What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1134

sworks · 6th May 2020, 11:57

Jacked up the neighbours 75 and wrestled the wheel off past the broken spring, ended up letting the tyre down. The car is on a downward sloping drive and so I’ve fitted the axle stand on the front subframe. Parts should of arrived between 8:30 /9:45 but not arrived yet so added liberal amounts of plus gas. Blood doners early this evening then going into work for a few hours so the shocker removal will have to wait until tomorrow providing it arrives

cbr1100xx · 6th May 2020, 12:28

Got the tracking done on the front after replacing nearly everything.
Wow what a transformation, its actually really nice to drive now.
Should last for a couple of years hopefully

Stan

Saga Lout · 6th May 2020, 12:50

I've been getting busy with the bits for the ZT again today, I'm getting ready to build the subframes ready to install once the shell is stripped out and painted. This is one of the rear calipers as of today. I need to pull out the piston again and oil it up until it's time to bleed the brakes, I slotted in the seal and piston whilst it was in the zinc bath to avoid the hole getting coated. It doesn't really seem a lot of progress but it's a big start for me after so many setbacks and, I think it'll look rather smart through the rear straight spokes!

bl52krz · 6th May 2020, 16:05

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Originally Posted by Saga Lout

I've been getting busy with the bits for the ZT again today, I'm getting ready to build the subframes ready to install once the shell is stripped out and painted. This is one of the rear calipers as of today. I need to pull out the piston again and oil it up until it's time to bleed the brakes, I slotted in the seal and piston whilst it was in the zinc bath to avoid the hole getting coated. It doesn't really seem a lot of progress but it's a big start for me after so many setbacks and, I think it'll look rather smart through the rear straight spokes!

That looks brand new Michael. Better than painting them. Although if you are going to paint them, now is the time.

75driver · 6th May 2020, 18:39

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Originally Posted by Saga Lout

I've been getting busy with the bits for the ZT again today, I'm getting ready to build the subframes ready to install once the shell is stripped out and painted. This is one of the rear calipers as of today. I need to pull out the piston again and oil it up until it's time to bleed the brakes, I slotted in the seal and piston whilst it was in the zinc bath to avoid the hole getting coated. It doesn't really seem a lot of progress but it's a big start for me after so many setbacks and, I think it'll look rather smart through the rear straight spokes!

Ooh, that is well smart.👍
Looking really good.

I just derusted a spare set (for one side only) via electrolysis, and got local mechanic to stick em on.😳

Must invest in some patience.🤭

Kinda regret that I didn’t get them painted, but thought it might be odd to have one side painted and the other side....natures finest rusted look.🤔

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Ched · 6th May 2020, 18:39

I changed the rubber seal on the clutch quick release pipe and also the seal on the pipe where it connect to the master cylinder, fingers crossed no more weeping fluid......

Took Brian's advice and popped the plastic ring thinghy in boiling water for a few mins to make it supple, worked a treat, popped it where it should be and bingo, the quick release came apart without any fuss.

Saga Lout · 6th May 2020, 19:42

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

That looks brand new Michael. Better than painting them. Although if you are going to paint them, now is the time.

I can't go down the painted route, it either looks right or wrong and paint is wrong. I am of course painting things that should be painted, I'm basically bored and digging out bits that need a new coat of original finish. I get a feeling that this caliper will start a bit of a craze.............

Saga Lout · 6th May 2020, 20:20

I did this with a shop bought kit, I dug it out last year and started to play with it. In the few months since my eyes are good again I got it out again, I've started to use a company called Gateros Plating, their service is great and I recommend them, they do starter kits like mine. The way these kits work is so simple, you can refurb every single nut and bolt on the car for less than £50 when you learn the process, this caliper had a 30 minute plate before the yellow passivate was applied, the rainbow colours come with immersion practice. It's great to see items like new again for pennies...Have a go...

marinabrian · 6th May 2020, 21:12

That's caliper looks fantastic Mike

, was this the kit you used?

LINK

Brian

trikey · 6th May 2020, 21:17

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

That's caliper looks fantastic Mike

, was this the kit you used?

LINK

Brian

Not looking... Don't need anything else to do...

6th May 2020, 11:57	#11331
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	Jacked up the neighbours 75 and wrestled the wheel off past the broken spring, ended up letting the tyre down. The car is on a downward sloping drive and so I’ve fitted the axle stand on the front subframe. Parts should of arrived between 8:30 /9:45 but not arrived yet so added liberal amounts of plus gas. Blood doners early this evening then going into work for a few hours so the shocker removal will have to wait until tomorrow providing it arrives __________________ ................................................. '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

6th May 2020, 12:28	#11332
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	Got the tracking done on the front after replacing nearly everything. Wow what a transformation, its actually really nice to drive now. Should last for a couple of years hopefully Stan __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

6th May 2020, 20:20	#11338
Saga Lout This is my second home MG ZT and Rover 75, Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wigan Posts: 3,276 Thanks: 2,556 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,037 Posts	Shop bought kit.. I did this with a shop bought kit, I dug it out last year and started to play with it. In the few months since my eyes are good again I got it out again, I've started to use a company called Gateros Plating, their service is great and I recommend them, they do starter kits like mine. The way these kits work is so simple, you can refurb every single nut and bolt on the car for less than £50 when you learn the process, this caliper had a 30 minute plate before the yellow passivate was applied, the rainbow colours come with immersion practice. It's great to see items like new again for pennies...Have a go...

6th May 2020, 18:39	#11336
Ched I really should get out more....... MG ZT V8, MGZT 135 derv ,MG TF 135 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Romsey Posts: 2,293 Thanks: 553 Thanked 573 Times in 385 Posts	I changed the rubber seal on the clutch quick release pipe and also the seal on the pipe where it connect to the master cylinder, fingers crossed no more weeping fluid...... Took Brian's advice and popped the plastic ring thinghy in boiling water for a few mins to make it supple, worked a treat, popped it where it should be and bingo, the quick release came apart without any fuss.

6th May 2020, 21:12	#11339
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	That's caliper looks fantastic Mike , was this the kit you used? LINK Brian