Diesel ZT-T remind me - why did I want the auto box and not the manual?

PaulC75 · 30th October 2021, 16:43

To recap I was looking at buying one over a year ago and joined here to research and came to the conclusion that the auto box was a better option as the manual one had a disadvantage of some sort, which I now cannot remember?
Damned if I can find it looking through the forum either?

Can anyone help with this as Im back in the market for one

Gino · 30th October 2021, 16:53

Hi Paul,

From what I have read, the auto box is much more reliable than the manual. No worries about the master or slave cylinder giving out on you.
I may be in the market for a new Tourer soon, mine is an auto, but I do miss a manual.

Rob

PaulC75 · 30th October 2021, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Gino

Hi Paul,

From what I have read, the auto box is much more reliable than the manual. No worries about the master or slave cylinder giving out on you.
I may be in the market for a new Tourer soon, mine is an auto, but I do miss a manual.

Rob

Top man, yes now you mention the slave cylinder I remember that was it

Wolves 75 · 30th October 2021, 17:14

Clutch maybe

Mike Noc · 30th October 2021, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulC75

Top man, yes now you mention the slave cylinder I remember that was it

Yes sadly the slave cylinder is woeful. Wouldn't have been a problem with an operating arm and external slave cylinder, but Rover decided to fit an internal concentric one and skimped on the quality.

Arctic · 30th October 2021, 21:54

Are you looking in the for sale section on here ?

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=314387

myfirstrover · 31st October 2021, 15:42

Auto box with a 160 re-map , great all round car !

Tenesmus · 31st October 2021, 23:01

I suspect more than a few diesels have become bean cans when the clutch failed?

macafee2 · 1st November 2021, 07:08

Because you believed the hype that an auto was better then a manual?

I like the reason some give, less gear changing on a motorway.

macafee2

DMGRS · 1st November 2021, 20:21

As far as automatic gearboxes from the same era go, it's absolutely lovely.
Unfortunately this coupled with the clutch hydraulics woes of the manual, the automatic is the path chosen by many when hunting for a 75 / ZT these days.

Our OEM-Q Slave Cylinder has proven reliable in service when coupled with our Original AP Master Cylinder, but with so many issues cropping up with historically reliable parts (production changes, tooling wearing out etc) it's impossible to say if this will continue to be the case.

A shame, as they're the only Achille's heel in what is an otherwise very good clutch system in terms of 'feel'.

30th October 2021, 16:43	#1
PaulC75 Newbie None currently Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Bedford Posts: 19 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Diesel ZT-T remind me - why did I want the auto box and not the manual? To recap I was looking at buying one over a year ago and joined here to research and came to the conclusion that the auto box was a better option as the manual one had a disadvantage of some sort, which I now cannot remember? Damned if I can find it looking through the forum either? Can anyone help with this as Im back in the market for one

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Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	Hi Paul, From what I have read, the auto box is much more reliable than the manual. No worries about the master or slave cylinder giving out on you. I may be in the market for a new Tourer soon, mine is an auto, but I do miss a manual. Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

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31st October 2021, 23:01	#8
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	I suspect more than a few diesels have become bean cans when the clutch failed? __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

31st October 2021, 15:42	#7
myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	Auto box with a 160 re-map , great all round car !

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Because you believed the hype that an auto was better then a manual? I like the reason some give, less gear changing on a motorway. macafee2

1st November 2021, 20:21	#10
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	As far as automatic gearboxes from the same era go, it's absolutely lovely. Unfortunately this coupled with the clutch hydraulics woes of the manual, the automatic is the path chosen by many when hunting for a 75 / ZT these days. Our OEM-Q Slave Cylinder has proven reliable in service when coupled with our Original AP Master Cylinder, but with so many issues cropping up with historically reliable parts (production changes, tooling wearing out etc) it's impossible to say if this will continue to be the case. A shame, as they're the only Achille's heel in what is an otherwise very good clutch system in terms of 'feel'. __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off