What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 472

sworks · 23rd February 2016, 17:59

Came in from work and removed the fence, started the 75 and removed it from its parking place, put the coupe in its place, refitted the fence, put the 75 on the drive where the coupe was and put the battery back on charge just in case. Got the nice ch ch ch ch ch sound of rusty brake discs. Too many cars, so little time to drive them. 75 now a daily driver for a week or two.

maxxpump · 27th February 2016, 11:18

Just cleared about 10 litres of water out of the boots wheel well, Got to sand the back of my spare wheel as its very rusty as I didn't know I had said water in my boot until the other day. Exploratory surgery required to find were the leak is coming from...

Found the fuel leak was dripping from the centre of the engine bay and I suspect a failing high pressure pump seal (is that possible? or does a fuel line run there).

Just about to go and tighten the bushing on my car for the seventh time as the thing keeps coming loose, lasts about two weeks or about a couple of hundred miles, I imagine its from vibration due to all the speed bumps around here, but I don't know there is something quite right with the car...It also causing significant outer tyre wear and is getting on my trumpet!

keithst24 · 27th February 2016, 11:49

Today (freezing outside) I replaced the boot board using 6mm ply ...fitted a power point in my boot ready for Summer (cold box etc)....USB fitting in the cubby and a new N/S rear light as mine has a tiny crack...

satisfied with my mornings graft

arodriguez · 27th February 2016, 12:38

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Originally Posted by maxxpump

Just cleared about 10 litres of water out of the boots wheel well, Got to sand the back of my spare wheel as its very rusty as I didn't know I had said water in my boot until the other day. Exploratory surgery required to find were the leak is coming from...

Found the fuel leak was dripping from the centre of the engine bay and I suspect a failing high pressure pump seal (is that possible? or does a fuel line run there).

Just about to go and tighten the bushing on my car for the seventh time as the thing keeps coming loose, lasts about two weeks or about a couple of hundred miles, I imagine its from vibration due to all the speed bumps around here, but I don't know there is something quite right with the car...It also causing significant outer tyre wear and is getting on my trumpet!

Outer tyre wear on the rears are a right royal pain in the ass. Nobody seems able to sort it. Been to 4 garages now????

Alan123 · 27th February 2016, 14:37

Today I've changed the n/s bottom wishbone arm & rear bush. I've been putting it off for a few weeks due to work & cold weather.
But that's both sides done now thankfully.

And I've got to admit changing them is the worse job any man could do.

Also checked plems & fluids and all sweet.

expat dave · 27th February 2016, 15:50

Had the boot lining out to silicone side trim nut's. Load's of water in the spare wheel well, Hope that solves the problem it was a nightmare job. Just as well I looked, The spare wheel very low on air. Tomorrow going to fit E-Zee rear lamp fixer kit. Do I need to silicone the light cluster's when I refit ?

barney bear · 27th February 2016, 15:58

Today I hoovered the inside due to the fact my children are incapable of putting the food into there mouths when inside the car

I also washed 2 weeks worth of salt from her flanks, now she's all shiny again

timtheenchanteruk · 27th February 2016, 18:13

Had a fumble round in the drivers footwell., adjusted the clutch pedal switch, lets see if the cruise works now...

Elliott · 27th February 2016, 18:19

[QUOTE=barney bear;2228706]Today I hoovered the inside due to the fact my children are incapable of putting the food into there mouths when inside the car

[QUOTE]

Tell me about it, perfect coordination to play on their I phones but anything else like hand to mouth

marinabrian · 27th February 2016, 18:53

Conked out several times in my nice reliable diesel ZT

Brian

23rd February 2016, 17:59	#4711
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	Came in from work and removed the fence, started the 75 and removed it from its parking place, put the coupe in its place, refitted the fence, put the 75 on the drive where the coupe was and put the battery back on charge just in case. Got the nice ch ch ch ch ch sound of rusty brake discs. Too many cars, so little time to drive them. 75 now a daily driver for a week or two. __________________ ................................................. '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

27th February 2016, 11:18	#4712
maxxpump Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,786 Thanks: 215 Thanked 244 Times in 205 Posts	Just cleared about 10 litres of water out of the boots wheel well, Got to sand the back of my spare wheel as its very rusty as I didn't know I had said water in my boot until the other day. Exploratory surgery required to find were the leak is coming from... Found the fuel leak was dripping from the centre of the engine bay and I suspect a failing high pressure pump seal (is that possible? or does a fuel line run there). Just about to go and tighten the bushing on my car for the seventh time as the thing keeps coming loose, lasts about two weeks or about a couple of hundred miles, I imagine its from vibration due to all the speed bumps around here, but I don't know there is something quite right with the car...It also causing significant outer tyre wear and is getting on my trumpet! __________________ Mods done: 160 upgrade, EGR bypass, Viton "O" rings, Fitted 16" unions, cleaned manifold, uprated air filter, fog lights, better bulbs, upgraded ICE and full speaker set up.

27th February 2016, 15:58	#4717
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	Today I hoovered the inside due to the fact my children are incapable of putting the food into there mouths when inside the car I also washed 2 weeks worth of salt from her flanks, now she's all shiny again __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

27th February 2016, 18:19	#4719
Elliott Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Sheerness Posts: 261 Thanks: 174 Thanked 61 Times in 50 Posts	[QUOTE=barney bear;2228706]Today I hoovered the inside due to the fact my children are incapable of putting the food into there mouths when inside the car [QUOTE] Tell me about it, perfect coordination to play on their I phones but anything else like hand to mouth __________________ I would be so fast if I could only get going

27th February 2016, 11:49	#4713
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Today (freezing outside) I replaced the boot board using 6mm ply ...fitted a power point in my boot ready for Summer (cold box etc)....USB fitting in the cubby and a new N/S rear light as mine has a tiny crack... satisfied with my mornings graft

27th February 2016, 14:37	#4715
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	Today I've changed the n/s bottom wishbone arm & rear bush. I've been putting it off for a few weeks due to work & cold weather. But that's both sides done now thankfully. And I've got to admit changing them is the worse job any man could do. Also checked plems & fluids and all sweet.

27th February 2016, 15:50	#4716
expat dave Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: otley Posts: 78 Thanks: 13 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Had the boot lining out to silicone side trim nut's. Load's of water in the spare wheel well, Hope that solves the problem it was a nightmare job. Just as well I looked, The spare wheel very low on air. Tomorrow going to fit E-Zee rear lamp fixer kit. Do I need to silicone the light cluster's when I refit ?

27th February 2016, 18:13	#4718
timtheenchanteruk Regular poster MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Leeds Posts: 71 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts	Had a fumble round in the drivers footwell., adjusted the clutch pedal switch, lets see if the cruise works now...

27th February 2016, 18:53	#4720
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	Conked out several times in my nice reliable diesel ZT Brian