What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 703

jackatesme · 7th July 2017, 16:50

Car in garage today to change belts,idler pulley and tensioner pulley. Parts supplied by me,charged 1 1/2 hrs labour. Well pleased.

Pete · 7th July 2017, 18:19

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

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

I'll probably get the air compressor and pipes anyway as they will do as spares for The Beloved (still with me, under covers). I really need to get the front end of that one sorted this year - got a replacement bonnet ready to go so just need to strip the bumper and front wings down for a tidy-up respray.

Before I put the wheel back on I tried a 1/2" socket and just like you said it fitted very tight, so I'll get one of the ring spanners on it with a bit of heat to get it moving.

Darcydog · 7th July 2017, 18:36

Popped down to Bournemouth Car Key Company to get my totally cream crackered keys refurbished. They did a nice job and now have two pristine remote keys and the shells of the old ones - which as they suggested - will get me into the car should I lock the proper keys in the car.

It was going to and from here that I noticed the broken down 1.8T 75 Tourer with its front offside wheel at a very odd angle due - presumably - to some sort of drive shaft failure.

sworks · 7th July 2017, 19:55

Started removing the centre console ready for the fitting of the replacement handbrake lever tomorrow. Couldn't get the cigar lighter plug disconnected so left it until tomorrow as I've just about run out of patience. It's been a long day sorting an issue on another manufactures diesel that two garages couldn't sort, second garage brought to us once they had given up

Rogue · 7th July 2017, 19:59

Had a pleasant 120 mile round trip drive to Felixstowe for work today and on the way back decided to stop for a bacon roll for lunch as you do only to find the van was attached to a Firefrost red tourer. Had a chat with the owner to find she had no idea the club existed but will have a look when she got home. Apparently her dog loves the heated front seats too

Rooney · 7th July 2017, 20:16

My ZT came with a beautiful unmarked dash but I just don't feel ''right'' if I'm not bathing in walnut so spent the day removing it taking extra care not to damage anything as it really is as good as it was the day it was fitted

marinabrian · 8th July 2017, 16:37

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Originally Posted by Rooney

My ZT came with a beautiful unmarked dash but I just don't feel ''right'' if I'm not bathing in walnut so spent the day removing it taking extra care not to damage anything as it really is as good as it was the day it was fitted

The real wood dash looks nice in a ZT, much better than the 400 grit sandpaper Technical Grey, and more importantly doesn't creak and groan

For my sins, I've had the wheels off the ZT, brakes pulled apart then reassembled after cleaning to cure an annoying squeak I noticed while test driving an ECM repair.

Beats going to the pub on a nice sunny day I suppose

Brian

Lynyrd Skynner · 8th July 2017, 16:48

Did a clay job on my pearl black ztt its the first time I have ever done this and my god what a difference .....but thanks to photobucket I cant show you all

Rooney · 8th July 2017, 16:54

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Originally Posted by Lynyrd Skynner

Did a clay job on my pearl black ztt its the first time I have ever done this and my god what a difference .....but thanks to photobucket I cant show you all

http://tinypic.com/

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

The real wood dash looks nice in a ZT, much better than the 400 grit sandpaper Technical Grey, and more importantly doesn't creak and groan

In fairness the old dash didn't creak or groan, which is unusual I know, but yeah, PPD walnut can't be beaten imho

clf · 8th July 2017, 17:26

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Originally Posted by Rooney

http://tinypic.com/

In fairness the old dash didn't creak or groan, which is unusual I know, but yeah, PPD walnut can't be beaten imho

They do just work and the dark leather just darkens the walnut down even more I think.

7th July 2017, 16:50	#7021
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	Car in garage today to change belts,idler pulley and tensioner pulley. Parts supplied by me,charged 1 1/2 hrs labour. Well pleased. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

7th July 2017, 19:55	#7024
sworks Been absent for a while… Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,065 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	Started removing the centre console ready for the fitting of the replacement handbrake lever tomorrow. Couldn't get the cigar lighter plug disconnected so left it until tomorrow as I've just about run out of patience. It's been a long day sorting an issue on another manufactures diesel that two garages couldn't sort, second garage brought to us once they had given up __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle

7th July 2017, 19:59	#7025
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	Had a pleasant 120 mile round trip drive to Felixstowe for work today and on the way back decided to stop for a bacon roll for lunch as you do only to find the van was attached to a Firefrost red tourer. Had a chat with the owner to find she had no idea the club existed but will have a look when she got home. Apparently her dog loves the heated front seats too __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

8th July 2017, 16:48	#7028
Lynyrd Skynner Regional Secretary: South Central None at the moment Join Date: May 2013 Location: Leighton Buzzard Posts: 1,726 Thanks: 676 Thanked 526 Times in 286 Posts	Did a clay job on my pearl black ztt its the first time I have ever done this and my god what a difference .....but thanks to photobucket I cant show you all __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Started out with nothing , and still got most of it left!....

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7th July 2017, 18:36	#7023
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	Popped down to Bournemouth Car Key Company to get my totally cream crackered keys refurbished. They did a nice job and now have two pristine remote keys and the shells of the old ones - which as they suggested - will get me into the car should I lock the proper keys in the car. It was going to and from here that I noticed the broken down 1.8T 75 Tourer with its front offside wheel at a very odd angle due - presumably - to some sort of drive shaft failure.

7th July 2017, 20:16	#7026
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	My ZT came with a beautiful unmarked dash but I just don't feel ''right'' if I'm not bathing in walnut so spent the day removing it taking extra care not to damage anything as it really is as good as it was the day it was fitted