What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 506

Mike Noc · 2nd May 2016, 20:00

They are never too young to learn.

David and Caroline, the pit crew back in the day, assisting in securing the bonnet divi bars ready for the next race.

Note the sledge hammer bottom of picture, used to adjust the panel gaps. It's all relative mind.

barney bear · 2nd May 2016, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

They are never too young to learn.

David and Caroline, the pit crew back in the day, assisting in securing the bonnet divi bars ready for the next race.

Note the sledge hammer bottom of picture, used to adjust the panel gaps. It's all relative mind.

I can't trust mine with a hammer! It'd end up across my head just to see what happened

Mike Noc · 2nd May 2016, 20:32

Yes I was the only one swinging the hammer. Just for safety - it wasn't as if we were worried about damaging the bodywork.

Mike Noc · 2nd May 2016, 20:50

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

And here we go, 67000 miles

Brian

67000 miles? Looks like Mrs MB has been parking in King Edwards Bay and getting the boat back Bri.

bl52krz · 2nd May 2016, 21:23

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Pulled the front end off Mrs MB's Classicasseur SE, replaced the fan resistor, and cleaned up the slam panel, disassembled the bonnet latches, cleaned and greased, then followed by a quick refurb of the headlights, and a repair of the O/S headlamp loom.

Put it all back together, after lifting the crash beam, now it has a sensible shutline on the bonnet, and working low speed fan

Came in this afternoon after a trip down to a job, in Darlington to find my new Tourer absent

Apparently the lure of a decent Rover was too much for Mrs MB, the excuse, well the 75 is making a twanging noise

Ho hum, looks like a replacement strut top bearing is the order of the day later, she is not going to lay claim to my new baby!!!!

Brian

Hhmm. Not going to lay claim to your new baby? We will see. You need to put your foot down with a firm hand, while you can. I have some bandages if you want some at any time.lol

marinabrian · 2nd May 2016, 23:02

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

67000 miles? Looks like Mrs MB has been parking in King Edwards Bay and getting the boat back Bri.

My thoughts too Mike, strange how the other side was perfect too

Nowt as strange as old cars

Brian

ZedTeeT · 3rd May 2016, 06:56

The only thing I've done so far today is stand looking at my ZT-T through the window contemplating how much hard earned it's going to relieve me of in the coming months. Oh well, in for a penny in for a grand

Darcydog · 3rd May 2016, 07:06

I gave my ZT-T a bit of a rest this BH weekend - she has taken me all over the place in the past month and is going so well I don't want to tempt fate with small journeys.

Only thing I did do was to reflect on the state of the front drop links that are knocking after just 9 months. Very disappointing.

Am considering some adjustable ones - not because I want to adjust them at all once fitted - but because I would hope they may be made to a higher standard.

ZedTeeT · 3rd May 2016, 08:43

Talking of drop links, can anyone recommend some that don't start to fail within a year. I bought some Mayle brand ones that are supposed to be heavy duty, but have yet to fit them so can't report yet.

klarzy · 3rd May 2016, 11:58

Wonder if there's a 4x4 one of roughly the same length??

2nd May 2016, 20:00	#5051
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,551 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	They are never too young to learn. David and Caroline, the pit crew back in the day, assisting in securing the bonnet divi bars ready for the next race. Note the sledge hammer bottom of picture, used to adjust the panel gaps. It's all relative mind. Last edited by Mike Noc; 2nd May 2016 at 20:10..

3rd May 2016, 06:56	#5057
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	The only thing I've done so far today is stand looking at my ZT-T through the window contemplating how much hard earned it's going to relieve me of in the coming months. Oh well, in for a penny in for a grand __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

3rd May 2016, 08:43	#5059
ZedTeeT Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Horsham Posts: 874 Thanks: 197 Thanked 239 Times in 207 Posts	Talking of drop links, can anyone recommend some that don't start to fail within a year. I bought some Mayle brand ones that are supposed to be heavy duty, but have yet to fit them so can't report yet. __________________ My garage. 03/53 MG ZT-T+ CDTi auto in XPG. 232k and much to do! 21/21 MG ZS ev. Daily. 85/C Capri 2.8i Special. Mine 29+ years. 82/X Talbot Tagora SX V6. Restoration project. 11/11 Hyundai I Load CRDi. Van....... nuff said.

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klarzy This is my second home none but not gone Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: March, Cambs Posts: 16,437 Thanks: 894 Thanked 4,247 Times in 3,025 Posts	Wonder if there's a 4x4 one of roughly the same length?? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

2nd May 2016, 20:32	#5053
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,551 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Yes I was the only one swinging the hammer. Just for safety - it wasn't as if we were worried about damaging the bodywork.

3rd May 2016, 07:06	#5058
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	I gave my ZT-T a bit of a rest this BH weekend - she has taken me all over the place in the past month and is going so well I don't want to tempt fate with small journeys. Only thing I did do was to reflect on the state of the front drop links that are knocking after just 9 months. Very disappointing. Am considering some adjustable ones - not because I want to adjust them at all once fitted - but because I would hope they may be made to a higher standard.