Typical that the only place I didn’t do my leak preventative maintenance was the rear lower windscreen clips. Guess mainly … More
Category: bodywork
Shadow Chrome Finish Alloy Wheel Painting
The shadow chrome effect finish has become incredibly popular over the last couple of years ….. and was the OE … More
Missing ABS Connector Clip – MG ZT 260
Certainly no emergency or urgent repair but I noticed there was a difference in how the ABS Connector was secured … More
Waxoyl the Rear Subframe
Whilst at Austin Garages a couple of months ago Nick noted I had waxoyled most of the underside of the … More
Sunroof Seal
I noticed whilst cleaning the car that there was a fair bit of green “moss” around the edge of the … More
Fitting MG7 Mudflaps to the mk1 Rover 75 / MG ZT
The MG7 is the car that the Chinese first produced after MG Rover closed down – it was basically a … More
MG Rover Boot Lid Mounted Warning Triangle
Seems a good idea to have the warning triangle easily accessable if required in an emergency. This is an official … More
Paint and Interor Codes
A comprehensive collection of charts explaining the body paint and interior trim codes used by MG Rover on their range … More
47 really useful cleaning hacks capable of taking on even the filthiest cars | KiwiReport
No matter what you think, it is always important to keep your car as clean as possible at all times. … More
MG faded badge replacement
The original font and rear MG logo badges were badly faded so I bought replacements. The rear badge is a … More
MG ZT Rover 75 mudflap fitting instructions
I recently got hold of some original style mudflaps which I will be fitting and after some internet searches found … More
Whilst on the ramps
Whilst having new tyres on today at the local Kwikfit centre I took the opportunity to take a few pics … More
Leak Proofing – Boot Lid Bolts
Someone on one of the 260 forums suggested that the bolts supporting the boot lid may be leaking on his … More
Leak Proofing – Rear sunroof drain (drivers side)
A similar procedure to the passenger side but before removing inner boot panel:- wait for sat nav unit to power … More
Leak Proofing – Rear sunroof drain (passenger side)
Access to this drain is probably the easiest so I would suggest this is the one to do first so … More
Leak Proofing- Front Sunroof Drains
The front drains are a bit more fiddly to get to as tucked away in the corners so a bit … More
Leak Proofing – Boot Vents
Exposed by removing the side panels in the boot (plus a few other bits on the drivers side) but to … More
MG ZT IsoFix Seat Fittings
So we can easily fit the child seat for our granddaughter to the rear seat on the occasions we are … More
Leak Proofing – Waistline Trim Fasteners
Apparently these waistline trim fasteners can leak. I used Capt. Trolleys and to be extra safe pout a good quality … More
Leak Proofing – Rear light cluster
A common problem and one I suspected was leaking on mine is the original type gasket used on the rear … More
Leak Proofing – Body Seams
It’s known that leaks can occur along some of the seams / joints between body panels. The ideal sealer is … More
Leak Proofing – Boot Area
The MG ZT is notorious for leaks as they start to age and although my low mileage example had no … More
MG ZT / Rover 75 Sunroof Drain Repair Kit
Sunroof drains usually leak for two reasons. Firstly the rigid pipe becomes a loose fit inside the rubber adapter and … More
MG ZT Windscreen Jet to Spray Washer Conversion
After reading on one of the forums where BMW spray jets had been fitted to the ZT instead of the … More
MG ZT Bonnet Insulation Repair
I recently released the lower fixings on the insulation to check behind it ready to do a job on the … More
Bonnet Cable Savers
MG ZT Check for any Sunroof Drain Leaks
A recent post on a forum explained in full detail how to fix or prevent water leaks from the sunroof … More
Rust Treatment and Corrosion Protection by DINITROL UK
I usually waxoyl and underseal my cars myself but recently did a search as to where I could take the … More
Fuel Cap Cord Repair
When I got the car the fuel cap cord had broken making it a bit tricky finding a convenient spot … More
PLENUM DRAIN SHIELD/GUARD/PROTECTOR/FILTER modification by Jules – The 75 and ZT Owners Club Forums
Alternatively if my foam method doesn’t work I’ll be getting one of these which are specifically designed and proven to … More
Plenum Leaf/Debris Protector
Apart from the grill on the top plenum chamber / windscreen panels it’s strange why one side of the windscreen … More
Plenum Drain Check
One of the things that is highly recommended for all new ZT owners of any model is to check that … More
Bonnet Release Cable Junction Box
My first little job I’ve done on the ZT today. I noted that one of the invoices that came with … More
Information on the Monogram paints for MG and Rover cars
The monogram range of paints was launched in 2002 and was extended in 2004. Many of the paints are of … More
MG ZT info mods and maintenance 