What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1207

SideValve · 25th October 2020, 18:05

Day out at Stowe House - what a fine place with a fascinating history.

Filled up on the way - first time for a couple of months, I've spent less than half of what I had by this time last year.

Maxfly · 25th October 2020, 18:32

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Originally Posted by trikey

Remember to keep it in a warm place before fitting, the plastic doesn't like to be bent out of shape in the cold weather.

Cheers, good shout that. I’m lucky that’s the garage is quite warm with our boiler being in there too but will still take it in and get it warmer in the house before fitting to be safe.

onceaknight · 25th October 2020, 19:24

Freezing cool air replaced drop links. Just as I done 5 months past. Have they stopped producing good quality. Steptoe's gloves helped a little.

trikey · 25th October 2020, 19:59

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Originally Posted by onceaknight

Freezing cool air replaced drop links. Just as I done 5 months past. Have they stopped producing good quality. Steptoe's gloves helped a little.

Try corteco drop links, I have just fitted some, very well put together.

alphaeagle · 25th October 2020, 21:29

So between today and Yesterday I replaced the complete dashboard on my MG ZT......

Went from Matt Grey ( I do not know the correct name for the Colour)

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to Black Oak....Big Thank you to richyl for been a gentle man and letting go of the complete set.

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Just have to get a Button for the second hole on the Control Panel.

Was thinking of maybe installing a rear sunblind in the old Girl.

roverbarmy · 26th October 2020, 20:18

Sprayed ACF50 into door locks and catches before the winter gets a hold. Great stuff for keeping corrosion at bay. If it works on aircraft carriers and all that! Just keep it well clear of brake friction surfaces!

Also sprayed the door rubbers with silicone spray to stop them freezing to the door surrounds!

Don't forget to use the key for manual locking and unlocking just in case your fob battery dies (and change the fob battery for belt and braces).

Mike Noc · 27th October 2020, 10:17

Another pre-MOT job - replacing both front brake pipes. Finished the nearside and just waiting for the rain to stop before fitting the offside.

Arctic · 27th October 2020, 10:23

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Another pre-MOT job - replacing both front brake pipes. Finished the nearside and just waiting for the rain to stop before fitting the offside.

Hi Mike.
Very nice they look precise and neat

any special tools you used ? for the bends / flares etc.

Mike Noc · 27th October 2020, 11:07

Thanks Steve - I bought a Sykes Pickavant Flaremaster a few years ago on Brian's recommendation and I'm more than happy with it. I colour coded the dies to make it a bit easier to use.

I didn't realise it came with pipe bending pliers, and I ordered a Record pipe bender at the same time. Easy enough to get good results with this kit, just time consuming on the pipes with multiple bends.

Mike Noc · 28th October 2020, 15:17

Drove to the garage today and got an MOT. Had to do a fair bit of work this time round but it was getting on for 18 months since the last one.

No advisories so more than happy.

25th October 2020, 18:05	#12061
SideValve Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oxford Posts: 767 Thanks: 141 Thanked 204 Times in 141 Posts	Day out at Stowe House - what a fine place with a fascinating history. Filled up on the way - first time for a couple of months, I've spent less than half of what I had by this time last year. __________________ The Story So Far: Austin A35, Morris Oxford, Triumph Herald, Mini 850, Mini 1000, Austin Allegro, MG Midget, MGB GT, Rover SD1 2600, Austin Maxi, Rover 200, Rover 825, Rover 800, Bedford TK, Range Rover 3.9 efi, Rover 400, Rover 100, MGF, Rover 25, Rover 75 1.8, Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.0 V6, MGF 1.8i, Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.0 V6 Auto, Morris Eight Series E, Morris Minor 1275.

25th October 2020, 21:29	#12065
alphaeagle Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon CDTi, MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Portarlington Posts: 135 Thanks: 66 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts	So between today and Yesterday I replaced the complete dashboard on my MG ZT...... Went from Matt Grey ( I do not know the correct name for the Colour) [IMG][/IMG] to Black Oak....Big Thank you to richyl for been a gentle man and letting go of the complete set. [IMG][/IMG] Just have to get a Button for the second hole on the Control Panel. Was thinking of maybe installing a rear sunblind in the old Girl. __________________ Working on: Rover 75 CDTi Copperleaf Today is just yesterdays tomorrow..... Last edited by alphaeagle; 25th October 2020 at 21:32..

26th October 2020, 20:18	#12066
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Sprayed ACF50 into door locks and catches before the winter gets a hold. Great stuff for keeping corrosion at bay. If it works on aircraft carriers and all that! Just keep it well clear of brake friction surfaces! Also sprayed the door rubbers with silicone spray to stop them freezing to the door surrounds! Don't forget to use the key for manual locking and unlocking just in case your fob battery dies (and change the fob battery for belt and braces). __________________ Oil in my veins!

27th October 2020, 11:07	#12069
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Thanks Steve - I bought a Sykes Pickavant Flaremaster a few years ago on Brian's recommendation and I'm more than happy with it. I colour coded the dies to make it a bit easier to use. I didn't realise it came with pipe bending pliers, and I ordered a Record pipe bender at the same time. Easy enough to get good results with this kit, just time consuming on the pipes with multiple bends. Last edited by Mike Noc; 27th October 2020 at 11:42..

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25th October 2020, 19:24	#12063
onceaknight Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Antrim Posts: 77 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Freezing cool air replaced drop links. Just as I done 5 months past. Have they stopped producing good quality. Steptoe's gloves helped a little.

27th October 2020, 10:17	#12067
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Another pre-MOT job - replacing both front brake pipes. Finished the nearside and just waiting for the rain to stop before fitting the offside.

28th October 2020, 15:17	#12070
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Drove to the garage today and got an MOT. Had to do a fair bit of work this time round but it was getting on for 18 months since the last one. No advisories so more than happy.