What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 839

jn12 · 16th July 2018, 16:52

I had a good mess around this morning looking for a sunroof leak in the front drivers side. Tube in footwell connected and water draining out ok. Thought no more of it until this afternoon when the heavens opened. A lovely soaked interior from the water pouring from the sun visor and down the A pillar. LOVELY.

Next step it headlining out and check the tubes further up.

Bullnose75 · 16th July 2018, 20:22

Spent some time under the rear arches of my Tourer today replacing rear discs,pads and handbrake shoes. Tad warm out there today but all fitted and handbrake even works better now !

carnut · 16th July 2018, 22:09

Today new front grill and wheel centre cap badges came so rushed out and stuck them on then stood back and admired them for 15 minutes

CimmaronG · 17th July 2018, 11:28

A wash n Polish.

alphaeagle · 17th July 2018, 11:29

So Today I replaced a faulty headlight stalk on my Rover 75 and replaced the standard cd80 Radio with a symphony Radio and 6 CD holder (still not letting me select the cd from the radio, It powers on and runs thru the six CD's)
Also installed a auto dim rear view mirror and replaced the Passenger door mirror...

jimbo101 · 18th July 2018, 19:33

Well, I have had a *NASTY WORD* of a day working on my 190!

I am trying to sort the thermostat housing leak and the car is fighting back every step of the way. Today I got the fuel rails and rear inlet manifold removed to get at that 1 little bolt that holds the thermostat in place. When trying to remove the banana shaped tubed next to the thermostat it snapped. Not unexpected..... But did it have break just above the opening it slots into in the engine block. *Mother....... Oops.... Rude words!! *

So now I have about 15mm of that pipe stuck in there and nothing to grab hold of to remove it!! I am thinking of carefully cutting out a section of the remaining pipe, very carefully. All other suggestions gratefully received.

Bullnose75 · 18th July 2018, 21:47

Spent this afternoon replacing the auxiliary belt,idler and tensioner on the V6. Belt had lots of little cracks across the ribs and the idler and tensioner bearings were both a little bit noisy when spun so glad i've changed them all.

Had a peek at the front cam belt behind one of the covers while I had access,cam belt looks ok but i'm going to change them and the water pump fairly soon.

Had a quick look at the headlight washer pump while I had wheel arch liner off,headlight washers have never worked since I got the car.
Think pump is NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- but ran out of time to check it properly as needed car back together before it got dark as it's my daily driver

kelvo · 18th July 2018, 22:06

fiddled with a few bits whilst I'm waiting to put the front end back together after air con condenser replacement.

Cleaned and lubricated the bonnet locks, tapped the holes out and cleaned up parts of the chassis that you can't normally get at.

Bought a few bits from Rimmers, a few clips and new blanking plugs for the wiper spindles to replace the badly faded and degraded originals -now need to replace the faded scuttle clips and revive the scuttle panel. Wiper arms could do with a coat of paint now.

clf · 18th July 2018, 22:35

I wouldnt know, however, I would check and clean the contacts for the bulbs. And inspect the hi level brake light. (not sure how to, but I would unplug this too, and test the radio again). Since it is so close to the 'aerial' there could be some issue there.

Supervinnie40 · 19th July 2018, 06:57

Just thinking out loud, but could it be that your radio antenna-wire is damaged somewhere, and the electric-magnetic field from the wire that power the brake light cause interference with the reception? I know that the same thing happens when I turn on the rear-window heating element.

16th July 2018, 22:09	#8383
carnut Regular poster rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: middlewich Posts: 79 Thanks: 48 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts	new badges Today new front grill and wheel centre cap badges came so rushed out and stuck them on then stood back and admired them for 15 minutes

17th July 2018, 11:28	#8384
CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	A wash n Polish. __________________ 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'

18th July 2018, 19:33	#8386
jimbo101 Regular poster MG ZT 190+ Anthracite Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Shepton Mallet Posts: 65 Thanks: 10 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Well, I have had a NASTY WORD of a day working on my 190! I am trying to sort the thermostat housing leak and the car is fighting back every step of the way. Today I got the fuel rails and rear inlet manifold removed to get at that 1 little bolt that holds the thermostat in place. When trying to remove the banana shaped tubed next to the thermostat it snapped. Not unexpected..... But did it have break just above the opening it slots into in the engine block. Mother....... Oops.... Rude words!! So now I have about 15mm of that pipe stuck in there and nothing to grab hold of to remove it!! I am thinking of carefully cutting out a section of the remaining pipe, very carefully. All other suggestions gratefully received. __________________ 03 MG ZT 120+ Solar Red 04 MG ZT 190+ Anthracite Previous MG/Rover/Austin/Triumph I have owned: 02 Rover 75 Club SE Tourer Wedgewood Blue 89 Austin Maestro 1.6HL 87 MG Metro 84 Triumph Acclaim

18th July 2018, 22:35	#8389
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	I wouldnt know, however, I would check and clean the contacts for the bulbs. And inspect the hi level brake light. (not sure how to, but I would unplug this too, and test the radio again). Since it is so close to the 'aerial' there could be some issue there. __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

19th July 2018, 06:57	#8390
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Just thinking out loud, but could it be that your radio antenna-wire is damaged somewhere, and the electric-magnetic field from the wire that power the brake light cause interference with the reception? I know that the same thing happens when I turn on the rear-window heating element. __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

16th July 2018, 16:52	#8381
jn12 Gets stuck in MG ZT SE 180 V6 Sports Auto Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 938 Thanks: 74 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	I had a good mess around this morning looking for a sunroof leak in the front drivers side. Tube in footwell connected and water draining out ok. Thought no more of it until this afternoon when the heavens opened. A lovely soaked interior from the water pouring from the sun visor and down the A pillar. LOVELY. Next step it headlining out and check the tubes further up.

16th July 2018, 20:22	#8382
Bullnose75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 LPG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Colchester Posts: 210 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 39 Posts	Spent some time under the rear arches of my Tourer today replacing rear discs,pads and handbrake shoes. Tad warm out there today but all fitted and handbrake even works better now !

17th July 2018, 11:29	#8385
alphaeagle Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon CDTi, MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Portarlington Posts: 135 Thanks: 66 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts	So Today I replaced a faulty headlight stalk on my Rover 75 and replaced the standard cd80 Radio with a symphony Radio and 6 CD holder (still not letting me select the cd from the radio, It powers on and runs thru the six CD's) Also installed a auto dim rear view mirror and replaced the Passenger door mirror...

18th July 2018, 21:47	#8387
Bullnose75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 LPG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Colchester Posts: 210 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 39 Posts	Spent this afternoon replacing the auxiliary belt,idler and tensioner on the V6. Belt had lots of little cracks across the ribs and the idler and tensioner bearings were both a little bit noisy when spun so glad i've changed them all. Had a peek at the front cam belt behind one of the covers while I had access,cam belt looks ok but i'm going to change them and the water pump fairly soon. Had a quick look at the headlight washer pump while I had wheel arch liner off,headlight washers have never worked since I got the car. Think pump is NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- but ran out of time to check it properly as needed car back together before it got dark as it's my daily driver

18th July 2018, 22:06	#8388
kelvo Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 22 Thanked 163 Times in 135 Posts	fiddled with a few bits whilst I'm waiting to put the front end back together after air con condenser replacement. Cleaned and lubricated the bonnet locks, tapped the holes out and cleaned up parts of the chassis that you can't normally get at. Bought a few bits from Rimmers, a few clips and new blanking plugs for the wiper spindles to replace the badly faded and degraded originals -now need to replace the faded scuttle clips and revive the scuttle panel. Wiper arms could do with a coat of paint now.