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Nev The Bear · 5th October 2015, 18:22

I would also suggest MJN Motors in Bristol. Mark is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Mark is based on Emery Road, Brislington, opposite the Park and Ride on the Bath Road.

When I had my 75 I took it to Mark for servicing and repairs and I will be doing the same with my ZTT.

Thunderbolt · 5th October 2015, 19:18

Thanks for the info.
Dads car is the same colour as the green one above.
I didn't think it was BRG as its a bit lighter than the BRG i am used to and has a metallic / pearl effect.

Thunderbolt · 28th August 2016, 09:59

First problem with the car.
Sunroof stuck!
It was all the way back and would come forward about 2" the go back.
Dad took it to local mechanics, who said headlining would need to come out and it will cost ££££. Told dad the motor is in the rear of the roof???
Cue emergency drive down with my son 8. It is raining.
Dad got the switch out.
We got the clearish light plastic out.
Removed the screws, only dropped one!
What is this a motor!
Cranking the motor with an Allen key the roof jammed at 2".
It would go back.
Cranking it forward slowly there is a clunk.
Cranking it to the clunk point and lifting it/pushing it up and it moves.
Manage to get it closed.
The blind seems to be loose.
I think it should be in runners?
I think it was jamming the roof.

Any advice??

SD1too · 28th August 2016, 10:07

Can the blind now be retracted manually? Does it need some lubrication?

Simon

Thunderbolt · 28th August 2016, 10:30

Simon, thanks I should have been clearer the blind is loose, it can be pulled forwards backwards etc. it seems to be free of any guide/runners.

SD1too · 28th August 2016, 10:42

I've just had a look at mine. Just above the headlining I have a delicate channel (a 'U' shape, but on its side) in which the blind appears to run. It's not a tight fit. The blind slops about a bit from side to side.

With the blind manually opened, does the glass panel respond when you operate the switch? Have you checked that your battery is in a fine state of charge?

Simon

jackatesme · 28th August 2016, 10:55

I have been told there is someone in the Swansea/Neath area who is a rover specialist,but can't remember the name. Get back to you if i can remember.

Thunderbolt · 28th August 2016, 10:59

Simon,
Thanks
It is floating free of any channel.
I can see, what I think, is a channel for it.
I would guess that this has been the trouble.
It is typical welsh weather at the moment.
So we are manually closed Nd staying like that!
On the drivers side there are two two pronged sprung male sliders, passenger side two slides.
I need toget them in, without soaking the whole car!

Thunderbolt · 28th August 2016, 11:30

To Add:
Electrics work, but
As soon as you use the electric it tries to grab the blind and jams.
I can get the spring guides driver side in, but not the passenger side.

Thunderbolt · 28th August 2016, 15:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackatesme

I have been told there is someone in the Swansea/Neath area who is a rover specialist,but can't remember the name. Get back to you if i can remember.

Jack,
Great if you can remember.
Cal

5th October 2015, 19:18	#12
Thunderbolt Avid contributor MG ZT-T+ 190 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 224 Thanks: 101 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	Thanks for the info. Dads car is the same colour as the green one above. I didn't think it was BRG as its a bit lighter than the BRG i am used to and has a metallic / pearl effect. Last edited by Thunderbolt; 5th October 2015 at 21:12..

28th August 2016, 10:07	#14
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,375 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	Can the blind now be retracted manually? Does it need some lubrication? Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

28th August 2016, 10:42	#16
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,375 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	I've just had a look at mine. Just above the headlining I have a delicate channel (a 'U' shape, but on its side) in which the blind appears to run. It's not a tight fit. The blind slops about a bit from side to side. With the blind manually opened, does the glass panel respond when you operate the switch? Have you checked that your battery is in a fine state of charge? Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

5th October 2015, 18:22	#11
Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	I would also suggest MJN Motors in Bristol. Mark is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Mark is based on Emery Road, Brislington, opposite the Park and Ride on the Bath Road. When I had my 75 I took it to Mark for servicing and repairs and I will be doing the same with my ZTT.

28th August 2016, 09:59	#13
Thunderbolt Avid contributor MG ZT-T+ 190 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 224 Thanks: 101 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	First problem with the car. Sunroof stuck! It was all the way back and would come forward about 2" the go back. Dad took it to local mechanics, who said headlining would need to come out and it will cost ££££. Told dad the motor is in the rear of the roof??? Cue emergency drive down with my son 8. It is raining. Dad got the switch out. We got the clearish light plastic out. Removed the screws, only dropped one! What is this a motor! Cranking the motor with an Allen key the roof jammed at 2". It would go back. Cranking it forward slowly there is a clunk. Cranking it to the clunk point and lifting it/pushing it up and it moves. Manage to get it closed. The blind seems to be loose. I think it should be in runners? I think it was jamming the roof. Any advice??

28th August 2016, 10:30	#15
Thunderbolt Avid contributor MG ZT-T+ 190 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 224 Thanks: 101 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	Simon, thanks I should have been clearer the blind is loose, it can be pulled forwards backwards etc. it seems to be free of any guide/runners.

28th August 2016, 10:55	#17
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	I have been told there is someone in the Swansea/Neath area who is a rover specialist,but can't remember the name. Get back to you if i can remember.

28th August 2016, 10:59	#18
Thunderbolt Avid contributor MG ZT-T+ 190 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 224 Thanks: 101 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	Simon, Thanks It is floating free of any channel. I can see, what I think, is a channel for it. I would guess that this has been the trouble. It is typical welsh weather at the moment. So we are manually closed Nd staying like that! On the drivers side there are two two pronged sprung male sliders, passenger side two slides. I need toget them in, without soaking the whole car!

28th August 2016, 11:30	#19
Thunderbolt Avid contributor MG ZT-T+ 190 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 224 Thanks: 101 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	To Add: Electrics work, but As soon as you use the electric it tries to grab the blind and jams. I can get the spring guides driver side in, but not the passenger side.