What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 366

Sebastienclement · 2nd July 2015, 15:37

My car has been in dock with Trikey in Barton for the last week or so as I have had a trip to Ireland, and thought it would be a good opportunity to get a few bits and bobs sorted

So it's had new strut tops and drop links as well as an oil change and general check over on T4. All looking good and the ride is a lot better with the work having been done.

Can't recommend Trikey enough - as always.

Alan123 · 2nd July 2015, 17:10

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Originally Posted by aguy

After doing the spy hole plenum mod, followed it up today by fitting a Jules Plenum Guard and meshing the plenum covers as a belt and braces way of stopping those pesky leaves etc from blocking the drains

What a great idea Jules, thanks a million, so easy to fit every car should have one.

What is this pipe goin into the plenum hole plz

aguy · 2nd July 2015, 17:29

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Originally Posted by Alan123

What is this pipe goin into the plenum hole plz

That's not the Plenum hole. The drain hole (see same pic) is blanked off on mine and the two plenum holes are deep in the bottom of the plenums, one drivers side and one passenger side. The pipe you refer to is the windscreen washer pipe, it disappears into the bonnet by the bonnet hinge.

Harry

Captain Crappycrimp · 2nd July 2015, 20:49

Went to Trikeys to hopefully finish the Pheonix car, sadly turns out it needs a couple of sensors he didn't have in stock. On the bright side polished the headlights and Andy fixed the number plate lights.

Its so near done but things keep cropping up!

Borg Warner · 2nd July 2015, 22:03

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Originally Posted by Avora

Having spent the last few days fitting new clutch and hydraulics. I also took the opportunity to fit my 190 airbox...the sound is much improved and I could be fooled in to thinking the engine is more willing in higher revs. Good result in my mind.

Unfortunately, I've spied plenty of other jobs to add to the list. MOT time will soon be looming, various bushes, pipes and handbrake (Bini parts ordered) to sort out.

Got to love these cars

Let us know how you get on with it please?

Fifer · 3rd July 2015, 11:16

The sun is shining today so I fitted the Jules Plenum Shield.

Following the instructions made it an easy ten minute job. Such a simple and inexpensive mod, so I can't imagine why Rover didn't do something similar when the car was new. Well worth doing and another thing less to worry about.

Jim

Avora · 3rd July 2015, 11:22

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Originally Posted by Borg Warner

Let us know how you get on with it please?

The parts have just arrived so here goes.

Kennyeth · 3rd July 2015, 12:21

Stuck some soundproofing onto a new undertray.
Ken.

Avora · 3rd July 2015, 12:41

Just completed fitting the BMW mini equaliser. Fiddly and greasy job. But easily doable. Just need to adjust the rear drums now and should be good to go.

Thanks to everyone who pointed out the mini part and to Arctic for the pictures you've posted up.

Dallas · 3rd July 2015, 14:18

I let my wife drive the MG today, now she will not give it back.

2nd July 2015, 20:49	#3654
Captain Crappycrimp Gets stuck in Devil car is dead! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scarborough Posts: 774 Thanks: 94 Thanked 145 Times in 92 Posts	Went to Trikeys to hopefully finish the Pheonix car, sadly turns out it needs a couple of sensors he didn't have in stock. On the bright side polished the headlights and Andy fixed the number plate lights. Its so near done but things keep cropping up! __________________ SAVED SO FAR 2003 Le mans Green MG ZTT 1.8T, 2003 MG ZT CDTI BRG, ZT 190 Typhoon, 2001 Rover 75 1.8 Tourer , 2002 solar red MG ZTT 177, 2005 Silver MG ZTT CDTI, 2001 Trophy Blue MG ZT (Early No 131) 160, 2004 XPG MG ZT CDTI. 2004 MG ZT Ignition Blue MG Press car/Pheonix 4 personal car. Rover 75 CDT top spec Cowley car. 2003 MG ZT 190+ white Gold. Couldn't save MG ZT 1.8T XPG 2005 MG ZTT Goodwood Green(Devil car) MY PROJECT 2004 MG ZTT Diesel auto in disappointing grey.

3rd July 2015, 11:16	#3656
Fifer Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE + 1947 Morris 8 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montrose Posts: 736 Thanks: 286 Thanked 352 Times in 215 Posts	The sun is shining today so I fitted the Jules Plenum Shield. Following the instructions made it an easy ten minute job. Such a simple and inexpensive mod, so I can't imagine why Rover didn't do something similar when the car was new. Well worth doing and another thing less to worry about. Jim __________________ I am a Scot. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] The friendly race.

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Avora Loves to post MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Penrith Posts: 441 Thanks: 89 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	Just completed fitting the BMW mini equaliser. Fiddly and greasy job. But easily doable. Just need to adjust the rear drums now and should be good to go. Thanks to everyone who pointed out the mini part and to Arctic for the pictures you've posted up. __________________ ZT-T 190

2nd July 2015, 15:37	#3651
Sebastienclement Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 136 Thanked 160 Times in 85 Posts	My car has been in dock with Trikey in Barton for the last week or so as I have had a trip to Ireland, and thought it would be a good opportunity to get a few bits and bobs sorted So it's had new strut tops and drop links as well as an oil change and general check over on T4. All looking good and the ride is a lot better with the work having been done. Can't recommend Trikey enough - as always.

3rd July 2015, 12:21	#3658
Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	Stuck some soundproofing onto a new undertray. Ken.

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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	I let my wife drive the MG today, now she will not give it back.