What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 862

Bullnose75 · 16th October 2018, 20:07

Finished fitting some switchback DRL (daytime running lights) to the Tourer today. Well happy with them.
Wired them through a 5 pole changeover relay so the white daytime running lights are on whenever ignition is on but they go out when you turn sidelights on.
Am happy with the Tourers lights now having fitted uprated (whiter) bulbs to the main beam headlights (the standard halogen main beam bulbs were a bit yellow compared to the factory fitted Xenon dipped beams)
Uprated front fog light bulbs plus LED front sidelight bulbs fitted too. So all the front lights are now a similar bright white light.
Also replaced the rear indicator bulbs with bulbs made of amber glass,bulbs that were in there before were clear glass bulbs with amber paint on that was flaking off so that the rear indicators would probably fail the MOT as they weren't amber enough.
These were the DRL's I fitted
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-PY21W-...h4e:rk:37:pf:0

marinabrian · 16th October 2018, 21:47

Removed Mickyboy's ECM from the ZT with 240 troublefree miles under it's belt, then fitted Graham's freshly repaired ECM and hoofed across town to buy a couple of things for Chris's birthday.

No car related stuff tomorrow, a complete day off and relax

Brian

Bogbrush82 · 16th October 2018, 22:24

Admired my new bonnet

Andy_with_a_screwdriver · 16th October 2018, 22:36

I fitted the new lower engine mount to match the new hydramount, and had a test drive. It's now a lot smoother.

Also I struggled with a wishbone bush bolt!

I was going to change the autobox oil, but didn't bother as I'd run out of time, daylight and inclination.

marinabrian · 16th October 2018, 23:00

I use my engine crane to lift the gearbox

Just a thought, however using threaded bar will offer a similar level of control while lifting.
Treat yourself to some M12 threaded bar to assist you when refitting the subframe

Brian

trikey · 18th October 2018, 09:22

Checked the water in the 1.8 as the low warning light suddenly started flashing... topped up and it disappeared again.

Looks like a head off job at the weekend 😩

keithst24 · 18th October 2018, 18:42

Fitted a new bonnet plunge switch to Odessey

no more warning lights on IPK screen

trikey · 18th October 2018, 19:06

It’s definitely the head gasket - it drank half a litre in about five mins, topped it up when cold and it fit the same again, slight misfire on start up and no signs of leaks anywhere.

trikey · 18th October 2018, 19:54

I will check the pump, but it was new a couple of years ago and I would have thought there would have been signs of water at that side of the engine.

jackatesme · 19th October 2018, 18:52

After 10mths i have finally fitted my dash cam. Not in the 75,but in the Nissan.
Put it in the Nissan has it had a socket in dashboard top compartment. And i will be using that during the winter months.

16th October 2018, 22:24	#8613
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Admired my new bonnet __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

18th October 2018, 09:22	#8616
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,767 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Checked the water in the 1.8 as the low warning light suddenly started flashing... topped up and it disappeared again. Looks like a head off job at the weekend 😩 __________________ Lest we forget..

18th October 2018, 18:42	#8617
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Fitted a new bonnet plunge switch to Odessey no more warning lights on IPK screen __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

18th October 2018, 19:06	#8618
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,767 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	It’s definitely the head gasket - it drank half a litre in about five mins, topped it up when cold and it fit the same again, slight misfire on start up and no signs of leaks anywhere. __________________ Lest we forget..

18th October 2018, 19:54	#8619
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,767 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I will check the pump, but it was new a couple of years ago and I would have thought there would have been signs of water at that side of the engine. __________________ Lest we forget..

16th October 2018, 20:07	#8611
Bullnose75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 LPG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Colchester Posts: 210 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 39 Posts	Finished fitting some switchback DRL (daytime running lights) to the Tourer today. Well happy with them. Wired them through a 5 pole changeover relay so the white daytime running lights are on whenever ignition is on but they go out when you turn sidelights on. Am happy with the Tourers lights now having fitted uprated (whiter) bulbs to the main beam headlights (the standard halogen main beam bulbs were a bit yellow compared to the factory fitted Xenon dipped beams) Uprated front fog light bulbs plus LED front sidelight bulbs fitted too. So all the front lights are now a similar bright white light. Also replaced the rear indicator bulbs with bulbs made of amber glass,bulbs that were in there before were clear glass bulbs with amber paint on that was flaking off so that the rear indicators would probably fail the MOT as they weren't amber enough. These were the DRL's I fitted https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-PY21W-...h4e:rk:37:pf:0

16th October 2018, 21:47	#8612
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	Removed Mickyboy's ECM from the ZT with 240 troublefree miles under it's belt, then fitted Graham's freshly repaired ECM and hoofed across town to buy a couple of things for Chris's birthday. No car related stuff tomorrow, a complete day off and relax Brian

16th October 2018, 22:36	#8614
Andy_with_a_screwdriver Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer CDTi Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Plymouth Posts: 694 Thanks: 141 Thanked 153 Times in 117 Posts	I fitted the new lower engine mount to match the new hydramount, and had a test drive. It's now a lot smoother. Also I struggled with a wishbone bush bolt! I was going to change the autobox oil, but didn't bother as I'd run out of time, daylight and inclination.

16th October 2018, 23:00	#8615
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	I use my engine crane to lift the gearbox Just a thought, however using threaded bar will offer a similar level of control while lifting. Treat yourself to some M12 threaded bar to assist you when refitting the subframe Brian

19th October 2018, 18:52	#8620
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	After 10mths i have finally fitted my dash cam. Not in the 75,but in the Nissan. Put it in the Nissan has it had a socket in dashboard top compartment. And i will be using that during the winter months. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.