What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 482

Alan123 · 12th March 2016, 10:17

Well while at work I've washed it. Checked tyre pressures
Checked all fluids & plems. So just waiting to go home so I can give it a good polishing then I'll sit back and admire it lol

Tenesmus · 12th March 2016, 14:46

Stripped the back interior and did the drain mod on the nearside.

I may get round to the offside tomorrow but I think rain is coming in around the side window.

Today I checked the front offside and found it had already been done. Checked the plenum drain, vacuumed out some leaves and rodded it. There's no tide mark on the pollen filter so I don't know if it was a problem or not, but I was getting water coming in the blanking plug under the bonnet release. I've left the trim panel off so I can more easily see where it's coming from - it is worrying close to the light control unit and in heavy rain the offside headlight was flickering on and off (even with the ignition off).

Anyone know what the white plug at the end of some wires under the plenum cover is for, and what the black plastic, er, thingy on the left driver footwell trim panel is for?

crown · 12th March 2016, 16:34

Fitted this today. ☺

klarzy · 12th March 2016, 16:38

Spent a little time with shadow today....

She got 2 new strut top bearings & mounts (god its easier on the zed than the 75), 1 new steering rack gator, hydromount check up, a pair of lexus style rear lights and a quick tickle round the nearside wing sound deadening....

well and truly jacobs'd now...

Southcoast · 12th March 2016, 17:10

Having had my diesel tourer since the beginning of the year and watching the temperature gauge never get to halfway I thought it was time for the mod.
Bought the inline stat from DMGRS a few weeks ago. Using a borrowed Dremmel made short work of removing the fixed metal band from the top hose and a mix of washing up liquid and Vaseline made the insertion of the stat not too difficult. Anyway, after putting in some more coolant and screwing everything back together I took it for a drive up the dual carriage way. The gauge got to 9 o'clock fairly swiftly and the ODB showed 87 degrees. Back in the 30mph zone it stayed around 84/85 degrees. Happy now. Just hope it improves my MPG.

gazcaz · 12th March 2016, 17:12

Replaced inlet manifold,new uprated viz motors (thanks stocktake) new cold air feed induction kit by Jetex and seat leon cupra splitter.

marinabrian · 12th March 2016, 21:42

Removed the front subframe on the ZT, got distracted by other work commitments, and left fitting the new clutch until tomorrow.

It was really nice working on the car today, 15 degrees....spring is here

Brian

oxfordblue75 · 12th March 2016, 21:48

With the help of sonic ZS , removed front doors , changed looms and fitted powerfold mirrors and HK speakers/tweeters .

bobthebuilder · 12th March 2016, 21:55

Replaced my wipers, phew was a tough one .

Tian905 · 12th March 2016, 22:03

Spring has sprung it seems so took advantage. Clutch on 75 has been slipping since Christmas.

So replaced the clutch and slave.

Getting faster 6.5 hours, third one I've done though.

Must admit the Tazu slave (master already done) is so much lighter to press than the LUK I put in the ZT.

12th March 2016, 14:46	#4812
Tenesmus Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Penzance Posts: 481 Thanks: 17 Thanked 69 Times in 52 Posts	Stripped the back interior and did the drain mod on the nearside. I may get round to the offside tomorrow but I think rain is coming in around the side window. Today I checked the front offside and found it had already been done. Checked the plenum drain, vacuumed out some leaves and rodded it. There's no tide mark on the pollen filter so I don't know if it was a problem or not, but I was getting water coming in the blanking plug under the bonnet release. I've left the trim panel off so I can more easily see where it's coming from - it is worrying close to the light control unit and in heavy rain the offside headlight was flickering on and off (even with the ignition off). Anyone know what the white plug at the end of some wires under the plenum cover is for, and what the black plastic, er, thingy on the left driver footwell trim panel is for? __________________ 2005 Connoisseur 2.5 auto SE Tourer in BRG with Sandstone Beige and Black piping interior (the 2nd of only 7 Rover 75s produced 5th November 2004, and it’s the 244th of 303 facelift British Racing Green 75 tourers built worldwide). All I've done is add Rover walnut gear knob and handbrake... 2016 Vauxhall Viva SL (Father Jack) "assisted manual" (auto) in purple. Going rusty underneath already...

12th March 2016, 16:34	#4813
crown Gets stuck in mg zt saloon Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Norwich Posts: 868 Thanks: 463 Thanked 142 Times in 106 Posts	Fitted this today. ☺ __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]mods so far; auto boot lift mod, stainless steel back box, jvc double din head unit, vibe speakers, black oak dash, plenum mod, refurbished hairpins, retro fit illuminated sun visors k & n air filter,aero wipers.retro fit electric rear blind. roewe front bumper with mg grill badge.new turbo vac pipes.

12th March 2016, 16:38	#4814
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	Spent a little time with shadow today.... She got 2 new strut top bearings & mounts (god its easier on the zed than the 75), 1 new steering rack gator, hydromount check up, a pair of lexus style rear lights and a quick tickle round the nearside wing sound deadening.... well and truly jacobs'd now... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]….All praise Bananaswan….

12th March 2016, 17:10	#4815
Southcoast Regular poster Rover 75 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: a Posts: 84 Thanks: 49 Thanked 20 Times in 16 Posts	Having had my diesel tourer since the beginning of the year and watching the temperature gauge never get to halfway I thought it was time for the mod. Bought the inline stat from DMGRS a few weeks ago. Using a borrowed Dremmel made short work of removing the fixed metal band from the top hose and a mix of washing up liquid and Vaseline made the insertion of the stat not too difficult. Anyway, after putting in some more coolant and screwing everything back together I took it for a drive up the dual carriage way. The gauge got to 9 o'clock fairly swiftly and the ODB showed 87 degrees. Back in the 30mph zone it stayed around 84/85 degrees. Happy now. Just hope it improves my MPG. Last edited by Southcoast; 12th March 2016 at 17:12..

12th March 2016, 17:12	#4816
gazcaz I really should get out more....... MG ZT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Worthing Posts: 2,744 Thanks: 3,944 Thanked 576 Times in 471 Posts	Replaced inlet manifold,new uprated viz motors (thanks stocktake) new cold air feed induction kit by Jetex and seat leon cupra splitter. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MG ZT 2.5 V6 234th of 2,834 Trophy Blue ZT 190 + Saloons Produced 14th of 27 MG ZTs Produced on 27-09-2001

12th March 2016, 10:17	#4811
Alan123 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Darlaston Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 484 Thanked 325 Times in 261 Posts	Well while at work I've washed it. Checked tyre pressures Checked all fluids & plems. So just waiting to go home so I can give it a good polishing then I'll sit back and admire it lol

12th March 2016, 21:42	#4817
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	Removed the front subframe on the ZT, got distracted by other work commitments, and left fitting the new clutch until tomorrow. It was really nice working on the car today, 15 degrees....spring is here Brian

12th March 2016, 21:48	#4818
oxfordblue75 Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon 1.8T Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: saltash Posts: 701 Thanks: 150 Thanked 235 Times in 160 Posts	With the help of sonic ZS , removed front doors , changed looms and fitted powerfold mirrors and HK speakers/tweeters .

12th March 2016, 21:55	#4819
bobthebuilder Gets stuck in Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Gloucester Posts: 582 Thanks: 203 Thanked 70 Times in 55 Posts	Replaced my wipers, phew was a tough one .

12th March 2016, 22:03	#4820
Tian905 Avid contributor MK2 MG ZTT+ CDTi & MK2 Rover 75 Classic CDT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 175 Thanks: 6 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Spring has sprung it seems so took advantage. Clutch on 75 has been slipping since Christmas. So replaced the clutch and slave. Getting faster 6.5 hours, third one I've done though. Must admit the Tazu slave (master already done) is so much lighter to press than the LUK I put in the ZT. __________________