What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 290

Nobby · 6th March 2015, 20:08

Nice day, car already clean and no little fixes to do - I was bored. So off with the wheels and give the wheel wells a scrub, and then canuba wax and polish the lot - springs and all

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Wifey thinks I'm going insane but I don't care the shiney bits show up quite well from a distance and I'm happy

Alan123 · 7th March 2015, 08:09

Well I've had morning off work to check car over
Noticed o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to split
N/s wishbone centre balljiont gater split so il change both wishbones and rear bushs fairly soon

Also I think my inter cooler pipe seals have blown again so need to sort them out
So as soon as I'm able to get another day off they will be sorted

hawker · 7th March 2015, 14:49

got the autoglym out and gave the leather seats,dash,wheel. a good clean and balm.

steveo · 7th March 2015, 16:18

Hi all
Today I changed my Pcv filter and cleaned out my Egr valve
I couldn't believe the crud in the valve as the car has only done 44000 miles.
Regards
Steve

Mr_Shed · 7th March 2015, 20:04

Well today has been big tick in the box, back end last year had number of issues

which included the poor MG cooling fan failing with the thermostat Sticking open too

. So over past couple months I have changed fan for new one from Jules, also cleaned out the screen reservoir filter, replaced Zenon burners and today replaced the thermostat. Now tested and run through heat cycle and proved fan working and thermostat up to temperature.

So to get back on road I just have to refit the bumper properly and get her MOT'd and aircon re gassed, then ready for summer.

Dallas · 7th March 2015, 20:44

Today I was having the idea on fitting a set of after market reverse sensors, parking-aid kit. I've done this before on my previous two 75's, now need to do the same for the red ZT, but do I drill into that lovely gorgeous rear bumper, thats the stressful bit.

klarzy · 7th March 2015, 21:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallas

Today I was having the idea on fitting a set of after market reverse sensors, parking-aid kit. I've done this before on my previous two 75's, now need to do the same for the red ZT, but do I drill into that lovely gorgeous rear bumper, thats the stressful bit.

measure twice, cut once..

spare bumpers are available...

Dallas · 7th March 2015, 21:57

All rear bumpers have the markings where the factory fit sensors would go, I suppose I could use the original measurements.

steveo · 8th March 2015, 06:19

Hi Westley
Contemplating this job myself but don't want to drill the bumper, i had thought of drilling through the chrome trim (inset) then if I change my mind I can just purchase another trim and hide the holes.
What do you think?
Regards
Steve

MangoMan · 8th March 2015, 06:27

There is a "How-To" somewhere on here showing you what and how to do it...

As Dallas says, there are cut-outs in all the Bumpers showing where to drill the holes.

7th March 2015, 14:49	#2893
hawker Avid contributor rover 75 saloon connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: canal or river uk Posts: 133 Thanks: 68 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Clean and a balm got the autoglym out and gave the leather seats,dash,wheel. a good clean and balm.

7th March 2015, 16:18	#2894
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	Egr/pcv Hi all Today I changed my Pcv filter and cleaned out my Egr valve I couldn't believe the crud in the valve as the car has only done 44000 miles. Regards Steve

7th March 2015, 20:04	#2895
Mr_Shed Posted a thing or two MG ZT+ 190 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bishops Stortford Posts: 1,479 Thanks: 189 Thanked 155 Times in 121 Posts	Well today has been big tick in the box, back end last year had number of issues which included the poor MG cooling fan failing with the thermostat Sticking open too. So over past couple months I have changed fan for new one from Jules, also cleaned out the screen reservoir filter, replaced Zenon burners and today replaced the thermostat. Now tested and run through heat cycle and proved fan working and thermostat up to temperature. So to get back on road I just have to refit the bumper properly and get her MOT'd and aircon re gassed, then ready for summer. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 190+ Monogram Chagall

8th March 2015, 06:19	#2899
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	Sensors Hi Westley Contemplating this job myself but don't want to drill the bumper, i had thought of drilling through the chrome trim (inset) then if I change my mind I can just purchase another trim and hide the holes. What do you think? Regards Steve

8th March 2015, 06:27	#2900
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	There is a "How-To" somewhere on here showing you what and how to do it... As Dallas says, there are cut-outs in all the Bumpers showing where to drill the holes. __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

7th March 2015, 08:09	#2892
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	Well I've had morning off work to check car over Noticed o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to split N/s wishbone centre balljiont gater split so il change both wishbones and rear bushs fairly soon Also I think my inter cooler pipe seals have blown again so need to sort them out So as soon as I'm able to get another day off they will be sorted

7th March 2015, 20:44	#2896
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Today I was having the idea on fitting a set of after market reverse sensors, parking-aid kit. I've done this before on my previous two 75's, now need to do the same for the red ZT, but do I drill into that lovely gorgeous rear bumper, thats the stressful bit.

7th March 2015, 21:57	#2898
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,596 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	All rear bumpers have the markings where the factory fit sensors would go, I suppose I could use the original measurements.