What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 708

MGjim · 15th July 2017, 19:28

Took my ZT-T to ATS euromaster, had the air-conditioning recharged and the anti bacterial stuff, thanks Groupon, now lovely and cold (smells nice too)

Back home, changed the rear dampers, one was leaking, noted on MOT.
The leaky one was doing nothing! No resistance at all!

no wonder it was skipping about over bumps. By the way, it was the one time I wished I'd got a saloon, there's a lot of trim to move to get at the top bolts.

StephenEssex · 17th July 2017, 18:55

My Year 2000 / W reg Cowley V6 Connie passed the MOT today with no advisories.

Just needed to clear the screen wash filter this morning.

Treating it to a service this week.

Rogue · 17th July 2017, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by StephenEssex

My Year 2000 / W reg Cowley V6 Connie passed the MOT today with no advisories.

Just needed to clear the screen wash filter this morning.

Treating it to a service this week.

Congrats ... It's good to see another old timer make it for another year

. They are becoming increasingly rare these days.

gazcaz · 18th July 2017, 14:41

Good clean.

marinabrian · 22nd July 2017, 16:51

Jumped into my Tourer, headed over to Wrekenton to collect my old ZT for a bit of TLC.

Spotted Keith driving his Atlantic Blue 1800T and gave him a toot with my super duper twin horns to wake him up.

Grabbed the keys for the ZT from Gav, transferred the gubbins from the boot of the 416, and headed homeward.

Leakback test revealed injector two producing 100ml of spill in 30 seconds running, so inlet manifold off, injector two removed, the seat cleaned out and a quick spin just in case any cack had fallen into the combustion chamber during removal of the injector.

Replacement injector from Mickyboy installed with a new sealing washer, and box everything back together.

Time from lifting the bonnet to closing it, including a quick T4 test was 45 minutes.

Love it when a plan comes together, instant start even when hot

Cheers Mick

The balance compensation figures on the original injector were superb, and once the car was running, it ran as sweet as a nut, however sometimes a physical test is required when T4 isn't able to identify the shortcoming

Brian

sworks · 22nd July 2017, 18:44

Robbed two valve caps off the tourer to fit to the cooper S before going to a local show today as I'd lost two somehow

simondhopkins · 22nd July 2017, 22:23

Took china double din out and put the cd413x back in as have decided I want to keep Avril stock.

Mickyboy · 22nd July 2017, 22:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Jumped into my Tourer, headed over to Wrekenton to collect my old ZT for a bit of TLC.

Spotted Keith driving his Atlantic Blue 1800T and gave him a toot with my super duper twin horns to wake him up.

Grabbed the keys for the ZT from Gav, transferred the gubbins from the boot of the 416, and headed homeward.

Leakback test revealed injector two producing 100ml of spill in 30 seconds running, so inlet manifold off, injector two removed, the seat cleaned out and a quick spin just in case any cack had fallen into the combustion chamber during removal of the injector.

Replacement injector from Mickyboy installed with a new sealing washer, and box everything back together.

Time from lifting the bonnet to closing it, including a quick T4 test was 45 minutes.

Love it when a plan comes together, instant start even when hot

Cheers Mick

The balance compensation figures on the original injector were superb, and once the car was running, it ran as sweet as a nut, however sometimes a physical test is required when T4 isn't able to identify the shortcoming

Brian

Good to hear mate,
I always test stuff to make sure it's upto scratch.
Honestly I'm just pleased I was able to help you for a change
Enjoy

Mick

simondhopkins · 23rd July 2017, 11:40

Track rod end driver side (done passenger side other day), driver side lower arm and bush (was shot to pieces) oil and water checks, drop link driver side (passenger side ok at the moment but will replace after MOT tomorrow)

Brunty · 23rd July 2017, 13:21

Took out the over mats, 3 cleaned up nicely with upholstery cleaner, driver's side still hanging out to dry, ended up soaking it and giving it a good scrubbing.

22nd July 2017, 16:51	#7075
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	Mickyboy saves the day Jumped into my Tourer, headed over to Wrekenton to collect my old ZT for a bit of TLC. Spotted Keith driving his Atlantic Blue 1800T and gave him a toot with my super duper twin horns to wake him up. Grabbed the keys for the ZT from Gav, transferred the gubbins from the boot of the 416, and headed homeward. Leakback test revealed injector two producing 100ml of spill in 30 seconds running, so inlet manifold off, injector two removed, the seat cleaned out and a quick spin just in case any cack had fallen into the combustion chamber during removal of the injector. Replacement injector from Mickyboy installed with a new sealing washer, and box everything back together. Time from lifting the bonnet to closing it, including a quick T4 test was 45 minutes. Love it when a plan comes together, instant start even when hot Cheers Mick The balance compensation figures on the original injector were superb, and once the car was running, it ran as sweet as a nut, however sometimes a physical test is required when T4 isn't able to identify the shortcoming Brian

22nd July 2017, 18:44	#7076
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Robbed two valve caps off the tourer to fit to the cooper S before going to a local show today as I'd lost two somehow __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle Last edited by sworks; 22nd July 2017 at 20:08..

15th July 2017, 19:28	#7071
MGjim Loves to post MG ZT-T 160+ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Peasmarsh Posts: 390 Thanks: 45 Thanked 140 Times in 87 Posts	Took my ZT-T to ATS euromaster, had the air-conditioning recharged and the anti bacterial stuff, thanks Groupon, now lovely and cold (smells nice too) Back home, changed the rear dampers, one was leaking, noted on MOT. The leaky one was doing nothing! No resistance at all! no wonder it was skipping about over bumps. By the way, it was the one time I wished I'd got a saloon, there's a lot of trim to move to get at the top bolts.

17th July 2017, 18:55	#7072
StephenEssex Loves to post 2000 Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 385 Thanks: 222 Thanked 75 Times in 48 Posts	My Year 2000 / W reg Cowley V6 Connie passed the MOT today with no advisories. Just needed to clear the screen wash filter this morning. Treating it to a service this week.

22nd July 2017, 22:23	#7077
simondhopkins Loves to post Vauxhall Vectra C Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Burnley Posts: 445 Thanks: 179 Thanked 88 Times in 62 Posts	Took china double din out and put the cd413x back in as have decided I want to keep Avril stock.

23rd July 2017, 11:40	#7079
simondhopkins Loves to post Vauxhall Vectra C Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Burnley Posts: 445 Thanks: 179 Thanked 88 Times in 62 Posts	Track rod end driver side (done passenger side other day), driver side lower arm and bush (was shot to pieces) oil and water checks, drop link driver side (passenger side ok at the moment but will replace after MOT tomorrow)

23rd July 2017, 13:21	#7080
Brunty Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Newtown Posts: 415 Thanks: 273 Thanked 95 Times in 65 Posts	Took out the over mats, 3 cleaned up nicely with upholstery cleaner, driver's side still hanging out to dry, ended up soaking it and giving it a good scrubbing.