What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 660

freck · 27th March 2017, 16:44

Fitted a new MAF today. I've been meaning to sort it out for ages now as I've known it's been out of spec since I got the tourer remapped by Big Russ.

I'd unplugged it a while ago, as per lots of threads on here, but I noticed that the engine had become noisier on acceleration, and there was a noticeable increase in fumes outside the car.
Anyway, after reading MarinaBrian's advice about compatible inserts, I bought one and it's been a revelation

Smoother power delivery, much less fumes and a much quieter, less 'tappety' engine on acceleration.

The only thing I've got now is a slightly vibey idle, as if it's 100 revs or so too low, but that's not adjustable IIRC.

MOT time tomorrow so fingers crossed.

Fusilier · 27th March 2017, 17:19

I cleaned the front end and engine bay of my Blue ZT, and also remove slam panel catches and polished them up.

Also removed the slam panel rubbers and cleaned them, but have had to order some new (little Clips) for £9.99 from Rimmers

Needed a couple as some had broken, so ordered 13 new one's, and will refit rubber when they arrived

Stu

keithst24 · 27th March 2017, 19:00

Bumble got a clean and polish with Collonite 476 ... first time I have used it and am very impressed, very easy to apply and buff off.

arjan_m · 27th March 2017, 20:39

Did the preparation for the conversion of the bumpers. In front there will be a Roewe 750 bumper and grille, at the back a MK2 bumper, 75 badge and boot plinth.

1. First the plinth:

2. And the badge:

3. This is the 750 bumper, now without grilles etc, ready for the new paint

4. And got this bumper of a scrapyard, the PDC has some defect. Will fix that this week, and than it's ready for the paintjob as well!

Luckygrandads75 · 28th March 2017, 07:01

Got my seventeen yr old son to apologise to it before I drove him to the bus stop...because he called it a rubbish Rover last week

FLYING BANANA · 28th March 2017, 10:42

Changed the front indicator bulb on Banana today, well I didn't my mate did it for me.

Arryhall · 28th March 2017, 11:00

Last night, after work, I washed AND waxed my car! I got the pressure washer on it to remove all the little bits of green moss around the chrome trims and between panels, and I blasted the wheels clean, and then I dried it off, and applied actual turtle wax and buffed it up!
Haven;t waxed a car in years. I forgot what a pain it is.

That's it now. It'll do for the rest of my ownership!

keithst24 · 28th March 2017, 17:00

Added a coat of Collonite to my alloys after doing bodywork last night

Steve42 · 28th March 2017, 17:01

Service for the old v6 today.
Plus cambelt kit and water pump .
Old water pump had some of the impeller missing.
One belt was lose and one roller was on its way out.
Car was doing 21 to 25 mpg round town when it went in.
Now up to 27mpg. Temp goes up quick in traffic now.
And his left me with a plug around the battery that he don't know where from.
So guess I'm playing hunt the plug tomorrow as no codes are showing up

Martin1972 · 28th March 2017, 18:38

Changed taillights for canbus less. They work!

Nice and bright, and don't (yet) cause a bulb failure message.

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27th March 2017, 16:44	#6591
freck Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDT Connie Tourer Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Preston Posts: 1,051 Thanks: 142 Thanked 274 Times in 226 Posts	Fitted a new MAF today. I've been meaning to sort it out for ages now as I've known it's been out of spec since I got the tourer remapped by Big Russ. I'd unplugged it a while ago, as per lots of threads on here, but I noticed that the engine had become noisier on acceleration, and there was a noticeable increase in fumes outside the car. Anyway, after reading MarinaBrian's advice about compatible inserts, I bought one and it's been a revelation Smoother power delivery, much less fumes and a much quieter, less 'tappety' engine on acceleration. The only thing I've got now is a slightly vibey idle, as if it's 100 revs or so too low, but that's not adjustable IIRC. MOT time tomorrow so fingers crossed. __________________ Steve Teamwork makes the dream work! Mods planned - Cruise retrofit - Done, ZT front bumper - Done, 160 remap - Done...and probably one or two more This vehicle was the 15,751st 75 Tourer to run off the production line, out of 27,407 This vehicle was the 3,726th 75 Tourer CDT Connoisseur to be made out of 4,100 This vehicle was the 732nd 75 Tourer in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 4,100 Starlight Silver 75 Tourers

27th March 2017, 17:19	#6592
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	I cleaned the front end and engine bay of my Blue ZT, and also remove slam panel catches and polished them up. Also removed the slam panel rubbers and cleaned them, but have had to order some new (little Clips) for £9.99 from Rimmers Needed a couple as some had broken, so ordered 13 new one's, and will refit rubber when they arrived Stu __________________ # Project Gruple http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213155 Last edited by Fusilier; 27th March 2017 at 17:22..

27th March 2017, 19:00	#6593
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Could not resist as it was a lovely evening Bumble got a clean and polish with Collonite 476 ... first time I have used it and am very impressed, very easy to apply and buff off. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

27th March 2017, 20:39	#6594
arjan_m Gets stuck in MG TF 135 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Helmond Posts: 581 Thanks: 28 Thanked 28 Times in 21 Posts	Did the preparation for the conversion of the bumpers. In front there will be a Roewe 750 bumper and grille, at the back a MK2 bumper, 75 badge and boot plinth. 1. First the plinth: 2. And the badge: 3. This is the 750 bumper, now without grilles etc, ready for the new paint 4. And got this bumper of a scrapyard, the PDC has some defect. Will fix that this week, and than it's ready for the paintjob as well! __________________ Look at my (photo)threads here: Fitted a 750 bumper on the 75 Tourer My Rover 75 Tourer My third 75: My Rover 75 1.8 mod topic Rover 75 1.8 Classic, MidNight Blue, 2002 Current car: MG TF 135, Antracite (LQW), 2002

28th March 2017, 10:42	#6596
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Changed the front indicator bulb on Banana today, well I didn't my mate did it for me. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

28th March 2017, 07:01	#6595
Luckygrandads75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Surrey Posts: 154 Thanks: 103 Thanked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Got my seventeen yr old son to apologise to it before I drove him to the bus stop...because he called it a rubbish Rover last week

28th March 2017, 11:00	#6597
Arryhall Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Biddulph Posts: 486 Thanks: 101 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	Last night, after work, I washed AND waxed my car! I got the pressure washer on it to remove all the little bits of green moss around the chrome trims and between panels, and I blasted the wheels clean, and then I dried it off, and applied actual turtle wax and buffed it up! Haven;t waxed a car in years. I forgot what a pain it is. That's it now. It'll do for the rest of my ownership!

28th March 2017, 17:00	#6598
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Added a coat of Collonite to my alloys after doing bodywork last night __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

28th March 2017, 17:01	#6599
Steve42 I really should get out more....... mg 190+ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bedworth Posts: 2,267 Thanks: 191 Thanked 368 Times in 248 Posts	Service for the old v6 today. Plus cambelt kit and water pump . Old water pump had some of the impeller missing. One belt was lose and one roller was on its way out. Car was doing 21 to 25 mpg round town when it went in. Now up to 27mpg. Temp goes up quick in traffic now. And his left me with a plug around the battery that he don't know where from. So guess I'm playing hunt the plug tomorrow as no codes are showing up Last edited by Steve42; 28th March 2017 at 17:55.. Reason: Wrong mpg

28th March 2017, 18:38	#6600
Martin1972 Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Burntisland Posts: 201 Thanks: 320 Thanked 61 Times in 28 Posts	Changed taillights for canbus less. They work! Nice and bright, and don't (yet) cause a bulb failure message. Sent from my HTC Desire 626 using Tapatalk