What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 484

GordyB · 13th March 2016, 17:42

Wash, dry, pre wax cleaner, wax, looks good but really needs clay bar. Not sure it's worth the effort now that I've found every panel has scratches and dents 😀

Gordon

Madderz · 13th March 2016, 19:16

Got rid of a few nasty scratches that have been doing my head in, and checked my plenums!
Dry as a bone! Never realised just how deep the were

barney bear · 13th March 2016, 20:23

Washed it, then drove it to Blackpool and back twice and got it dirty again

vindaloo · 13th March 2016, 20:37

With such a nice day, decided the time was right to break out the rotary for the Tourer's once a year paint correction. Didn't finish until 6pm so it was almost dusk when the photos were taken.

Madderz · 13th March 2016, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by vindaloo

With such a nice day, decided the time was right to break out the rotary for the Tourer's once a year paint correction. Didn't finish until 6pm so it was almost dusk when the photos were taken.

That looks ridiculously tidy mate!
Good work!

This was my rather poorer effort lol

RoverRyan · 13th March 2016, 21:05

I have finally finished fitting new brake discs and pads, cleaning and painting the inner wheel arches and front subframe, and finished off with painting the callipers in red which contrast well on a silver vehicle.
I took her for a spin to blow the cobwebs off and cleaned her out top to bottom, well almost it seems a ladybird has decided to die inside the rear window brakelight! its been there a while its gone yellow.
I just need to clean and paint the rear Z axel and fit new brake pad wear sensors as the originals got damaged, these are jobs for next weekend.
also there are a few marks that need spraying over before P.O.L and the aircon needs re gasing before summer.
that should keep me quiet for 5 minutes!
not to mention the airbags need sorting before the MOT in June

clf · 13th March 2016, 21:15

Yesterday and today, tomorrow and possibly Tuesday I went from this

which was a failed idea (duotone interior)

to this

but whilst I was getting ready to reinstall my old centre console and new painted dash parts I thought I would do this

I am in awe of you guys who do the compensator mod, the 'old fashioned way'

. I was removing my console anyway, and thought this would give me an advantage. It did yes, I suppose if I was just replacing with a modified OEM one. But in the end I removed the handbrake lever to be able to thread the BMW Mini item through

PS there is so much removed, because I am installing a rear window mounted camera, footwell lights, wiring up the illuminated mirrors, USB charging points and audio jacks in the centre console too

marinabrian · 13th March 2016, 21:35

Dropped the gearbox out followed by the clutch, then checked the DMF 15mm relative movement between the masses, so carefully deglazed and cleaned it up.

Clamped the new driven plate and pressure plate together then bolted it to the flywheel.

Turned the attention to the gearbox, washed all of the crud out of the bellhousing and fitted the new slave, then repaired the damaged thread where the muppets who had done the job last time had a mounting bolt they couldn't get back in due to their hamfistedness

Back under the car, reattached the lifting gear, screwed in the M12 dowels and lifted it up under complete control, and with a satisfying plop it slotted straight back in with no fuss or drama.

So bolts back in and lifted it back up and reattached the mounting.

Bad light stopped play, so tomorrows job weather permitting is driveshafts, gear cables, fresh oil and subframe back on.

Yes this job can be done more quickly, but there is always the risk of damaging things if shortcuts are taken, or rough handling of components.

I fully expect this job to last the lifetime of the car, unlike the four years of the previous attempt.

Incidentally the cause of the failure was the release bearing, which in turn overheated the housing damaging the seal.

A productive and satisfying day, with only a couple of little pleasant distractions, which certainly makes a change

Brian

mr m · 14th March 2016, 09:40

today i washed the grime of then replaced the battery box lid that i broke removing when i had a flat battery with a nice new one that Ive been waiting for for over two weeks.

mark.

as it was a nice day i also de tared the paintwork and gave it a good polish, looks a lot better for it but it will never win any prizes.

EastPete · 14th March 2016, 10:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

then repaired the damaged thread where the muppets who had done the job last time had a mounting bolt they couldn't get back in due to their hamfistedness

Brian

This had happened to my car - I was replacing the gearbox mount recently and discovered 2 of the 4 gearbox mounting bolts turning in their holes in the gearbox casing- threads had been stripped - perhaps this is why I was getting some engine vibration into the car. I had an afternoon of drilling out the holes and putting in helicoils to fix the problem. All is nice and smooth now !.

13th March 2016, 17:42	#4831
GordyB Gets stuck in ZT, ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Brigg Posts: 932 Thanks: 505 Thanked 313 Times in 160 Posts	Wash, dry, pre wax cleaner, wax, looks good but really needs clay bar. Not sure it's worth the effort now that I've found every panel has scratches and dents 😀 Gordon __________________ Gordon https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...73f7538906.jpg 2001 Connie SE Raven Black, CDT - scrapped 2004 ZT-T+ XPG, 1.8T - sold 2002 ZT+ Biomorphic Supertallic #2 of 10, CDT - sold 2004 ZT-T+ Goodwood Aquamarine, CDT - sold 2004 BMW 320d

13th March 2016, 20:23	#4833
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	Washed it, then drove it to Blackpool and back twice and got it dirty again __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

13th March 2016, 21:05	#4836
RoverRyan Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Alfreton Posts: 201 Thanks: 21 Thanked 47 Times in 36 Posts	endless nightmare! I have finally finished fitting new brake discs and pads, cleaning and painting the inner wheel arches and front subframe, and finished off with painting the callipers in red which contrast well on a silver vehicle. I took her for a spin to blow the cobwebs off and cleaned her out top to bottom, well almost it seems a ladybird has decided to die inside the rear window brakelight! its been there a while its gone yellow. I just need to clean and paint the rear Z axel and fit new brake pad wear sensors as the originals got damaged, these are jobs for next weekend. also there are a few marks that need spraying over before P.O.L and the aircon needs re gasing before summer. that should keep me quiet for 5 minutes! not to mention the airbags need sorting before the MOT in June __________________ *Ryan Walker* *My Car...* was the 97,610th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 was the 2,001st 75 1.8 T Connoisseur to be made out of 2,392 was the 10,746th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

14th March 2016, 09:40	#4839
mr m Avid contributor mg zt 180 +. rover 200 diesel Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: billingshurst Posts: 166 Thanks: 30 Thanked 42 Times in 36 Posts	today i washed the grime of then replaced the battery box lid that i broke removing when i had a flat battery with a nice new one that Ive been waiting for for over two weeks. mark. as it was a nice day i also de tared the paintwork and gave it a good polish, looks a lot better for it but it will never win any prizes. Last edited by mr m; 14th March 2016 at 14:57..

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13th March 2016, 19:16	#4832
Madderz Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Barnsley Posts: 594 Thanks: 233 Thanked 132 Times in 121 Posts	Got rid of a few nasty scratches that have been doing my head in, and checked my plenums! Dry as a bone! Never realised just how deep the were

13th March 2016, 20:37	#4834
vindaloo Ex Owner MX-5 ND2 RF Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Leigh Posts: 6,574 Thanks: 462 Thanked 799 Times in 524 Posts	With such a nice day, decided the time was right to break out the rotary for the Tourer's once a year paint correction. Didn't finish until 6pm so it was almost dusk when the photos were taken.

13th March 2016, 21:35	#4838
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	Dropped the gearbox out followed by the clutch, then checked the DMF 15mm relative movement between the masses, so carefully deglazed and cleaned it up. Clamped the new driven plate and pressure plate together then bolted it to the flywheel. Turned the attention to the gearbox, washed all of the crud out of the bellhousing and fitted the new slave, then repaired the damaged thread where the muppets who had done the job last time had a mounting bolt they couldn't get back in due to their hamfistedness Back under the car, reattached the lifting gear, screwed in the M12 dowels and lifted it up under complete control, and with a satisfying plop it slotted straight back in with no fuss or drama. So bolts back in and lifted it back up and reattached the mounting. Bad light stopped play, so tomorrows job weather permitting is driveshafts, gear cables, fresh oil and subframe back on. Yes this job can be done more quickly, but there is always the risk of damaging things if shortcuts are taken, or rough handling of components. I fully expect this job to last the lifetime of the car, unlike the four years of the previous attempt. Incidentally the cause of the failure was the release bearing, which in turn overheated the housing damaging the seal. A productive and satisfying day, with only a couple of little pleasant distractions, which certainly makes a change Brian