Bleedin' Tee-Pieces. MG ZT 1.8t content.

Over the past couple of days, noticed a small area of moisture in the same place under the front of my MG ZT 1.8t... suspect coolant leak.



Yes it was and was from the top seam of the plastic Tee-Piece. :~







I have a good used spare so soon made a start once motor had cooled down. I will replace those annoying original sprung hose clips with worm drive "Jubilee" style stainless steel ones on reassembly.







Collected the still good 50-50% OAT coolant in a bowl under car as it was only two months old. Will reuse.:~







Made good progress and soon had the replacement in place :~







Then when fully fitted, ran engine for a couple of minutes and guess what ... replacement also bleeds along that top seam. Not as badly though :~







Looking closely at the Tee-Piece I removed, I had one of those senior :idea: moments:~







I'm convinced I can cheaply repair these two Tee-Pieces to provide 100% reliable service. I will post up pictures of the modified Tee-Pieces, the methods used and report on how effective the modified repaired ones are ... or are not. More follows.

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MG ZR front badge 59mm

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What is the best option of buying MG ZR front badge 59mm. I would ask members of the forum to address procurement, personal experience quality.

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passenger window problem .need help

hi ,

passenger window in my TF 135 '02 pulls up to far and wont go back down to proper position now.. what should i do ??

only front side of window comes out about 2cm to high and wont go back down

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MGTF T Bar light grey

Light grey please suitable for grey alcantra interior.

I HAVE A DARK (ASH) GREY is it useful to anybody purchased in error.

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hi ladz

hi im Lukas from London , just got my TF 135 soft top. great toy . but still have some jobs to do to make it perfet :)

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Rover 45 Impression S3 hatchback replacement boot spoiler?

Hi All

Is there any alternative possible to directly replace the stock one? Quite fancy the facelift models lip spoiler on the edge of the hatch.



Regards



Neil :-)



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Wanted: Black Rover 200 Coupe arm rest

I am still looking for a Black plastic Rover 200 coupe armrest for my bubble 200. Does anyone have one they are looking to get rid of?



Thanks

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Looking to buy a zr.

Looking at buying a zr anyone no anyone selling one.i want to buy through the club as i know then it will looked after.

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Power steering pump leak

Hi,

Took the power steering pump off. Lots of fluid underneath. Can't really see where it is coming from though.

Under the pump, there is quite a bit of sealant. Any thoughts whether this is normal from the factory?

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Another electric window query...

Hi all,



I've got a question regarding the passenger side electric window in Timmah The Turbo Tractor (MGZR TD)...



The window was going up and down nicely one day and then the next it appeared to jam while closed.



The day after, it went down, albeit really slowly but it then went up at normal speed. I replaced the motor, cleaned out the channels and greased the moving parts, but to no avail: The window is still achingly slow in descent but ascends at a "normal" speed.



I'm after advice and/or suggestions as to what this could be!



Cheers!

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Digimafam vs mafless

Right then, sdi's fitted, EGR blanked, cat gutted!!

Now for a remap what's the best pierburg maf and a digimafam with a remap or a mafless remap?

Would appreciate your input guys

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1.8 VVC exhaust advice

Hi all,



Once again after some advice. I've a BRG 1.8 VVC 2001. Exhaust box mentioned on last MOT and not looking that great tbh. Also I need to replace the down pipe and this sleeve is fraying. So.....



On a fairly tight budget what's the better combo to go for? I can get a standard whole exhaust system for about 170. If for now I just replace the down pipe what suggestions do you have for replacing the box itself? As with a fair few of us I'd like a bit more or a sport sound but not looking for waking up the whole neighbourhood.



If read a few of the exhaust review links from here like T-Bar etc but still not sure what to go for without it really hurting the budget. Any help appreciated

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Vehicle monitor computer for 1995 F

Is there an aftermarket vehicle monitor computer that works in a 1995 F?

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whats the best brakes

just had my car in for an mot. She passed but the front brake discs are both pitted and scored. So Iv decided ill upgrade them and want to know all of your opinions on which ones to get in doing the rear brakes too so a kit or package deal is what I looking for. Cheers in advance.

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f/tf tee bar Dark Grey (ash)

Nice undamaged TEE bar with speaker grills.

Purchased in error. Dark Ash Grey.

Need light grey suitable for Alcantra.

I am in Greenwich. Useful to anybody?

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Cam sprockets removal

I need to replace the cyliinder head on my 220 SD, as (i believe) the old one has valve damage. I have a replacement on a scrap engine but I've been having trouble getting the camshaft sprockets off at both ends of camshaft - they're both inclredibly tight and don't seem to budge a bit even with the longest of breaker bars and locking camshaft.



Any advice would be much appreciated. :)

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water oil cooler deisel/petrol

Found out that thr leak is to do with my water oil cooler and thr local scrapp havr no deisels in only petrol csn I grab one off a petrol one or not? Ive got a deisel btw

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gearbox problems

hello all



can anyone tell me if the are any known problems with the gearbox,s on the petrol 25 and zr,s



both manual and auto



i have a rover 45 diesel with the pg1 gearbox and its fine



but my sister and my friend have both had rover 25 petrols and but had gearbox problems, i was looking at geting a 25 but i want to know the problems befor i do

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Electrical Issue - CD Replacement

I have changed my cd unit in the car to a KD-SC601 JVC Receiver.



The existing connections seemed to be ok to slip in.



My problem is 3 fold.



1. It does not keep its memory.

2. When I turn off the car the window wipers move up and down once or twice and then stop!



3 The cd unit itself seems to be getting very warm indeed.



Anyone able to give some light on this subject?

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Back on road again.

My VVC MGF developed a split in the Y shaped hose that fits to the engine, heater and underfloor pipe, steam shot out for the underneath, luckily it happened near home. Ordered the new hose, but what with one thing and another, that was a month ago. Yesterday, I bit the bullet jacked up Madgicals, managed to get all the clips undone, and gently teased it apart as I didn't want to damaged the small rubber heater hose it fits to. The engine and under-floor pipes are mental, so they just came off with some wiggling. Most of the coolant had already drained out from madgicals just sitting. Cleaned up all around the pipes and gently fitted the new hose and put on 3 new clips. My temperature gauge had never worked so replaced that as well. Filled the system with new coolant OAT- of course and bled the system as per the how to instructions- Thanks guys. It's very reassuring to follow well written instructions with pictures. I also swapped the old plastic sticking throttle body with a secondhand alloy one and put the throttle position sensor from the plastic one onto the alloy one. Started her up and all is well, coolant circulating, no leaks,temperature gauge working and no sticking throttle. Went for a short run, checked the coolant, all fine. Marvelous!

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Odd alarm behaviour?

The 2001 Rover 45 Impression we recently acquired seems a bit odd with the alarm/immobiliser mode of working. Unlike the MGF's the chiming does not work and one does not have to press the fobs button if the car is unlocked and left for a while.



But on occasion the chimes cuts in then out with no fob buttons being pressed. As I am not familiar with the 45's systems how is it supposed to operate please?



We only have one key and fob so another will be required and sorted out but if we have a problem with the system it's seem logical to get it all sorted at once.

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What's the exhaust-port pitch / spacing on a K16?

the thing is, I have a 4AGE blacktop factory header... very well made



It's port pitch is 87.5mm and it's runners are 35mm ID tube. I'm interested in a possible cut and shut job to replace the factory header.



So how far out is the K16?

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Looking for a k series 8 valve engine

Hi all



A friend changed the cambelt on my nieces rover metro the other day and messed it up and basically the engine is dead. Snapped valves and holes in 2 pistons.

So we are after a new engine. It's a 1.4 but any will do if anyone knows of one going in and around the Wiltshire Somerset area.



Thanks



Pete.

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People's Daily 31st July 2014: Can the MG3 bring MG back to Britain?

Can the MG3 bring MG back to Britain?

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MG must be mad. Despite Chinese owners investing millions in the reborn brand, UK sales halved between 2012 and 2013. A dismal 156 cars were sold across the whole of last year, representing just 0.01 per cent of the UK car market share. But for some reasons the MG Motor Longbridge plant is full of smiling workers, excited for the future. How then, can a carmaker that has come through such tough times be so optimistic? The answer comes in the form of its new MG3.



The small B- segment hatch represents the second car to come out of Longbridge since it reopened in 2007, and it’s the car employees hopes will kick start the return of MG. Priced from as little as £8,399, the five-door hatch is amongst the very cheapest new cars in Britain. As promising as it may be however, can a little car really carry the weight of an entire brand on its shoulders?



On first impressions, it certainly looks that way. Already MG has experienced record levels of sales growth, rising by a staggering 574 per cent in the first quarter of 2014compared with the year before. That represents a respectable 361 car sales, most of which will be MG3s. And the groundwork has been put in place for MG to continue with that growth, as the brand recently announced it has opened its 16th new UK dealership in 2014, pushing the total nationwide figure beyond 50.



These decisions have been made with support from parent company, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC). As the largest automotive company in China, it knows a thing or two about selling cars, and further evidence for that comes from the brand’s international sales outside of the UK. A total of 5.1 million vehicles under the SIAC banner were sold in 2013, representing a significant 14 per cent increase on 2012.



Success, clearly, could be right around the corner for MG, with experience from its successful Chinese parent and all of the right ingredients in place to maintain strong sales growth. All of these things were missing from the MG Rover Group - the last time the MG brand was used - before its demise and acquisition by SIAC in 2005.



MG3 Driven



We decided to sample the car that carries the hopes of MG’s UK success, in order to better understand what chances it has at tackling a very picky British market. Swamped with choices of established brands from Europe, British car buyers are often accused of ‘badge snobbery’ - buying a car based on its manufacturer’s reputation as opposed to the car itself.

But with top of the range MG3s coming in at just £9,999, or monthly payments as low as£99, even high nosed Brits couldn’t ignore the affordable new Chinese-English hatch. And especially not when painted in the contrasting red and black colour scheme of the car we were handed. With sporty gloss black 16-inch alloy wheels matched by black accents across the red body, the little 3’s exterior should appeal to many young drivers.

Inside things aren’t too bad either. A surprisingly low seating position (a nice change from the usual upright hatch seats) is accompanied by a leather steering wheel, digital radio and contrasting red trim, making the 3 a pleasant place to be.



The chassis is great too, with Longbridge’s experienced engineers clearly working their magic on the suspension to give the car a playful yet balanced setup. The steering is light but very accurate, partly thanks to the fact it uses a hydraulic system - a rarity these days.



The MG3’s achilles heel comes in the form of its 105bhp 1.5-litre VTi Tech engine. Whilst the peak power figure suggests the car could perform like a warm hatch, the real world usability of the engine mean it feels far slower. Anything below 4,000rpm and the engine feels very sluggish, making joining motorways and dual carriageways a serious effort.

Efficiency isn’t great either, with our long motorway journeys returning less than 40mpgat 70mph. Since the engine has to work so hard to produce anything close to significant acceleration, fuel usage is high in town too.

Having said that, aside from what’s under the bonnet, the car is a real star. And given that this is the new MG’s first entry into the world of B-segment hatchbacks, potential for future models is seriously high.



Will It Bring MG Back To Britain?



Despite having its strengths, the MG3 doesn’t even feel remotely connected to the iconic sports cars that bore the MG badge back in the mid 20th Century. Does that matter though? It depends what your beliefs are, but with the re-opening of Longbridge and the birth of 400 jobs, bringing MG back is certainly no bad thing. After all, the closure of the plant’s doors in 2005 caused a substantial 6,000 jobs to be lost directly, with many more indirectly lost from external suppliers and dealers. Potential to restore at least some of these jobs must surely be good.



Though SIAC’s MG Motor is a long way away from returning to Longbridge’s once impressive levels of production, we must acknowledge things are at least moving in the right direction. And with the might of China’s largest automotive brand behind it, the MG brand may find itself on the nose of cars in more countries than ever.



Whilst they’re not the open top sports cars that the brand was once synonymous with, they are at least connected directly to designers and engineers based in Longbridge. Think of MG Motor today not as the MG you knew before, but as an entirely new brand. Because if you do, you realise how many positives it can bring back to Britain.



(Editor: Wang Xin、Zhang Qian)

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ZR Derv leak

Hi all,

my wife's ZR Diesel had some white smoke coming out from under the bonnet yesterday so i gunked it and had a look







From the front of the car it is the injector on the right hand size (passenger), anyway the car has SDI's fitted by a previous owner but i dont know if that is just the injector using standard pipes or if the pipes needed to be changed as well.



Anyone know if i need a new pipe, if i need a ZR or Rover 200 pipe or can I get away with just replacing the olive as the old one is almost certainly the issue.



The fuel is leaking out of the top of the connector around the pipe, its not much but i don't want to risk a fire, the car is far too good for that.

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Metro Turbo bodykit

HI, I'm looking for the following from a mark 1 or 2 for an '85 Metro Turbo rebuild;

1) Front splitter/spoiler in grey plastic

2) Front nearside Wheel arch trim grey plastic

Alternatively would be happy with a complete/part set to paint.

John

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Looking for an 8 valve k series

Hi all



A friend changed the cambelt on my nieces rover metro the other day and messed it up and basically the engine is dead. Snapped valves and holes in 2 pistons.

So we are after a new engine. It's a 1.4 but any will do if anyone knows of one going in and around the Wiltshire Somerset area.



Thanks



Pete.

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oil ok to use??

gd afternoon all,

just a quick question plz,i have just changed oil & filter with 15/40 castrol gtx

4lts & all 4 ltrs were used in the change,my question is i have a 1 ltr carton of

gtx but its 10/40 will that be ok to use if any top up is required in the future??



thanks in advance all,mark.



ps 1.6 d series honda engine s reg 400 auto.

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sandstone wood steering wheel for a 75 or zt cheap

Sandstone wood steering wheel for a rover 75 good over all conditon £100

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Rover 45 ABS light still coming on!!

Good morning guys, I have read a few threads about this problem but....

I have had an intermittent abs warning light coming on for the last few months, with very occasional operation of the abs at very low speeds.

I had the front near side CV joint replaced a couple of months back which didn't fix it, then a mechanic noticed the front off side abs ring was cracked while replacing the IMG so I had that CV joint replaced last week but I am still getting the warning light!

My questions are, are there rings on the back that could be damaged? How do you test the sensors/wires? (I can 't find a "how to") Could the ring on the new CV joint be defective? What else could it be?



The car passed its last MOT with this issue as the warning light would always go off after starting the car, but I have noticed this week that the light sometimes stays on after starting which would be an MOT fail? This has got me more worried as to whether this issue can be fixed (fairly cheaply) before the next MOT.



Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Rover 114GSi spares/repair - £200

Details in the For Sale forum HERE.



Cheers



Gav

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Rover 114GSi spares/repair - £200

Hi all,



For sale is my mum's Rover 114GSi. It's a P-reg, with no MOT or tax, and 78k on the clock.



Bad points:

- No MOT, no tax

- Extensive rusting around wheel arches/sills



Good points:

- Starts first time

- Runs fine



I bought this car back in early 2006 as a second car, and it never missed a beat in the 2 years I owned it. I passed it on to my mum in 2008, and since then it's done about 1,000 miles a year if that!



It has had some welding done over the past couple of years to get it through MOTs, but this year my mum splashed out on a Mini Cooper S, so the little 100 has to go. Don't know whether it would get through an MOT without more welding.



Car is located in Grove, Oxfordshire, and can be driven away (provided you've booked it in for an MOT of course ;) )



Looking for £200. Any questions/offers, give me a shout



Gav

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is the zandf remap better than others?

I have seen many people on here say to get the zandf remap, which I am very much considering, but it isn't exactly local and there are places locally that do remapping. Why is it people say 'get a zandf remap' not 'get a remap'?

Thanks

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Has anyone upgraded their engine beyond 160?

As per the title. Been looking at engine upgrades and saw a site doing type r upgrades for MGs. Is about 11k to do the conversion so way over anything I'd ever look at, but just got me wondering if anyone has done anything with the engine beyond 160.

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replacing door windows?

just wondering, how does one go about removing/replacing the glass from the doors? is shattering it the only way?



I'm making plexiglass windows and I need to get the glass out to measure it and make the cutouts for the new windows from the sheet of plexi.

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Sdi turbo limits.

Why is it you can only go to 19 psi on the sdi turbo.



Is the turbo limited to this number in efficiency or is it a exhaust preshure issue.



Now is it possible to lift the boost cut above its current value within the map by fitting a chip with a modified file and up it slightly more.



What is advantage of changing turbo to the zr unit. ??



Currently running 136 bhp on a 200 engine with decat egr blank larger top pipe. Boost up and evry mod now I know that I have more fuel available here and not on the limit of the pump.



Is there any rotational timing ajustment on these engines as having more fuel feel that the start of injection point could do with a small advance.



With regards to the intercooler I'm seeing loads of pore loss on dyno due to heat soak / higher intake temps. And although I'm sure intercooler is more than capable of cooling at the power levels I'm going to, I can't help but feel it's not getting much oair to it. Or could be getting more.



Sorry for the 20 questions. Trying to get a grasp on this engine in as much detail as possible.

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Red 2002 MGZR parts (T Series Turbo parts now selling)

Located in Middlesbrough



Now breaking for spares, I have removed anything i considered value and the shell has now gone.



Decided I can't be bothered with another Turbo conversion so bought a ZR160 instead :)



Up forsale



I've been away from the Turbo seen for a while, prices based on similar parts



620ti engine with alloy sump (setup for a 220) £150

Type B LSD turbo box £150

T25 Turbo with aftermarket DV £100

Alternator non aircon £20

Starter motor £20

Fans inc frame £20

620Ti rad and intercooler, has been repaired at the top unsure if useable £10

Engine mounts

Rear subframe with rack £40

front SPAX struts £50

262 vented brake setup £30

4 Straights (no tyres) £25 Each

Side skirts £25 Each

Rear bumper with removable bib £40

Front bumper with removable grille and bib inc fogs £50

220 Engine loom paired with ZR loom (just needs 4 wires wiring to little ECU pluc which is part of car) £40

550 2 GAP Dizzy ECU £30

Another 2 GAP ECU with paired 5AS and 1 Fob (model to follow) £40



Open to offer on all, pictures to follow

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Jack o Diamonds

Hi from the beer town Burton on Trent.

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Rover 45 2005 Service/CamBelt Schedule

Hi,



I only have a Haynes Manual for my original Rover 400. I now have a 1.4 Rover 45 2005 Hatch with only 60-ish thousand miles. I think I have been applying wrong service schedules.



I am very confused, reading through posts here, about the recommended intervals from MG Rover as regards CamBelt change for my facelift (with all the changes up, down, up again ), and servicing intervals.



I would be grateful if someone could post a link to official info or otherwise confirm situation. My current Belt is on its fourth year and very low mileage since last change. Gates Power Grip.



These days I only do 6k mile a year so its a waste to use ordinary oil and change only due to time passed. So can anyone clarify whether fully synthetic oil is suitable - I think I tried it a couple of years ago but I had to top it up frequently (maybe too thin or something). Was Magnatec. I now run semi-skimmed magnatec without problems. Been in for 1 year, only 6k miles, how long can I leave semi in for?



I am on original water pump and I run a very weak protection level of antifreeze. Original HeadGasket after 9 years (jealous? lol). I never changes the coolant. Only asks for top-ups 2 or maybee 3 times a year.



Also, any benefit to waterless coolant?



Thanks,

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zr seat base

I need a foam base for a ZR, I presume they'm all same but just incase its for a matrix seat.

The reason I need 1 is due to the fact my invalid cat (got run over, not in full control of bladder.) as made the seat home for god knows how long :(

the cover as been cleaned and doesn't smell but I don't know any way to clean the base.

Or a complete seat if cheap enough.

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Fuel Gauge

Hi all,

Is it normal for the fuel gauge on a TF to read the level of fuel even with the ignition off?

Picked up my 03 1.8 cool blue last week. Put half a tank of fuel in and noticed when the ignition is off gauge still reads. The pleasing thing was after a weekend driving around Wales then driving home and a week of running about I still have a quarter of a tank.

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wing mirror anyone?

hey all,

anyone got a passenger side electric mirror in xpg that theyd like to sell?

mine has somehow dismantled itself.



cheers

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Rear wash wipe not working :-(

hi everyone



the rear wash wipe dosent work on my 54 reg zs 180 Ive checked the fuse and the column stalk and theyre ok where else can I check?



many thanks for any help

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135 to 160 vvc

While I'm having a new head gasket put on my 135 TF, is it possible to put a 160vvc head on and make the engine into a 160vvc. Or do they work completely differently. Forgive my ignorance but just a thought! :)

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Vvc

Sorry but I am new to the MG scene. After looking at many posts on this great site I keep seeing VVC mentioned. I assume this means Variable Valve control? My next question is does my 2004 135 1.8 have VVC?

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New engine head gasket change

As some of you read my engine took a turn for the worse anyway took delivery of a low milage unit along with mls type gasket kit, as there is no torque guide in kit can someone tell me do i use all the head gaskets in there ie main gasket and head saver and what the torque settings are, ive read so many differant tollerances that im unsure to go with the lower or higher first torque. I then read after first torque turn a further 180 degrees then 180 degrees again, as ive allways used pre determined settings 180 degrees? one half of a full turn is that correct........so many questions.

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Looking for someone

Does anyone know a bloke going by the name of TENNA on here he lives in buckinghamshire and is selling a zr i am interested in.

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Dmgrs ?????

Anyone else tried to contact DMGRS ?



I've e-mailed three times and not had a response.



Holidays perhaps ? But no "out of office" message :(

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Wind deflector fitting - template?

I've found the template on Dieter's site but it prints the wrong size. Spent ages trying to rescale it and failed....



Anyone got the solution or a set of measurements?

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dry panel filter

does someone tried it with the l series? does someone think that it can be a good solution between the original filter and the oiled panel filter? i mean: the original filter maybe don't let pass enough air, and the oiled panel filter can damage the debimeter. so what about the dry panel filter? a friend of mine says that it doesn't ''clean'' enough the air, and that it let pass too much impurities

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ZR 160 / 25 GTI downpipe

Looking for a mems 3 vvc down pipe if anyone has one?

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rover 160 vvc issues with idle and constant throttle

Recently got my elise 111s back from engine rebuild.

Already before the idle was not perfectly stable as it dipped then started hunting coming back to normal and then dipping again.

In addition to this I give constant throttle and for example hold it steady at 2500 rpm the revs will fall down to around thousand and then climb up again. When driving this is noticed as a stutter and hesitation.



At higher rpm it remains steady at constant throttle. Here is a clip.



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And here a picture





I have tried a new tps sensor and resettimg iacv valve and cleaning it. If i disconnect iacv car stalls, if i rev it with iacv disconnected revs still dip so symptoms remain the same.

Now fault codes recorded...

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Rover 45 Aftermarket stereo adapter

Hey all, I've purchased an aftermarket stereo and a halfords arial adaptor ( the loom ends in a right angle) and since I've fitted it I've had nothing but poor reception. It seems that the tiny little pin that extends from the loom is not making a proper contact. Can anyone shed any light on how to fix this as I cannot stand listening to the radio the way it is

Many thanks

James

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Stainless Front Subframe Mounts

Like many of our cars my front subframe mounts had seen better days.





So I ordered some stainless ones from ebay and new nuts and bolts from Rimmers.

Rimmers



Below you can see old vs new, some of you might notice a slight difference however….





The bolt from Rimmers is identified for 1998 onwards (my TF is a 52 plate) however its too long. Below is the correct one:





The end result (all greased up as the bolts aren't stainless…)

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ZS MK2 wheels

Hey,



I'm looking for a set of MK2 wheels for my MK1 ZS180.

They must be in good condition, no extreme curb damage.

With or w/o tyres, doesn't matter.



Im located in Belgium.. so would need to get shipment overseas ^^

Somebody has a good set? :)

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Battery Light

Driving Home from work lastnight and the battery light came on.

I know that this is a sign of either the alternator or the battery failing.

I dont have a multi meter but would be handy to have one so I'll fork out over the next couple of days.



I've parked her up and took the old banger to work today as I dont want to get stranded.

When I get home tonight, I'll check;

Wiring to and from the alternator

Battery (Although I've not long tested and recharged)

Battery Terminals/Cables

Earths (Front and Back)

Tension/Condition of the Alternator belt.



If there anything else I can check without the use of a multimeter?

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Hi to all

Hi, my name is Stuart from Wolverhampton. After spending quite some time pondering I have now a purchased an 03 MGTF Cool Blue 1.8 in silver. Looked at lots of them, traveling all over the country. Found this one in Wales. One owner 45k fsh. Listened to all telling me not to buy the MG and get an MX5. So glad so far i ignored them. I have a had a huge grin on my face since i got it last friday. Look forward to the future ahead and being a part of this wonderful community. The info and knowledge available here is amazing.

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Is there a head gasket how-to for the 220?

Hello all.



I have one of 6 (I'm told!) N/A 220 coupes and I'm on with the head gasket now. It was ******* oil out so thought I'd best get it changed. I've spent enough on the thing already so what's another £80 on gasket kit and head bolts!?



Just wondering if there is a guide anywhere to aid the job?



Thanks in advance, Stuart.

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condenser fan

Hi all, can anyone tell me if the condenser fan on petrol 25's and ZR's are the same as on the 2.0 TD they all look the same on the auction site but i dont want to get the wrong unit as some seem to have different code numbers & most are listed for petrols. The one on my ZR has had it, thanks for any help.

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rear cooling fans

Hi Guys.

1997 MGF 1.8 Stopped in traffic,suddenly hi pitched squeel from the rear developed.,water temp OK.Stopped to investigate,sounds like coming from the area of the high speed rear fan on the drivers side.Noise stopped when this fan stopped.Anybody struck this problem before?

Thanks Merv

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Rover 200 problem with immobiliser and 5AS box

I had problem with central door locking (Rover 200 1.4 from 1998y Silverstone edition) This morning i see 5AS box is disconected, now when connect connector to 5AS box central door locking work and interior light too, but car wont start, when disconnect 5AS box car work normaly. Where is the problem? I read many thread on this forum and says theres no pairing with ECU and 5AS box. Call ex owner and tell to me is disconect on ECU in service(because it had problem with central door lock), nothing is changed. On connector two wires is cuted and connected together, when reatach and regularly conect to connector car wont start. What i can do, try with other 5AS box or?



Sorry for my bad English im from Serbia.

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1.8T Water feed

Putting the 1.8T in my zr the start of next year, got most parts together now bar ECU and FMIC but I can't figure out how to get a water feed to and from the turbo! I know for the inlet of the turbo I can take it from the top rad hose and the outlet to the bottom rad hose but what t-pieces/connectors/other pipes do I need?



I bit of a silly and dumb question but you know...

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Hello again

I actually joined the forum years ago, however my last rover didn't warrant much attention and was nothing special. It was also our only car so never had free time fettle or tweak it.



I have just acquired an 04 MG ZT CDTi 135, and im looking forward to fixing a few minor items and getting the best from the car.



Andy

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mk2 bodykit question

can anyone please confirm the difference between a mk2 1.8 with a 180 bodykit and without.



I.e did they have different gearbox ratio due to bigger wheels , were the suspension components the same or lower?



I ask as I like the 180 kit but wonder if its simply stuck onto a zs by mg rover or if there are underlying mechanical changes also.



thank you

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Where are my nipples?

Just learnt on another thread that my 04 TF does have front grease nipples when I was convinced MGR deleted them sometime in 03. I have to say I have searched for them a few times with no success. Has anyone any photos they can post to help me locate them? Also, 1 or 2 each side?

Many thanks

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Where to buy in tank pump?

Pretty sure my p1260 fault codes, dodgy idle and lack lustre performance are the in tank pump dying.



Where do folk normally buy the pumps from?



Mines a twin pump setup,

I would rather save the money and fit an insert and upgrade or buy better quality.



thanks in advance

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Back in the fold, this time a 45

Back in the Rover fold after 8 months after buying my MG6. Had a 25 1.4 before that was 'tweaked'. Now I have bought a 45 1.6 with HGF (big style), its been driven till its stopped. It was a customers car at work, it would of probably been scrapped, its really tidy... I plan to put a 1.8 turbo in it. Make it a sleeper.

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Donington remaps 3rd August!

Hello all,



Its the MG car club Donington round this Sunday, ill be supporting the Trophy racers...

Pop along to see some top racing action -

Discount remaps will be available on the day too so message if interested!

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Donington remaps 3rd August!

Hello all,



Its the MG car club Donington round this Sunday, ill be supporting the Trophy racers...

Pop along to see some top racing action -

Discount remaps will be available on the day too so message if interested!

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My old TF

Hi I had a bizarre urge to see if Bob was still around. A DVLA search showed he is still taxed.



BR Green TF NT04 **Z



Anyone on here? I think he was auctioned in Knutsford by the dealer I part-exed him with.



Cheers Iain

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Help! My suspension has been replaced by jelly!

Had the suspension pumped a few months back to get through the MOT. Car felt fine, but looked like a 4x4. Drove fine too.

The last week or so though, the suspension had become very soft, I have absolutely no confidence in the handling of the car.

I'm having the suspension adjusted in the morning, and will check the tyre pressures later, but is there anything else?

Does the weather affect the suspension fluid?

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Painted TF bumper without black?

Hi,



Has anyone ever tried to have the front TF bumper in uniform colour without the black insert/smile in the middle?



I am replacing the TF front bumper, Xgrey, and it is currently painted uniform Xgrey. It is planned tomorrow to add the black painting for middle section... Or shouldn't we?



Problem is we can't make up our mind and figure out how it would look if we keep it like it is now, without the black bit.



Any hints or tries?



Many thanks



Claude

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seat belt - pre-tensioner... blown

In an effort to not kill Bambi's mother I twatted my front near side up some kerbing on a rural bit of dual-carriageway doing around 55mph.... the impact put a large dent in the alloy (no blow out luckily), but it also blew out the side impact airbag on the passenger seat, and locked the passenger seat belt up.



I presume I need a new seatbelt pre-tensioner? Is there anything else likely - does the whole seat belt need replaced?



(And will obviously be sourcing a replacement seat that hasnt had the side blown out of it).

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Are F and TF wind deflectors the same?

Got the chance of a mesh (IIRC) deflector off an F. Will it fit my TF without probs?

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Unrecorded 6 on copart

Strange one, unrecorded and no apparent damage yet being sold as salvage?



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mgf titanium silver paint rattle can?

im after a near match to the titanium silver on my wifes mgf.



does anyone sell rattle cans of rover colours? or anyone had experience in finding a rattle can to match vaguley close?



ive been on rimmer bros site yesterday to get my in laws a hose for his 75 and saw some colours available but not titanium.



all im after it for is the sills. theres a few rust spots i wanted to rub away, prime and finish in a near enough colour to the titanium... exact perfect match doesnt really concern me as it is the underside of the sills.

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Are F Tf Hoods Interchagneable

Are MGF MK1 MK2 and TF hoods and frames interchangeable between models?

Thanks

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New Member

Hi all, I'm Martin and I own a 2001 rover 75 2.5ltr and a 2001 mgf donated to me due to the clutch arm being broken. What a nice little job to fix. (not)

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maf sensor

mg zr diesel maf sensor wanted. any one in Derbyshire/ Nottingham got for sale

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AC compresser only works on fan speed 1

Hello All,



New to the forum and thought I would start with a problem which I have noticed recently. I am not any trained mechanic but can try my hand at some level of trouble shooting.

The problem I have is that the AC only works on fan blower speed 1. As soon as I turn the fan blower up to speed 2 or higher the clutch releases on the AC compressor resulting in AC stopping of course. Cooling on speed 1, i.e. when compressor is in operation, seems ok and the system is cooling as expected but it would be good with a bit more power :)

Any ideas of where to start would be appreciated.

Cheers!

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Greetings from Finland!

Have seen a few very interesting threads and decided to take part :)

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4 seat replacement for TF?

I thought this might be a touchy subject, but also the best place for it. I am looking at upgrading my TF, to something with 4 seats. Less sporty, I know, but in the summer, I hate having to take the missus' Corsa when out with friends! I won't be changing until potentially next year, and will be looking to spend about £3.5-£4k. Any suggestions for a decent replacement?



Please, no berating, I love my TF!

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Door sensor.....

Just noticed that my door sensor isn't working. At least I think it's that. I was driving along and my door swung open. Now I should've noticed that on the dash, so I checked the other doors and they're ok, only the drivers door has the problem. Is there a fuse or a relay for that?



Other problem is that the electric mirrors aren't working. Could these be related?

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Head Gasket - Oil in coolant

HI all,



I took my MG Tf 2004 into a garage yesterday to have the clutch and cam belt replaced, only they rang me later saying my head gasket was on the way out as there was Oil in the coolant.



If I pay for the works to be done (recondition engine, HG, clutch, cam belt) which is quite expensive! Would the engine have any problems from Oil leaking into the water or is it on a case by case basis? There has been no overheating I noticed but im not mechanically minded,



Or would it be better just to cut my losses and say goodbye to me lovely TF :(



Thanks



Mike

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Page 2

Just lately when open this site it opens up on page 2. Anyone know how to return the system to normal?

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hi there all

hi to everyone. just wanted to introduce myself and say i'm looking forward to hopefully being able assist anyone with any help regarding there 2l rovers as this is what have mainly owned over the last 14 years (inc turbos) regards, nick

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Central locking died..immob has cut in?

hi all



Annoying problem has reared its head this morning - Went to jump in the car to head to work and I turn the ignition on and I get an alarm going off in the centre console?



I turn the key to start position and nothing happens except dimming of the centre console lights...It sounds to me like an immobiliser alarm...



Ive had a small issue for a couple of months now with the central locking intermittently working off the key fob, and sometimes have to lock with the key. This morning the key fob isn't working at all...is it a dead battery in the fob meaning the immobiliser thing isn't reading the key fob?



Got the day off to fix it. Its a 2004 MG ZS td by the way.



thanks in advance :)

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track rod ends

anyone know where I can get a pair of Febi track rod ends for a 2004 mgtf

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Squeaky ride.

While driving over little bumps and holes the car squeaks alot. Nothing overly loud but very noticeable with the roof down. Guessing it's the suspension. Any easy fix?

Thanks

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Trophy 160

Searching Autotrader came across a yellow trophy 160 at a price of £9,895 with just 2,670 miles from new.

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WANTED: Interior for MG ZT (leather or half leather)

Im looking for an interior (or just a drivers seat) for the ZT, my drivers seat has a damaged bolster.



Im in Swansea so for collection in South Wales, or for the right money and if your willing shipping on pallet.



cheers



Andy

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Rover 75 drivers door in midnight blue (paint code JQW)

I'm looking for the drivers (and possibly passenger if I can afford it) side front door for a Mark 1 Rover 75 in paint code JQW, which is a non metallic very dark blue. Would be good if they were somewhere in Scotland so I could see them first and pick them up, but I'd be okay arranging a courier if necessary.





Thanks,



Mark

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coolant bottle/integral float wiring info.

Im in the process of getting a secondhand original fitment coolant bottle,from MGFnTFBITZ,and just a quick question as to the wiring.I think I have found the wiring loom plug,tucked into the corner,by the bottle,the same type plug as fitted to the coolant sensor? is it a simple as plug it into the float wiring plug,and the dashboard lamp should work if the level drops? I do not have to search out a blank space for a relay,it is all already done? The lamp lights now,on start up,as a form of 'self test' I assume,and goes out with the rest of the lights,but its not connected to anything,engine side.

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Stupid question of the day...

Anyone put their F/TF through a car wash?

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hello!!!

My car is a Rover 620 si. and I love it... I`m uruguayan.

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Stone chip repairs - anyone have any experience of this kit?

As the title suggests, I have a few chips that I would like to rectify....I have a Tahiti Blue F (colour JRJ) and I found this Halfrauds kit:



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I was wondering if anyone had any experience of using these kits for very minor defects - colour notwithstanding - or have any other suggestions on how to deal with minor paint blemishes.



I'd appreciate any input. Thanks guys....

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Some recent random pictures

Been out and about over the past couple of weeks - here is a selection of some of the pictures that I have taken:

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Ball joints!!!!

How do you know if a ball joint is shot at assuming that the boot is intact for instance.

Obviously if the boot is torn the ball joint wants replacing.



So if like me you have been playing at mechanic for the day, and noticed a ball joint that seems to be possibly bad, how do you know?



What i really want to know is how much movement should there be? The one i am suspicious of, I can put my finger on the top and swivel it all the way round quite easily.



Should the ball joint be pretty firm with little movevment? I am guessing so , but with out having a new one in my hand to compare , i dont really know.



Video is a bit dark but have a peep

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Starter motor?

Hi,

My car has had the odd time recently where it won't start at first and then it starts 2 or 3rd time.

However tonight just that clicking noise and the sound of the fuel pump.

Didn't have a multimeter handy but battery seems to power everything ok

Blowers full blast and lights etc.

Could this be the death of a starter motor ?

Dave

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MG ZT 190 Genuine Back box

As title, or any recommendations for an after market back box which doesn't sound like a cherry bomb!



Thanks,



Scott

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New wiring loom?

MG ZR 1.4 2005 3 door.

Can anyone tell me where I can get new grommets (body to tailgate) and a new wiring loom for the rear lights. How much would these items cost?



(The 10amp fuse for the o/s sidelights keeps blowing despite repairing three damaged connections in the tailgate section).



Thank you.

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Temp rising when idle ?

Hi everyone i have an issue thats got me stumped so hoping someone here can help. I replaced the head gasket on my rover 25 1.4 si last week as the original one was failing. Had the head skimmed and used a MLS replacement. all went back together fine and runs now without loosing coolant. BUT when i am stopped in traffic the temp gauge rises quite quickly upto almost the red line. (It might even get there but i always stop the engine before then) but when i start moving again the gauge drops to its normal position just as quickly. The fan comes on as it should. no air comes from the bleed value when i check. plenty of coolant in the expansion tank. so what could it be. could it just be that the thermostat is giving off a false reading or is there something im missing? any help would be greatly recieved!

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Info re rear control arm thingamedoodah

Hello peeps, my car has been annoying me a little with a bit of a clunk whilst left hand cornering, or hitting anything like a sunk road side drain grid etc.

Seems to be from passenger rear.



So on the strength of a post from CJJ maybe and knowing that Paul Highflyer had bought a pair i decided to remove mine today for a bit of fun :lol: like you do.

Could somebody tell me or ideally show me if they have one they havent fitted, how much movement there is supposed to be?



Also whilst cornering I am getting a fair bit of body roll, possibly more from the back, as i regular hear a scrubbing sound whilst cornering fast/aggressively on a left hand corner, i think/hope its my mud flaps that are scrubbing and nowt else.



Its part 8 on here and is the passenger side right side or left???:dunno:

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Here is a we vid of my possibly sloppy control arm thingamedoodah



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Diagnosis please! it seems preety easy to move to me but without a new one to compare i have no idea if its ok or not.

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ambarassed now

I have had no probs for ages and now another and another and another has raised its head , so I am sorry about all these posts this week ...had a new clutch 3 weeks ago , had to fit a new speedo transducer cos we broke it then cv boot split now i have detected a 'whirring' sound more prevelant in 1st and 2nd gear coming from the the N/S I think ...now wondering if the gearbox is failing ..could the disturbance of the clutch do some damage we fitted a full kit ...the noise disappears when coasting or clutch depressed...

PS could it be a consequence of the split boot ??

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Green.....!

lol







Black Polybushes on order, Rear camber plates on order, 230mm discs sat at home



Hopefully when I'm getting a lean on out of a bend itll look smart underneath the track car.



:rocker:

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Zs parts into 25

Just want to ask the possibly stupid question, but would seats from my Zs go into my 25? Also could the gear shifter be put into the 25 as the gear stick in the 25 flops around like a prop in a dirty video

Thanks!

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Genuine Bosch Maf for £67.43 Delivered!!

Hi all, just thought i'd share this with you as I know these MAF's can be a pig to source for a decent price. It's the same sensor insert in an astra casing so you just have to get the security torx (5 point not 6) screws out. It's equivelant to part number 0280218012 and is the 5 pin sensor. Just fitted mine and it seems to work fine. It comes from Germany and takes about a week to a arrive, but well worth it if you can wait a few days!!!.



Anyway hope it helps someone

Gareth

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Clutch Cable Noise

Could anyone tell me what is inside the rubber gator on the cable pictured below. Every time I press down and then release the clutch pedal there is a clicking noise coming from this cable. It is defiantly coming from the cable and not the lever. The noise is so loud it can be heard in the car with the stereo on and window open.

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Mgf manual

Mgf manual in for sale section ;-)

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Mgf workshop manual

Hi I have an unused mgf workshop manual for sale

£40 inc uk delivery

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No power below 2000rpm on an old(1998) L series?

Hi all my poor old 400 GSDi has been getting slower and slower over the years which is pretty normal I guess but more noticeable recently. At the weekend was lost in Reading town centre getting pretty hot and bothered (as was the car!) and had literally nothing below 2000rpm and not much more above that. Journey home was pretty much foot on the floor all the way to keep up with traffic. No smoke, no funny noises etc...

Now I'm sure no power at low revs in normally MAF sensor but isn't that just on the later models 25/ZR + 45/Zs?

Throttle pedal sensor of some kind?

Any thoughts?

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Buying an MG TF tomorrow

Hey guys the time has come to invest in a little sports car, i've spent a long time searching and even longer researching. I've been comparing the MR2, the MGTF and the X5 and time again I land at the same conclusion the MG TF looks the best inside and out.



I think i've found myself a gooden (FSH, Warranty, new HG/cambelt, low miles) but i had a couple of quick questions i hope some of the veterans here could answer for me.



First and most importantly would be relating to HGF which im sure happens with most new buyers. My current understanding is that there are several options to replace the standard model, payen, fai and landrover MLS gaskets. Then theres an elastomer gasket which is better to use if the liner heights are out. My question is which HG is best, do any offer a 'near' normal record? The model im looking at i believe has a LR gasket which the dealer told me is the "answer to the HGF issue" im sure it helps but is it really the answer??



Second relating to the first is, do I need to look into PTR, coolant sensors and/or a new oil rail or is the LR gasket going to be good enough to let me drive in peace of mind? I have a mechanic friend i trust to do all the work cheaply enough, i just want to do whatever I need when i first grab the car so I can blast away and have some fun!



Thirdly hello to all, I didn't make a hello post as im not technicaly an owner for another.. 24 hours and 10 minutes! :D

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Help please....starting issue!

Hi

Hope someone help, our 1999 rover 620 keeps deciding not to start, symptoms as follows:-

if u start from cold drive it about 1/4mile then turn it off before fully earm OR when it is fully warm turn it off it will not start again . once it has been left for a while then it will start again. it runs fine when going anyone any ideas what this could be ?

thanks

mark

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Couple of issues with the MG ZT-T

Hi All,



Couple of little issues with my Zt-t CDTI that I'm looking for advice with.



Firstly, do any of you know the part number (or how to get hold of) the coolant bleed screw that is attached to the EGR? Had a problem with the engine overheating, and called out the AA. After using a pump that attaches to the coolant reservoir, water came shooting out of the bleed screw, and we found that it had a hole in the centre of it. The AA guy used a bolt and some putty-like metal to temporarily repair it, but I'd rather get hold of the replacement part if possible.



Secondly, my engine seems to idle pretty roughly on occasion, but strangely, it's only when I've stopped at lights and I've got it in Drive (it's an auto), and the brake pedal pressed. It feels like a pulse going through the car, and there's a sort of vibration noise as well that accompanies it, like a pulley or something not quite working right. However, it doesn't happen all the time. If I take my foot off the brake and begin to ease forward, or even if I put it into neutral, then the vibration goes away, even with the brake pedal pressed. Any ideas?



I should point out that thanks to a long term illness in the family (now resolved, but not in a good way...), I had been driving up and down to my home town in Scotland regularly for the past year, and did three years worth of miles in one year, so I've no doubt that some of this could just be down to the PCV, EGR etc. needing a clean etc. but any help would be greatly appreciated.

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battery light staying on.

Hi can anyone advise. I had a new battery fitted on Saturday as I was told my battery needed replacing as it was only working with 90amps so they replaced it but since that's been replaced I've noticed the battery light stays on which it did not before can anyone advise thanks

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Sills

Well I've got to do it so any help would be appreciated. MGZT_T 190.

The nearside sill is rotten has anyone replaced one and can one get a sill panel anywhere?

Any advice would be great, but it won't be scrapped!!!

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Wanted - MGF bonnet and driver's side wing in COF/Red

Can't seem to find these two. Need to replace mine which have been temporarily sprayed not very well! Some braindead keyed the side and scraped T W A T into the bonnet. It's cheaper to buy a bonnet/wing than it is to spray it (even the paint is more expensive).



Thanks, I can collect, I'm in both the West Midlands and the North West.

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should I stay or should I go now

Well its happened.

I have had Rovers all my life and now someonehas made me an offer it is difficult to refuse.

Its my Rover 1.8 connie or a Mondeo Zetec TDCI for very little money on top.



Guys may have to do it as whilst I love my Rover it is thirsty compared to the Mondeo.



What would you do.......honestly?

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Guess the UK registrations for MG - July 2014

The aim of the game is simple, guess the UK sales figures for MG for the month of July 2014. Whoever is closest to the actual total given by the SMMT early next month wins. Once a number is gone it is gone, you will need to have the closest number to it.



Results are out on Wednesday 6th August so I will close the book at 10pm on Monday 4th August



Last month it was 196, it was very underwhelming so I will drop my usual estimate to 200.



Good Luck

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Rover 75 1.8 top hose?

hello

i use this site for my wifes mgf but ive been asked to help find a hose for father in laws 2003 1.8 (non turbo) rover 75



ive just had my first attempt at using photobucket to show a picture of it, lets see if it works



it the fat hose running from top of rad through 90 degrees to top of engine. the images on rimmer bros site look nothing like this

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Strange bulb failure error

Strange issue. I am getting a bulb failure on the ipk even though ive installed a canbus led bulb..heck? The thing is though, it would randomly dissapear and then randomly it would come back again..the bulb works fine though..any idea?

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norfolk / kings lynn meet anyone?

As title suggests. Summer is still with us, does anyone fancy a group run or meet. Coastal run. Inland run. Place to meet up? Group visit? Or just a natter. A fix it day? If so post below and perhaps we could arrange something.

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help needed with fitting ewp pump to my mgtf

hi I need some help as to exactly where to fit an ewp pump to my mgft I have read rob bells page but am slightly confused as the pics show it connected to the engine outlet but the explanation says the water pump is mounted just prior to the T-junction that runs from the heater circuit to the water rail that runs under the inlet manifold to the thermostat. ????



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thanks

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MG ZT-T 135+ , what to look out for when buying?

Hi everyone.

I've just joined the forum as I'm close to buying myself a zt-t.

I currently drive an x-type diesel but as my mrs is pregnant I'm thinking its time to get a nice estate to make fitting a pram ect. in the boot easier.

My dad had an MG montego when I was a kid, and I loved it so I'm very drawn to the ZT-T.



My only concern is the awful stories I've heard about modern mg/rovers engines going bang, and electrical systems giving up.

Are these car's generally ok, or do they deserve the bad rep?

I know an mg forum will be biased, an you all love your cars but in all honesty has your experience of a zt-t diesel been positive, has it cost you a lot of money? Has anything major gone wrong since you owned it?



What are common faults/problems and what should I look out for when viewing cars.

The particular car I'm currently looking at is an '05 plate 2.0 135+ with 97000 on the clock, and has a screen price of £2795.

What do you think?



Thanks for reading.

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problems with stepspeed gearbox

hi, I recently bought a 2001 MGF stepspeed.it had broken gearbox (wasn't driving in any gears).after much research on this good site, I removed the box sump and out fell handfuls of what looked like chain links.told me bands had broke so new gearbox required!.i have since replaced engine and gearbox as the original had boiling up problems.engine is now running well with no overheating issues.My problem is the gearbox is not driving in any gears again!!.I have used new cvt oil from local bmw/mini dealer which wasn't cheap (atf 5) was part number they said that was the new number from ezl799.it is selecting through all positions the only movement you get is if you give it a rev, then the friction from the diff sends one wheel turning but any resistance stops wheel.dash only shows D1 and 2 and R.i have since removed sump and found 3 small pieces of metal and fingertip full of metal powder in sump.ile try and post pictures.the guy I bought engine and box from says the car drove on and off recovery wagon and was driving in all gears on axle stands as couldn't be roadtested as was accident damaged.could it be something electronic or does the 3 pieces of metal suggest serious mechanical failure.next step is to remove all again!!!.(not letting me add pictures for some reason), 2 of the pieces of metal were about140mm long and were curved and resembled broken parts of piston rings. any ideas? HELP

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High mpg?

Sorry another mpg thread (groan), just did a fill up yesterday and it worked out to 9.3L/100km, which I thought seemed a bit high, even though around 85% of the driving was around town, and some were fairly short trips (5km etc).



Or is that to be expected for that sort of driving? (Also, it is the middle of winter down here).



Also she seems to be having a wee bit of trouble starting when it's cold, but I'm using the old trick of running the glow plugs 3 times and then she starts no trouble.



Perhaps a injector timing issue?



Cheers,



-Indy

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Glue for seat heater pads?

Hey all



So this weekend iam going to have a go at fitting some seat heater pads to my seats, however iam unsure as to what sort of adhesive i should use to stick the pads down with, does anyone have any suggestions?



Many thanks



Roo

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How do i remove seat backs?

Hey all



This weekend iam going to have a go at fitting some seat heater pads to the seats



Now the covers i can sort of get my head round, but the hardest part seems to be getting the plastic backing off the seat! i have practiced in my local scrap yard at getting these off and have broken every single one in the process, and even with them off i cant seem to figure out how they are supposed to come off!



Can anyone please shed some light on this?



Many thanks



Roo

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3rd TF?

He he.



As we are becoming proud Nissan Leaf owners on Thursday I have been brushing up on the car layout and discovered this vid.



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I just said to Anne, "if I could get a scrapped Leaf, I'm sure that would easily fit into a TF. Shall I convert one of the TFs to electric?"



Anne's reply was "you don't want to mess with one of your TFs, you'd have to buy another one."



Now, in a twisted blokes logic (and I'm a twisted bloke) that seems like a green light for a 3rd TF.



What do you guys think? ;)

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Wrong leads

Bought a complete service set some time ago and never got round to using all the parts.

Now find I have the wrong coil leads.

Prospark Silicone in box

I have bought the pair for 160 TF they are different fit.

Need 130 anybody want to swap?

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Hello

Hi everyone , ive owned a few Rovers over the years , inc a clapped out Rover 216 and you cant help but love em so ive been and bought a Rover 25 and here I am lol .

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Is there really an advantage in not removing front subframe

Hi all



I will have to drop the gearbox soon, as the slave needs changing. My question is that as I have no garage, I will have to do it flat on my back and I need to know what the major advantage of not fully dropping the front subframe is. I have seen the How to and read all the comments and I am still in two minds on the best approach. I only want to do it once.



Even though the pressure and drive plate were changed less than 20k miles ago, I am still going to replace them. I paid over £ 600 to have the clutch done 2 years ago. Very annoyed - such a ***** design. Has anyone developed a cylinder to run outside the box.



Your experiences/comments welcome.

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mg zs 120 wheel bearings

hi guys, can anyone tell me the diamentions of the front wheel bearings for a mk2 zs, i need outer dia, inner dia and width if poss

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Has anyone ever turbocharged a V6 ZS?

I wouldn't attempt it myself but just out of interest has anyone ever turbo'd a ZS 180? We've all seen the supercharged ones but would be nice to see a turbo one.



I'm guessing not due to engine bay space limitations and the amount of custom fabrication required but in theory you could use a smallish turbo running a small amount of boost and it would be more efficient than a supercharger, easily push 250bhp and still have the lovely V6 noise.



Just looking at a 180 engine bay and it looks near impossible as even with the battery relocated to the boot there is almost no space and then there would be the issue of pipes/intercooler/etc...

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eBay polybush set

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Hi all.

I found a set of polybushes for my TF for £145 which is a lot lower than the £222 I've seen elsewhere. Has anyone tried them, what is a typical price fitted.

Cheers.

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when is a turbo just a dream?

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it dont say its mileage, but its a clean looking Trophy in Trophy blue.. my favourite colour...:)



i guess if your not into fast cars, then its an easy mistake to make... it obviously caught my eye... because a turbo Trophy would be special..

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DELPHI CDP diagnostic

this seems to be a popular diagnostic system any one have some updates on it as to working with any other cars/vans/trucks and most important rover

i have seen many on ebay sell with laptops

Ron



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covers

Multiplexer function, 2xHS CAN (ISO 11898-2), SW CAN (SAE J2411), K/L (ISO 9141-2), VPW (J1850), PWM (J1850), RS485 (J1708), TTL and (SPI, analog in, 5volt out) - See more at: http://ift.tt/1lKjvFf

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MGF Handbook

The MGF I have just bought didn't come with a handbook and I would like to purchase one.



It is a mk2 MGF so I want to buy the correct one if possible.



Was there a specific one for the mk2's or was the original book carried over to the mk2.



The reason for asking is that the books for the 200/25/ZR were changed several times over the production period.

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Front Suspension Clunk!!

My TF Has developed a noticeable clunk from the front off side ,since I got the car I have replaced,

Track Rod ends

Lower wishbones

Top ball joints

One wheel bearing

Before I got the car the the upper arm bearings were replaced,So that is pretty much all the moving parts,all replaced only a few hundred miles ago all was ok when the MOT was done,today I replaced the front shock absorbers as I know the bottom bushes can wear, I did fit used units but they seemed to have no movement in the bushes as did the ones that I took off,I've checked over all the front and can only detect slight play in the anti roll bar bushes,the car drives as it should,



Any help or suggestions as what to check next would be appreciated

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K Seal

The other day I topped up my coolant in my TF and noticed a very small amount of 'mayonnaise' in the water. The HG was done in 2009 @ 29K. The car has now done 47k. I rang up the garage who originally did the repair to the HG and they said that it was not the same as the new one and new bolts and clamps that is done today, so there was a possibility that the HG was going. I was advised to use K Seal and have done so. It has done something, the car seems to have far more guts to it and no mayonnaise in the coolant, but I am now worried that this may only be a temporary repair and I may have damaged the engine?



Any thoughts!

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600 hub caps, plastic retaining rings

Now winter time isn't exactly upon us here in Norway just yet - but I thought I'd make an early attempt at this.



My 620si came with a nice set of Rover hub caps to cover up those nasty, rust-spotted steel rims for winter tires. Problem was, I couldn't figure out how to properly secure them to the rims. Later I learned that the plastic "circlips" that came with them goes in a groove on the wheel nuts, and then the hub cap goes on when putting on the nuts.



Between buying the car and figuring it out, I've managed to lose about half of these plastic rings. Anyone here sitting on some spares? I've looked for them everywhere locally - but nothing of the sort or similar could be sourced out.

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