Monogram Atmosphere ZT CDTI

Moonshine Mark · 22nd April 2018, 18:37

So I thought I would start this thread to follow in pictures my journey with my latest ZT.

The car is a Diesel Auto and is the 7th ZT out of 8 finished in Monogram Atmosphere.

After a quick wash and polish this morning these are the results

More updates from today's work to follow...

Moonshine Mark · 22nd April 2018, 18:50

When I went to view the car the seller informed me that the sunroof had been suffering with a leak.

This afternoon I set about trying to investigate. The main area that water had been building up was the driver side rear foot well so I decided to remove the drivers seat just to check out the carpet.

The rear was thankfully dry as the previous owner had been using some newspaper to soak up the water but the front was quite damp.

I began in the boot checking the rear sunroof drains. Both were good with no signs of leaks.

Next on to the troublesome passenger side front, no sign of leaking here and with a gentle bit of rodding no sign of any dirt build up in the drain.

On to the driver side front, the problem was immediately apparent, the drain pipe was not connected to the outlet so in effect was directing water directly in to the foot well.

Although the carpet in the front was quite damp, there were no big puddles as the sunroof had been sealed for a little while so no fresh water had got in.

I then got a bit carried away and I set about removing the carpet so as I could lay it out in the sun to dry and will be popping off tomorrow to buy some pipe connectors to fix the drain.

Les4048 · 22nd April 2018, 18:59

I’ve just done mine and found the duckbill at the end of the outlet tube under the wheel arch has welded itself shut. The rubber had hardened with age so I cut the tips off. Be worth a check

Moonshine Mark · 22nd April 2018, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Les4048

I’ve just done mine and found the duckbill at the end of the outlet tube under the wheel arch has welded itself shut. The rubber had hardened with age so I cut the tips off. Be worth a check

Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out while I am at it

Reebs · 22nd April 2018, 20:04

Wow Mark, you haven’t wasted any time

I wonder whether it’s a good idea to replace the handbrake compensator while you’ve got the carpets out? Only if it needs it of course. It’s so much easier to change it when the cars like that.

What are you going to do with the dash? Keep it Walnut and change the 5 hole switch trim and ashtray to match, or revert it back to Technical Grey?

Moonshine Mark · 22nd April 2018, 20:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reebs

Wow Mark, you haven’t wasted any time

I wonder whether it’s a good idea to replace the handbrake compensator while you’ve got the carpets out? Only if it needs it of course. It’s so much easier to change it when the cars like that.

What are you going to do with the dash? Keep it Walnut and change the 5 hole switch trim and ashtray to match, or revert it back to Technical Grey?

I have a R53 Mini compensator in the shed somewhere so am going to fit that whilst it is apart.

I am going to change the lower dash to walnut to match the top, I already have most of the bits in my parts collection. Never really was a fan of technical grey.

DRWMGTF · 6th September 2018, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonshine mark

when i went to view the car the seller informed me that the sunroof had been suffering with a leak.

This afternoon i set about trying to investigate. The main area that water had been building up was the driver side rear foot well so i decided to remove the drivers seat just to check out the carpet.

the rear was thankfully dry as the previous owner had been using some newspaper to soak up the water but the front was quite damp.

I began in the boot checking the rear sunroof drains. Both were good with no signs of leaks.

Next on to the troublesome passenger side front, no sign of leaking here and with a gentle bit of rodding no sign of any dirt build up in the drain.

On to the driver side front, the problem was immediately apparent, the drain pipe was not connected to the outlet so in effect was directing water directly in to the foot well.

Although the carpet in the front was quite damp, there were no big puddles as the sunroof had been sealed for a little while so no fresh water had got in.

I then got a bit carried away and i set about removing the carpet so as i could lay it out in the sun to dry and will be popping off tomorrow to buy some pipe connectors to fix the drain.

a bit carried away>>>i wonder what it is like when you get a lot carried away?

DRWMGTF · 6th September 2018, 20:03

I NOW KNOW....Lovely car!

championdaddy · 7th September 2018, 16:34

Did you replace the carpet with a replacement ?

Only asking as it looks like the rear drivers side has been cut about.

deltic08 · 8th September 2018, 02:42

How do you remove the sunroof glass please? My blind has done the same thing.

22nd April 2018, 18:37	#1
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22nd April 2018, 20:04	#5
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22nd April 2018, 18:50	#2
Moonshine Mark I really should get out more....... 2005 Monogram Atmosphere ZT CDTI Auto + 2010 BMW 123d Convertible + 2005 MG TF 160 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Winchester, Hampshire Posts: 2,202 Thanks: 37 Thanked 194 Times in 159 Posts	When I went to view the car the seller informed me that the sunroof had been suffering with a leak. This afternoon I set about trying to investigate. The main area that water had been building up was the driver side rear foot well so I decided to remove the drivers seat just to check out the carpet. The rear was thankfully dry as the previous owner had been using some newspaper to soak up the water but the front was quite damp. I began in the boot checking the rear sunroof drains. Both were good with no signs of leaks. Next on to the troublesome passenger side front, no sign of leaking here and with a gentle bit of rodding no sign of any dirt build up in the drain. On to the driver side front, the problem was immediately apparent, the drain pipe was not connected to the outlet so in effect was directing water directly in to the foot well. Although the carpet in the front was quite damp, there were no big puddles as the sunroof had been sealed for a little while so no fresh water had got in. I then got a bit carried away and I set about removing the carpet so as I could lay it out in the sun to dry and will be popping off tomorrow to buy some pipe connectors to fix the drain.

22nd April 2018, 18:59	#3
Les4048 This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer/ MG ZT-T 400 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Lhanbryde Posts: 3,278 Thanks: 2,627 Thanked 1,523 Times in 869 Posts	I’ve just done mine and found the duckbill at the end of the outlet tube under the wheel arch has welded itself shut. The rubber had hardened with age so I cut the tips off. Be worth a check

6th September 2018, 20:03	#8
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championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	Did you replace the carpet with a replacement ? Only asking as it looks like the rear drivers side has been cut about.

8th September 2018, 02:42	#10
deltic08 Avid contributor 52 ZT 190 Solar Red. 54 ZT 190 SE Ignition Blue. 54 ZT 190 SE Rio Red. 05 ZT 1.8T Aurora Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ripon Posts: 232 Thanks: 31 Thanked 44 Times in 27 Posts	How do you remove the sunroof glass please? My blind has done the same thing.