What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 702

Rooney · 26th June 2017, 19:21

Peter

Has your 75 been off the road for a while?

I'm sure I used to drive past it every day but haven't seen it for a while

Peter96 · 27th June 2017, 05:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rooney

Peter

Has your 75 been off the road for a while?

I'm sure I used to drive past it every day but haven't seen it for a while

It didn't get used much for about a year. I bought it in Ligoneil just before Christmas.

Proud owner · 27th June 2017, 13:56

Gave it a quick snow foam and wash, fitted ppd rear quarter badges and chrome GB badge, loaded car up with newly purchased set of Unions to get them balanced and laser aligned.

FLYING BANANA · 27th June 2017, 15:55

Drove ole Yella to Devon and never missed a beat.

tony062622 · 6th July 2017, 16:53

Read a few threads recently re water around boot and bonnet levers, especially the ones by Dawn. Ordered the slam panel/scuttle clips from ebay (funny how they come in packs of 6 when 7 needed)Removed wiper arms, plenum covers replaced clips, checked plenums both dry, all refitted hopefully this will cure leak.
Only gearbox oil change on my to do list, nearly there.

selwol · 6th July 2017, 17:01

took off the private plates and put on the original number ready for putting it up on the bay

Pete · 6th July 2017, 21:53

New fan, new condenser (courtesy of Jules, and they are excellent replacements), new rear pads, tomorrow the new lower engine mount and undertray fixings.

I could do with changing the rear discs, new handbrake shoes, replace the compensator and then adjust the lot up ahead of the MoT but the top caliper bolt on the offside is threatening to round off (they really are the devil to get at) so a trip to the scrappy first for some secondhand ones off a V6 ZT that's sitting there before I put the blowtorch to the mounting and try to loosen it off.

While I'm there I'm tempted to get the aircon compressor and pipework too. Are they the same for the petrol and diesel models?

bl52krz · 6th July 2017, 23:03

I think the aircon compressor's are different for the diesel.

marinabrian · 6th July 2017, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

New fan, new condenser (courtesy of Jules, and they are excellent replacements), new rear pads, tomorrow the new lower engine mount and undertray fixings.

I could do with changing the rear discs, new handbrake shoes, replace the compensator and then adjust the lot up ahead of the MoT but the top caliper bolt on the offside is threatening to round off (they really are the devil to get at) so a trip to the scrappy first for some secondhand ones off a V6 ZT that's sitting there before I put the blowtorch to the mounting and try to loosen it off.

While I'm there I'm tempted to get the aircon compressor and pipework too. Are they the same for the petrol and diesel models?

The aircon compressor and pipework are different Pete, in regards to your caliper carrier bolt, use a decent quality 1/2" AF ring spanner on the bolt, as the hex of the bolt is normally wasted with rust.

1/2" AF equates to 12.7mm which normally results in a nice tight fit on the bolt head, and has not failed me yet

Brian

versus · 7th July 2017, 04:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

While I'm there I'm tempted to get the aircon compressor and pipework too. Are they the same for the petrol and diesel models?

Yes, the air con compressors are the same, only the pulley with clutch is different, but you can take it from your old compressor.

26th June 2017, 19:21	#7011
Rooney Suspended MG ZT 135+ Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, 75 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: County Antrim Posts: 2,027 Thanks: 835 Thanked 882 Times in 557 Posts	Peter Has your 75 been off the road for a while? I'm sure I used to drive past it every day but haven't seen it for a while Last edited by Rooney; 26th June 2017 at 19:53..

27th June 2017, 15:55	#7014
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: 22,553 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Drove ole Yella to Devon and never missed a beat. __________________ 233,250. onen hag oll

6th July 2017, 16:53	#7015
tony062622 Avid contributor Vauxhall Zafira Auto Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Chester le street Posts: 227 Thanks: 165 Thanked 30 Times in 26 Posts	Water Leak Read a few threads recently re water around boot and bonnet levers, especially the ones by Dawn. Ordered the slam panel/scuttle clips from ebay (funny how they come in packs of 6 when 7 needed)Removed wiper arms, plenum covers replaced clips, checked plenums both dry, all refitted hopefully this will cure leak. Only gearbox oil change on my to do list, nearly there. __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTI(131Ps) Conn Saloon Starlight Silver MBB, This vehicle was the 5,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur (135) to be made out of 8,746. Completed, Pcv filter,viton rings,rear,springs,discs,pads,shoes & shocks.Plenum guard,alternator.Headlamp refurb.rear exhaust.all filters alternator & belts,o/s control arm,windows /mirror controls sorted.2 door cards realigned.rear bulb holder, Wipers,Revotec fan condenser,silicon hoses.Lower rear engine mount Tony

6th July 2017, 21:53	#7017
Pete Owners Club Director Rover 75 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sherfield-on-Loddon Posts: 4,872 Thanks: 137 Thanked 996 Times in 444 Posts	New fan, new condenser (courtesy of Jules, and they are excellent replacements), new rear pads, tomorrow the new lower engine mount and undertray fixings. I could do with changing the rear discs, new handbrake shoes, replace the compensator and then adjust the lot up ahead of the MoT but the top caliper bolt on the offside is threatening to round off (they really are the devil to get at) so a trip to the scrappy first for some secondhand ones off a V6 ZT that's sitting there before I put the blowtorch to the mounting and try to loosen it off. While I'm there I'm tempted to get the aircon compressor and pipework too. Are they the same for the petrol and diesel models? __________________ Follow The Club On Twitter

6th July 2017, 23:03	#7018
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I think the aircon compressor's are different for the diesel. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

27th June 2017, 13:56	#7013
Proud owner Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Braintree Posts: 443 Thanks: 159 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	Gave it a quick snow foam and wash, fitted ppd rear quarter badges and chrome GB badge, loaded car up with newly purchased set of Unions to get them balanced and laser aligned.

6th July 2017, 17:01	#7016
selwol Regular poster exrover75 saloon owner gone to a good home Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rainford Posts: 71 Thanks: 6 Thanked 26 Times in 22 Posts	took off the private plates and put on the original number ready for putting it up on the bay

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