rear light unit ZT-T.

soapy · 17th May 2010, 20:46

Noticed today whilst doing other jobs on the ZT-T today my n/s rear light cluster was very loose on looking further there are some plastic clips that appear to be broken and on attempting to remove the screws found they just spin in the retainers,absolutely diabolical design in my opinion so have temp fixed for now until i can find a way to release the screws and fix the broken plastic screw fittings,anyone else noticed this with a 75 tourer or ZT-T.?

r44712 · 17th May 2010, 20:50

I've got the exact same problem. Someone's had a right go at trying to sort it out (screw in one, bolt in the other), not to mention that the whole unit was held on by mastic! I'm having the capture bolts wleded this wwk, so let's see how it goes!

soapy · 17th May 2010, 20:54

Not just me then mate let me know how you get on will fix properly when i finish work next week.

Typhoon190 · 17th May 2010, 21:13

Had my Dad's rear lamp clusters off at the weekend to replace bulbs. The bolts do take a number of turns to release, and the plastic from the lamp lense itself does appear to be ' in the way' perhaps to help prevent the bolts dropping out.

Did release the lamps without much hassle though. Ball and socket clips are these ones if it helps.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-XFR000021

soapy · 17th May 2010, 21:41

No seriously mine are just spinning in the retainers gonna be a ****** to get out the crossheads are rusted tried a bit of wd40 but no joy going to have another look when work permits.

moonstoneboy · 18th May 2010, 06:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Typhoon190

Had my Dad's rear lamp clusters off at the weekend to replace bulbs. The bolts do take a number of turns to release, and the plastic from the lamp lense itself does appear to be ' in the way' perhaps to help prevent the bolts dropping out.

Did release the lamps without much hassle though. Ball and socket clips are these ones if it helps.

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-XFR000021

Have a look on eBay - there is an ex MGRover dealer selling these and the postage is less than Rimmer.

On mine (75) one of the plastic 'arms' for the bolt has broken off each. Before having a go at afixing another 'arm' I bought a new pair from Les at SMC. The design of fixing does not seem the best so thought I would grab a spare pair whilst I could.

For bolts I use the plastic bolts used for fixing number plates - these will not rust.

r44712 · 25th May 2010, 11:34

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Originally Posted by sudderz71

Not just me then mate let me know how you get on will fix properly when i finish work next week.

It's all fixed (the captive nuts have been welded to the bodywork again) and the cluster is now properly screwed-on. Here's hoping a bulb doesn't blow!

Lates · 25th May 2010, 12:32

Imo I think a rivnut would be the way to go if my tourer fixings fail.
I like the plastic bolt idea if the head slots dont get all messy after a few goes.

FROGGY · 25th May 2010, 19:04

Few blobs of silicone sealant.
Just remember where they are when you need to cut them!

Mick

17th May 2010, 20:46	#1
soapy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Contemporary Diesel Auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	rear light unit ZT-T. Noticed today whilst doing other jobs on the ZT-T today my n/s rear light cluster was very loose on looking further there are some plastic clips that appear to be broken and on attempting to remove the screws found they just spin in the retainers,absolutely diabolical design in my opinion so have temp fixed for now until i can find a way to release the screws and fix the broken plastic screw fittings,anyone else noticed this with a 75 tourer or ZT-T.? __________________ "Quantity has a quality all of it's own" Joseph Stalin.

17th May 2010, 20:54	#3
soapy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Contemporary Diesel Auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Not just me then mate let me know how you get on will fix properly when i finish work next week. __________________ "Quantity has a quality all of it's own" Joseph Stalin.

17th May 2010, 21:41	#5
soapy Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Contemporary Diesel Auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Yorkshire Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 18 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	No seriously mine are just spinning in the retainers gonna be a ****** to get out the crossheads are rusted tried a bit of wd40 but no joy going to have another look when work permits. __________________ "Quantity has a quality all of it's own" Joseph Stalin.

25th May 2010, 19:04	#9
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17th May 2010, 20:50	#2
r44712 Loves to post ZT-T+ 135 & ZR+ 115 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 398 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got the exact same problem. Someone's had a right go at trying to sort it out (screw in one, bolt in the other), not to mention that the whole unit was held on by mastic! I'm having the capture bolts wleded this wwk, so let's see how it goes!

17th May 2010, 21:13	#4
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,707 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Had my Dad's rear lamp clusters off at the weekend to replace bulbs. The bolts do take a number of turns to release, and the plastic from the lamp lense itself does appear to be ' in the way' perhaps to help prevent the bolts dropping out. Did release the lamps without much hassle though. Ball and socket clips are these ones if it helps. http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-XFR000021

25th May 2010, 12:32	#8
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	Imo I think a rivnut would be the way to go if my tourer fixings fail. I like the plastic bolt idea if the head slots dont get all messy after a few goes.