|
||
|
5th June 2020, 10:04 | #11 | |
Coolguy
Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Finedon
Posts: 1,897
Thanks: 933
Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts
|
Quote:
|
|
5th June 2020, 10:07 | #12 |
Premium Trader
Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 33,768
Thanks: 8,837
Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts
|
Early zts had harder suspension, the softer suspension was introduced quite early into the mk1 run, the harder springs were left as an option if anyone wanted to order them.
__________________
Lest we forget..
|
5th June 2020, 11:37 | #13 | |
I really should get out more.......
Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014
Location: Hull
Posts: 2,065
Thanks: 1,842
Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts
|
Quote:
__________________
She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide. |
|
5th June 2020, 12:38 | #14 |
Coolguy
Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Finedon
Posts: 1,897
Thanks: 933
Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts
|
Both of mine are 03 plates - the monogram got the harder suspension, along with virtually every other extra so I reckon he just ticked all boxes! Glad he missed the sunroof !
|
5th June 2020, 16:35 | #15 |
This is my second home
2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry.
Posts: 5,138
Thanks: 2,424
Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts
|
My 3rd ZT was a 54plate and had the "sports suspension" it was noticeably harder than the previous ones.
|
5th June 2020, 19:33 | #16 |
Regular poster
MG ZR Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Posts: 93
Thanks: 53
Thanked 30 Times in 19 Posts
|
I will be looking into this once I’ve had the car for a little while. With it being a ‘new to me’ car I want make sure there are no niggles to address first.
My ZR is ZandF or Kamps as they are called now mapped. It was worthwhile, but as I understand turbo engines are even more beneficial to mapping. I certainly am interested in having it done. I notice yours is the 59th ZT-T 1.8T built. Mine happens to be the 60th |
5th June 2020, 19:40 | #17 |
Premium Trader
Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 33,768
Thanks: 8,837
Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts
|
Brilliant
__________________
Lest we forget..
|
6th June 2020, 11:23 | #18 | |
I really should get out more.......
Rover 75 connoisseur se v6 auto Join Date: May 2014
Location: Hull
Posts: 2,065
Thanks: 1,842
Thanked 623 Times in 469 Posts
|
Quote:
- keep a keen eye on your coolant level - i would swop out the plastic coolant t-piece (top left behind the radiator) for a metal t-piece a classic failure point if not already done - i would also advise to swop out the MGR rubber coolant hose for Silicone hose - and if you have the time and inclination swop the plastic inlet manifold for a metal one . Finally make sure your slow speed fan is working - use the Demist Test (search the site ) - if not working it will be a failed resistor on the front of the fan as you look at it - if its the original silver resistor replace with the upgraded gold resistor. Would highly recommend the Kmaps remap - the engine was built for 200bhp but was limited by MGR/BMW in the factory so as not to compete with the KV6/190 or the equivalent BMW offering.
__________________
She came off the Longbridge Line on 20-05-2003 The Silver Machine was the 13th of 160 Rover 75's to come off the production line that day and is the 100th of 527 Starlight Silver Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto saloons listed in the build records produced world wide. Last edited by Yorkshire GOC; 6th June 2020 at 11:27.. |
|
6th June 2020, 11:45 | #19 | |
Regular poster
MG ZR Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Posts: 93
Thanks: 53
Thanked 30 Times in 19 Posts
|
Quote:
My car already has a metal inlet manifold, I just assumed this was standard on the turbo? Apparently not, it must have been upgraded. The car has many receipts for lots of work in it’s life some of which was just in the last couple of years. It seems to have been pretty well cared for. I will however take a look at the T piece and perform the resistor check. That’s really useful info thank you. |
|
6th June 2020, 13:06 | #20 |
Moderator/Club Shop
MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Rattler Farm
Posts: 22,565
Thanks: 9,270
Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts
|
If it helps my 1.8t+ ZT is on 209,800 miles. Has had the Z & F re-map plus a ported head. When she behaves, has a few electrical glitches, I can get 42 mpg on a good run.
She is still around due to the advice and help that I have received from this forum. I have also met, and made, some amazing friends all due to this club. MarinaBrian is the guru you need to meet. Plus plenty of traders with cracking deals.
__________________
233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll |
|
|