What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 750

marinabrian · 23rd November 2017, 20:05

Replaced the tired gas struts on the bonnet, much safer now

Brian

trikey · 23rd November 2017, 21:04

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Replaced the tired gas struts on the bonnet, much safer now

Brian

Especially with Today's weather, its been blowing a gale down here!

Number 6 · 24th November 2017, 11:57

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Refitted the door cards after redeeming the water shedder damage inflicted by the previous owners attempts to "repair" the door locks.

No more rattles or pop off door cards now

Brian

So how did you cure this niggly problem of stopping the door cards popping off?

mileshawk56 · 24th November 2017, 14:05

Dealt with the rusty rear wheel drums, red oxide then satin black, amazing the car leaves the factory with unprotected metal but it was the same with the wifes 1999 R216. Chris.S.

marinabrian · 25th November 2017, 15:27

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Originally Posted by mileshawk56

Dealt with the rusty rear wheel drums, red oxide then satin black, amazing the car leaves the factory with unprotected metal but it was the same with the wifes 1999 R216. Chris.S.

Rusty drums eh? well what about these front discs?

Well I suppose I don't need to say what I did to the new car today, let's hope the SDB000880 and SFP100511 are better than the absolute garbage "Apec" discs and pads fitted two years ago

Brian

Best_of_British · 25th November 2017, 16:07

I regret chucking the original front disc's, when I see how shocking these have worn in 2 years. I thought Apec would be a safe bet, guess I will have to strip the front Mintex ones I have on and check they have not suffered a similar fate.

I try to pre-empt and replace parts to keep my car going, but the poor quality of replacement parts make me think original is better for as long as possible, the original discs looked fine when I chucked them. Guess you live and learn same goes for the original control arms and drop links.

Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk

allan t · 25th November 2017, 19:33

Replaced cv joint anti roll bar link and damaged wheel rim due to pot hole incident last week,fitted in line stat but heater still blowing cold on passenger side.Checked operation of blend motor but it was ok.Will remove and clean matrix tomorrow.I then fitted the lower gearbox mount to my zt ,runs nice and smooth again
L

marinabrian · 26th November 2017, 15:07

Replaced the worn rose joint on the nearside trailing arm, and yes the bolt was seized in the bush, and no I didn't cut it off

So after I had removed the road spring, it was evident there was considerable play in the old bush, judging by the knocking noises coming from it.

Once it became obvious the bush was rotating with the bolt, I proceeded to remove the rubber boots from the joint, this allowed for some fairly brutal blows using a stout drift and mash hammer to be applied around the circumference of the joint tube.

Plenty of penetrating oil applied at the top end of the bolt, and heat from a blowlamp, followed by more well placed blows, finally the nut was wound onto the bolt to the top of the thread, and carefully applied hammer blows saw the bolt begin to move.

At this point, more penetrating oil was applied and the nut and bolt tightened drawing the bolt back into the bush.

This was repeated until it was possible to drift out the old bolt.

The trailing arm was cleaned around the parts where the bush is pressed in, then the old bush drawn out with the extractor tool, the trailing arm recess cleaned out and greased, then the new bush pulled in to place.

A replacement bolt, with a liberal covering of Coppaslip was fitted, then the subframe lowered to allow the rear spring to be refitted.

Everything nipped up, then off the axlestands and a run around the block, to settle the suspension, then up onto the ramps to tighten everything up to the correct torque.

I'm going to take it out for a run once I've defrosted to see if the annoying thump bump has gone, and report back

Brian

Simon240 · 26th November 2017, 16:18

I have owned my ZTT for a year and it's time for a few thanks....

New clutch, parts from DMGRS and fitting by Andy WILLI
Engine mount, part and fitting Andy again.
Auto dipping mirror EBay and fitting by self.
Leather electric seats - EBay, fitting by self, advice Ricksta and Marinabrian.
Footwell lights - EBay, fitting by self as 'How to'
Cam belts and service - parts from DMGRS and fitting by Brian Fairweather Autos, Boston
Handbrake compensator - Artic and fitting by self
Gold resistor - EBay and fitting by self
O/s mirror - EBay and self

And lots of other things as well

Things still to do include VIS motors from Stocktake and wheels refurbed.

What a great club excellent forum, How to's and advice great customer service from all mentioned with special thanks to my wife who puts up with me and this car of character (well that's what I call it).

SplendidChap · 27th November 2017, 20:55

Today I replaced the NS front indicator lens. Some know-nothing garage had replaced the radiator on the car not long before I bought it and managed to re-install the bumper with a huge panel gap and totally mangled the indicator. Spring clip broken off, held in place with a piece of doubled over gaffer tape. The ceramic connector was broken and sellotaped together! Bloomin' bodgers!

26th November 2017, 16:18	#7499
Simon240 Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	12 months with thanks.... I have owned my ZTT for a year and it's time for a few thanks.... New clutch, parts from DMGRS and fitting by Andy WILLI Engine mount, part and fitting Andy again. Auto dipping mirror EBay and fitting by self. Leather electric seats - EBay, fitting by self, advice Ricksta and Marinabrian. Footwell lights - EBay, fitting by self as 'How to' Cam belts and service - parts from DMGRS and fitting by Brian Fairweather Autos, Boston Handbrake compensator - Artic and fitting by self Gold resistor - EBay and fitting by self O/s mirror - EBay and self And lots of other things as well Things still to do include VIS motors from Stocktake and wheels refurbed. What a great club excellent forum, How to's and advice great customer service from all mentioned with special thanks to my wife who puts up with me and this car of character (well that's what I call it).

23rd November 2017, 20:05	#7491
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	Replaced the tired gas struts on the bonnet, much safer now Brian

24th November 2017, 14:05	#7494
mileshawk56 Posted a thing or two MGZT Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Berkshire Posts: 1,281 Thanks: 1,738 Thanked 299 Times in 216 Posts	Dealt with the rusty rear wheel drums, red oxide then satin black, amazing the car leaves the factory with unprotected metal but it was the same with the wifes 1999 R216. Chris.S.

25th November 2017, 16:07	#7496
Best_of_British Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer & Arden Green Project Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ormskirk Posts: 932 Thanks: 159 Thanked 200 Times in 155 Posts	I regret chucking the original front disc's, when I see how shocking these have worn in 2 years. I thought Apec would be a safe bet, guess I will have to strip the front Mintex ones I have on and check they have not suffered a similar fate. I try to pre-empt and replace parts to keep my car going, but the poor quality of replacement parts make me think original is better for as long as possible, the original discs looked fine when I chucked them. Guess you live and learn same goes for the original control arms and drop links. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Tapatalk

25th November 2017, 19:33	#7497
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	Replaced cv joint anti roll bar link and damaged wheel rim due to pot hole incident last week,fitted in line stat but heater still blowing cold on passenger side.Checked operation of blend motor but it was ok.Will remove and clean matrix tomorrow.I then fitted the lower gearbox mount to my zt ,runs nice and smooth again L

26th November 2017, 15:07	#7498
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	Replaced the worn rose joint on the nearside trailing arm, and yes the bolt was seized in the bush, and no I didn't cut it off So after I had removed the road spring, it was evident there was considerable play in the old bush, judging by the knocking noises coming from it. Once it became obvious the bush was rotating with the bolt, I proceeded to remove the rubber boots from the joint, this allowed for some fairly brutal blows using a stout drift and mash hammer to be applied around the circumference of the joint tube. Plenty of penetrating oil applied at the top end of the bolt, and heat from a blowlamp, followed by more well placed blows, finally the nut was wound onto the bolt to the top of the thread, and carefully applied hammer blows saw the bolt begin to move. At this point, more penetrating oil was applied and the nut and bolt tightened drawing the bolt back into the bush. This was repeated until it was possible to drift out the old bolt. The trailing arm was cleaned around the parts where the bush is pressed in, then the old bush drawn out with the extractor tool, the trailing arm recess cleaned out and greased, then the new bush pulled in to place. A replacement bolt, with a liberal covering of Coppaslip was fitted, then the subframe lowered to allow the rear spring to be refitted. Everything nipped up, then off the axlestands and a run around the block, to settle the suspension, then up onto the ramps to tighten everything up to the correct torque. I'm going to take it out for a run once I've defrosted to see if the annoying thump bump has gone, and report back Brian

27th November 2017, 20:55	#7500
SplendidChap Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Northampton Posts: 156 Thanks: 9 Thanked 81 Times in 53 Posts	Today I replaced the NS front indicator lens. Some know-nothing garage had replaced the radiator on the car not long before I bought it and managed to re-install the bumper with a huge panel gap and totally mangled the indicator. Spring clip broken off, held in place with a piece of doubled over gaffer tape. The ceramic connector was broken and sellotaped together! Bloomin' bodgers!