Wanted: Rear Screen For Zt Estate

[Big Frank]

I need to replace my rear screen for the ZT-T although its a MK2 I think earlier models also fit. It's a standard screen not privacy tinted. Reason to replace- failed heating elements. Can anyone help? BF

[Nich]

Try Les at SMC Frank, this may include the screen:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-Tourer-MG-ZT-T-Tailgate-BRAND-NEW-PAINTED_W0QQitemZ200356102598QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea62781c 6

Nich.

[peterv8]

Try Les at SMC Frank, this may include the screen:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-Tourer-MG-ZT-T-Tailgate-BRAND-NEW-PAINTED_W0QQitemZ200356102598QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item2ea62781c 6

Nich.

No glass, just the tailgate.

[Nich]

No glass, just the tailgate.

Am I missing something? Doesn't say without glass which is why I said may include the screen.

Nich.

[AndyG]

Am I missing something? Doesn't say without glass which is why I said may include the screen.

Nich.

http://thumbsnap.com/s/TwpByhRJ.jpg (http://thumbsnap.com/v/TwpByhRJ.jpg)

[scooter]

If the filiment of the heated screen is damaged you can get a special paint that conducts electricity which will connect up the break. With care you can also re-solder the connections.

[Nich]

Oops! Should always read the small print.........:ash

[Big Frank]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions but no luck so far with sourcing a cheaper replacement (Roverbreakers want £225 which is where I went last time). I did consider the electrical contact paint route but to be honest I cannot see where the break(s) are and curiously the centre three rows are thankfully still working. This is the second time its happened workiing one moment and then nothing (well a few rows only). At a quoted cost of over £600 for a replacement I think I'll have a chat with my insurance company to see if I am covered.

Kindest regards, BF

[leadfoot]

Hi Frank, the same thing has happend to my tourer rear screen,all the elements have burned out all on the offside ,you can see a kind of burn mark. Anyone know why this should happen ? I am reluctant to replace it incase it is something to do with the car and not the screen.

[pessling]

sounds like to much current going through the elements, i guess they use a lot to heat the elements, although not sure how much. worth finding out, at least that way it could be reduced

[anthony27]

same problem on mine, been like that for a while. It sleeps indoors so never really missed it.

I mentioned the touch-up paint trick to my dealer, he said it was not likely to last.

I wonder if Rimmer Bros have the part in stock?

[John Newey]

We get loads of these on Rover 75 and ZT-T's. Used ones are expensive because most of the breakers know how extortionate new ones are! Any one know why they cost £600 or more?

[AndyG]

...................... Any one know why they cost £600 or more?

Demand and Manufacture:(

Is it not covered on Insurance??

Happy New 400 Year

[Martin Warner]

My rear screen only had a couple of elements working when I bought it. A magnifying glass showed up very fine cracks in the other elements. I used some of the repair paint from Halfords to good effect and got them all working.

Unfortunately two years on none of the elements work at all. There is power to the screen and I cannot see any cracks. New screens are about £600 and second hand ones are about £200, but can you be sure that a second hand one will work after a complicated and not cheap fitting by a third party with no comeback.

I feel that I have power connection problem somewhere at the first source to the screen. I have had two different electricians look at it and both have shrugged their shoulders. I think it has to be a new screen but am baulking at the price. Are there enough ZT-T owners needy enough to see if a bulk purchase can get us a sensible price?

Martin

[AndyG]

....................... Are there enough ZT-T owners needy enough to see if a bulk purchase can get us a sensible price?
Martin

If all the MG forums got together possibly, I would have 1.

What price is reasonable?

As MG Z sites go, I do not frequent the others, so can't help there. :o
I can talk to my friend who runs a Windscreen fitting Co. to see if he knows the Manufacturers.

:)

[leadfoot]

Seems to be quite a common problem. I have never had a screen element burn out before.On other vehicles odd non working elements have obvious damage and I have repaired them with the conductive paint quite succesfully.On the ZTT all the elements have burnt on the offside of the screen where they go under the trim.I feel that replacing the screen is rather futile as this looks like an electrical problem within the car.Any of you electrical experts got any ideas ?

[greeners]

If anyone wants a replacement screen I've got one in the shed that came off my 190 ZTT.

It needs to be split from the frame and re bonded as it was leaking like a sieve.

From memory, all bar one element was working, possibly 2

?30 collection only
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[AndyG]

If anyone wants a replacement screen I've got one in the shed that came off my 190 ZTT.
It needs to be split from the frame and re bonded as it was leaking like a sieve.
From memory, all bar one element was working, possibly 2
£30 collection only

I am interested in it as a spare, if no one else needs it.

:)

[mikpeirce]

If anyone wants a replacement screen I've got one in the shed that came off my 190 ZTT.

It needs to be split from the frame and re bonded as it was leaking like a sieve.

From memory, all bar one element was working, possibly 2

£30 collection only

David,

I'll take that rear screen as none of my elements are working.

Send me a PM with contact details and I'll collect when convienient as I'm only down the road from you in Hatfield.

Cheers,

[greeners]

Mik

You have PM,
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[anthony27]

Any of you electrical experts got any ideas ?

I recall reading on another thread that it could also be a relay in the fuse box under the bonnet.

But if that's working then the fault is likely to be coming from the screen.

[Martin Haworth]

Mine's gone too; the gaps are visible on one side. The switch has been left on, assuming that a thermostat turns it off when it is not needed.
If any are being ordered, count me in.
Martin Haworth

[Martin Warner]

If all the MG forums got together possibly, I would have 1.

What price is reasonable?

As MG Z sites go, I do not frequent the others, so can't help there. :o
I can talk to my friend who runs a Windscreen fitting Co. to see if he knows the Manufacturers.

:)

Andy, it looks like we need a list of potential purchasers as there seem to be quite a few. Any luck with your friend on a bulk purchase?

Martin

[BigA]

I have two tourers so I guess I should take a spare if you do a bulk purchase (they're both working fine but that doesn't usually stop me!:))

[spartacus]

You could contact THIS LOT (http://www.heatedwindscreen.com/index.html) to see if they would be prepared to make some. My brother got a heated screen for his kit car from them. From their site, it looks like they've done all sorts of things, so might be worth a pop?

[Martin Haworth]

Autoglass will fit for £446 all in; I would much prefer if the club made a purchase. Please advise if this might be likely because I ought not to delay overmuch.
Martin Haworth

[AndyG]

Andy, it looks like we need a list of potential purchasers as there seem to be quite a few. Any luck with your friend on a bulk purchase?

Martin

Need a few definate interested people 10-20?

Martin Haworth 1
Martin Warner 1
AndyG 1
BigA 1
John Newey?
all ZTT owners ??

[Martin Haworth]

Martin Haworth 1

[AndyG]

We need to take this away from Public Sector. :)

[leadfoot]

I would be interested

[Martin Warner]

You could contact THIS LOT (http://www.heatedwindscreen.com/index.html) to see if they would be prepared to make some. My brother got a heated screen for his kit car from them. From their site, it looks like they've done all sorts of things, so might be worth a pop?

I contacted the chap recommended by Mark. Unfortunately he reckons the tooling would be thousands so he thinks it would be best to go back to the dealer or original manufacturer. Do any of the ex MG guys on here know who the original manufacturer was?

Martin

[greeners]

I contacted the chap recommended by Mark. Unfortunately he reckons the tooling would be thousands so he thinks it would be best to go back to the dealer or original manufacturer. Do any of the ex MG guys on here know who the original manufacturer was?

Martin

this might answer a question or two regarding getting a run of screens made (http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=303347&postcount=1)
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[Big Frank]

If we are still collecting names for a possible bulk purchase deal then put me down for a screen.

[Zeb]

If your screen breaks you can get a replacement for the £60 - £70 excess on your car insurance..a mate of mine had a new one fitted and working inside four hours after his rear screen on his 75 tourer after his rear screen shattered.

[MG260SEV8]

I have had 3 Rover 75 and MG ZT tourers, all 2004, all HRW Failures. Two completely burned out down the side and one which was low mileage had 3 or 4 elements failed.

I wondered if the problem is on later cars and if early 75 Tourers are OK?

There could have been a faulty batch late on?

[kcv]

All fully functioning on my mark 1 (vin197) so it may be a later batch problem.
Did I really just commit the cardinal sin of saying something is working, I'll wait for it to pack up now.:~

[Big Frank]

If we are still collecting names please include me for a HRW for my Mk2 ZTT.

[anthony27]

I would like one too, please. MkII ZT-T

[leadfoot]

You can add me to the list mkII ZT-T

[AndyG]

If this does happen, Yes Please ;)

[ColinE]

For once it's nice to be able to say NO THANKS :D:D:D