I am starting a new Rover 75 MGZT owners club

baconbuttyman · 31st December 2011, 09:36

I think there are enough of us now, i think it's time for a break away club............ for members who have clutch probs atm

as it seems to be a common problem atm

was thinking of calling the club "the R75-MGZT with dodgy clutch club"

hopefully i will get no other members

will it take off me think..... well not in my car.. stutter stutter :xmas-smiley-036:

pab · 31st December 2011, 09:51

Mick,it's only a clutch..They fail on every car and on the 1.8 it's a relatively easy job.

Take for instance a Renault Megane,clutch replacement in these cars are booked at 7.2 hours for replacement at a main dealer,now think of that cost.Andi Willi and John and also my assistance it had taken us the best part of six hours..The sub frame was removed,even the radiator..The car had only done 50K when it failed.

It made the complicated clutch renewal on a diesel look a doddle.

Anyway why start another club when you get all the best information and advice right here..

Kiltman · 31st December 2011, 10:15

I'm up for it, you will be able to recognise us by our over-developed left arm & leg from all the effort of changing gear!

baconbuttyman · 31st December 2011, 11:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab

Mick,it's only a clutch..They fail on every car and on the 1.8 it's a relatively easy job.

Take for instance a Renault Megane,clutch replacement in these cars are booked at 7.2 hours for replacement at a main dealer,now think of that cost.Andi Willi and John and also my assistance it had taken us the best part of six hours..The sub frame was removed,even the radiator..The car had only done 50K when it failed.

It made the complicated clutch renewal on a diesel look a doddle.

Anyway why start another club when you get all the best information and advice right here..

yeah i am not worried bud, will be sorted when garage is back open

thread was meant as a joke with the amount of clutch problems being listed atm, thought it would be funny

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiltman

I'm up for it, you will be able to recognise us by our over-developed left arm & leg from all the effort of changing gear!

yeah i know what you mean, the 75 clutch is heavy as it is with out any probs, am running about in a Rover 414si atm and must say, very nice driver, light clutch, smooth gears, nippy begger too

philjudo · 31st December 2011, 11:13

No difference in cost for mine or the wifes Mondeo diesel, Time and mileage roughly the same, Mondeo started vibrating due to the dual mass flywheel and the 75 had just gone stiff. The way folks moan about clutches on 75s and ZTs you would think that these were the only cars that ever needed a clutch replacement.

chrissyboy · 31st December 2011, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by baconbuttyman

yeah i am not worried bud, will be sorted when garage is back open

thread was meant as a joke with the amount of clutch problems being listed atm, thought it would be funny

yeah i know what you mean, the 75 clutch is heavy as it is with out any probs, am running about in a Rover 414si atm and must say, very nice driver, light clutch, smooth gears, nippy begger too

a club for just the diesels mick ?,what with all the problems they have ,and thats if it starts ...now thats funny :xmas-smiley-004::xmas-smiley-004::xmas-smiley-004:

ardvark · 31st December 2011, 13:01

Can I join?

cossie dunc · 31st December 2011, 13:40

id like to join,i dont need a clutch, but maybe i could provide some driving lessons for those of you out there who need a clutch.................prevent you from needing another one in 50k

:xmas-smiley-004:

just a wee joke in keeping with the nature of the thread please dont hurl abuse back at me

:xmas-smiley-009:

hotrodinstraycat · 31st December 2011, 14:16

It made the complicated clutch renewal on a diesel look a doddle.

Cheers PAB, that's made my New Year just swell

Oh well sign me up for the break away club...whilst waiting for my new club badge I'm looking for an AUTO

Forestgreen · 31st December 2011, 14:56

My first car was a Volvo 440 and I got through two clutches in a year. Replaced it with a Mazda which was fantastic and still going strong on its first clutch when I sold it at 130000 miles.

31st December 2011, 09:36	#1
baconbuttyman Banned Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,724 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	I am starting a new Rover 75 MGZT owners club I think there are enough of us now, i think it's time for a break away club............ for members who have clutch probs atm as it seems to be a common problem atm was thinking of calling the club "the R75-MGZT with dodgy clutch club" hopefully i will get no other members will it take off me think..... well not in my car.. stutter stutter :xmas-smiley-036:

31st December 2011, 11:13	#5
philjudo Posted a thing or two rover 75 CDTI Saloon Club SE Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,300 Thanks: 51 Thanked 40 Times in 27 Posts	No difference in cost for mine or the wifes Mondeo diesel, Time and mileage roughly the same, Mondeo started vibrating due to the dual mass flywheel and the 75 had just gone stiff. The way folks moan about clutches on 75s and ZTs you would think that these were the only cars that ever needed a clutch replacement. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

31st December 2011, 13:01	#7
ardvark Al 75 CDTI Tourer Auto Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Studley Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 1 Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts	Can I join? __________________ ARDVARK

31st December 2011, 13:40	#8
cossie dunc I really should get out more....... rover 75 contemporary se cdti + rover 75 connie cdti work horse Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West lothian Posts: 2,258 Thanks: 217 Thanked 424 Times in 189 Posts	id like to join,i dont need a clutch, but maybe i could provide some driving lessons for those of you out there who need a clutch.................prevent you from needing another one in 50k:xmas-smiley-004: just a wee joke in keeping with the nature of the thread please dont hurl abuse back at me:xmas-smiley-009:

31st December 2011, 09:51	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Mick,it's only a clutch..They fail on every car and on the 1.8 it's a relatively easy job. Take for instance a Renault Megane,clutch replacement in these cars are booked at 7.2 hours for replacement at a main dealer,now think of that cost.Andi Willi and John and also my assistance it had taken us the best part of six hours..The sub frame was removed,even the radiator..The car had only done 50K when it failed. It made the complicated clutch renewal on a diesel look a doddle. Anyway why start another club when you get all the best information and advice right here..

31st December 2011, 10:15	#3
Kiltman I really should get out more....... MG ZT CDTi 135 / Rover 75 Club SE 160 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Leek Posts: 2,013 Thanks: 235 Thanked 128 Times in 104 Posts	I'm up for it, you will be able to recognise us by our over-developed left arm & leg from all the effort of changing gear!

31st December 2011, 14:16	#9
hotrodinstraycat Loves to post 2003 X-Powewr Grey MG ZT190 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 362 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It made the complicated clutch renewal on a diesel look a doddle. Cheers PAB, that's made my New Year just swell Oh well sign me up for the break away club...whilst waiting for my new club badge I'm looking for an AUTO

31st December 2011, 14:56	#10
Forestgreen Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur SE 2.5 V6 saloon Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Birmingham Posts: 770 Thanks: 47 Thanked 105 Times in 54 Posts	My first car was a Volvo 440 and I got through two clutches in a year. Replaced it with a Mazda which was fantastic and still going strong on its first clutch when I sold it at 130000 miles.