Beware

Godfer · 13th January 2013, 20:26

For those who may have been curious, just unsure or (expensively, stupidly) unaware like me

take note that Rover 75 front struts do not fit on ZT's!

I needed such and assumed that they were interchangeable between 75's and ZT's...thus, I spent today (with the kind help of Rich NW RS) 'liberating' said items from a diesel 75! Upon (excited) delivery to my Mechanic - that is not as decadent as it sounds - I was quickly informed that they were not!

Thus, I now need to source the correct items...and will shortly have 2 struts, springs, hubs, discs, pads and calipers for offer!

This has been a disappointing, frustrating day...although Rich's company (and patience) as he suffered my clumsy 'mechanics' was great fun. Rich, I am but a Lotto win away buddy! ;-)

eurorover · 13th January 2013, 20:32

i have fitted Zt struts to a rover 75 diesel with no problems

Godfer · 13th January 2013, 20:38

These were at least an inch and half too long! These were 75 struts to a ZT...forgive my ignorance, is this a factor?

mark_bonsai · 13th January 2013, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by eurorover

i have fitted Zt struts to a rover 75 diesel with no problems

Same here

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfer

These were at least an inch and half too long! These were 75 struts to a ZT...forgive my ignorance, is this a factor?

Were they of different length when fully built up? The ZT sits lower than the 75 due to different springs.

eurorover · 13th January 2013, 20:48

The Zt ride is lower but why would you want a ZT to handle like a boat>??

Godfer · 13th January 2013, 20:51

It was immediate need and cost that precipated my (ultimate) folly! Wanted my motor back up and running ASAP - act in haste, repent at leisure! :-(

eurorover · 13th January 2013, 20:52

you should be ok if you put your ZT springs onto the struts

Godfer · 13th January 2013, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by mark_bonsai

Same here

Were they of different length when fully built up? The ZT sits lower than the 75 due to different springs.

In all fairness to the mechanic, it was very dark and he was attempting to offer the 'new' strut\spring with the hub assembly still attached to the drive shaft etc. when in situ (i.e. mounted in the inner wing) he could not see a way of dropping the t body into the hub flange as it was some 1.5" longer! is there a way this can be done?

eurorover · 13th January 2013, 21:03

push the lower arm down. i would get him to swop the springs

Godfer · 13th January 2013, 21:17

Will speak to him again in the 'morrow! Although there must be a difference between 75 and ZT struts...those off the 75 are at least 1.5" longer!(?)

13th January 2013, 20:26	#1
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	Beware For those who may have been curious, just unsure or (expensively, stupidly) unaware like me take note that Rover 75 front struts do not fit on ZT's! I needed such and assumed that they were interchangeable between 75's and ZT's...thus, I spent today (with the kind help of Rich NW RS) 'liberating' said items from a diesel 75! Upon (excited) delivery to my Mechanic - that is not as decadent as it sounds - I was quickly informed that they were not! Thus, I now need to source the correct items...and will shortly have 2 struts, springs, hubs, discs, pads and calipers for offer! This has been a disappointing, frustrating day...although Rich's company (and patience) as he suffered my clumsy 'mechanics' was great fun. Rich, I am but a Lotto win away buddy! ;-) __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

13th January 2013, 20:38	#3
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	These were at least an inch and half too long! These were 75 struts to a ZT...forgive my ignorance, is this a factor? __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

13th January 2013, 20:51	#6
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	It was immediate need and cost that precipated my (ultimate) folly! Wanted my motor back up and running ASAP - act in haste, repent at leisure! :-( __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

13th January 2013, 21:17	#10
Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	Will speak to him again in the 'morrow! Although there must be a difference between 75 and ZT struts...those off the 75 are at least 1.5" longer!(?) __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

13th January 2013, 20:32	#2
eurorover Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	i have fitted Zt struts to a rover 75 diesel with no problems

13th January 2013, 20:48	#5
eurorover Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	The Zt ride is lower but why would you want a ZT to handle like a boat>??

13th January 2013, 20:52	#7
eurorover Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	you should be ok if you put your ZT springs onto the struts

13th January 2013, 21:03	#9
eurorover Posted a thing or two MG ZT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Swansea Posts: 1,231 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	push the lower arm down. i would get him to swop the springs