Are rover 75 and MG ZT ZTT front legs the same???

SCL455 · 24th June 2009, 13:34

Yesterday i was driving home and a Dog jumped in front of me.

So to save the dog i hit my MG ZTT on the curb causing a big bang to the front left wheel

I stoped to see the damage i could see that i have damged something as the wheel is bent

I took it to an garage and the guy said that the led is bent and needs replacing

i want to know is a rover 75 and a mg zt and mg ztt leg the same??

thanks

gefary · 24th June 2009, 15:46

For next time, from a purely finacial point of view, I expect a new front bumper would work out cheaper than a new strut and having steering aligned.

T-Cut · 24th June 2009, 15:56

Are rover 75 and MG ZT ZTT front legs the same???

It seems not. The Part Number for the saloon front strut varies with the springs code. So there are different parts for different springs and for different engines. This variability is repeated on the tourer range. What the variability amounts to I don't know. The damper settings no doubt. To get the part specified by MGR, you'll need the front springs coding. This is printed on a label stuck to the floor under the rear seat cushion.

TC

Greeners · 24th June 2009, 16:09

ZT legs are different as you don't need a spring protector on it

JohnDotCom · 24th June 2009, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

ZT legs are different as you don't need a spring protector on it

Same goes for Tourers but don't ask me to describe differences.

There are quite a few different components see attached PDF.

Departed · 24th June 2009, 17:59

I'd check if they mean that. Given the description of the incident, I'd have expected the wishbone to be the first thing to be damaged. They could be calling this a 'leg' and sometimes they are 'arms' as well.

SCL455 · 24th June 2009, 18:12

Thanks for your replys guys and yes id this that the wishbone whould be the leg

but iv also noticed that the top of the wheel is rubbing in the leg ( side wall )
so i have parked the car up as i only noticed this when i couls smell rubber

so a new tyre to the list too

the reason i asked was so that if their the same i could go in to a garage and ask for a rover 75 leg not a mg ztt leg as the part bes the same but diffrent prices

or should i try some scrap yards?
Thanks

SCL455 · 24th June 2009, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by gefary

For next time, from a purely finacial point of view, I expect a new front bumper would work out cheaper than a new strut and having steering aligned.

i understand gefary but im sure then the dog would not have walked away

Phil · 24th June 2009, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCL455

i understand gefary but im sure then the dog would not have walked away

Sorry to hear of the bump. I would have done the same as you and avoid the dog and damage the car.

mark_bonsai · 24th June 2009, 20:35

I've got a spare set of springs and shocks off a ZT190, if it does turn out it's not the bottom arm.

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SCL455 Newbie MG ZTT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BIRMINGHAM Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Are rover 75 and MG ZT ZTT front legs the same??? Yesterday i was driving home and a Dog jumped in front of me. So to save the dog i hit my MG ZTT on the curb causing a big bang to the front left wheel I stoped to see the damage i could see that i have damged something as the wheel is bent I took it to an garage and the guy said that the led is bent and needs replacing i want to know is a rover 75 and a mg zt and mg ztt leg the same?? thanks

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mark_bonsai I really should get out more....... Rover 75 CDT Saloon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lancaster Posts: 2,219 Thanks: 24 Thanked 39 Times in 39 Posts	I've got a spare set of springs and shocks off a ZT190, if it does turn out it's not the bottom arm. __________________ Re-mapped. EGR bypass. De-catted. 18" Apex's. ZT190 brakes & suspension. Xenon projectors. Powerfold bullets. Electric rear sun blind. Auto dipping rear view mirror. Wood and leather steering wheel. Wood handbrake handle. Full leather sports seats. Harman Kardon speakers & sub. Navall 2 double din through 500w Kenwood amp. Fully chromed front grill.

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gefary Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wimborne Posts: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For next time, from a purely finacial point of view, I expect a new front bumper would work out cheaper than a new strut and having steering aligned.

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Are rover 75 and MG ZT ZTT front legs the same??? It seems not. The Part Number for the saloon front strut varies with the springs code. So there are different parts for different springs and for different engines. This variability is repeated on the tourer range. What the variability amounts to I don't know. The damper settings no doubt. To get the part specified by MGR, you'll need the front springs coding. This is printed on a label stuck to the floor under the rear seat cushion. TC

24th June 2009, 17:59	#6
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I'd check if they mean that. Given the description of the incident, I'd have expected the wishbone to be the first thing to be damaged. They could be calling this a 'leg' and sometimes they are 'arms' as well.

24th June 2009, 18:12	#7
SCL455 Newbie MG ZTT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: BIRMINGHAM Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for your replys guys and yes id this that the wishbone whould be the leg but iv also noticed that the top of the wheel is rubbing in the leg ( side wall ) so i have parked the car up as i only noticed this when i couls smell rubber so a new tyre to the list too the reason i asked was so that if their the same i could go in to a garage and ask for a rover 75 leg not a mg ztt leg as the part bes the same but diffrent prices or should i try some scrap yards? Thanks