Wire Mesh Grill MK1 ZT

Dallas · 7th April 2015, 13:50

Is the top wire mesh grill black plastic surround sealed/glued into the bumper on a MK1 ZT?

I have taken out the lower mesh grill, but the top grill has a black plastic surround that seems to be glued/sealed to the bumper along with screws facing inwards (screwed in from face of bumper).

LotusLC · 7th April 2015, 14:34

It does come apart from the back,it is screwed on and then unscrew the mesh off .. not sure this makes sence but you will see when the bumper is off. my screws were all at the back tho ...

gazcaz · 7th April 2015, 14:36

Its decieving mate it comes of easily have another look.You might have to cut the plastic welds from the inner part and the grill comes off, revealing the mesh which is screwed on

Dallas · 7th April 2015, 14:59

Thanks fellas, all done.

It is deceiving, had to carefully skim along the plastic welds.

I'm just stripping my original bumper for parts, not sure what to do with the third one. It does have a 6" crack along it, could be repaired or I could use again for parts.

LotusLC · 7th April 2015, 15:00

I have just taken mine off and it was just screwed form the back, nothing to cut, perhaps someone at sometime has messed with yours, as it should part easily...
ha ha see you have sorted it now lol...

Dallas · 7th April 2015, 15:06

Another thing I didn't know, the fog lights have plastic cover surrounds.

I thought the bumper was one big molded shape...

Always learning.

LotusLC · 7th April 2015, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallas

Another thing I didn't know, the fog lights have plastic cover surrounds.

I thought the bumper was one big molded shape...

Always learning.

Yes with rusty screws , i will be putting stainless screws back in mine..

suzublu · 7th April 2015, 15:41

Stainless mesh on a proper car

GusV · 7th April 2015, 16:34

Nice looks like mine

Fusilier · 7th April 2015, 17:11

QUOTE=suzublu;1969852]Stainless mesh on a proper car

[/QUOTE]

Where is the proper car ?

Stu

7th April 2015, 13:50	#1
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Wire Mesh Grill MK1 ZT Is the top wire mesh grill black plastic surround sealed/glued into the bumper on a MK1 ZT? I have taken out the lower mesh grill, but the top grill has a black plastic surround that seems to be glued/sealed to the bumper along with screws facing inwards (screwed in from face of bumper).

7th April 2015, 14:34	#2
LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	It does come apart from the back,it is screwed on and then unscrew the mesh off .. not sure this makes sence but you will see when the bumper is off. my screws were all at the back tho ... __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg Last edited by LotusLC; 7th April 2015 at 14:38..

7th April 2015, 14:36	#3
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	Its decieving mate it comes of easily have another look.You might have to cut the plastic welds from the inner part and the grill comes off, revealing the mesh which is screwed on __________________ [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

7th April 2015, 15:00	#5
LotusLC This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Auto / ZT-T Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: York Posts: 3,981 Thanks: 3,329 Thanked 1,644 Times in 1,238 Posts	I have just taken mine off and it was just screwed form the back, nothing to cut, perhaps someone at sometime has messed with yours, as it should part easily... ha ha see you have sorted it now lol... __________________ Lotus Carlton - Number 852 (My old car) https://i.imgur.com/Cwa3376m.jpg

7th April 2015, 17:11	#10
Fusilier Moderator / RS North East MG ZT T 180,MGF Freestyle, Jaguar XKR Convertible and XF Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Newton Aycliffe Posts: 6,397 Thanks: 1,329 Thanked 2,231 Times in 1,309 Posts	QUOTE=suzublu;1969852]Stainless mesh on a proper car [/QUOTE] Where is the proper car ? Stu __________________ # Project Gruple http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=213155

7th April 2015, 14:59	#4
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Thanks fellas, all done. It is deceiving, had to carefully skim along the plastic welds. I'm just stripping my original bumper for parts, not sure what to do with the third one. It does have a 6" crack along it, could be repaired or I could use again for parts.

7th April 2015, 15:06	#6
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Another thing I didn't know, the fog lights have plastic cover surrounds. I thought the bumper was one big molded shape... Always learning.

7th April 2015, 15:41	#8
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Stainless mesh on a proper car

7th April 2015, 16:34	#9
GusV Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Conn SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Windsor Posts: 334 Thanks: 580 Thanked 141 Times in 98 Posts	Nice looks like mine