What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1352

SideValve · 4th April 2022, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Arctic

Remove the fire wall plate and you will have good access to the above bolts.

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And the plugs.

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Thanks.
I did that - then found that the reason I couldn't see the left one was that it was missing

Found a tiny leak from the inlet manifolds and a tiny leak from the thermostat.
Can't help thinking I might as well do headgaskets having come this far.....

Popcorn · 5th April 2022, 10:49

Took it for its MOT,passed with couple of advisories
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front
Strangely the front brake pipes N/S and O/S front have repaired them selfs from slight corrosion from last year

FrattonEnder · 5th April 2022, 11:13

After giving the Zed a good run to Portsmouth and back last Friday and then Bristol and back on Saturday, Sunday saw a small damp patch under the engine bay - no undertray when I got her! Closer inspection and it was diesel. Popped the bonnet, had a root around and there's a small pool of the offending fluid gathering on top of the gearbox between the cross-hatch reinforcements.

That'll be a job for when I've got a week off at the end of the month. If anyone's had a similar experience with a diesel leak in this area, please share as I'd rather not be ripping bits off if I don't need to. Guessing it could be a worn return pipe or damaged connector.

Twisterboy · 5th April 2022, 12:01

Planning on giving mine a wee hoon today.

Arctic · 5th April 2022, 17:54

Fitted a FL1 hydro mount to the NUK lots better now and well worth the little mod you have to do on the top thread for the special tool to fit.

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Pistons_and_processors · 5th April 2022, 18:58

I had my alloy wheels refurbished today by a mobile company. Done a great job, can’t believe the difference!
Wheel well space didn’t look too crusty and appears it’s had new rear shocks and dampeners at some point.

Twisterboy · 5th April 2022, 21:36

Had a great drive in the 75 this afternoon, stuck about 40 miles on her, already planning another drive tomorrow

CimmaronG · 6th April 2022, 15:43

Fitted DAB aerial, then quick vac n wash, now it's raining

SideValve · 6th April 2022, 20:59

As I have the V6 in bits I thought I'd do a compression test before starting reassembly - just incase I need to keep digging.
No.3 spark plug came out fine. No.5 decided it didn't want to leave its snug home.
1st time I've ever used a rattle gun on a plug!
Not something I'd recommend but did the job beautifully.
Think I'll make sure the threads are sparkly before I get the compression tester stuck in there......

edwardmk · 6th April 2022, 21:39

Copied suzublu’s solution for loose door handle surrounds.

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5th April 2022, 11:13	#13513
FrattonEnder Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: May 2020 Location: Gloucester Posts: 233 Thanks: 40 Thanked 47 Times in 28 Posts	After giving the Zed a good run to Portsmouth and back last Friday and then Bristol and back on Saturday, Sunday saw a small damp patch under the engine bay - no undertray when I got her! Closer inspection and it was diesel. Popped the bonnet, had a root around and there's a small pool of the offending fluid gathering on top of the gearbox between the cross-hatch reinforcements. That'll be a job for when I've got a week off at the end of the month. If anyone's had a similar experience with a diesel leak in this area, please share as I'd rather not be ripping bits off if I don't need to. Guessing it could be a worn return pipe or damaged connector. __________________ Serial Longbridge owner - Rover 213SE, Rover 216GTi, Rover 416 SLi, MG ZS 120+, MG ZT CDTi, MG ZT-T 190. Flies in the ointment - Ford Mondeo Mk4 CDTi Zetec, MINI Cooper 1.6

5th April 2022, 12:01	#13514
Twisterboy Loves to post 75 Connoisseur SE in BRG Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 382 Thanks: 144 Thanked 77 Times in 69 Posts	Planning on giving mine a wee hoon today. __________________ Davy 2004 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 51 of 118 Rover 75s to come off the production line on 21st July 2004 71 of only 235 British Racing Green diesel face lift Connoisseur SE saloons with Sandstone Beige Interiors produced worldwide Mileage April 2022: 120225 or 2914 in my custody

5th April 2022, 17:54	#13515
Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hydro Mount FL1 Fitted a FL1 hydro mount to the NUK lots better now and well worth the little mod you have to do on the top thread for the special tool to fit. 1 2 3 4 5 __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise "

5th April 2022, 21:36	#13517
Twisterboy Loves to post 75 Connoisseur SE in BRG Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 382 Thanks: 144 Thanked 77 Times in 69 Posts	Had a great drive in the 75 this afternoon, stuck about 40 miles on her, already planning another drive tomorrow __________________ Davy 2004 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 51 of 118 Rover 75s to come off the production line on 21st July 2004 71 of only 235 British Racing Green diesel face lift Connoisseur SE saloons with Sandstone Beige Interiors produced worldwide Mileage April 2022: 120225 or 2914 in my custody

6th April 2022, 15:43	#13518
CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	Fitted DAB aerial, then quick vac n wash, now it's raining __________________ My Rover 75 2.0CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Tourer Left the production line 08:07:14hrs on 01/07/2004 'Best to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it'

5th April 2022, 10:49	#13512
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 380 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	Took it for its MOT,passed with couple of advisories Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside front Strangely the front brake pipes N/S and O/S front have repaired them selfs from slight corrosion from last year

6th April 2022, 20:59	#13519
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	As I have the V6 in bits I thought I'd do a compression test before starting reassembly - just incase I need to keep digging. No.3 spark plug came out fine. No.5 decided it didn't want to leave its snug home. 1st time I've ever used a rattle gun on a plug! Not something I'd recommend but did the job beautifully. Think I'll make sure the threads are sparkly before I get the compression tester stuck in there...... __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275. Last edited by SideValve; 6th April 2022 at 21:06.. Reason: typo

6th April 2022, 21:39	#13520
edwardmk Gets stuck in MG ZT 260, Rover 75 Connie SE auto Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Redruth Posts: 984 Thanks: 1,324 Thanked 399 Times in 271 Posts	Copied suzublu’s solution for loose door handle surrounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro