What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 937

CimmaronG · 30th March 2019, 15:19

Took summer wheels out and gave a good clean, ready for summer.

stevestrat · 30th March 2019, 19:14

John, Brian, I kinda fall between the two of you. Deltics were still on the go when I started on the footplate. Never worked them as a driver but a couple of times I was sent to cover a crew shortage as a 2nd man at the depot other side of Edinburgh that did. Brilliant locos but the steam heating boiler was a PITA, positioned between the two engines, noise in the engine room was unbelievable, no issued ear protection in those days!

trikey · 30th March 2019, 19:55

I fitted this for a local member today, pleasantly surprised with the quality of the components, and a lovely stable temperature once fitted.

I can recommend Kaisers stats to anyone thinking of fitting one.

marinabrian · 30th March 2019, 21:46

And for John, 55 022 dragging alumina from Blyth to Lynemouth........a sight and sound not to forget, especially given the proximity to the track

Slaya · 30th March 2019, 21:55

New engine mount fitted by Lates.

No more 'clunking' sensation.

Started to fit my underseat subwoofer, but spent more time scratching my head looking at wiring than fitting anything...

2750 HP · 30th March 2019, 22:03

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deltics-at-...r=8-1-fkmrnull

kelvo · 31st March 2019, 15:44

The sum total of nothing...

MOT due next week so giving a check over and found n/s number plate lamp out, changed the bulb but still not working so looks like I'm going to have to dismantle the lamp and look at the circuit board. Does the circuit board assembly come out without having to remove the complete lip spoiler?

Also, brake pad warning light has been on for a while so had a new sensor to fit, only to find it's not the correct one. Checked the number on Euro parts website and either it's the wrong part number or it's the wrong item in the pack.

humphshumphs · 31st March 2019, 16:16

All I did with mine today was to push it back further down the drive as it's dead.

Need space for my replacement (non-rover) that I pick up tomorrow.

impvan · 31st March 2019, 17:26

Jobs actually completed: Fitted new centre hub to turbo, did the alloy manifold conversion, shortened a hose which was rubbing on the rad, replaced droplinks.

New surprise(!!) jobs found: ex. manifold gasket has a bit missing, idler pulley growly, an alternator bearing rough, alternator long bolt dropped out and the sliding bush gone oval, cambelt rear cover has broken lug and lower cover is in two pieces, turbo-to-downpipe stud missing, two undertray fixings missing, bad rust behind wheel arch liner and a nice fillet of mud, chaffed wiring from the post-cat sensor, rather high idling speed, double-bite when declutching...

One step forward

Dorset Bob · 31st March 2019, 17:27

Today, I adjusted the clock to British Summer Time.

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30th March 2019, 15:19	#9361
CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	Took summer wheels out and gave a good clean, ready for summer. __________________ 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'

30th March 2019, 19:14	#9362
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,464 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	John, Brian, I kinda fall between the two of you. Deltics were still on the go when I started on the footplate. Never worked them as a driver but a couple of times I was sent to cover a crew shortage as a 2nd man at the depot other side of Edinburgh that did. Brilliant locos but the steam heating boiler was a PITA, positioned between the two engines, noise in the engine room was unbelievable, no issued ear protection in those days! __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

30th March 2019, 19:55	#9363
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,764 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I fitted this for a local member today, pleasantly surprised with the quality of the components, and a lovely stable temperature once fitted. I can recommend Kaisers stats to anyone thinking of fitting one. __________________ Lest we forget..

31st March 2019, 16:16	#9368
humphshumphs I really should get out more....... No longer a Rover Owner Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: As far east as you can go in the UK and not get wet feet. Posts: 2,273 Thanks: 404 Thanked 309 Times in 246 Posts	All I did with mine today was to push it back further down the drive as it's dead. Need space for my replacement (non-rover) that I pick up tomorrow. __________________ Richard. No longer a 75 owner as my tourer made it to the moon, and died on it's way back. But 1/4 million miles ain't bad.

31st March 2019, 17:27	#9370
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	Today, I adjusted the clock to British Summer Time. , __________________ Let the good times roll............

30th March 2019, 21:55	#9365
Slaya Loves to post MG ZT V6 160+, MG TF 135, Focus 1.6 Zetec Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Coventry Posts: 285 Thanks: 129 Thanked 68 Times in 50 Posts	New engine mount fitted by Lates. No more 'clunking' sensation. Started to fit my underseat subwoofer, but spent more time scratching my head looking at wiring than fitting anything...

30th March 2019, 22:03	#9366
2750 HP Loves to post ZT CDTI, 190+, 260, Triumph TR4, Rolls Royce, Bentley and Mercedes E220d cabriolet Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Little England Posts: 375 Thanks: 8 Thanked 72 Times in 46 Posts	https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deltics-at-...r=8-1-fkmrnull

31st March 2019, 15:44	#9367
kelvo Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Chatham, Kent Posts: 569 Thanks: 22 Thanked 163 Times in 135 Posts	The sum total of nothing... MOT due next week so giving a check over and found n/s number plate lamp out, changed the bulb but still not working so looks like I'm going to have to dismantle the lamp and look at the circuit board. Does the circuit board assembly come out without having to remove the complete lip spoiler? Also, brake pad warning light has been on for a while so had a new sensor to fit, only to find it's not the correct one. Checked the number on Euro parts website and either it's the wrong part number or it's the wrong item in the pack.

31st March 2019, 17:26	#9369
impvan Avid contributor ZT-T Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: In the trees, near Caernarfon... and frequently Aberdeenshire, and sometimes Romania.. Posts: 143 Thanks: 5 Thanked 36 Times in 29 Posts	Jobs actually completed: Fitted new centre hub to turbo, did the alloy manifold conversion, shortened a hose which was rubbing on the rad, replaced droplinks. New surprise(!!) jobs found: ex. manifold gasket has a bit missing, idler pulley growly, an alternator bearing rough, alternator long bolt dropped out and the sliding bush gone oval, cambelt rear cover has broken lug and lower cover is in two pieces, turbo-to-downpipe stud missing, two undertray fixings missing, bad rust behind wheel arch liner and a nice fillet of mud, chaffed wiring from the post-cat sensor, rather high idling speed, double-bite when declutching... One step forward