What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 566

CimmaronG · 11th August 2016, 20:02

Changed NSR locking mech, can now open the door with the remote

Southcoast · 11th August 2016, 22:40

Picked up a real wood dash from Ebay for £40.
Read up through the 'how to' to see what's involved so had a go this evening.
All seemed to come off easy enough, but there was a bit of head scratching when I got to disconnecting the central air vent cable. I took a photo and put it on the PC screen and then all became clear. So much easier when you can see what you are looking at. So here is a mini how to:
1. Get a small screwdriver under the cable retainer A, give a few twists and it will pull out.
2. Move the cable down along line B so it is in line with the gap in the cable retaining guides (in red).
3. Place a small screwdriver under the cable doughnut C and twist to lift it off.
There you go. Easy.

I was also surprised at how hard it was to pull out the tiny power plug from the clock. I had to get a pair of long nose pliers on it and give a mighty tug

Assembly wasn't too bad, just the main section took a while and I used a plastic shim (Cut down Robinsons raspberry juice bottle, but any flavour will do) to protect the central facia as I shoved it in.

All polished up now with wax and looking good. I can now bask in the feeling that I have a REAL wood dash

jackatesme · 12th August 2016, 13:33

Fitted embossed headrests. Not original but cheaper.

Supervinnie40 · 12th August 2016, 13:42

Finally had time to do some work.

Cleaned the hell out of many tight little spaces, and also did a change of oil and coolant, replaced the cam cover gasket and spark plugs. And obviously did some some small stuff while I could get to it.

jackatesme · 12th August 2016, 14:02

Why is it when i post my what i done today (proudly) it gets followed by someone doing a complete strip down

DMGRS · 12th August 2016, 14:24

All I've done today is use mine for a tip run and to deliver parts, so could be worse...

barney bear · 12th August 2016, 16:16

Finally got around to finishing the rear bumper

I'm really impressed with the paint match from a rattle can, it looks a lot better in the flesh

Now i just need to do the rest of the gouges that I found on the bumper while I was wet sanding it

Supervinnie40 · 12th August 2016, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackatesme

Why is it when i post my what i done today (proudly) it gets followed by someone doing a complete strip down

Sorry, next time I'll check for your post first

Plezier · 12th August 2016, 20:52

As the discs and pads arrived this afternoon after dinner this even i decided to crack on and see how far we got with fittign the new stuff. I did not realise that the new Borg & Beck discs have this special high performance silver coating on them:-

I also cleaned off then primed and painted the caliper carrier as it was a little scabby:-

The caliper may be dark but is in surprisingly good and clean condition. Pads are Ferodo and came from the same place. The N/S is all stripped ready for the new disc butt eh carrier paint is dryign and the light was failing so will finish the job in the morning. With both pistons pushed back the fluid level is back spot on the max line in the resevoir neck

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Southcoast · 13th August 2016, 17:25

but I fitted some cheapo plastic chrome wheel nut covers but the locking nuts are larger so the covers didn't fit them, so I had four left over.
Hmmm what to do with them.
Had a look at the seat belt anchor bolt (that MGR no longer fitted a cover to post PD) and thought it might fit.
So, a couple of minutes with a hack saw and I now have bling seat belt bolts.

11th August 2016, 20:02	#5651
CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	Changed NSR locking mech, can now open the door with the remote __________________ My Rover 75 2.0CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Tourer Left the production line 08:07:14hrs on 01/07/2004 'Best to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it'

11th August 2016, 22:40	#5652
Southcoast Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: a Posts: 84 Thanks: 49 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Fitted real walnut dash Picked up a real wood dash from Ebay for £40. Read up through the 'how to' to see what's involved so had a go this evening. All seemed to come off easy enough, but there was a bit of head scratching when I got to disconnecting the central air vent cable. I took a photo and put it on the PC screen and then all became clear. So much easier when you can see what you are looking at. So here is a mini how to: 1. Get a small screwdriver under the cable retainer A, give a few twists and it will pull out. 2. Move the cable down along line B so it is in line with the gap in the cable retaining guides (in red). 3. Place a small screwdriver under the cable doughnut C and twist to lift it off. There you go. Easy. I was also surprised at how hard it was to pull out the tiny power plug from the clock. I had to get a pair of long nose pliers on it and give a mighty tug Assembly wasn't too bad, just the main section took a while and I used a plastic shim (Cut down Robinsons raspberry juice bottle, but any flavour will do) to protect the central facia as I shoved it in. All polished up now with wax and looking good. I can now bask in the feeling that I have a REAL wood dash Last edited by Southcoast; 11th August 2016 at 22:43..

12th August 2016, 13:42	#5654
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Finally had time to do some work. Cleaned the hell out of many tight little spaces, and also did a change of oil and coolant, replaced the cam cover gasket and spark plugs. And obviously did some some small stuff while I could get to it. __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000.

12th August 2016, 14:24	#5656
DMGRS Discount MG Rover Spares Rover 75 CDTi, 2x MG ZS180 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hythe, Southampton Posts: 11,320 Thanks: 456 Thanked 3,377 Times in 2,027 Posts	All I've done today is use mine for a tip run and to deliver parts, so could be worse... __________________ Your trusted MG Rover specialist! Tel: 02380 001133 / Email: [email protected] We now have a 'chat' function on our site for even quicker replies. Give it a try! Remember - discount code FORUM5 for 5% off

12th August 2016, 16:16	#5657
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	Finally got around to finishing the rear bumper I'm really impressed with the paint match from a rattle can, it looks a lot better in the flesh Now i just need to do the rest of the gouges that I found on the bumper while I was wet sanding it __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

12th August 2016, 13:33	#5653
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	Fitted embossed headrests. Not original but cheaper.

12th August 2016, 14:02	#5655
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	Why is it when i post my what i done today (proudly) it gets followed by someone doing a complete strip down

12th August 2016, 20:52	#5659
Plezier I really should get out more....... Mercedes C Class CDI estate (2003) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Gradina Posts: 2,652 Thanks: 62 Thanked 137 Times in 119 Posts	New front brake discs and pads. As the discs and pads arrived this afternoon after dinner this even i decided to crack on and see how far we got with fittign the new stuff. I did not realise that the new Borg & Beck discs have this special high performance silver coating on them:- I also cleaned off then primed and painted the caliper carrier as it was a little scabby:- The caliper may be dark but is in surprisingly good and clean condition. Pads are Ferodo and came from the same place. The N/S is all stripped ready for the new disc butt eh carrier paint is dryign and the light was failing so will finish the job in the morning. With both pistons pushed back the fluid level is back spot on the max line in the resevoir neck . __________________ Classic SE CDT sadly lost in a severe collision.

13th August 2016, 17:25	#5660
Southcoast Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: a Posts: 84 Thanks: 49 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	I don't usually go for bling... but I fitted some cheapo plastic chrome wheel nut covers but the locking nuts are larger so the covers didn't fit them, so I had four left over. Hmmm what to do with them. Had a look at the seat belt anchor bolt (that MGR no longer fitted a cover to post PD) and thought it might fit. So, a couple of minutes with a hack saw and I now have bling seat belt bolts.