What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 656

Kennyeth · 14th March 2017, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by madeupname

Yesterday I fitted the replacement window/wing mirror console, and after checking I can open and close all windows tried the wing mirrors.
They go up, left and right but not down.
Also the button to fold them in when parking doesn't work.
Rang the seller and am returning it asap.
But now I'm wondering about a wiring fault? So I'm off to see Trikey for a T4 on Friday. Hope this can get sorted

Today I rodded me Plenums!

(never heard of them till joining this forum)

In previous attempts I'd forgotten about the three scuttle clips

Anyway I think I caught it in time. Water was up to the top of the hole, but no tide mark on the pollen filter. Which looks in good nick tbh.
Cleaned the inside of all windows with Auto Glym fast glass.

I have often thought that PLENUM was the wrong word for that space:
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/plenum
But I guess it`s easier than saying
"The metal oblong box without a lid"

Ken.

tony062622 · 14th March 2017, 16:09

Nice and sunny so I replaced oil filter and oil, used a pump I heard about on here what a difference it made, no more mess removing sump plug.

jackatesme · 14th March 2017, 20:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by madeupname

Yesterday I fitted the replacement window/wing mirror console, and after checking I can open and close all windows tried the wing mirrors.
They go up, left and right but not down.
Also the button to fold them in when parking doesn't work.
Rang the seller and am returning it asap.
But now I'm wondering about a wiring fault? So I'm off to see Trikey for a T4 on Friday. Hope this can get sorted

Today I rodded me Plenums!

(never heard of them till joining this forum)

In previous attempts I'd forgotten about the three scuttle clips

Anyway I think I caught it in time. Water was up to the top of the hole, but no tide mark on the pollen filter. Which looks in good nick tbh.
Cleaned the inside of all windows with Auto Glym fast glass.

I had the same problem with mirrors,contacts under the switches needed cleaning,simple task.

Halkyon · 15th March 2017, 08:46

I noticed a fair bit of smoke coming out the back and a lack of power. Had a look at the intercooler o-rings. They didn't exist. Nothing there at all. Amazing!

The thing now sports three viton rings, although I don't think I got the plastic bend all the way into the metal housing so it may blow up again.

Car is in the garage today for a front o/s wishbone.

Yella Fella · 15th March 2017, 10:05

Ordered from DMGRS:
2 x Coil packs
1 x Set of HT Leads
2 x Drop Links

Awaiting delivery.

tony062622 · 15th March 2017, 16:21

Decided to give the old girl a wash and brushup today, bodywork looking good, wheels too. Even cleaned under the bonnet, (plenums rodded to)

allan t · 15th March 2017, 17:50

Fitted thermostat and water rail o ring to my 75 diesel only to find leak was coming from a small core plug on cylinder head behind the thermostat housing,raked through a big box of plugs and found one,fitted and now water tight

madeupname · 17th March 2017, 19:16

Took Mo to Trikey for a T4. Met MGC as well

Discovered a couple of things I thought were faults are actually how they're supposed to be, or not to be. Anyway it turns out my folding wing mirror problem is because the wing mirrors don't fold on my car. nothing to do with the console. And my wipers not working on intermittent. . . well 1st up is not an intermittent setting, it's how you turn the rain sensor on

By the way Trikey, it worked

As for the diagnostic, the only fault it could find was with the oxygen sensor. Something to do with the downflow. But the sensor was working perfectly well. Bit of a puzzler that one.
The engine management light stayed off for 107 miles out of a return journey of 108 miles.
I couldn't believe it. One mile away from home and it suddenly lit up again. Grrrrr.
Oh, and I have Trafficmaster fitted but no buttons. And it's never worked. Until today

I don't know what you did but just coming off the M18 it decided to display 'Trip distance 2'
It was showing about ten miles more than the main trip counter, but hey, it actually did something.
*Must add checking Earth points, fuses and as much wiring as I can get to, to the list of jobs.
Once again, thank you Trikey

p2roverman · 17th March 2017, 20:27

Replaced the nearside dip beam bulb, just a week after I'd had to replace the offside one!
Also fitted the front drop link, one Rimmers supplied under guarantee after theirs I'd fitted 4000 miles ago broke where the top joint is welded to the rod (which then got caught in the spring as well as badly scrated the inside of the wheel). Supposed OEM quality they say, I say absolute rubbish - avoid, I'll get the DMGRS product next time.
Incidently, driving with out one link for months, no apparent difference in handling. Make me wonder why not just remove the roll bar altogether? (PM me for opinions as this post will quickly get lost as newer ones come in)

gazcaz · 18th March 2017, 17:02

Fitted new rear mid trim and set of wheel badges...

14th March 2017, 16:09	#6552
tony062622 Avid contributor Vauxhall Zafira Auto Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chester le street Posts: 227 Thanks: 165 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts	oil change Nice and sunny so I replaced oil filter and oil, used a pump I heard about on here what a difference it made, no more mess removing sump plug.

15th March 2017, 08:46	#6554
Halkyon Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 35 Thanks: 8 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	I noticed a fair bit of smoke coming out the back and a lack of power. Had a look at the intercooler o-rings. They didn't exist. Nothing there at all. Amazing! The thing now sports three viton rings, although I don't think I got the plastic bend all the way into the metal housing so it may blow up again. Car is in the garage today for a front o/s wishbone. __________________ The Fleet: Morris Minor 1000 Saloon (1968) Rover 75 Connoisseur 1.8 (2002) Last edited by Halkyon; 15th March 2017 at 08:51..

15th March 2017, 10:05	#6555
Yella Fella Nemo Me Impune Lacessit None at the moment Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow's HMP Barlinnie, 'A' Hall, 2nd Flat Posts: 5,192 Thanks: 493 Thanked 1,094 Times in 666 Posts	Ordered from DMGRS: 2 x Coil packs 1 x Set of HT Leads 2 x Drop Links Awaiting delivery. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

15th March 2017, 16:21	#6556
tony062622 Avid contributor Vauxhall Zafira Auto Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chester le street Posts: 227 Thanks: 165 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts	Got the polish out Decided to give the old girl a wash and brushup today, bodywork looking good, wheels too. Even cleaned under the bonnet, (plenums rodded to)

17th March 2017, 19:16	#6558
madeupname Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Connie Mk2 1.8 (Mo) Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 875 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	T4 Took Mo to Trikey for a T4. Met MGC as well Discovered a couple of things I thought were faults are actually how they're supposed to be, or not to be. Anyway it turns out my folding wing mirror problem is because the wing mirrors don't fold on my car. nothing to do with the console. And my wipers not working on intermittent. . . well 1st up is not an intermittent setting, it's how you turn the rain sensor on By the way Trikey, it worked As for the diagnostic, the only fault it could find was with the oxygen sensor. Something to do with the downflow. But the sensor was working perfectly well. Bit of a puzzler that one. The engine management light stayed off for 107 miles out of a return journey of 108 miles. I couldn't believe it. One mile away from home and it suddenly lit up again. Grrrrr. Oh, and I have Trafficmaster fitted but no buttons. And it's never worked. Until today I don't know what you did but just coming off the M18 it decided to display 'Trip distance 2' It was showing about ten miles more than the main trip counter, but hey, it actually did something. Must add checking Earth points, fuses and as much wiring as I can get to, to the list of jobs. Once again, thank you Trikey __________________ Mo was born Tuesday, 22nd June 2004 @ 08:32:41 This vehicle was the 99,307th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 5,377th 75 1.8 Connoisseur to be made out of 6,033 This vehicle was the 783rd 75 in Firefrost Red (code: CEV) to be made out of 2,089 Firefrost Red 75s Last edited by madeupname; 17th March 2017 at 19:18.. Reason: added info*

15th March 2017, 17:50	#6557
allan t Avid contributor mg zt cdti + 75 connie cdti Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: aberdeen Posts: 200 Thanks: 90 Thanked 26 Times in 21 Posts	Fitted thermostat and water rail o ring to my 75 diesel only to find leak was coming from a small core plug on cylinder head behind the thermostat housing,raked through a big box of plugs and found one,fitted and now water tight

17th March 2017, 20:27	#6559
p2roverman Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie Tourer & Connie SE Saloon & Club SE Tourer Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 979 Thanks: 199 Thanked 71 Times in 59 Posts	Replaced the nearside dip beam bulb, just a week after I'd had to replace the offside one! Also fitted the front drop link, one Rimmers supplied under guarantee after theirs I'd fitted 4000 miles ago broke where the top joint is welded to the rod (which then got caught in the spring as well as badly scrated the inside of the wheel). Supposed OEM quality they say, I say absolute rubbish - avoid, I'll get the DMGRS product next time. Incidently, driving with out one link for months, no apparent difference in handling. Make me wonder why not just remove the roll bar altogether? (PM me for opinions as this post will quickly get lost as newer ones come in)

18th March 2017, 17:02	#6560
gazcaz I really should get out more....... MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worthing Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 3,944 Thanked 576 Times in 471 Posts	Fitted new rear mid trim and set of wheel badges... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 2.5 V6 234th of 2,834 Trophy Blue ZT 190 + Saloons Produced 14th of 27 MG ZTs Produced on 27-09-2001