What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 272

Jules · 8th February 2015, 11:34

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Originally Posted by MangoMan

Update on Post #2789

Took the charger to Halfords where the chap there took it apart and found a glass fuse on the PCB had blown...??? So out with the soldering iron, made a modification and 30 minutes later it was working again.... At NO CHARGE!!!

Now, that is what I call service.

By the way, the charger was more than 6 years old, so it saved me buying a new one!

Wonder how many pieces of equipment end up in landfill because they are deliberately designed to make repairs awkward ?!

Manufacturers should make modules repairable to save the planet's precious resources.
Will that ever happen, I doubt it

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Originally Posted by p2roverman

Topped up the radiator of my newly acquired KV6 Connie SE, as was told, after I'd bought it, that it needs topping up regularly.
I can see a new gasket under the manifold, and the radiator looks new so am wondering what was done only a few months back (last owner had it 3 months). It's done 54k and everything else seems 100%.

Are you over filling the tank Lee?
75% of members cars I see here are overfilled!!
Diesel owners may get away with it but the coolant will spew out on Petrol variants.

One owner last week had filled it absolutely to the brim and I could see the hoses were in pain!
Correct level is bottom of fins.............not the top. (another photo clearly shows the level marks)

Doghouse · 8th February 2015, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Avora

The fan comes on when the AC is activated, to keep the condenser cool. But it doesn't need the AC to be on for the low speed fan to work. The low speed fan will also work when the engine temperature gets high enough.

The AC should work without the low speed fan also, once the system gets hot enough the trinary switch will enable the high speed fan. But everyone uses the AC to test the low speed fan is working.

Basically, the garage are almost there, but you didn't need to do anything about the air con compressor for the fan to work.

Hi Thanks for the info. Need to find some spare pennies or a willing Roverite to assist me with the removal of the front bumper and replace the resistor.

Avora · 8th February 2015, 15:35

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Originally Posted by Doghouse

Hi Thanks for the info. Need to find some spare pennies or a willing Roverite to assist me with the removal of the front bumper and replace the resistor.

It can be a bit of pain of a job, mine had been rigged to run full speed so the wires were bodged/the wrong colours and too short. Yours hopefully will be original.

I mounted my resistor with some heatsink compound to the crash beam to make it a job for the cars life. I also suggest using heat shrink on the terminals to stop corrosion.

Best of luck, no doubt someone will be able to help you out.

njb · 8th February 2015, 16:59

Bulbs mostly, sidelight failed so I replaced the W5W and also replaced the H1s with Osram nightbreakers to match the H7. They're very good for Halogens.

I also remounted the rain sensor for the wipers, it works but I've still got a bubble or two in the gel pad.
Looking online for parts for the next few jobs now.

wooly12345 · 8th February 2015, 17:15

Started with doing the usual snow foam, autowash, cleanser, clay, wax then fitted a new door seal on the drivers side mine was cream crackered where ur a*se rubs against the seal (prior owner) I'm hoping I myt hav a quieter journey to work tomorrow =) Then fitted an indicator bulb holder that John H sent over to me when Phil T4 diagnosed the sporadic flashing, his fix lasted till now!!! Then had to fix a tail light, my cluster only has one screw and know holders where the ball joint goes into, I'm guessing these are often broke/snapped?

MangoMan · 8th February 2015, 17:54

Put the now fully charged Battery back into the Car, which started first go. (As it should).

Then took it to check tyre pressures, gave it a bit of a blast. (Blew out the cobwebs).

And then sorted out my newly acquired Auto-Glym bag, (Birthday Pressie) with some products - dissapointed they didn't all fit though...

But at least now it saves my lugging around a box with all the stuff in! So really chuffed!

And that's it - will give a good going-over on the interior tomorrow...

turbo_billy · 8th February 2015, 17:58

Washed it, waxed it, gazed at it, drove it.

Now, anyone that knows me will tell you that as far as I am concerned, a car is just a car, spend what`s needed to keep it going and get it cleaned (infrequently) by the nearest handwash mob.............until now.

I mean, I went to a motorbike show/autojumble yesterday with some pounds in my pocket looking for bike stuff and came home with:
Sponges (to wash the car)
Shampoo and polish (for the car)
Washing mitt (for the car)
Spray bottle (for the car)
Plastic headlight restorer (for the car).........
You get the idea.
What has this ZT+ done to me............

klarzy · 8th February 2015, 18:26

is there an Auto Glym, Auto Glym bag cleaner in there Mangoman??

turbo_billy · 8th February 2015, 21:32

Yes John, Churchdown , Gloucestershire but the show/jumble was at the Bath and West showground.
Oh, and hi neighbour

Whereabouts in the fair city are you located?
Cheers
Tim

Ps3000 · 8th February 2015, 21:34

Washed mine and checked the coolant level. I had washed it yesterday, but today I did it properly :-)

I am still suspicious about the coolant - if I am losing any, it's only a little, but sometimes when I start or stop the car I can smell coolant - I have a feeling there's still a leak somewhere, but temp (on the IPK) is normal, touch wood. I am still not100% sure that a new Rad, Gold resistor and new stainless pipes on the front will be the end of it - we'll see.

8th February 2015, 16:59	#2714
njb Avid contributor Connie SE Tourer Automatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kildare Posts: 120 Thanks: 41 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Bulbs mostly, sidelight failed so I replaced the W5W and also replaced the H1s with Osram nightbreakers to match the H7. They're very good for Halogens. I also remounted the rain sensor for the wipers, it works but I've still got a bubble or two in the gel pad. Looking online for parts for the next few jobs now. __________________ Jobs done : salvage many parts from the crashed zircon : On the Chagall; epoxied the intercooler, new Rainsports, new dampers,reseated loose injector,replaced windscreen sensor, new front suspension legs, new MAF, PCV, 4 Pagid discs, cleaned EGR, serviced, new sony head. To do: refurb injectors, body work, fan, thermostat.

8th February 2015, 17:15	#2715
wooly12345 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Liverpool Posts: 610 Thanks: 98 Thanked 121 Times in 98 Posts	Busy Afternoon on RGT Started with doing the usual snow foam, autowash, cleanser, clay, wax then fitted a new door seal on the drivers side mine was cream crackered where ur a*se rubs against the seal (prior owner) I'm hoping I myt hav a quieter journey to work tomorrow =) Then fitted an indicator bulb holder that John H sent over to me when Phil T4 diagnosed the sporadic flashing, his fix lasted till now!!! Then had to fix a tail light, my cluster only has one screw and know holders where the ball joint goes into, I'm guessing these are often broke/snapped?

8th February 2015, 17:54	#2716
MangoMan This is my second home Looking.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England Posts: 10,911 Thanks: 862 Thanked 1,111 Times in 868 Posts	Put the now fully charged Battery back into the Car, which started first go. (As it should). Then took it to check tyre pressures, gave it a bit of a blast. (Blew out the cobwebs). And then sorted out my newly acquired Auto-Glym bag, (Birthday Pressie) with some products - dissapointed they didn't all fit though... But at least now it saves my lugging around a box with all the stuff in! So really chuffed! And that's it - will give a good going-over on the interior tomorrow... __________________ *Regards, Bill - (MangoMan).* (Member 00854) http://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/...d.jpg~original

8th February 2015, 18:26	#2718
klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	is there an Auto Glym, Auto Glym bag cleaner in there Mangoman?? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

8th February 2015, 17:58	#2717
turbo_billy Avid contributor MG ZT+ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Churchdown Posts: 124 Thanks: 20 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Washed it, waxed it, gazed at it, drove it. Now, anyone that knows me will tell you that as far as I am concerned, a car is just a car, spend what`s needed to keep it going and get it cleaned (infrequently) by the nearest handwash mob.............until now. I mean, I went to a motorbike show/autojumble yesterday with some pounds in my pocket looking for bike stuff and came home with: Sponges (to wash the car) Shampoo and polish (for the car) Washing mitt (for the car) Spray bottle (for the car) Plastic headlight restorer (for the car)......... You get the idea. What has this ZT+ done to me............

8th February 2015, 21:32	#2719
turbo_billy Avid contributor MG ZT+ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Churchdown Posts: 124 Thanks: 20 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Yes John, Churchdown , Gloucestershire but the show/jumble was at the Bath and West showground. Oh, and hi neighbour Whereabouts in the fair city are you located? Cheers Tim

8th February 2015, 21:34	#2720
Ps3000 Gets stuck in None at moment Join Date: May 2013 Location: Loughborough Posts: 899 Thanks: 230 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts	Washed mine and checked the coolant level. I had washed it yesterday, but today I did it properly :-) I am still suspicious about the coolant - if I am losing any, it's only a little, but sometimes when I start or stop the car I can smell coolant - I have a feeling there's still a leak somewhere, but temp (on the IPK) is normal, touch wood. I am still not100% sure that a new Rad, Gold resistor and new stainless pipes on the front will be the end of it - we'll see.