Exploded view diagrams?

N00b · 31st December 2022, 11:45

Are there any exploded view schematics of the ZT/75 here? I ask because last night while sitting in my car another driver reversed into it. His towbar pushed through the lower mesh grille and I'm trying to assess the damage. It was pitch black so hard to see anything other than bent mesh and a smashed licence plate but after hearing the noise the ventilation system makes I'm guessing an air con line has been damaged. There is a metal pipe running just behind the bumper but I don't know if it's an aircon line or an oil pipe. Right after the collision there was a little smoke from the front and a small flame in the engine bay which extinguished itself, and the car drives normally with no smoke or changes to running temp.

#nothappy.

suzublu · 31st December 2022, 12:15

Just check Rimmer's website, loads of pictures 👍

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Typhoon190 · 31st December 2022, 12:15

https://rimmerbros.com/ is quite helpful, but unfortunately they have stopped listing part numbers that are discontinued.

Beaten by Ronnie!

suzublu · 31st December 2022, 12:24

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Originally Posted by Typhoon190

https://rimmerbros.com/ is quite helpful, but unfortunately they have stopped listing part numbers that are discontinued.

Beaten by Ronnie!

Mwah ha ha 😁 here's a picture of mine when I had the front off

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N00b · 31st December 2022, 12:35

After looking at Suzy's pic it looks like my concern isn't an aircon line.
Hers seems to have two lines running in front of the radiator whereas I can only see one on my car.....but then hers has been disassembled so maybe one runs elsewhere when it's back together. Typical it happens at this time of year when I can't get the car in the air to have a proper look.

EDIT. Could be my mistake as the line looks pass through a join to a different size/material.

Arctic · 31st December 2022, 12:44

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Originally Posted by N00b

Are there any exploded view schematics of the ZT/75 here? I ask because last night while sitting in my car another driver reversed into it. His towbar pushed through the lower mesh grille and I'm trying to assess the damage. It was pitch black so hard to see anything other than bent mesh and a smashed licence plate but after hearing the noise the ventilation system makes I'm guessing an air con line has been damaged. There is a metal pipe running just behind the bumper but I don't know if it's an aircon line or an oil pipe. Right after the collision there was a little smoke from the front and a small flame in the engine bay which extinguished itself, and the car drives normally with no smoke or changes to running temp.

#nothappy.

Hi David.
You really need to get the front bumper off, because just behind the mesh you will find the intercooler, if that been damage then that will need changing. the mesh it self will have been broken from the plastic welds which hold it on.

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Also check the Cooler assembly which maybe what you are referring to as the metal pipe behind the front bumper which is in front of the intercooler.
https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-GRID002028

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-QGC000261

Only way for sure is take the bumper off which is only about 20 minutes of your time.

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Little smoke and flame does not spell good it could be that the silver or gold resistor as been damaged and caused the smoke and flame.

N00b · 31st December 2022, 12:48

Power steering is something I hadn't considered. I'd better check the fluid levels. On the plus side, if that's what it is then at least the replacement part is dirt cheap.

N00b · 31st December 2022, 13:01

There was a small yellow flame, similar to a candle flame for a matter of seconds. What are the resistors for? I see things like "gold resistor mod" in the cars for sale section. Is there a silver AND a gold or is it an either or situation? The car is going in for some work and a remap next month so perhaps I could get this rectified at the same time. The guy doing the work is a former Rover master tech and seems to know these cars extremely well (Dave Johnson oop norf in fencehouses)

suzublu · 31st December 2022, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by N00b

There was a small yellow flame, similar to a candle flame for a matter of seconds. What are the resistors for? I see things like "gold resistor mod" in the cars for sale section. Is there a silver AND a gold or is it an either or situation? The car is going in for some work and a remap next month so perhaps I could get this rectified at the same time. The guy doing the work is a former Rover master tech and seems to know these cars extremely well (Dave Johnson oop norf in fencehouses)

Dave's a good lad, he'll look after you, along with Brian 👍

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N00b · 31st December 2022, 17:14

Update.
Something like resistor damage is starting to sound more and more likely. Maybe the collision has pushed the resistor to a position where it's now in contact with something it shouldn't be? Parked up with the engine running about 30 minutes ago and after several minutes smoke began to plume out from the bonnet. No fire visible this time but more smoke than last time.

I don't know if it's unrelated but the heater blower is also noisier now.
#worried.

31st December 2022, 11:45	#1
N00b Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Shields Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Exploded view diagrams? Are there any exploded view schematics of the ZT/75 here? I ask because last night while sitting in my car another driver reversed into it. His towbar pushed through the lower mesh grille and I'm trying to assess the damage. It was pitch black so hard to see anything other than bent mesh and a smashed licence plate but after hearing the noise the ventilation system makes I'm guessing an air con line has been damaged. There is a metal pipe running just behind the bumper but I don't know if it's an aircon line or an oil pipe. Right after the collision there was a little smoke from the front and a small flame in the engine bay which extinguished itself, and the car drives normally with no smoke or changes to running temp. #nothappy.

31st December 2022, 17:14	#10
N00b Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Shields Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Update. Something like resistor damage is starting to sound more and more likely. Maybe the collision has pushed the resistor to a position where it's now in contact with something it shouldn't be? Parked up with the engine running about 30 minutes ago and after several minutes smoke began to plume out from the bonnet. No fire visible this time but more smoke than last time. I don't know if it's unrelated but the heater blower is also noisier now. #worried. Last edited by N00b; 31st December 2022 at 17:17..

31st December 2022, 12:15	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,972 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Just check Rimmer's website, loads of pictures 👍 Sent from my SM-A326B using Tapatalk

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Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,716 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	https://rimmerbros.com/ is quite helpful, but unfortunately they have stopped listing part numbers that are discontinued. Beaten by Ronnie!

31st December 2022, 12:35	#5
N00b Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Shields Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	After looking at Suzy's pic it looks like my concern isn't an aircon line. Hers seems to have two lines running in front of the radiator whereas I can only see one on my car.....but then hers has been disassembled so maybe one runs elsewhere when it's back together. Typical it happens at this time of year when I can't get the car in the air to have a proper look. EDIT. Could be my mistake as the line looks pass through a join to a different size/material.

31st December 2022, 12:48	#7
N00b Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Shields Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Power steering is something I hadn't considered. I'd better check the fluid levels. On the plus side, if that's what it is then at least the replacement part is dirt cheap.

31st December 2022, 13:01	#8
N00b Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: South Shields Posts: 84 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	There was a small yellow flame, similar to a candle flame for a matter of seconds. What are the resistors for? I see things like "gold resistor mod" in the cars for sale section. Is there a silver AND a gold or is it an either or situation? The car is going in for some work and a remap next month so perhaps I could get this rectified at the same time. The guy doing the work is a former Rover master tech and seems to know these cars extremely well (Dave Johnson oop norf in fencehouses)