What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 926

Raspberrycai · 14th March 2019, 10:41

Today, I made a plan on what I want to do on my car to get it in the best possible condition. It's in very good condition right now, but a few things are holding it back from being an almost perfect 75. The plan is:

Fix the leaks - I'm still not too sure where they're coming from. After this I can re-install the carpet.

Engine bay clean - don't think it's ever been cleaned, so that will be fun.

Engine cover painting - Saw a thread of Avon's 75 and the silver engine cover looks brilliant.

Walnut interior - swapping from light oak to real walnut.

Android headunit

Cream interior - I've got a black interior right now but always wanted a cream interior, so I may completely change the interior. Whilst i'm doing this I will also try and bring everything to pre project drive.

new speakers

soundproofing ( best to do all 3 of these at the same time.)

160 Remap (still not got round to doing that yet)

Walnut Key - I saw on reddit that someone made a car key out of wood when their old one broke - I might give this a shot as my key right now is very tatty.

Pre facelift front bumper - I prefer the pre facelift to the facelift, so I may swap the front. I was thinking a MK1 ZT bumper but i'm not too sure, I think it's too much. Similarly, the MK1 75 bumper is a bit too reserved for me. I think a compromise will be best, try and make it look like the 75 sport concept.

Fix the chips in the rear bumper - My rear bumper is full of chips and it's spoiling the bodywork. It really needs correcting.

Wheel centre caps - They need painting and the new badges I bought need painting.

Hopefully this little project will last me throughout the easter and summer holidays.

grout20 · 14th March 2019, 10:54

Took my Unions off and replaced with a set of Crowns.

Not everyones favourite wheels but I like 'em!

John

Bogbrush82 · 14th March 2019, 21:47

Fitted some new wing mirrors to Bones.

Again.

On the plus side though, she's nice and clean and ready for the NANO.

bl52krz · 14th March 2019, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bogbrush82

Fitted some new wing mirrors to Bones.

Again.

On the plus side though, she's nice and clean and ready for the NANO.

I wish mine was clean. Washed it last night for the mot today, and as usual, whenever I wash my car, it rains. It now looks the pits. Will have to see if I have time before the nano on Saturday, to get it cleaned up. That will be three washes in ten days. My wife says I should take my car into the dessert to help get it to rain there.

ryszard · 14th March 2019, 22:56

Hi,after my diesel conking out from what I presume was low fuel managed to finally get it going today,took me almost most of the day,had to recharge the battery twice after cranking and then it finally chugged to life after I had to take the other battery off my launch car.In between battery changes thought I would check all the fuses,pump relay and inertia cut off switch.I did not seem to be getting any fuel to the fuel filter for a long time.I can't be sure but I think the inertia switch had activated because as I pressed it I thought I felt it click,not the easiest to get to!Maybe the sudden lack of fuel resulting in a stationary jolt had activated it as well.See tomorrow if it starts like it used to.Regards Ry.....

trikey · 15th March 2019, 12:11

They will always be wing mirrors to those of a certain age, same as opal fruits, marathons, hoovers etc.

Captain Crappycrimp · 15th March 2019, 13:22

It would appear I am of a certain age.......Opel fruits made to make your mouth water!

Dorset Bob · 15th March 2019, 13:50

Rear view mirrors give a view of the rear.

Wing mirrors give a view along the wings.

If you have door mirrors, your wing mirrors are not adjusted correctly.

marinabrian · 15th March 2019, 18:21

Drove it to the coast, walked the hound, parked it up, then picked up my mate's van to do a job.

Had a phone call from Saxo1980 who had arrived at my place, so after a cup of coffee, off we set in the van of Astra.

I think Graham was fairly impressed with the van's turn of speed, not to mention the fact you can fit loads of stuff in the back, unlike the ZT where you can't

A V70 is looking increasingly likely as a successor to the ZT, I certainly would like a decent estate car, but no tourer or ZT-T would be suitable given what I need a car to be able to do

Ho hum

Brian

trikey · 15th March 2019, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by marinabrian

Drove it to the coast, walked the hound, parked it up, then picked up my mate's van to do a job.

Had a phone call from Saxo1980 who had arrived at my place, so after a cup of coffee, off we set in the van of Astra.

I think Graham was fairly impressed with the van's turn of speed, not to mention the fact you can fit loads of stuff in the back, unlike the ZT where you can't

A V70 is looking increasingly likely as a successor to the ZT, I certainly would like a decent estate car, but no tourer or ZT-T would be suitable given what I need a car to be able to do

Ho hum

Brian

Graham will be seeking a tuned Astra then!

14th March 2019, 10:41	#9251
Raspberrycai Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Merc 190E 1.8, '91 Yamaha SR125 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Chester Posts: 193 Thanks: 85 Thanked 60 Times in 36 Posts	Today, I made a plan on what I want to do on my car to get it in the best possible condition. It's in very good condition right now, but a few things are holding it back from being an almost perfect 75. The plan is: Fix the leaks - I'm still not too sure where they're coming from. After this I can re-install the carpet. Engine bay clean - don't think it's ever been cleaned, so that will be fun. Engine cover painting - Saw a thread of Avon's 75 and the silver engine cover looks brilliant. Walnut interior - swapping from light oak to real walnut. Android headunit Cream interior - I've got a black interior right now but always wanted a cream interior, so I may completely change the interior. Whilst i'm doing this I will also try and bring everything to pre project drive. new speakers soundproofing ( best to do all 3 of these at the same time.) 160 Remap (still not got round to doing that yet) Walnut Key - I saw on reddit that someone made a car key out of wood when their old one broke - I might give this a shot as my key right now is very tatty. Pre facelift front bumper - I prefer the pre facelift to the facelift, so I may swap the front. I was thinking a MK1 ZT bumper but i'm not too sure, I think it's too much. Similarly, the MK1 75 bumper is a bit too reserved for me. I think a compromise will be best, try and make it look like the 75 sport concept. Fix the chips in the rear bumper - My rear bumper is full of chips and it's spoiling the bodywork. It really needs correcting. Wheel centre caps - They need painting and the new badges I bought need painting. Hopefully this little project will last me throughout the easter and summer holidays. __________________ 2004 Rover 75 Saloon - Connoisseur S.E - 2.0 Diesel CDTi - Platinum Gold - Auto. 1991 Mercedes 190E 1.8 (Nico) / 1991 Yamaha SR125 (David) This vehicle (Nigel) was born Wednesday, 15th September 2004 @ 08:14:39 and was the 103,810th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 - This vehicle was the 3,096th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 - This vehicle was the 303rd 75 in Platinum Gold (code: MCN) to be made out of 1,685 Platinum Gold 75s

14th March 2019, 10:54	#9252
grout20 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connie SE 2.5 V6 Auto Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Stevenage Posts: 619 Thanks: 619 Thanked 253 Times in 182 Posts	Magic carpet installation.... Took my Unions off and replaced with a set of Crowns. Not everyones favourite wheels but I like 'em! John __________________ . My 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Auto 75 is the • 20,516th 75 to be made out of 112,381 • 787th 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,671 • 1,248th Wedgwood Blue Metallic (code: JBH) to be made out of 7,515 code JBH 75's

14th March 2019, 21:47	#9253
Bogbrush82 I really should get out more....... BMW X3 2.0D Join Date: May 2017 Location: Tipton Posts: 2,383 Thanks: 51 Thanked 765 Times in 421 Posts	Fitted some new wing mirrors to Bones. Again. On the plus side though, she's nice and clean and ready for the NANO. __________________ Current car: BMW x3 2.0d (The one with the M47 engine!) Rolled off the line on December 14th, 2004.

15th March 2019, 12:11	#9256
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,764 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	They will always be wing mirrors to those of a certain age, same as opal fruits, marathons, hoovers etc. __________________ Lest we forget..

15th March 2019, 13:22	#9257
Captain Crappycrimp Gets stuck in Devil car is dead! Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Scarborough Posts: 774 Thanks: 94 Thanked 145 Times in 92 Posts	It would appear I am of a certain age.......Opel fruits made to make your mouth water! __________________ SAVED SO FAR 2003 Le mans Green MG ZTT 1.8T, 2003 MG ZT CDTI BRG, ZT 190 Typhoon, 2001 Rover 75 1.8 Tourer , 2002 solar red MG ZTT 177, 2005 Silver MG ZTT CDTI, 2001 Trophy Blue MG ZT (Early No 131) 160, 2004 XPG MG ZT CDTI. 2004 MG ZT Ignition Blue MG Press car/Pheonix 4 personal car. Rover 75 CDT top spec Cowley car. 2003 MG ZT 190+ white Gold. Couldn't save MG ZT 1.8T XPG 2005 MG ZTT Goodwood Green(Devil car) MY PROJECT 2004 MG ZTT Diesel auto in disappointing grey.

14th March 2019, 22:56	#9255
ryszard Gets stuck in Moonstone diesel,X351 Jaguar and now MG ZT 260 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northampton Posts: 682 Thanks: 288 Thanked 118 Times in 96 Posts	Hi,after my diesel conking out from what I presume was low fuel managed to finally get it going today,took me almost most of the day,had to recharge the battery twice after cranking and then it finally chugged to life after I had to take the other battery off my launch car.In between battery changes thought I would check all the fuses,pump relay and inertia cut off switch.I did not seem to be getting any fuel to the fuel filter for a long time.I can't be sure but I think the inertia switch had activated because as I pressed it I thought I felt it click,not the easiest to get to!Maybe the sudden lack of fuel resulting in a stationary jolt had activated it as well.See tomorrow if it starts like it used to.Regards Ry.....

15th March 2019, 13:50	#9258
Dorset Bob Senior Citizen Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur SE,Chrysler 300C,124 Spider, Daytona 955i,Honda XL250 & Royal Enfield 650GT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Kingdom of Wessex Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 2,391 Thanked 2,685 Times in 1,686 Posts	Rear view mirrors give a view of the rear. Wing mirrors give a view along the wings. If you have door mirrors, your wing mirrors are not adjusted correctly. __________________ Let the good times roll............

15th March 2019, 18:21	#9259
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Drove it to the coast, walked the hound, parked it up, then picked up my mate's van to do a job. Had a phone call from Saxo1980 who had arrived at my place, so after a cup of coffee, off we set in the van of Astra. I think Graham was fairly impressed with the van's turn of speed, not to mention the fact you can fit loads of stuff in the back, unlike the ZT where you can't A V70 is looking increasingly likely as a successor to the ZT, I certainly would like a decent estate car, but no tourer or ZT-T would be suitable given what I need a car to be able to do Ho hum Brian