What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1121

skellum · 18th April 2020, 20:53

Did the last brake pipe needed for the MOT- front offside. Tester was quite right to pick it up as it broke whilst unclipping it.
Removed the old one and used it as template, but fitting the replacement was like trying to put toothpaste back in the tube, or maybe knitting with boxing gloves on.
Just waiting for the rear caliper to come and she can go for her retest.

ZedTeeT · 18th April 2020, 21:10

Feck-in pinch bolts...............…

ARRRRRGH!!!!!!!

trikey · 19th April 2020, 17:52

Fitted a fuel burner to Debs Ztt, coded in and working fine.

Just need a timer now and all will be toasty.

kelvo · 19th April 2020, 18:05

Removed the rear wheel arch liners and washed behind them both and applied rust preventative wax. Made sure I properly cleaned the mud trap behind the sills, it appears that where the panels all join there is a hole which remains which leads in to the sills, so I fed the cavity wax lance in through here and gave a good dosing.

There is a bit of surface rust on the exposed area of the inner wheel arch which for the moment I have just covered with wax, when I can get out more then I'll clean it all back, prime and paint it.

Found the offside rear sunroof drain was blocked, so wonder if this was causing the water leak in to the boot or not - I'd resealed the seams yesterday and water tested it after unblocking it and all seems ok, so fingers crossed.

Also found the rear headlight levelling sensor rather bent, looks like the ball joints have seized and over time the rod has bent and broken the switch body as well so looks like time to order a replacement.

bl52krz · 19th April 2020, 18:10

Hi Andy. Looks like that bleed water pipe is pressing up against the pipe that goes to the egr? I had to cut a short piece off that pipe near to the egr to clear it from rubbing anywhere. Hope I am not teaching you to suck eggs. Especially as Easter is over.

marinabrian · 19th April 2020, 18:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Fitted a fuel burner to Debs Ztt, coded in and working fine.

Just need a timer now and all will be toasty.

roverbarmy · 19th April 2020, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Fitted a fuel burner to Debs Ztt, coded in and working fine.

Just need a timer now and all will be toasty.

Just in time for the summer!

sewerman · 19th April 2020, 18:37

Testing a colour dye on an old steering wheel before i do the ZT one so impressed i put it on the tourer as that one was a little tired.

Fit two carpet clips to hold the genuine zt mats in place.

Then did gardening and creocoted the gate

Next weekend might have a go at the HRW wire after reading Brians advice Araldite is on order.

Scott

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Ched · 19th April 2020, 19:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by sewerman

Testing a colour dye on an old steering wheel before i do the ZT one so impressed i put it on the tourer as that one was a little tired.

Fit two carpet clips to hold the genuine zt mats in place.

Then did gardening and creocoted the gate

Next weekend might have a go at the HRW wire after reading Brians advice Araldite is on order.

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Mmmmmmmmmm, how I love the smell of creosote

sewerman · 19th April 2020, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ched

Mmmmmmmmmm, how I love the smell of creosote

Sadly creosote substitute is not the same

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18th April 2020, 21:10	#11202
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	Feck-in pinch bolts...............… ARRRRRGH!!!!!!! __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said. Last edited by ZedTeeT; 18th April 2020 at 21:13..

19th April 2020, 17:52	#11203
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,760 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? Fitted a fuel burner to Debs Ztt, coded in and working fine. Just need a timer now and all will be toasty. __________________ Lest we forget..

19th April 2020, 18:10	#11205
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Hi Andy. Looks like that bleed water pipe is pressing up against the pipe that goes to the egr? I had to cut a short piece off that pipe near to the egr to clear it from rubbing anywhere. Hope I am not teaching you to suck eggs. Especially as Easter is over. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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18th April 2020, 20:53	#11201
skellum Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Stornoway Posts: 115 Thanks: 17 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Did the last brake pipe needed for the MOT- front offside. Tester was quite right to pick it up as it broke whilst unclipping it. Removed the old one and used it as template, but fitting the replacement was like trying to put toothpaste back in the tube, or maybe knitting with boxing gloves on. Just waiting for the rear caliper to come and she can go for her retest.

19th April 2020, 18:05	#11204
kelvo Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 22 Thanked 163 Times in 135 Posts	Removed the rear wheel arch liners and washed behind them both and applied rust preventative wax. Made sure I properly cleaned the mud trap behind the sills, it appears that where the panels all join there is a hole which remains which leads in to the sills, so I fed the cavity wax lance in through here and gave a good dosing. There is a bit of surface rust on the exposed area of the inner wheel arch which for the moment I have just covered with wax, when I can get out more then I'll clean it all back, prime and paint it. Found the offside rear sunroof drain was blocked, so wonder if this was causing the water leak in to the boot or not - I'd resealed the seams yesterday and water tested it after unblocking it and all seems ok, so fingers crossed. Also found the rear headlight levelling sensor rather bent, looks like the ball joints have seized and over time the rod has bent and broken the switch body as well so looks like time to order a replacement.

19th April 2020, 18:37	#11208
sewerman Gets stuck in MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 632 Thanks: 166 Thanked 264 Times in 154 Posts	Testing a colour dye on an old steering wheel before i do the ZT one so impressed i put it on the tourer as that one was a little tired. Fit two carpet clips to hold the genuine zt mats in place. Then did gardening and creocoted the gate Next weekend might have a go at the HRW wire after reading Brians advice Araldite is on order. Scott Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk