What I did with my Rover 75/MG ZT today? - Page 1353

Twisterboy · 7th April 2022, 07:46

This was yesterday - Took mine on another drive down the East Lothian Countryside.

Saga Lout · 7th April 2022, 19:10

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Originally Posted by Pistons_and_processors

I had my alloy wheels refurbished today by a mobile company. Done a great job, can’t believe the difference!
Wheel well space didn’t look too crusty and appears it’s had new rear shocks and dampeners at some point.

That's a nice example of a late model MK1.

Saga Lout · 7th April 2022, 19:15

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Originally Posted by SideValve

As I have the V6 in bits I thought I'd do a compression test before starting reassembly - just incase I need to keep digging.
No.3 spark plug came out fine. No.5 decided it didn't want to leave its snug home.
1st time I've ever used a rattle gun on a plug!
Not something I'd recommend but did the job beautifully.
Think I'll make sure the threads are sparkly before I get the compression tester stuck in there......

Cut a V into the screw part of an old plug with a grinder, make it so the clockwise/left side is nearer to a straight cut and the V shape leans to the right as viewed from above, pack the cut out with some grease and screw it into the plug hole like a tap, a half turn in and quarter turn back, it will clean the threads and the grease will catch the residue.

bl52krz · 7th April 2022, 19:50

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Originally Posted by CimmaronG

Fitted DAB aerial, then quick vac n wash, now it's raining

I always thought that rain is normal after washing and polishing your car. It is for me, like you.

SideValve · 7th April 2022, 20:44

Did a compression test - all good and hold their pressure nicely.
Time to start putting it back together.

8th April 2022, 18:42

Took the ZT over to Wendover to swap it over with the 75 which my friend is kindly letting me park at his place. 75 has been parked for 4 weeks and started first time (the tracker has been running all this time too).

Still trying to decide whether to keep both or move one on.......

edwardmk · 8th April 2022, 21:14

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Originally Posted by bl52krz

I always thought that rain is normal after washing and polishing your car. It is for me, like you.

Here in Cornwall you become an immediate prime target for seagulls!

MDMH757 · 8th April 2022, 22:17

Fitted the "in hose thermostat" mod, good to now have the heating to warm up quickly.

four new tyres being fitted tomorrow

Cheers

Maurice

bl52krz · 8th April 2022, 22:32

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Originally Posted by edwardmk

Here in Cornwall you become an immediate prime target for seagulls!

Its the pigging pigeons here. Usually wash and wax it, then go in for a drink and......... come out to see it’s been targeted by flying shyte machines.

TomTheTyke · 9th April 2022, 07:29

Actually yesterday but we arrived at about 11 o’clock, longest single journey since buying the 75 in September, 230+ miles up the A1 from jct 38 just North of Doncaster to Edinburgh.

Didn’t miss a beat and didn’t ache when I got out, even without cruise control. When I bought this car it had only done 40000 miles in its 20 years but my intention is to drive it while a V6 petrol is still allowed and so far as an everyday car and occasional mile muncher I can’t fault it. Only had to change the thermostat (common fault) over Christmas which was leaking slightly when I bought it anyway.

7th April 2022, 07:46	#13521
Twisterboy Loves to post 75 Connoisseur SE in BRG Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 382 Thanks: 144 Thanked 77 Times in 69 Posts	This was yesterday - Took mine on another drive down the East Lothian Countryside. __________________ Davy 2004 Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 51 of 118 Rover 75s to come off the production line on 21st July 2004 71 of only 235 British Racing Green diesel face lift Connoisseur SE saloons with Sandstone Beige Interiors produced worldwide Mileage April 2022: 120225 or 2914 in my custody

8th April 2022, 18:42	#13526
Bazzateer Guest Posts: n/a	Took the ZT over to Wendover to swap it over with the 75 which my friend is kindly letting me park at his place. 75 has been parked for 4 weeks and started first time (the tracker has been running all this time too). Still trying to decide whether to keep both or move one on.......

8th April 2022, 22:17	#13528
MDMH757 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham Posts: 269 Thanks: 48 Thanked 64 Times in 50 Posts	Fitted the "in hose thermostat" mod, good to now have the heating to warm up quickly. four new tyres being fitted tomorrow Cheers Maurice

9th April 2022, 07:29	#13530
TomTheTyke Avid contributor Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur, MG TF 80th Anniversary Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Pontefract Posts: 157 Thanks: 12 Thanked 22 Times in 11 Posts	Actually yesterday but we arrived at about 11 o’clock, longest single journey since buying the 75 in September, 230+ miles up the A1 from jct 38 just North of Doncaster to Edinburgh. Didn’t miss a beat and didn’t ache when I got out, even without cruise control. When I bought this car it had only done 40000 miles in its 20 years but my intention is to drive it while a V6 petrol is still allowed and so far as an everyday car and occasional mile muncher I can’t fault it. Only had to change the thermostat (common fault) over Christmas which was leaking slightly when I bought it anyway.