What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 874

Arctic · 17th November 2018, 14:25

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Originally Posted by billatllandudno

I was getting some vibration through the steering wheel and pedals and clutch judder which was steadily getting

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worse, took it for it's mot and it passed ok mentioned to tester about vibration he said he could not find anything wrong with the car, so took it home put it on ramps had to take off the under tray to have a better look and found that the lower engine mount rubber completely split through, replaced it this morning took about 10 mins to swap over to a new one took longer to re fit the under tray all the vibration and the clutch judder gone now, drives like a new car again cost me £23.49 off the bay for the new mount

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Hi Bill.
Yes that would have failed the if you had not left the engine under tray on, as that was the only reason he could not see it, or test it, did he give you advisory for the under tray ? some do.

What mount did you replace it with do you have a link or ebay number for it, also would you be so kind as to let us know how long it lasts, maybe check it again in 3 months to 6 months time.

marinabrian · 17th November 2018, 15:49

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Black paint on upper rear arms, then investigated "lifetime guarantee" powerflow exhaust, then decided to get the TIG welder out of the cupboard

It's like watching paint dry...........literally

I'm in two minds to refit the other set of upper arms I have, just so I can get it off the ramp to allow the fitting up of another altogether more pretty ZT to take place.

Ho hum.

Brian

Lower spring isolator modified to fit, black paint not hard enough yet, so the moral of the story here is a simple one, if you suspect your car is not worth fixing, then don't bother trying.

These things are sent to try us, but this will the last time I fit these parts, they are simply more trouble than they are worth

billatllandudno · 17th November 2018, 18:07

Hello Arctic
The advisory was for a nearside rear slightly pitted brake line, I will also keep an eye on how long it lasts, being a sedate driver it should last a while I hope.

The link for the mount hope it works for you I ordered on Thur afternoon click and collect from argos next day which was quite quick

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...t/122166671960

trikey · 17th November 2018, 18:10

I broke this trying to remove stubborn strut pinch bolts.

Got the little blighters out eventually!

marinabrian · 17th November 2018, 20:19

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Originally Posted by trikey

I broke this trying to remove stubborn strut pinch bolts.

Got the little blighters out eventually!

You must have been fairly yarking on that the shear off the square

I tend to use the breaker bar on the socket direct, and I've snapped one of those on the same job.

trikey · 17th November 2018, 20:22

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

You must have been fairly yarking on that the shear off the square

I tend to use the breaker bar on the socket direct, and I've snapped one of those on the same job.

I had Weetabix and spinach

I was using the extension as I had limited space due to the six sided socket Bri, a little heat soon had the rusty bolts moving.

marinabrian · 17th November 2018, 20:27

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Originally Posted by trikey

I had Weetabix and spinach

I was using the extension as I had limited space due to the six sided socket Bri, a little heat soon had the rusty bolts moving.

Good stuff, I hate that job.........fortunately new strut top bearings were a breeze if a bit heavy with no driveshafts, subframe, bottom arms, track rod ends etc.

trikey · 17th November 2018, 20:30

I have one more rear arm bush to fit, then a pair of front anti roll bar rubbers then the car can return to its owner

marinabrian · 17th November 2018, 20:38

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Originally Posted by trikey

I have one more rear arm bush to fit, then a pair of front anti roll bar rubbers then the car can return to its owner

Brilliant, I'll bet it'll be nice and quiet once you're done.

I'm currently waiting of the second coat of paint drying on the rear arms, the cavity wax is on a radiator warming through, and the shultz gun is cleaned and ready.

It has to be boxed up tonight, there is a more pressing case in Typhoon requiring ramp time for tomorrow

Dawn · 17th November 2018, 20:56

Did my key arrive in (relatively) one piece Brian?

Spare is a bit lazy. Think I need to try new battery!

Fitted a nice but not original rubber boot mat today. Need to give underneath a better once over tomorrow but its not going to get sorted until Spring now as I only have normal ramps and weather is against me outdoors.

Too many niggles at wrong time of year!

17th November 2018, 18:07	#8733
billatllandudno Regular poster rover 75 cdti contemporary se tourer Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: St.Helens Merseyside Posts: 78 Thanks: 69 Thanked 15 Times in 13 Posts	re engine mount Hello Arctic The advisory was for a nearside rear slightly pitted brake line, I will also keep an eye on how long it lasts, being a sedate driver it should last a while I hope. The link for the mount hope it works for you I ordered on Thur afternoon click and collect from argos next day which was quite quick https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...t/122166671960

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,762 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I broke this trying to remove stubborn strut pinch bolts. Got the little blighters out eventually! __________________ Lest we forget..

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trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,762 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	I have one more rear arm bush to fit, then a pair of front anti roll bar rubbers then the car can return to its owner __________________ Lest we forget..

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17th November 2018, 20:56	#8740
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Did my key arrive in (relatively) one piece Brian? Spare is a bit lazy. Think I need to try new battery! Fitted a nice but not original rubber boot mat today. Need to give underneath a better once over tomorrow but its not going to get sorted until Spring now as I only have normal ramps and weather is against me outdoors. Too many niggles at wrong time of year!