What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 895

LeRich · 6th January 2019, 20:56

Had an hour under the 75 today, swapping the lower engine mount and tidying up & greasing the f>r brake lines.

The original lower mount was starting to split, resulting in some clunkiness in the transmission which has considerably reduced.

The brake lines were in good shape with only slight corrosion in a couple of places where they are held in the clips. They cleaned up well enough and hopefully won't degrade.

Mike Noc · 6th January 2019, 23:30

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Originally Posted by Ross R75

Now able to see the air-conditioning compressor belt tensioner:

A bit of an awkward design, you need to apply anti-clockwise torque to the tensioner plate and then lock the clamp bolt once the correct tension is achieved, 47Nm in the case of a new belt. 1/2" Torque wrench and 22mm socket for the tensioner plate hex bolt, and 3/8" socket wrench with 10mm socket for the clamp bolt then the pivot bolt when that's done, then torque both to 24Nm:

I'm with Jules on the belt tensioning torque - 47Nm is stated by Rover, but they run perfectly well with less, and should last longer too.

After doing a few of these I find it quicker to work from above and underneath so no need to remove the wheel or the inner liner but each to their own.

Ross R75 · 7th January 2019, 00:38

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

I'm with Jules on the belt tensioning torque - 47Nm is stated by Rover, but they run perfectly well with less, and should last longer too.

After doing a few of these I find it quicker to work from above and underneath so no need to remove the wheel or the inner liner but each to their own.

Perfectly possible without removing the wheel or liner, Mike. It was my first time changing the belts on the 75 so I just followed the Rover procedure. 47Nm is a lot of torque to get on the manual tensioner. I'll maybe loosen it off a bit next time I'm under the car. I'd have thought 35Nm would be plenty. However, it's squeek free, for now.

Lord of Hog · 7th January 2019, 07:29

Finally got round to replacing the lazy O/S/F door actuator at the weekend, so I've now got 4 doors opening on the remote. Now I just have to remember to stop using the key!

Mike Noc · 7th January 2019, 10:08

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Originally Posted by Ross R75

Perfectly possible without removing the wheel or liner, Mike. It was my first time changing the belts on the 75 so I just followed the Rover procedure. 47Nm is a lot of torque to get on the manual tensioner. I'll maybe loosen it off a bit next time I'm under the car. I'd have thought 35Nm would be plenty. However, it's squeek free, for now.

I have three cars running with the belt tightened to 40Nm long term with no problems.

Haven't changed any of them yet - it will be interesting to see if the ribs have multiple cracks in like the ones I took off.

bl52krz · 7th January 2019, 10:59

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

I'm with Jules on the belt tensioning torque - 47Nm is stated by Rover, but they run perfectly well with less, and should last longer too.

After doing a few of these I find it quicker to work from above and underneath so no need to remove the wheel or the inner liner but each to their own.

I am glad someone else has done the same as I did with regards to the tightening of the belts. Last year my friend and I both changed our aircon and auxiliary belts. Second time around. I do the underneath work, and when it came to putting the tension on the belts, we both thought that it was to high and could cause early failure of either components or belts. We set a lower limit,can not remember what it was, but we have not had any probs with anything yet. Fingers crossed.What we both noted was that the aircon belt had cracks in, but the aux belt was ok, even when bent backwards. Both 6 years old.

CimmaronG · 8th January 2019, 16:29

Put the winter wheels on, and another good wash.

gadget1960 · 8th January 2019, 18:22

Well ... I have been using a 'superfine' G3 final polishing compound, doing a panel at a time by hand as a machine polish just isn't needed.
After doing that I have been using a two stage paint sealant (only available from my wife's work... Nissan dealership) and today I bought some Simoniz Carnuba wax to finish things off.
Doing it by hand requires a whole lot more effort but it's very satisfying.
Just another five panels to go ! ... i must be a real glutton for punishment.

Bullnose75 · 11th January 2019, 16:40

Fitted pair of LED reversing light bulbs to the Tourer a couple of hours ago,been meaning to do this for ages.
Just went out and tried them now it's dark.
Well pleased with the result,much brighter,whiter light !

marinabrian · 11th January 2019, 18:33

Washed a set of wheels and fitted them......

Then it was off to pastures new for the lad

Brian

6th January 2019, 20:56	#8941
LeRich Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Cont SE 1.8T Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,082 Thanks: 215 Thanked 232 Times in 178 Posts	Had an hour under the 75 today, swapping the lower engine mount and tidying up & greasing the f>r brake lines. The original lower mount was starting to split, resulting in some clunkiness in the transmission which has considerably reduced. The brake lines were in good shape with only slight corrosion in a couple of places where they are held in the clips. They cleaned up well enough and hopefully won't degrade. __________________ Rover 75 1.8T Contemporary SE Auto Starlight Silver MBB

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Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	Finally got round to replacing the lazy O/S/F door actuator at the weekend, so I've now got 4 doors opening on the remote. Now I just have to remember to stop using the key! __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

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CimmaronG Gets stuck in Roverless at present :-( Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Walsall Posts: 964 Thanks: 305 Thanked 99 Times in 95 Posts	Put the winter wheels on, and another good wash. __________________ 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'

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Bullnose75 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 V6 LPG Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Colchester Posts: 210 Thanks: 4 Thanked 50 Times in 39 Posts	Let there be light Fitted pair of LED reversing light bulbs to the Tourer a couple of hours ago,been meaning to do this for ages. Just went out and tried them now it's dark. Well pleased with the result,much brighter,whiter light !

8th January 2019, 18:22	#8948
gadget1960 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Maxton, Dover Posts: 519 Thanks: 183 Thanked 132 Times in 89 Posts	Well ... I have been using a 'superfine' G3 final polishing compound, doing a panel at a time by hand as a machine polish just isn't needed. After doing that I have been using a two stage paint sealant (only available from my wife's work... Nissan dealership) and today I bought some Simoniz Carnuba wax to finish things off. Doing it by hand requires a whole lot more effort but it's very satisfying. Just another five panels to go ! ... i must be a real glutton for punishment.