What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1388

suzublu · 23rd August 2022, 16:06

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Originally Posted by Lagetha

I didn't think that was possible, anyway my mirror housings and glass are OK and the adjusters and heaters work OK, so two more reasons for just swapping caps.

Swapping the caps is the easiest option, 👍

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Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 24th August 2022, 21:43

Took a trip up the Taff valley to Merthyr Tydfil, and then a quick blast across the newish looking Heads of the Valleys Road to visit the Big Pit mine at Blaenavon.

Whilst doing so I passed 221,000 miles.
Think I'm following in your slipstream Bob...

YHT · 25th August 2022, 17:13

Lent the spare 75 to son who's Junk German had the clutch go. Hope he washes it gently; don't fancy him gong somewhere and pressure washing it and getting water where it shouldn't go!

Pistons_and_processors · 27th August 2022, 13:52

On my hols in South Wales. Went to the aviation museum today, 100% worth the visit.

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Mr bountyfull · 27th August 2022, 18:38

Collected my ZT with new engine from Retro Sports Cars in Brighouse Yorkshire. Drove the 212 miles down from Brighouse to Newbury with my my son as wingman watching , he drove up and drove down where as I only had the 212 to do(Nice chap he is). I kept the car below 3k revs and sitting at 2-3k at 70 mph. The car feels much as I remember it so smiles all the way down. I brimmed the car from half full with Esso 99 as Chris (Retro Sports Car Owner) had added 1/4 tank to the existing 1/4 tank before setting off from Brighouse. When I parked up the fuel gauge was showing around half a tank, more than I expected so I will brim again and see what the mpg was over the run.

I will most likely put the car into Beech Hill Garage (Reading Area) for the recommended oil and oil filter change sometime over the next few weeks when its done the 350 as suggested by Chris. I will still keep it below the 3k revs until the 1000 mile mark is made. I will upload images of the damage and new engine when Chris sends them on.

So far a vey happy chap.

Ched · 27th August 2022, 18:44

Painted then changed a failed parking sensor, replaced the steering wheel squib so the radio controls now work, then had to change 3 of the 4 door speakers that weren't working, very odd, all in all a good day.
All of this on the bosses zt I must add.

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 27th August 2022, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Pistons_and_processors

On my hols in South Wales. Went to the aviation museum today, 100% worth the visit.

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On my hols in South Wales, went to the aviation museum on my way back to Devon. Saw this shiny BRG ZTT in the car park, I kept out of the way in the background.

As above well worth a visit.
Had a decent run back home M5 not as busy as expected, except for the usual around Potishead.
760 miles in a week, roughly ½ of then towing, fortunately no complaints other than the price of 2 tanks of diesel!

ADO13 · 28th August 2022, 10:46

I can see a Jet Provost T5. M.

Pistons_and_processors · 30th August 2022, 07:22

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Originally Posted by ADO13

I can see a Jet Provost T5. M.

They had 2 jet Provost’s out front.

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smudge.g · 31st August 2022, 06:45

Continued the rust removal/conversion and 1st coat of red oxide paint on the last wheel arch, to try and preserve the old girl. Holes underneath and sills still need welding otherwise hanging on in there!!

27th August 2022, 13:52	#13874
Pistons_and_processors Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Suffolk Posts: 83 Thanks: 78 Thanked 24 Times in 19 Posts	On my hols in South Wales. Went to the aviation museum today, 100% worth the visit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Follow me on Instagram @pistons_and_processors

31st August 2022, 06:45	#13880
smudge.g Gets stuck in 75 Tourer CDTi Connie SE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Keith, Banffshire Posts: 686 Thanks: 431 Thanked 132 Times in 105 Posts	Continued the rust removal/conversion and 1st coat of red oxide paint on the last wheel arch, to try and preserve the old girl. Holes underneath and sills still need welding otherwise hanging on in there!! __________________ My 75 Tourer CDTi was born Saturday, 21st June 2003 @ 09:50 My 75 was the 18,749th 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 It was the 195th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 2,074 and the 1,789th 75 Tourer in Wedgewood Blue Metallic (code: JEL) to be made out of 1,871 Wedgewood Blue Metallic 75 Tourers

25th August 2022, 17:13	#13873
YHT Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: suffolk Posts: 264 Thanks: 46 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	Lent the spare 75 to son who's Junk German had the clutch go. Hope he washes it gently; don't fancy him gong somewhere and pressure washing it and getting water where it shouldn't go!

27th August 2022, 18:38	#13875
Mr bountyfull Gets stuck in MGZTV8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newbury Posts: 567 Thanks: 173 Thanked 82 Times in 58 Posts	Collected my ZT with new engine from Retro Sports Cars in Brighouse Yorkshire. Drove the 212 miles down from Brighouse to Newbury with my my son as wingman watching , he drove up and drove down where as I only had the 212 to do(Nice chap he is). I kept the car below 3k revs and sitting at 2-3k at 70 mph. The car feels much as I remember it so smiles all the way down. I brimmed the car from half full with Esso 99 as Chris (Retro Sports Car Owner) had added 1/4 tank to the existing 1/4 tank before setting off from Brighouse. When I parked up the fuel gauge was showing around half a tank, more than I expected so I will brim again and see what the mpg was over the run. I will most likely put the car into Beech Hill Garage (Reading Area) for the recommended oil and oil filter change sometime over the next few weeks when its done the 350 as suggested by Chris. I will still keep it below the 3k revs until the 1000 mile mark is made. I will upload images of the damage and new engine when Chris sends them on. So far a vey happy chap.

27th August 2022, 18:44	#13876
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	Painted then changed a failed parking sensor, replaced the steering wheel squib so the radio controls now work, then had to change 3 of the 4 door speakers that weren't working, very odd, all in all a good day. All of this on the bosses zt I must add.

28th August 2022, 10:46	#13878
ADO13 Avid contributor Rover 75, 1960 Sprite Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: No town Posts: 166 Thanks: 48 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	I can see a Jet Provost T5. M.