CDT service

arnosvale65 · 28th August 2014, 18:05

Just serviced my Pre Project CDT for the first time. The air filter was quite dirty but not too bad. What I did notice though was following the how to remove the air cleaner and air intake I had a short cut. There were no bolts holding the air intake on at all! That explains one of my rattles.
The oil was pretty black but then it is a diesel. I removed it using a Sealy vacuum pump.I got 6 and a quarter litres out. Superb bit of kit. Unfortunately it started raining so I will have a go at the fuel filter tomorrow. How good it is to know that it has all been done and not preported to have been done by some garage for upwards of £100. The engine looks very clean and no leaks at the intercooler.

daverich · 29th August 2014, 19:32

Its very satisfying doing your own servicing, don't forget to do the pcv filter.
All The Best

arnosvale65 · 30th August 2014, 09:45

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Originally Posted by daverich

Its very satisfying doing your own servicing, don't forget to do the pcv filter.
All The Best

That's is on my list to do as I am going to do the plenum spyhole mod at the same time. Just waiting for my grommet to turn up. Halfords want £1.86 for one!

Ken Lion · 30th August 2014, 10:09

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Originally Posted by arnosvale65

Just serviced my Pre Project CDT for the first time. ....The oil was pretty black but then it is a diesel. I removed it using a Sealy vacuum pump. I got 6 and a quarter litres out. Superb bit of kit.........

I used one of these too, following recommendations on here.
As you say, a very good piece of kit. You could almost do the oil change in a white suite

I'm still a little nervous about the possibility of more residual sludge being left at the bottom of the sump with this method.
But it's very straightforward so you can change the oil more frequently for reassurance on that point.

arnosvale65 · 30th August 2014, 11:15

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Originally Posted by Ken Lion

I used one of these too, following recommendations on here.
As you say, a very good piece of kit. You could almost do the oil change in a white suite

I'm still a little nervous about the possibility of more residual sludge being left at the bottom of the sump with this method.
But it's very straightforward so you can change the oil more frequently for reassurance on that point.

I got my engine warm before I did it as I didn't really know how long the oil had been in there. I didn't use a long enough probe to start with but once I did all went very well. I live in a street with a bit of a camber so I can't really tell when the oil level is correct. I put 5 and a half litres in then went to a flat piece of ground let it stand for half an hour then topped it up. I got exactly another three quarters of a litre in so the sealy pump must have got just about all of the oil out. Not bad.

DMGRS · 30th August 2014, 11:48

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Originally Posted by arnosvale65

That's is on my list to do as I am going to do the plenum spyhole mod at the same time. Just waiting for my grommet to turn up. Halfords want £1.86 for one!

PCV Filter is a must - I have them for £10.99 inc postage to the UK.
PCV Filter - Rover 75 / MG ZT CDTi

MevagisseyMedic · 30th August 2014, 16:12

I used the Sealy vacuum pump for the first time today as well, oh so easy.

now wondering what i can charge the guys at work for a quick oil change.

arnosvale65 · 30th August 2014, 18:03

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

PCV Filter is a must - I have them for £10.99 inc postage to the UK.
PCV Filter - Rover 75 / MG ZT CDTi

I have already bought one from you in a kit!

grivas · 30th August 2014, 19:57

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Originally Posted by DMGRS

PCV Filter is a must - I have them for £10.99 inc postage to the UK.
PCV Filter - Rover 75 / MG ZT CDTi

Yes indeed very important to do this, but please be careful not to damage the return fuel pipe plastic fittings, when easing off, to access the PCV unit.

arnosvale65 · 2nd September 2014, 15:07

Bit of sunshine today and no rain forecast so I have finished my service. Fuel filter done , easy thanks to the "How to" and also changed the PCV filter thanks to Artics thread. It was absolutely filthy and had started to implode slightly. The plastic clip which holds the filter down has been broken at some stage does anyone think it really matters? She was running alright before but sounds much quieter now.
Next fine day it will the plenum mod and then I may get really adventurous and do the hand brake mod. I have done the bonnet release cable one.
One thing I like about modern cars is the self bleeding and the spring clips. I have noticed that oil seems to be coming up the left hand engine cover bolt mounting plate, the one in front of the oil filler cap. It doesn't leak out onto the engine cover but it is leaving a damp patch on the cam cover. Only very slightly.

28th August 2014, 18:05	#1
arnosvale65 Posted a thing or two 75 facelift CDTi Connie SE Tourer. MGF 1.8 VVC Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bristol Posts: 1,424 Thanks: 176 Thanked 176 Times in 119 Posts	CDT service Just serviced my Pre Project CDT for the first time. The air filter was quite dirty but not too bad. What I did notice though was following the how to remove the air cleaner and air intake I had a short cut. There were no bolts holding the air intake on at all! That explains one of my rattles. The oil was pretty black but then it is a diesel. I removed it using a Sealy vacuum pump.I got 6 and a quarter litres out. Superb bit of kit. Unfortunately it started raining so I will have a go at the fuel filter tomorrow. How good it is to know that it has all been done and not preported to have been done by some garage for upwards of £100. The engine looks very clean and no leaks at the intercooler.

29th August 2014, 19:32	#2
daverich Regular poster rover75 saloon cdti Join Date: May 2011 Location: Abergavenny Posts: 85 Thanks: 30 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	Its very satisfying doing your own servicing, don't forget to do the pcv filter. All The Best

30th August 2014, 16:12	#7
MevagisseyMedic Avid contributor Rover 75 Club Tourer 2002 Auto Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Mevagissey, Cornwall Posts: 234 Thanks: 19 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	I used the Sealy vacuum pump for the first time today as well, oh so easy. now wondering what i can charge the guys at work for a quick oil change.

2nd September 2014, 15:07	#10
arnosvale65 Posted a thing or two 75 facelift CDTi Connie SE Tourer. MGF 1.8 VVC Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bristol Posts: 1,424 Thanks: 176 Thanked 176 Times in 119 Posts	Bit of sunshine today and no rain forecast so I have finished my service. Fuel filter done , easy thanks to the "How to" and also changed the PCV filter thanks to Artics thread. It was absolutely filthy and had started to implode slightly. The plastic clip which holds the filter down has been broken at some stage does anyone think it really matters? She was running alright before but sounds much quieter now. Next fine day it will the plenum mod and then I may get really adventurous and do the hand brake mod. I have done the bonnet release cable one. One thing I like about modern cars is the self bleeding and the spring clips. I have noticed that oil seems to be coming up the left hand engine cover bolt mounting plate, the one in front of the oil filler cap. It doesn't leak out onto the engine cover but it is leaving a damp patch on the cam cover. Only very slightly.