What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 886

trikey · 12th December 2018, 14:19

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Originally Posted by gadget1960

As the sun was shining, I thought I would change the air filter, good job I did because the filter I removed was absolutely filthy, even between the folds of the actual filter was caked in dust / grime / flies / bugs.
Car has just clicked over 59,500 miles and tbh it looks like it could of been the original filter!
All sorted now, but with hindsight ... I should have changed the pcv too while I was in there.
Another little job for tomorrow then.
Was going to change the fuel filter tomorrow too, is there a procedure for bleeding / purging the diesel system prior to starting or is it a self bleeding job.?
Thanks.

Just turn the ignition on until the fuel pump stops running, I do this three or four times and never had a problem.

gadget1960 · 12th December 2018, 15:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Just turn the ignition on until the fuel pump stops running, I do this three or four times and never had a problem.

Cheers Trikey. Good to know before I get involved.

cbr1100xx · 12th December 2018, 16:39

Not on the mg but fitted some ebc ultimax2 front pads to the wife's ford today and glad to report it didn't try to kill me this time.
Waiting on a powerflex engine mount to arrive and that's the next job to do on the mg
Stan

gazcaz · 12th December 2018, 18:26

New battery fitted as recommended by a member on here.,really does turn quicker.

Eddy600 · 12th December 2018, 18:58

Went to fit the new smiley plate only to realise I have inputted a wrong letter don't think the plate will fit a Toyota celica

marinabrian · 12th December 2018, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eddy600

Went to fit the new smiley plate only to realise I have inputted a wrong letter don't think the plate will fit a Toyota celica

Mint for filling up with fuel though

Brian

bl52krz · 12th December 2018, 22:13

Before refitting the fuel filter fill it up about 1 inch from the top and be careful when fitting.

Mike Noc · 13th December 2018, 08:05

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

Before refitting the fuel filter fill it up about 1 inch from the top and be careful when fitting.

Not best practise on these diesel fuel systems - it risks contamination getting in, which may not be picked up by the filter and the next stop is the HP pump and injectors.

The system is designed to be self bleeding from dry, so let it do its job.

Just make sure all pipe connections are cleaned before removing the old filter and plug or cover any open ended pipes.

trikey · 13th December 2018, 18:27

I finished off the head gasket job on the white one after work tonight.

Another job off the long list!

suzublu · 13th December 2018, 19:57

Looked at it as I walked past on my way to the seafront, & looked at it again when I got back

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12th December 2018, 18:58	#8855
Eddy600 Loves to post Rover, MG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Halifax Posts: 275 Thanks: 19 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Went to fit the new smiley plate only to realise I have inputted a wrong letter don't think the plate will fit a Toyota celica

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,911 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Looked at it as I walked past on my way to the seafront, & looked at it again when I got back