefully the issue will come about again, I don't like problems hiding away.

I had similar trouble lately, fortunate all was needed was bleeding and top up.

bezel06 · 8th June 2018, 14:53

Well rear brakes done and then washed her and then polished cant believe how many little scratches noticed thatwerent there last time i polished her really does my head in probably done on supermarket carparks people hitting her with car doors or trolley yesterday could not believe it somone let there trolly roll into my car and then wasn't going to say anything til theys saw me sat there had a few choice words with him well that's my rant over
Bezel

MGjim · 8th June 2018, 15:40

Following on from my post #8759 had MOT done today, and sailed through, MOT tester who's a friend of mine let me look underneath, and there's not even any corrosion on the brake pipes so I still can't understand why the one rear arm was so rusty.

jordimussol · 10th June 2018, 13:55

After being absent for a while today I got my hands dirty with my ZT CDTi. I had on the To-Do list the top engine mounts, both of them, the ones above the aux belt.
I know they were a bit knackered but that was an understatement when I got them out:

And once finished all nice and clean (parts I usually take out I take my time to clean them up

So yeah... The upper one wasn't bad but since I had a new one I fit them both. A few vibrations have gone, which is a relief!

Tomorrow it is going to the body shot as I suffered a small accident. Long story short, a guy came out of a car park with not much visibility without looking and hit me. He admitted liability so getting it all fully fixed. Just an annoyance having to drive with my banged up car for over a month waiting for 'paperwork to go through'.

Gigagator · 10th June 2018, 20:44

The problem in my opinion is a total lack of fear of the justice system in this country. In some cases, the criminals are more protected and looked after than the victims.
Lenient sentences and a comfortable life in prisons only adds to this.

Anyhow, finally got round to doing the spyhole mod on my 75 today. Used a 20mm rubber grommet I had spare from use on electrical backboxes a few years ago.

Also replaced the pollen filter with one recommended by Dorset Bob on here - many thanks for that. I had a Fram one from EuroCarParts already but the quality was pathetic so took it back.

Finally, replaced all the windscreen scuttle clips after Autoglass lost most of mine.

bl52krz · 10th June 2018, 20:57

Had My aircon checked and regased today. My friend had his done at the same time. Both cars completed safely, and everything as it should be. Total cost each was £55.00 and that’s with home visit. Excellent service from Coolcar based in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Website:- www.coolcaraircon.co.uk. Used them 5/6 years ago the last time. .

hrissim · 10th June 2018, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gigagator

The problem in my opinion is a total lack of fear of the justice system in this country. In some cases, the criminals are more protected and looked after than the victims.
Lenient sentences and a comfortable life in prisons only adds to this.

Anyhow, finally got round to doing the spyhole mod on my 75 today. Used a 20mm rubber grommet I had spare from use on electrical backboxes a few years ago.

...

Not just in your country...

- Today I did the spyhole mod on both of my 75`s as well. Was as a child play compared to other mods I`ve done.

m2n · 11th June 2018, 11:33

Today, after driving 1,080 miles in 3 weeks I have today totalled blitz cleaned my "Eve" inside and out..... picked up a few stone chips along the way

But she looks pristine albeit a bit hot and sunny out there but I could not wait any longer she looked like a mobile mole hill.........

BUT she is polished and

clean..............

Gino · 11th June 2018, 15:38

Not today, but over the weekend I replaced my leaky Cam cover, oil/filter, air filter, fuel filter, pollen filter change & replaced my MAF.

After reading various posts about how difficult it can be to remove the injectors I was fearing the worst. Fortunately, mine came out easy

The time spent sitting in oil leaked from the left hand engine cover bolt hole for God knows how long, must have been beneficial!
Now the bad news. The 3rd injector mounting bolt snapped off just level with the cylinder head

I had only managed 3/4 of a turn before it snapped. I managed to drill it out, but I dreaded doing it.

The car now runs better, although I have been getting more smoke on hard acceleration. I am hoping this is a result of disturbing carbon build up in the new cam cover ports & in the inlet manifold rather than anything to worry about.

Rob

jackatesme · 11th June 2018, 17:50

Put extra hole in centre of switch fascia,ready to accommodate my rear sun blind switch. When i pluck up the courage to remove rear seat to put in new rear shelf.

Hope loom is already there.

8th June 2018, 14:53	#8242
bezel06 Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bolton Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Brakes done Well rear brakes done and then washed her and then polished cant believe how many little scratches noticed thatwerent there last time i polished her really does my head in probably done on supermarket carparks people hitting her with car doors or trolley yesterday could not believe it somone let there trolly roll into my car and then wasn't going to say anything til theys saw me sat there had a few choice words with him well that's my rant over Bezel

10th June 2018, 13:55	#8244
jordimussol Avid contributor 2005 MG ZT & 1996 MGF Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mallorca Posts: 174 Thanks: 24 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	After being absent for a while today I got my hands dirty with my ZT CDTi. I had on the To-Do list the top engine mounts, both of them, the ones above the aux belt. I know they were a bit knackered but that was an understatement when I got them out: And once finished all nice and clean (parts I usually take out I take my time to clean them up So yeah... The upper one wasn't bad but since I had a new one I fit them both. A few vibrations have gone, which is a relief! Tomorrow it is going to the body shot as I suffered a small accident. Long story short, a guy came out of a car park with not much visibility without looking and hit me. He admitted liability so getting it all fully fixed. Just an annoyance having to drive with my banged up car for over a month waiting for 'paperwork to go through'. __________________ This vehicle was the 14,383rd ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 2,487th ZT CDTi + (135) to be made out of 4,184 This vehicle was the 2,112th ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Last edited by jordimussol; 10th June 2018 at 13:58..

10th June 2018, 20:57	#8246
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Had My aircon checked and regased today. My friend had his done at the same time. Both cars completed safely, and everything as it should be. Total cost each was £55.00 and that’s with home visit. Excellent service from Coolcar based in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Website:- www.coolcaraircon.co.uk. Used them 5/6 years ago the last time. . __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

11th June 2018, 11:33	#8248
m2n Gets stuck in Rover 75 2004 Contemporary SE 2.5 Auto Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Preston Posts: 513 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	After the cross country jaunt...... Today, after driving 1,080 miles in 3 weeks I have today totalled blitz cleaned my "Eve" inside and out..... picked up a few stone chips along the way But she looks pristine albeit a bit hot and sunny out there but I could not wait any longer she looked like a mobile mole hill......... BUT she is polished and clean.............. __________________ To have and not need, than need and not have. Eve was born on: Tuesday 14th September 2004 @ 07.54.23 Date of first Registration: Friday 24th September 2004 She was the: 103,715th 75 to run off production line, out of 112,381 She was the: 382nd 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary SE to be made out of 686 She was the: 1,415th 75 in Firefrost Red (code CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75's

11th June 2018, 15:38	#8249
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	Not today, but over the weekend I replaced my leaky Cam cover, oil/filter, air filter, fuel filter, pollen filter change & replaced my MAF. After reading various posts about how difficult it can be to remove the injectors I was fearing the worst. Fortunately, mine came out easy The time spent sitting in oil leaked from the left hand engine cover bolt hole for God knows how long, must have been beneficial! Now the bad news. The 3rd injector mounting bolt snapped off just level with the cylinder head I had only managed 3/4 of a turn before it snapped. I managed to drill it out, but I dreaded doing it. The car now runs better, although I have been getting more smoke on hard acceleration. I am hoping this is a result of disturbing carbon build up in the new cam cover ports & in the inlet manifold rather than anything to worry about. Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

8th June 2018, 15:40	#8243
MGjim Loves to post MG ZT-T 160+ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Peasmarsh Posts: 390 Thanks: 45 Thanked 140 Times in 87 Posts	Following on from my post #8759 had MOT done today, and sailed through, MOT tester who's a friend of mine let me look underneath, and there's not even any corrosion on the brake pipes so I still can't understand why the one rear arm was so rusty.

10th June 2018, 20:44	#8245
Gigagator Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Rover 25, Mazda 6 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cardiff Posts: 219 Thanks: 143 Thanked 112 Times in 49 Posts	The problem in my opinion is a total lack of fear of the justice system in this country. In some cases, the criminals are more protected and looked after than the victims. Lenient sentences and a comfortable life in prisons only adds to this. Anyhow, finally got round to doing the spyhole mod on my 75 today. Used a 20mm rubber grommet I had spare from use on electrical backboxes a few years ago. Also replaced the pollen filter with one recommended by Dorset Bob on here - many thanks for that. I had a Fram one from EuroCarParts already but the quality was pathetic so took it back. Finally, replaced all the windscreen scuttle clips after Autoglass lost most of mine.

11th June 2018, 17:50	#8250
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Put extra hole in centre of switch fascia,ready to accommodate my rear sun blind switch. When i pluck up the courage to remove rear seat to put in new rear shelf. Hope loom is already there. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.