What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 385

Kennyeth · 29th July 2015, 05:22

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Originally Posted by Steve42

After 2 years of owning the v6 thought I would do the brim to brim test.
Today was the day of the results to come in.
Dash says I'm doing 25 mpg
Test says 21mpg.
That's round town driving and short distance only 10 mile runs to work and the same back
So not to bad for a old banger

Wow, time for a diesel

My CDT shows up 36mpg with an average speed of 17mph

I don`t go far

aguy · 29th July 2015, 14:04

Rear light seals done.
My Bilt Hamber Dynax S-50 Aerosols arrived today. Only ordered yesterday so brilliant service.
Dynax S-50 is my favourite cavity wax if only because it comes in large 750 ml aerosols and is clean and easy to use with clip on probes supplied. Does a good job too.

Harry

rafdan · 1st August 2015, 17:37

well after waiting for all the parts I ordered to arrive I have finally replaced the CHRA in my shot turbo, and given the old girl a full service including belts.
she now runs like a dream. Just the front disc's & pads to do. the problem is, do I keep the old girl after doing all this major work or sell her now before anything else give up the ghost.

RayH · 1st August 2015, 17:41

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Originally Posted by rafdan

well after waiting for all the parts I ordered to arrive I have finally replaced the CHRA in my shot turbo, and given the old girl a full service including belts.
she now runs like a dream. Just the front disc's & pads to do. the problem is, do I keep the old girl after doing all this major work or sell her now before anything else give up the ghost.

Like women, better the devil you know

bl52krz · 1st August 2015, 20:41

Why spend all that money on it, then give someone else the benefit?

arnosvale65 · 1st August 2015, 21:39

Whizzed around enjoying the new lease of life by-passing the EGR valve has brought.

RayH · 1st August 2015, 22:43

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Originally Posted by arnosvale65

Whizzed around enjoying the new lease of life by-passing the EGR valve has brought.

You need to update your mods now then

Does the Pioneer DAB work off the steering wheel controls?

biggles2000 · 1st August 2015, 23:48

The 75 Tourer received today:

2x Rear springs, as one broken.
2x Rear shocks, as I was there and don't want to do this again.
2x Rear wheel bearings, to sort ABS fault, one was seized onto the mounting.
Scrubbed up backplates to remove rust, mine are hanging in there.
2x Rear discs, shoes and pads. Looks spiffing, but I resisted the urge to paint brake mounts red.
Also found a leak in the rear of the sunroof drains I assume. I was wondering where water in wheel well was coming from. Now sealed with some silicone.

One full day. I am knackered. Thanks to podge for springs how to, I took the tip of ordering replacement locking nuts before starting the job.

One of my roll bar drop links rubber seal has cracked. I assume MOT failure but looks ok. Hope they don't notice.

Lots of rust under the old girl.

Kennyeth · 2nd August 2015, 04:52

All I have done is look at them, been in to much discomfort to get in one and drive.
Ken.

aguy · 2nd August 2015, 13:20

Quiet Sunday morning, went for a drive to Louth for no other reason than to have a drive.

33 miles round trip A16 to myself.

My big 2.5 V6 is more like a mini when parked next to that BMW which was a 750 iL V12

Harry

1st August 2015, 17:37	#3843
rafdan Regular poster MG ZS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury Posts: 52 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	well after waiting for all the parts I ordered to arrive I have finally replaced the CHRA in my shot turbo, and given the old girl a full service including belts. she now runs like a dream. Just the front disc's & pads to do. the problem is, do I keep the old girl after doing all this major work or sell her now before anything else give up the ghost. __________________ ZS180 (At least I'm keeping it in the family this time)

1st August 2015, 20:41	#3845
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,394 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Why spend all that money on it, then give someone else the benefit? __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

1st August 2015, 21:39	#3846
arnosvale65 Posted a thing or two 75 facelift CDTi Connie SE Tourer. MGF 1.8 VVC Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bristol Posts: 1,424 Thanks: 176 Thanked 176 Times in 119 Posts	Whizzed around enjoying the new lease of life by-passing the EGR valve has brought. __________________ Onwards and upwards. MGZT-T MK1 front and rear ends fitted, specialist- components in line thermostat mod done, retro fitted cruise control, Mk1 real wood dash fitted, real walnut steering wheel fitted, Pioneer DAB radio fitted.

29th July 2015, 14:04	#3842
aguy I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: CLEETHORPES Posts: 2,108 Thanks: 833 Thanked 748 Times in 511 Posts	Rear light seals done. My Bilt Hamber Dynax S-50 Aerosols arrived today. Only ordered yesterday so brilliant service. Dynax S-50 is my favourite cavity wax if only because it comes in large 750 ml aerosols and is clean and easy to use with clip on probes supplied. Does a good job too. Harry

1st August 2015, 23:48	#3848
biggles2000 Regular poster 75 and ZT-T Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Taunton Posts: 59 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	The 75 Tourer received today: 2x Rear springs, as one broken. 2x Rear shocks, as I was there and don't want to do this again. 2x Rear wheel bearings, to sort ABS fault, one was seized onto the mounting. Scrubbed up backplates to remove rust, mine are hanging in there. 2x Rear discs, shoes and pads. Looks spiffing, but I resisted the urge to paint brake mounts red. Also found a leak in the rear of the sunroof drains I assume. I was wondering where water in wheel well was coming from. Now sealed with some silicone. One full day. I am knackered. Thanks to podge for springs how to, I took the tip of ordering replacement locking nuts before starting the job. One of my roll bar drop links rubber seal has cracked. I assume MOT failure but looks ok. Hope they don't notice. Lots of rust under the old girl.

2nd August 2015, 04:52	#3849
Kennyeth This is my second home No more Rover Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Posts: 5,881 Thanks: 1,625 Thanked 1,308 Times in 998 Posts	All I have done is look at them, been in to much discomfort to get in one and drive. Ken.