Remaps

http://ift.tt/1CZMNeA just wondered if anyone has used this company for a remap,i found them whilst looking at Z&F,they do mobile remaps in Scotland etc,i was going to use Z&F but this would save me a long drive(I know it can be done by post)as stated I just want to know if anyone has used them,or know of them, cheers !

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ECP Lowering springs.

Has anyone used these?



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back bumper removel help

hello can anyone help i want to take of the back bumper of my 45 saloon



how to i go about this?

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K series engine ecu type?

I am helping a friend fit a 1.8 K series in a Mini Clubman!

The engine is from a breakers ( sad to learn of the demise of a MGF, but think of it as a heart transplant ) and we think it was from a 2000/1 MGF.

It has the twin coil packs on top of the plugs and plastic inlet manifolds.

So we think this is a 120bhp unit.

Would this engine use the Mems2 ECU or the Mems3?

Some information on line suggests that the twin coil pack was brought in with the Mems3 ECU. Is this so?

We have the associated ECU, immobiliser and wiring loom for the engine.

Also the instrument panel.

I am trying to work out which connections we need to marry the engine loom to the Mini loom so I need to positively identify which type of ECU we have.

Is it possible that there may be somebody out there with a wiring diagram for this kind of conversion?

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What's my colour code?

Hi guys,



Can anyone tell me my colour code. The zr is grey but need to know if its x power grey? I am not near the car but trying to buy some side skirts, as I have just purchased the car I do have the logbook as I left it in to he car so have chassis number etc?

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Temp Gauge not getting upto temp - Mk2 25

The Mrs' Mk2 25 on a 54 plate developed a strange issue on Thursday

evening, I have not driven this car myself for a couple of months and

I noticed the temp gauge was not rising, it gets to about a quarter

then either bottoms out or stays there, it never gets to the halfway

point and we did 25 odd miles.



The heater works fine and there's coolant in the bottle, the top pipe

on the bottle had coolant flowing from it too.



I was going to replace the coolant bottle cap first but can anyone

offer any more advice ?



I suspect the stat might need replacing myself.

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Weird issue ABS light on and no speedo! ZT-T CDTi

Hi all,

Not sure if it's linked but on Friday, I had new tyres fitted on the front. Drove home with no issues. Started the car tonight and ABS light stayed on. The speedo isn't working either. Are they both driven from a front hub and could something have been disturbed? It's the only thing I can think of



As always any help/ideas gratefully received :-)

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Leaking and smell of Diesel

My 2.0 TD is starting to smell alot of unburnt diesel lately.. when parked up.. and is getting quite hard to start... I was looking around the engine and noticed this leak here.. does anyone know what its from? Havent had the chance to look properly yet.

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MK2 ZS Hatchback Rear Bumper in Black.

As above, good condition but won't pay stupid money for one as I'm not in a rush to find one.

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Worcester Mini Meet (Tomorrow)

Last minute F/TF informal mini meet nr Worcester tomorrow as the forecast looks alright-ish - if anyone fancies joining us you'd be most welcome, looks to be 4/5 of going to be there at the moment.



Meeting up at the Three Nuns, Powick, nr Worcester for about 1pm. http://www.3nuns.co.uk/ :broon:

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Grounded - how bad can it be?

had a total disaster today. I was driving my 75 down a country lane and needed to let an oncoming vehicle come by, and the car literally fell off theedge of the road. Heard a big bang, and the car was totally stuck in the mud in the side of the road. left wheel spun like crazy with right wheel not moving at all on the road.



Finally dug myself out using an old plastic tray in the back of the car, but found the tyre had burst. Hopefully that was most of the noise I heard, and maybe not metal grounding. So I put the spare on and drove home. Car was pulling to the left (the side it went down the road), but no noticeable noises or anything. Even at speed seemed largely ok apart from the pull to the left. Suspension seems to work fine when rocked up and down too.



When i got home i saw the tyre had low pressure in it, and the tread was low. This was also a steel spare not an alloy. How likely is it that this is possibly a large part of it pulling to the left? I'm assuming it will have stuffed the tracking, but how bad can this get? Is suspension damage likely?



Worst timing ever as in 4 hours my car goes on a sorn break so I can't even get it to a garage to be checked out! I'd just gone out for 1 last pleasure drive with my pride and joy. Guess that back fired....

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Joined the 100k club !

Joined the 100k club today... :-)







Just over 15 years old, still generally in good nick and looking better than ever (imo). Hoping for 10's of ,000's of miles more out of it. Just need to look after it :-)



100k ironically ticked over on the way home from having the rusty sill welded, but things like that to be expected I guess...

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Sugarloaf MG enthuastist

My interest is in solving a very simple problem and a just to be sure piece of advice is required. I have been helping out on an MGTF VVC head gasket replacement job and need some help in determining which of the solenoids on the VVC hydraulic unit is the Increase solenoid. Is it the one nearest to the main aluminium body of the hydraulic unit or is it the second solenoid further away from the aluminium body and beside the locking nut?

The two connectors are set up that they can go to either solenoid but would obviously cause the hyd unit to work in the opposite way if they were incorrecly connected.

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heated rear window

my heated rear window doesn't work

it's not my boot loom

any ideas?

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last of my zt n 75 parts some bargins n rare bits

the last of my zt/75 parts

ive 4 sets of the pre project rear light covers that go in the boot £10 a pair



auto dip mirror with wirring its non rain sensor one quite rare £15



pair of chrome skull cap mirrors £30

the pair



vgc rare extra 12v socket for arm rest £15



mk2 blue zt info clocks petrol and clock £40



k&n panel filter nearly new £15 fits all airboxes zt n 75



2 walnut 4 hole switch panels £10 each 3 hole facelift zt one £10



2 not very old lower engine mounts £15 each both petrol



2 v6 inlets rattle free £75 each



cdti turbo low miles £40



cdti nearly new starter motor £25 nearly new v6 start motor £25



3 18 inch strights £30 each tyres are about 3 to 5mm each



1 hairpin needs tyre bald £25



ive alot of sat nav parts cheap screen boot mount radio and tv boxes and sat nav drive / cd changer



mk2 zt front bumper £40 x2



mk1 zt front bumper £30

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Inlet manifold boost valves ??

So my mg zr 1.4 has started tapping ive been looking every were for a video because my iphone does not do video and i found this

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Mine is the same everyone says its sounding ruff and i should buy a new car. I have got a mechanic that comes to your door to look at it and have said its the Inlet manifold boost valves. I rang another garage up and have been told the zr does not have them? The one who said its the Inlet manifold boost valves have said it will not do no damage to the engine but the inlet needs replacing ??

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205's on the back

I'm fitting some new wheels in a few weeks time (just waiting for MS to get some PCD adapters in, and need to get some new tires/tidy up the wheels)



My current rears need doing as I noticed today, one has started to develop a bulge on the rear.



My local fitter has part worn Hannooks at £25 each fitted, so tempted to throw them on rather than spend bucks on wheels that will be replaced. Only issue is they are 205 rather than 215's.



Anyone any experience with Hannooks, and I assume the 205's will be alright for a couple of weeks? they are going on 16's :)

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Leak on N/S front floor.

Hi all I was wondering if any one can point me in the right direction. I have just had my mats out to clean them and noticed the n/s front floor is wet.



Are there any favourite places where these cars spring a leak. I realise it could be round the windscreen or the scuttle has rusted but mine is a 04 and there is no rust on it, the car in general I mean. Any pointers would be most helpful and save time.



Thanks Andrew...

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MG F/TF Mild steel Performance exhaust manifold

Having problems understanding why no one offers a mild steel proper tuned length exhaust manifold and only offers them in stainless steel :roll: after all how many have ever seen a mild steel manifold rust through???? They just run too hot for the rust to survive. I see Janspeed offers a mild steel one for the MG ZR but not the MGF and it seems they are not interested in making mild steel MGF ones as I aksed .



No reply to my e-mail and when I tracked down their phone number and called them they said they would get back to me in a few minutues with a proposed price for at least 5 of them, min pder number for customs it seems, but that was last Thursday afternoon and no call and no e-mail.............................. seems they don't want the business :crying:.



Anyone know of a manifold manufacturer who might listen and does not want a price that suggests the item is made of pure platinum :confused:.



The Janspeed ZR one is under £200.



Have even been wondering if an adaptor could be made to mate up the ZR manifold with the F's CAT.

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Spraying the steering wheel

So, I've bought a spare original MG ZR steering wheel as an experiment as I'd like to colour it to match my new black, chrome and carbon interior. I wondered if anyone has ever sprayed the wheel, and if so using what paint/primer?



I also thought about carbon fibre fabric covering the wheel but thought it might be a bit awkward! It's only the wheel itself I want to do, the centre part with the air bag and badge will stay original.



Cheers!

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Not starting

Hello all, need help again.....



My car isn't starting, the problem started on Tuesday, the pump wasn't priming. I'm in a hotel that's not really in walking distance of a garage or a Halfords even but I managed to order new pump and relay from eBay and bought a cheap socket set.



I changed the relay first, started ok, ran a bit lumpy but I assumed it was because I disconnected the ecu so I reset that, put it back together and it happened again, back to square one, pump not priming. Changed the pump, started first time, took it for a drive no problems.



Went back to the hotel, showered changed and went back to the car and again not starting. The pump primes sometimes and not others but either way it just turns over and won't start.



I have limited tools and no multimeter. Is there anything else I can try before I fork out to get it towed to a garage? I'm also conscious I have no way to charge the battery so I'm worried about turning it over to much.



Thanks in advance :)

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Murky headlights

One of my headlights has turned murky - it looks like the inside has fogged up but that isn't what has happened. There is a link to a repair for this in the 'stickys' section, but it no longer leads anywhere.



Does anyone know what I can do to get a clear headlight lens again?

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Bleed Nipple Size?

Hi All



Can anyone confirm the correct bleed nipple size for a 180 (standard setup).



I think it may be M10x1? I'm guessing they'll be the same size for the fronts and backs?



Many thanks

Sam

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zt 190 o/s suspension complete

Hi,



As above needed for MOT fail - RND 000341 - Brown/red



Help needed asp please guys if anyone has or know who has one....



Thanks

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MOT Advisory help

Hi All, I have had the following advisory on my MOT, the guy said it would be until next year so I am going to get the parts now and change when I can. I need help translating this into part numbers or a bit more info please :)



Nearside & offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.



Is this the suspension mounting points I.E I will need to get it welded?



Nearside & offside rear (centre main) suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.



I've googled but its not clear what bush I need.



I have a 45 diesel :)



Thanks all

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Armrest

Is there anyone who has fitted a better armrest. The one that is in our cars is not soft and its placed quite low and on the back. A friend of mine bought an alfa 147 and sitting in the driver seat i felt more comfortable than in my rover. Besides from the seat the armrest was placed way better than rover's one. I want to fit one from alfa now but not sure it will be possible.

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Alloy Wheel Paint

Anybody tried this stuff and is it any good?



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I have recently bought a set of 11 spokes which needed a light re-furb which was fine as I am toying with the idea of going Gunmetal on an XPG (seen a similar scheme on a Lambo!!)



Anybody else tried this colour combo?

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Why was WTF banned ?

This guy was nuts and its nice to see something different even though

it was complete bonkers, seems he's been given the orange boot

though, just wondering why ?

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Power steering rack

Hi



Does anyone have the part number for an MG ZS 180 Mk2 power steering rack?



Just passed MOT but was advised that the nearside gaiter had power steering fluid leaking into it and an internal seal was leaking.

When I suggested I might change the seal I was told to get another rack. Hence wanting the number or can the number be seen from under the car without dismantling anything?

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F**** Halfords!

Had my boss take the 6 for its first MOT yesterday. I didnt realise it was due next week and didnt want the dealer doing it either.



Boss offered to take it to the local network that we have our company cars sent to. Didnt ask who as I was 99% sure it was ATS. Not as of last month apparently...



No, now its Halfrauds autotits.



So imagine my horror when the boss calls me to say hes been told the garage has opened my bonnet, opened the coolant bottle and filled it "because it looked a little low". Its -1 for christ sake.



So of I trot in the works van and low and behold theyve used bright blue coolant mixed with the OAT.



After giving the manager a proper going over, I proceeded to tell him the tester had interfered with the vehicle beyond the scope of an MOT and that I would report him to Vosa. To boot, the coolant cap wasnt on tight.



F***** morons.



Report to VOSA and head office going in. Ive now got to bleed the coolant and replace.

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New hood

Hi I've just bought a new hood from rimmers, I intend to fit it in the near future so has anybody done this ? And is it a diy job ? Any replies would be appreciated thanks

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Unipart OAT antifreeze

My local Unipart centre (Partco) closed down a month or so back. Is the Halfords equivalent any good, or is it best to locate the Unipart stuff.

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WANTED: HFH alumina green mgf wings

As described HFH alumina green mgf wings cash waiting.

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mgzr diesel warm starting problems

Please can someone help me! I've got a 03 mgzr diesel, it starts fine first thing in the morning but when I take it on a bit of a spin and leave it for a hour or so then go back to start it it just won't fire up just chucks out loads of white smoke and the battery runs out trying but then bump starts straight away. It doesn't really happen on short journeys. And no codes. Has anyone had this problem if so please please help me

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Battery Light

Ok so driving out to Morrisons this evening no problems on the way there but when I came to leave started up the tf ok but battery light stayed on.



So drove home quickly turned off on the drive re-started to put in the garage and out it went so rules out the belt which is newly changed so could this be the alternator itself or am I barking up the wrong tree will do a drop test on the battery in the morn but any ideas would be welcome

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re purchase of rover75

Hey guys,

On my previous post I failed to say the trans is a auto re whine in 1st gear on take off I m in NSW and support for these cars is very ltd.

I would appreciate if some one would read the 4 previous question asked and give some comments

Cheers

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Mg 3 2013

I need help with my MG 3 2014, i need to change my brake pads but i don't know exactly what reference/id it uses, the dealers here in Panama sell them for a crazy amount of money.



Thanks in advance,



Wilson

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Brake Pads

Hi, i need help with the id/reference for my mg 3 2014 brake pads, anyone here knows?

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Diesel Leak off pipes too long?

Having just replaced all 3 this week with a set from Halfords.



I'm wondering if the supplied pipes are too long as the originals only just stretched between the injectors.



Is pressure going to be lost with a few inches extra on each pipe?



Neil

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I went to a breakers

Got some 25 insulation for my 04 ZR. Wanted the hose that replaced the saab valve and a 52 plate had the saab valve on it? Had this been replaced, surely?



£5 for bonnet and boot insulation :D Wanted the little shelve that sits where airbags normally go (mine has none), but didn't fancy slicing my fingers off with all the glass. (Breakers for some reason have to smash every front window...)



+ found it quite surprising that of the 2 25's I saw neither looked like HGF. One had only water as coolant though :/ Sad state of affairs but atleast there are still parts available for us :)

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Hazy Headlight Covers

Hi to all,



I have done some research into clearing the haze that you can get with the ZS headlights on the outside lens, mine are pretty bad.



Has anybody had success removing this with Autosol metal polish or Brasso,

and does it last?



I know masking the paintwork is very important, just concerned that metal polish will be to harsh on plastic, I guess waxing the plastic after will help protect?



Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)

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Reeeaaallly Rounded Wheel Nut

So, I'm having a bad time at the moment. I replaced the engine tie bar bushes with polybushes from B&G and they might as well be made of mahogany for all the resilience they have. Then the vibration this surges through the car breaks the fan resistor pack resistors and I lose fan speeds 1 and 2. Then have a diffuse vibration through the car at 40 mph so I have all the wheels balanced and find a rear alloy has a buckled inner rim and crack in the rim...



The wheel balancing doesn't help the vibration (possibly binding brake) but today, since I had alternator belt squeal, I tried to take the rear o/s wheel off to get to the alternator belt, but one nut refuses to budge with the brace. I try a 19mm socket. It just graunches round. The socket, when finally removed, proudly carries the chrome nut cover inside as a trophy.



So I change to 18mm direct to the steel wheel nut now exposed and that rounds too. So I hammer on an 11/16 and that rounds too. So I hammer on a 17mm and THAT rounds too.



I think you can see the problem here.



So is it an Irvine Nut Extractor set purchase tomorrow or is there a clever way to get a nut off that is rounded smoother than a journal bearing?

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Sticky Heater

Hi all



On my zs120 facelift 55reg the heater seams to be sticking on.

I put the heater on low and it was blasting out cold ad when I put it on hot it stayed cold but now after several goes it works normally. It is a climate control car I think.The car has long periods of inactivity.

What should I look for. what is sticking on?



Thanks Andy.

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Oil on kv6

My beloved MG ZT 190 has just been serviced and I noticed that they put 5w30 Midland Oil fully synthetic on. Normally I run it on 5w40 and am a bit worried that this oil is not good enough. What should I do? Is it safe to drive with the 5w30 or should I go back there Monday morning and make them change for 5w40?



Best regards

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Changing the ignition barrel on a mk2 ZS

Hi all,

I recently acquired a mk2 ZS 180, pics to follow when she's all clean and tidy.



I've got an annoying problem whereby the little cap on the end of the ignition barrel has come loose and falls out. I want to change the barrel as its a right PITA to get the key in when the little rollers drop in the absence of the cap. It appears that the part I need is this:

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But I'm wondering about using a used part to save a few quid! The rimmers site suggests that the newer cars use a different barrel to the older cars, is that the case or can I fit one from any ZS/45? (This was I can get the door lock as well which would be good!)



Finally, any pointers on removing the old barrel and replacing would be appreciated.



Thanks in advance.

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Heater fan

Hi,

Can you still get new motors, replace mine last year from the breakers as mine squealing madly. Not sure if this one starting to do the same, I know not all cars are the same either.

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TT Exhaust

Heys all.



I have an old TT, although it sounds pretty ace, slightly annoying on the motorway. It won't freaking fit.



Ive done all i can think of but the exhaust will not manipulate into place. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas. Tempted to scrap this stupid thing!



Thanks

Ian

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Anyone good with electrics please help

I was in garage trying to make sence of the wiring to drivers side elec window, 2005 pektron based system as it had been cut and butcherd in the past, ive had pektron unit refurbed now so thought it time to try and put it right, The first picture is of wires cut from pektron unit this is straight forward ive found the corresponding wires.



Now the window switch for drivers side has also been tamperd with and this is what it looks like now



Following that it go's to this plug that go's to window lift ecu



the two wire's that are hanging in next pic are the wires that connected to the cut wires from pektron unit joined into main loom which left the two cut wires from pektron going nowhere.



Also there are wires running into plug that go's to window ecu from under the steering wheel cowling shown in next two pics





If anyone can make sence of this i would be thankfull im sure i was told that there should be no window lift ecu as its pektron based i could be wrong as i cant remember .....thank for reading.

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Dipped beam bulbs

Hi everyone hope you are all warm lol my dipped beam packed up the other night and know need to buy a new bulb but wanted something brighter the problem is that there are so many to pick from that im not sure what to get I have the standard lights on mine so can you help me decide and also the best place to buy them cheers people

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Newly bought Fiat punto issue

Hi



My brother in law just bought a Punto 2001 1.2 8v for his mum because hes cruel ;) 12 months MOT and very tidy for the age. Only problem seems to be there's a slight lumpy feeling at tick over and after driving it for 30 miles the Engine management light came on. It has since gone back off but the lumpy feel is still there. I do have a ODB scanner but wont get to use it until Sunday when she drives it down to see my wife.



Just thought i would see if anyone on the forum has had any experiences with the lovely fiat Punto or if they might have any ideas.



Thanks, Matt.

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Pure Track Car?

Looking to get a pure track car in the next few months and have though about getting either an MG ZR or ZS. It seems possible to pick them up quite cheaply, specially if they need a bit of work doing to them.



I've only driven a 1.4 ZR but not a 1.8 or a ZS. Just wondered what your opinions would be? For just a track car and competition car which would you rather use?

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Cylinder head rebuild, VVC timing question

Hello @all,



I am currently rebuilding my VVC engine. I followed the Rover K series engine rebuild manual and all hints from all over the web, but now i have a question:

Yesterday i tested the VVC mech after rebuild. I pressurized the HCU with air as it is stated in the rebuild manual (works fine). How is the HCU piston retracted under "normal" conditions while the engine is running??? Do i have to (don't know how) retract the HCU piston again before i put the head on the engine (using N series HG and uprated oil rail plus new bolts, of course). Btw i didn't have had a HGF, i dismantled the engine head due to sealing issues (car was not running for 6 years when bought and all camshaft seals etc. were leaking more than my MGB engine). Any help is highly appreciated.

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Coolant question

Hi all



So, last week I noticed that my coolant had dropped a little. Not much...maybe 1 or 2cm. Looked around the car and no signs of leaks, oil is clean so my first thought was whether it was the cap.



Ordered a new one and fitted it today. Drove for 30 mins and when I checked the levels the coolant was 3/4 of the way up the tank.



Does this suggest the new cap is rubbish?

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mgf wrong fuel gauge reading

Hello,

Yesterday I filled up the car and the fuel gauge reading moved from 20% that was before to 60%....

I normally dont fill the tank .. but this time seems to have had enough gas inside (the meter was 15% just above the red line)... so with 30 litres the tank overflowed...

The needle today is still at 60% didnt go up to 100%

Something wrong with the gauge I suppose... I dont even know where it gets readings from... gas pump?....

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rover75 purchase

looking at buying a 2002 rover75 wagon has 150k/s on it

Three things I have picked wrong

1- VIS sys rattling

2-Gearbox operating ok but has distinct whine in ist gear on take off Is this normal

3 power steering pump noisy and fliud appears to have a lot of air in it. What could cause this?

4- vibration felt thru car as revs rise.Possible harmonic balancer shot?

Your comments on these issues would be appreciated.

It is in good condition but is in need of some TLC

Cheers Merv

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break disc LR blokked by hand brake

I noticed while driving that my rear left wheel is not turning freely and is delayed by the break disc. The disk runs very hot. The last service 20k ago the garage already had to fix this but apparently the same problem came back. Has anyone got the same experience with this? I looked at the cable underneath the car and it has a lot of bends around the axle. The rear right is cool and wheel is running freely.

Is it a closed system or can the be dirt inside the cable. I don't use it much but perhaps of the winter/cold weather/rain etc the cable if not moving freely anymore? Any solution to avoid having it done every 20k kms?

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Exhaust heat shield

My papier mache exhaust heat shield is finally giving up the ghost - it has been cable-tied in place for a while now, and last summer I cut it back to clean it up. Now its falling off. I wonder if its the sort of thing I could ask someone who can work metal to reproduce in stainless or something? Or is it not worth the effort? (and I should just get another papier mache one and bodge it in??)



Thanks for any thoughts.



Best



Christopher

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Rear disc brake conversion

I have just bought a rear axle complete with disc calipers and handbrake cable of each calipers it come off a ZR120 I have not looked under the car yet But just wondered what other parts do I need to get handbrake linked up and working . Also what are the best pads to use

Thanks Lee

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starting problem mgzr diesel 115bhp

Please can someone help me! I've got a 03 mgzr diesel, it starts fine first thing in the morning but when I take it on a bit of a spin and leave it for a hour or so then go back to start it it just won't fire up just chucks out loads of white smoke and the battery runs out trying but then bump starts straight away. It doesn't really happen on short journeys. And no coeds. Has anyone had this problem if so please please help me!!

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problems with mg zr 2.0td!

hi all new to this forum hope some one can help me ive got a 02 zr td and its blown the top hose twice in a week first one was the part that goes down by the thermostat housing and now tonight the one out the head any help is welcome also the heaters are not blowing hot and iv flushed the matrix and it run out good thanks nath

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Automatic gearbox r25 1.6 16v 2001y

Hi, i am looking for not expensive automatic gearbox to Rover 25, 1.6 16v from 2001, if you have it please let me know. Thanks :)

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Diesel thermostat change

I know there is a lot of history on this forum on the in line stat for a diesel, but I cant find a how to on how to change the existing thermostat/housing. A lot is mentioned of what a pig of a job it is, but how big is the pig.

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ZS questions

Hello all. As my Haynes hasn't arrived yet, could someone please help with a couple of questions I have :



Does the ZS (180 specifically) Mk1 have heated mirrors ?



Does anyone sell near side door handles ? I've seen loads of offside advertised but no passenger side ones. Alternatively, does anyone have one N/S front preferably in Trophy Blue ? How hard is it to replace these anyway ?



Are the 180 interiors exclusive ? My son-in-law-to-be needs a drivers side seat complete, or back only, or cover only. Mint condition, of course :hysteria: with blue inserts.



Has anyone perfected gas struts for the saloon bootlid yet ?



Cheers, Andy G.

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window switch

hi all has anyone tried putting the window switch on the front passenger side door? what would you have to do to wire it up? thanks

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WTF memorial mass...

We meet here today to honour and pay tribute to the life of WTF, and to express our love and admiration, or contempt and disgust for him. Also to try to bring some comfort to those of his family and friends who are here and have been deeply hurt by his sudden passing.





WTF wasn't a particularly religious person, so it's befitting that this ceremony should reflect what he was, ...... a gentle, .....kind, ......loving person; devoted to his family of eco modders.





Its only natural that we should be sad today, because in a practical sense, WTF is no longer a part of our lives.





"We must die, we know" said a character in Shakespeare, " tis but the time and drawing days out that men stand upon", and so we all come to ponder the life and death of a truly wonderful petrol head with confused and mixed feelings.

For we have a powerful sense of loss; combined with a recognition that; if death must come, its as well that its not unduly prolonged, we don't want to see someone we love suffer, so this sorrow; and our sense of the fitness of things; don't sit easily together, one purpose of our proceedings here today; is in some way to try to reconcile those feelings.





Today is also a day for memories, today will be remembered for many reasons, but mainly I hope it will be remembered by you all; as a very special day, a special day in which you shared some time with others; in order to pay your last respects; and to say both mentally and physically; a sad and fond farewell to a wonderful man, ....a man whom we were all so very privileged to have known.





May WTF rest in peace.... And his spirit live on in the hearts of those who truly cared and appreciated his efforts.

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ecu set

Wanted, Ecu set to run a 1.4 16v dizzy engine

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I'm going to recharge my gas spheres!?

Hiya



I'll keep it short as I can, going to recharge my spheres (nitrogen I believe)



As far as I'm aware the nitrogen half was filled to around (16bar/200psi) and the bottom hydrolastic fluid (400psi)



Basically guna drain hydrolastic fluid, an read I'm supposed to drill a hole in the nitrogen half (top) an tig weld a female boss to top an screw in a male schrader valve



My question the top was once filled to (16bar/200psi) how on earth do I know what's left in before I start drilling a hole in? :/



Anyone already done this, is it safe?



How about after doing it did it make your F's ride comfort just abit better or dramatically smoother ride



Regards nick

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Fitting that snorkel

Well I've got one of those snorkels for the wife's F now. Do I keep the old gasket and just glue it on with some silicon goo, or is there a supplier for new gaskets somewhere on our island?

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tf135 cams

hi guys



I've got a set of cams out a 1.8tf wanted too know how too check if there tf135 ones?

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tf fog lamp

Do you really have to climb under the car to change the bulbs?

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And all of a sudden...

upload immagini

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Full intercooler setup for L Series Disesl

I am after a full intercooler setup for my rover 400 diesel including all pipes and manifolds.



Closer to Midlands the better.



Everything as seen here:



Cheers!

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$5 Steering and suspension

I have changed the steering pump today (yes in the bloody snow) as it was howling and frothing like a werewolf, there is "some" improvement, but as I had the drivers side up in the air when I tried it is as ok however once on the deck it was still a bit noisey then I noticed that I have a ride height difference of 10 Centiimeters with the drivers side being the lower, a few mill I wouldn,t care but!, now if I jack it up "body" untill the sides are the same the steering noise goes away I know I am taking weight of that wheel but I am still confused no rack leaks and the gaiters have no fluid in them, the rack is smooth and no notchyness, tyre wear is ok

Cheers Devlin

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ZR Fuel Light Mod

I know Technozen used to make the Fuel light mods, but hasn't for some time.



Not a problem, I had a go at fitting one myself, but that all went tits up (I will get the hang of a soldering iron one day)



Can anybody tell me if this doohickey will work on my mk1 ZR, or if I should go back to having another diy attempt at it.



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Cheers peeps!

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Cheap MAF Maybe

So I was reading that apparently the astra MAF is the same as used in our l-series? (not the housing so security torq bits will be needed to swap it)



If the astra thing is correct this might help people



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Add these two part numbers



434720560 < Astra Maf

501600028 < L-Series Oil filter



Check out using discount code CP10LESS



Comes to £65.96



Seems to be cheap for a none copy MAF?



If this is crap please delete mods :)

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ZS TD Thermostat Oring

Hi Gents,



I changed my thermostat on saturday and after a bit of head scratching (how to get top elbow bolt undone).



So i went to put it all back together and noticed there was no replacement oring (for the housing/elbow) with the new thermostat. The original one has swollen to buggery and wont go back in and does look a bit flat.



In the past week i've tried loads of places that i can think of (Motor Factors, Vospers, Rimmer Bros, MG Owners Club) for a replacement with no luck!



How bloody stupid that i cant buy something as silly as an oring. So now i have a car stuck car on the driveway. Ideally i'd like to buy the proper oring rather than make/scarf joint from a kit.



Does anyone know the ID & cross section, or could measure, an unused item so i can source one from BSL/Eriks?



The housing is almost 61.95mm OD and the lip on the cooler is ~56.4mm, but it appears the original oring is 4mm in diameter which doesn't add up?



Any thoughts welcome..... I'll make a list of stuff needed to make the job a bit easier after it goes back together.

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F/TF turbo or compressor... what IAT temps do you see??

I see 40c in soft use and...60-70c on full boost with 4th or 5th gear.

This reduces the advance timing a lot with a peak 9 degrees loss at 6500rpm

I am thinking to fit a water charge cooler or water/meth kit.

At the moment I am running an S3 intercooler with a bike fan.



What IAT temps do you see?

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Pioneer Remote > Rover steering wheel control adapter

I'm looking at making one of these for my self, It would be a little effort to make a few more while I do it.



Anybody need one? Just cover postage and parts really.



Thanks



P.s. it must be a 3.5mm remote socket and it will only give you the following controls



Volume up and down

Track skip back and forward

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Fitting an Intercooler

I have an L series Rover 400 with no intercooler fitted.



What do I need to get to put one on?



Intercooler, the two rubber pipes and the inlet manifold, is that all of it?

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Charging problem

My MG ZT-T diesel is not charging properly, noticed the battery was going flat and when trying to start just clicking, my immediate thoughts are it was a faulty battery so jst to make sure started the car and put a voltmeter across terminals for readings. The charging voltage at idle was onlt 12.4v, so i wired in a voltmeter to measure the voltage whilst driving and with fan, lights etc turned on. The maximum it charges at is 12.9v with nothing on, with sidelights it is around 12.7v with heater fan blowing 12.2v. Now it is obviously an alternator fault but any ideas what? rectifier, regulator? Best part is the wife has exactly the same problem on her Ford Focus but I am in the process of rebuilding an alternator for that as I have a spare.

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ZS / 45 Boot tidy shelf?

Long shot but does anyone have one of these lying about? i would like one!



Cheers all



Roo

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MKII ZS Hatchback Boot lid wanted

As above, though not one with the lip spoiler! either no spoiler or extreme spoiler please, colour not really important but ignition blue (JGY) would be perfect



Lemmie know what you got!



Many thanks



Roo

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zs bits

looking for the following in silver



zs 180 skirts and front spoiler



zs 180 bumper inserts (saloon)



zs interior trim later mk1 spec



zs saloon rear bumper



zs 180 calipers and cariers (front)

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Battery Problem

Got a rover 25 does anybody know the standby discharge current

from the battery my battery will only last less than a week when parked

up its new battery think i have a problem with battery drain but need a

starting point

Thanks

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Testbook session courtesy of PhilT4

just wanted to let you all know my 2015 investments to my Rover CDT of 8 years now are doing good. Went down today to visit Phil outside Milton Keynes who helped me with a T4 session.



I really want to recommend Phil to anyone who needs a T4 session in that area. A nicer guy you couldn't meet. Not only did he give my car a good diagnostics and reprogramming session, he was also kind enough to point me in the direction of solutions to everything in my list, and to top it all he was kind enough to rod out my plenum drains as we were discussing the subject.



Many thanks again Phil, 2015 is off to a fantastic start for me and the car now!

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parts required

Hi guys just had my mot I need I need some antiroll bar linkage not sure what shape either is it these Check out this item I found on eBay: http://ift.tt/1BqYfLM

And is the price ok?

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Zs coilovers

Looking a set for a mk2 saloon 180.

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rover 45 tdi problems

well ive given up my search on a 620 ti and ended up buying a silver rover 45 tdi on 03 plate that is very very tidy but has a few gremlins.



1) how noisey is the l series as this thing sounds like a ford transit :lol: :lol: im assuming this is pump timing solenoid

2) she isnt hitting anywhere near peak boost at 3.5k im seeing 11.7psi but at 1800rpm as low as 4 is this weak acuator or screwed maf?

fuel economy seems fine, no smoke on start up or when running just seems low on power and next to noticeable pull from turbo scanned for fault codes and got nothing all clear, unplugged maf made no difference apart from 4k rev limit



another issue is it strugles like hell to accelerate up a hill (not good seeing as I have to go up hill every morning to join a motorway) other than that it seems fine.



hoping it isnt ought to serious as bought her to mix the zs/45 bits and add a bit of vag euro style to her aswell as body work is immaculate

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Hood movement ???

hi,a few weeks ago I found a space between the hood and window,which was letting in water etc,got the hood adjusted and it sorted the problem,all good...went out to car tonight jumped in and my drivers seat is soaking wet(and my jeans)looked at window and there is a space again even wider than it was before I had it adjusted last time,my question is,what causes the hood movement,when I haven't been using the hood as its winter, is it possible there is hood shrinkage ???

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Overheating Problem

Hey guys



This problem has seriously done my head in i hope you can help..... i have an MGZR 2005 1.4 105+



Last week my car started to overheat and noticed bubbling from the expansion tank and lost my heaters. so the first thing i thought was my thermosat so i changed that, still over heated and bubbles. so i had a spare head gasket so changed this head skimmed etc put it back together still over heated. so i took it down to the garage for some tests. all come back fine pressure test fumes test etc, they did not know the problem and was going to change what i have already done. ive checked the water pump all seems fine there.... the radiator hose gets hot but not the heater pipes when press the pipes over and over the water goes down so i thought there might be a blockage somewhere so i took all the pipes off from the heater matrix flushed the radiator etc still no luck.... if its a air lock its a bloody good one but the expansion return does not seem to return problem i.e pumping the coolant around properly but i dont no.

so here we are i have no clue where to go from here am out of ideas...



Help! lol



Kris

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Rover 25 HGF again!!!

Hi Guys I know this thread has been brought up many times but I have a specific question where I can find an answer within the forum?



I had a HGF last year and upgraded the headgasket and had the cylinderhead skimmed and checked, everything was working lovely until the bottom hose came loose and dumped all the coolant on the motorway which in turn overheated the engine. Recently I've noticed the coolant level has been going down, I think I have another HGF ??

It's done about 1500 miles since the last headgasket change. Do I need to have the cylinderhead re skimmed and checked?? I can't really afford to have it off the road for too long.

Appreciate any feedback and thanks in advance guys!

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ZR ZS Calipers the same?

I have searched but cant find the answer........ are they the same? front and rear?



thanks

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MGTF quick data guide

Its handy to have bits of information about your TF to hand when out in the car. Here is a simple quick reference label to print out. Put it on your sun visor or paste it to your door jamb.



There is a word version so you can add more info. if you want and a pdf.



It saves me fishing around for tyre sizes, tyre pressures, etc. and also reminds other drivers ( no names mentioned ) 'Son' & 'Father in Law' of a few details.



Have a look and feel free to change it.

Attached Files

	mg tf reference info 2003.doc (86.0 KB)
	mg tf reference info.pdf (286.9 KB)

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sand bag

Just wondering if it is common practice to keep a bag of sand under the bonnet in place of the spare wheel ??????



The last owner of my tf has left me with a bag of sand and carpet underlay glued in and around the spare wheel bay !



Is this a necessary attempt at keeping the front wheels down or just dead weight ?

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Ved+ dvla++ vosa=trouble!!!

When the new rules for Tax Discs where introduced I thought this is stupid and will lead to problems.



On 7TH Oct 2014 I bought a replacement work van,the van was taxed but as of 1st Oct 2014 under the new rules I could not drive the van on the road without taxing it this I did online,and as a bonus to HM government the van was now taxed twice for the same month!!!!.



Today my van was legally parked on a housing estate,as I came back to the van a white van pulled up and 2 men with reflective jackets got out 1 went to the front of the van and I asked what he was doing he stated that the van was not taxed,turns out they where a clamping unit from VOSA and wanted to clamp the van as it had shown up on the ANPR as not taxed,fortunately they were not the usual jobs worths and were happy for me to show them the email from DVLA on my phone proving that I had taxed the van and suggested that I contact DVLA.



I phoned DVLA to be told that they had cancelled the tax and could give no reason why,when,or who by,but they had a record of me taxing the van and would "reinstate the tax as a priority" had I arrived later the van would have been clamped leaving me with huge problem to sort out and being self employed would have cost me in lost time and earnings.



The system sucks just another problem for law abiding motorist

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mgzr parts

looking for black zr boot spoiler..and set of zr 1.4 suspension.. cheap as possible..

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Anyone know what happened to these custom inlet manifolds?

I've seen a few of these pics before but does anyone know what happened to these custom manifolds, was there ever any results posted?



First is this one which most of us have seen:























And then there's this interesting looking one which I've only just seen:





















Not claiming to be an expert on the subject but I have done a bit of reaserch into inlet manifold design - the first one isn't bad, short runners and large plenum which from what I've read is ideal for our engines, it would benefit from some velocity stacks to smooth out air flow into the runners but apart from that looks like it would be an improvement over the standard one and relatively easy to make.



The 2nd design however is probably not ideal, no plenum and very long runners, but as I said I'm no expert so could be wrong. Interesting design though.



Does anyone know if anything ever came of them, suppose they're either scrapped or sat collecting dust in somebody's shed now?

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SAIC has received more orders for Electric cars

SAIC Motor Corp. received an order for 1,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids last week from a Shanghai supplier of battery charging equipment that plans to start a car-rental business.



SAIC says it will fill the order with Roewe E50 small electric cars and Roewe 550 compact plug-in hybrid sedans. The buyer, STGCON New Energy Technology Co., supplies battery chargers and related components, as well as battery charging posts and stations for electrified vehicles.







In addition to supplying the vehicles, SAIC pledged to build EV charging stations with STGCON in major Chinese cities.



The deal is SAIC's second major purchase order for electrified vehicles. Last August, eHi Car Services Co., a Shanghai car rental company, bought 1,000 units of the Roewe E50 and Roewe 550 plug-in hybrid.



Last year, state-owned SAIC sold 180,018 cars including EVs and plug-ins under its Roewe and MG brands, down 22 percent from 2013. The Shanghai company has yet to disclose separate sales mumbers of its EVs and plug-in hybrids for last year.



In addition, SAIC has joint ventures with General Motors and Volkswagen Group. It also runs a microvan joint venture with GM in the southwest China city of Liuzhou.

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Hydragas

Does the Suplex replacement for MGF hydragas unit fit Metro ? Anyone remanufacturing Metro spheres ?

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suspension pump up?

Anyone from the south West Midlands able to do the hydrogas?

Or going to FRL?



Thanks

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A brave new world, Time to say good bye to MG motoring

I am leaving the MG scene after 6 years of MG/Rover ownership, 5 cars, 2 head gaskets and a clutch later and some serious fun with tuning my diesels I have now moved on and bought a 4X4. I would like to thank everyone on here for their help and friendship over this time and wish them well. I may still pop in from time to time.:bb:

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locking wheel nuts key

I have recently bought a Rover 45 Conniseur and I find that there is no key for the locking wheel nuts. Can anyone tell me where I can get one. I live near Heathrow airport. Thanks.

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Rover 200 radio cutting out

Hi all, now this is a very wierd question, I have a p reg rover 220 which I bought as a run around 3 years ago (love it) During the cold weather when I have the heating on after a while the radio cuts out. this is driving me crazy

thanks

Jeff

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Program Lucas Fob - Kent

Anyone near to Canterbury that can program a spare 2 button lucas fob for me?



Any help appreciated

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Nice looking Vitesse Coupe 1 of only 3 left!

Nice looking Vitesse Coupe on ebay 1 of only 3 left! (multiply by 10/20/?)





http://ift.tt/15Td2Hg?





Looks nice, nice colour, colour coded, take a look at the nice and clean engine bay, little bit of paint & a silicone tube makes it all shine nicely, I like.



few little niggles, but looks like a keeper.





..£1001 and rising... :) 5 days to go

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MG TF Parts Wanted:

1) Lowering Springs

2) Front Splitter

3) Boot Spoiler

4) Side vent extenders

5) Front foglight switch



Please PM Me or leave a message here if you have any of the above for sale



Cheers all!

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Mg Alternator Belt Tensioner screw

So the bolt holding my Alternator Belt Tensioner on has snapped and nothing is making thebelt tight im just wndering if there are any other screw holes near the Tensioner which i could screw the Tensioner into ?



Ive seen this one

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But it seems to need to screw into the same hole has the old Tensionerbut there is a snapped bolt in there.

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mk1 rover 214 wheel arch covers

hello dose anyone know where i can get some wheel arch covers for my 1993 rover 214

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45 brake light issue

Just replaced the brake light bulb on my 45 TD Impression and they all stopped working (2 in cluster, one in tailgate).

Assumed it was a fuse but found to be fine.

Checks the bulbs, all ok.

Tried with ignition on just in case (should work without), still no joy.

Started the car up and they worked!

So my question is why?

If it's something loose, earth perhaps, then it could happen anytime which obviously I'm not keen on.

Was starting the car irrelevant to the fix or did it reset something?

Cheers.

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New Girl at A-Plan Insurance...

Hi Guys,



Thought I would introduce myself officially, I have taken over as the MG specialist at A-Plan, Steve is no longer with the company and has moved on to pastures new.



I hope I can continue to maintain the relationship with everyone and if I can help anyone with their insurance needs please don't hesitate to give me a call.



Please keep an eye out as I will shortly be posting some special insurance deals with us at A-Plan Insurance in Bletchley.



Thanks



Hayley

01908 271771

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MGF Full Cockpit Tonneau

Anyone looking for a very rare full tonneau?



ebay item no. 181651337753



Lancsman

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Quick battery question

Hi All,



I need to replace my battery as the old one is knackered, can I use the below one?



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Thanks



Alex

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Misfire

Hello



I have a MG ZS120 and it has developed a misfire but only at low rpm and the engine management light flashes. When driving along at high Rpm the misfiring cylinder comes back to life, the engine runs on all four and the engine management light stays on but not flashing.



I've taken each HT lead off with the engine running and each cylinder drops out when the lead comes off. So can't be the HT leads.



I'll look at the spark plugs today for any deposits etc



I also have coolant leak down the back of my engine which only started Saturday. Could a failed inlet manifold gasket cause a misfire?



Thanks Steve

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exhaust back boxes?

Does anyone know if all 600 rear silencers are the same? I need a new exhaust for my 623 and wondered if a backbox for a 620 will fit as they seem to be a bit cheaper on ebay and dont look different. I already bought a new downpipe and centre section so just need to get rear silencer and then i can fit the whole lot.

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Introduction

Hello Everyone



I'm Steve 26 from Gloucestershire, I have a 52 plate MG ZS120 in trophy blue. With lots and lots of problems so hoping this site should really help me.

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MG ZR Engine Conversion - Different Engines

Recently I have rarely come across a rover t16 turbo engine.



I have had a look around various forums and have not managed to come by any other engine conversions except from the usual t16 or one or two 1.8 turbo conversions.



What would be the possibility of fitting a saab engine to the car ?

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mg zr headlights help

I need a pair of new headlight units desperately....I know a guy who is selling a pair from is mg zr 160..... will these fit my mg zr 1.4 petrol ?

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How many K's did caterham have?

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This was shown in July 2006. I'd have thought caterham maybe bought engines at short notice. Unless this was made before they collapsed?

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Code reader for 25

Hi could someone please tell me what a simple code reader name is called for a rover 25 / zr

Thanks Lee

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URGENT missfire sluggish lots of smoke

Last week iv noticed a droning wilting noise coming from the engine area. And now today I had the engine management light start flashing and started running sluggish and smoking a lot of white smoke. Iv also had my battery changed over in last couple days but battery now is only 40ah not 45ah. I have a 160 mile journey I need to make tomorrow any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

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MG ZS Project

Picked up an MG ZS 180 last week from a breakers for £350



78k, Janspeed manifolds, coilovers, powerflow catback, chipped (apparently)



Mot this saturday then a full resto.



Here she is with my daily ZT 190 SE

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front window regulator - 2 and 4 door the same?

before I buy, is the manual regulator the same on 2 door and 4 door cars? [front door on 4 door]

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seat swap

hi is there anyone local who would be interested in swapping my leather seats for a pair of half leather and local to me is south wales and part of south west England,pics below of mine which is first pic,this is a library pic but mine are as these and second pic is want im looking for



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Could someone just remind me ?

The name of the Canadian company which owns this (and many other) forum ?

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Rover 216 cabriolet parts wanted

Hello, I'm looking for some parts for my cabby if anyone has anything?



I need the cantrail cables (any condition, as long as complete as need a part to patten from, mine are just not there)



B post seals in good condition



Inbox me preferably as I'm not always on here.



Thank you

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Selling up :(

Well, I've been offered the chance to buy my friends Mk4 Golf Gti for a very reasonable £800. It has a full scorpion cat back exhaust, has a revo remap to approx 200 bhp, larger front intercooler, 18 inch BBS alloys with brand new tyres and coilovers. it was mostly resprayed last year and looks fantastic. It has been his labour of love for 4 years, but a change in his domestic situation means he needs something more family friendly. It would have been rude not to at that price.



I've really enjoyed owning my second ZR, they are such great little cars, but this is too good an opportunity to miss. I will be sad when the wee man goes...



Thanks for all the advice and help guys, it's been greatly appreciated!

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g series cars

I know there was a couple came up last year on ebay etc. Has anyone got one running, or still have one. I would be interested in purchasing one for testing.

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Just Uprated Brakes

I've just changed my brakes from the 262 to 282 discs, new pads discs and calipers, with braided hoses.. and after going for a drive they seem the same as the old one 262 ones!..

..the pedal is extremely squishy.



I've bled the brakes a few times now so that all the air is out the system, so I dont think it is this..



Is this normal until they're bedded in properly?... Using Mintex discs/pads

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new wheels

just been looking on ebay for wheels & for the price of wheels tyres & nuts + spigot rings I thinkthese are a good price the only downfall is 70.00 delivery



these ones are only 15"

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these ones are 16"

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Rim Width: 7J what is the maximum width of tyre will I get away with as the 15 are 185 the 16 are 205

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ZS Coilovers

As above, a set of 4 GAZ coilovers for the ZS for sale



It is to be noted that these are in a poor condition, one of the coilovers has leaked (the one with the captive nut on the bottom) and one of the little top hat things has worn through (i used a washer either side of it which worked fine, but is not ideal)



Other 3 shocks have not leaked though the bodies are very rusty, have not attempted to move the adjusters as they would need a good wire wheeling down beforehand, all damper adjustment wheels work, though the one is missing its + - sticker



All springs are included and are in good condition (little to no rust, coatings still intact) brand new top nuts included aswell



















These things cost nearly £800 new, i am asking £50



If anyone has a ZS/45 boot tidy shelf, then let me know!

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ZS MKII full gray/silver dash set (manual heater control version)

As above really, in fair condition, a few minor scuffs, could do with a good clean



All vents are intact (no broken fins) gear gaitor is in good condition, slight scuff on the glove box strip.







looking for £25 posted :)

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rover 45 gearbox type

Hi all, going to give the car a good service this weekend,



had a good look using the search function but still unsure



I plan on refreshing the gearbox oil but im not sure on which gearbox i have and which oil to use



Its a 1.4 rover 45 facelift (54 plate)

i under stand its possibly a r65 or a gertrad/gertrag (You get the idea) only the 1.8 had the pg1



Could anyone point me in the direction of which gearbox i have and what oil they reccomend ?

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How much for my 05 ZR ?

MK2 X-power grey



1.4i engine mint condition



nearly 51k genuine (15k motorway miles after 33k)



full service history Service history



straight through exhaust and gives a nice sound and rumble .



service was done at last MOT .





as its done 51k ive booked the car for mid feb to get the Head gasket , Water pump, cam belt and tensioner so who ever buys the car will have peice of mind , MOT is due 3rd April but can MOT next month after i have had the HG done or buyer can MOT it when its due . good tyres all around with Bridgestone .





car has never skipped a beat always started first time even in freezing conditions .



what price am i looking at with and without the Head gasket being done, getting the HG done is for precuastion as its at its vulnerable point and due for cam belt too .



will pay the relevent fee's once i can get interest from here to put up for sale .



selling due to needing family car as got 2 kids now .

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New MG book, from the start to the 80's

I just thought some peeps might be interested in this, i have no commercial interest in the book, just thought someone might like to see it.



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The MG, from being a Morris car modified in the corner of a backstreet workshop, evolved into a sports car in its own right. The demand for this fiery little car caused the production to move to four different and progressively larger sites in and around Oxford, finally moving out of the city ten miles away to Abingdon and a factory that might have been custom built for it.







This factory was on the site of a tannery that had inflated to over twice its size catering for the 1914-18 wartime demand for its leather products. The coming of peace caused it to deflate back to its previous level of production, leaving empty the rows of large hangars that had housed the wartime production effort.



It was to this factory that Cecil Kimber, who had resigned his position as Managing Director of Morris Garages, brought his brain-child that he called the MG. Twin rows of eighteen inch (45cm) high raised tracks were built. The chassis was brought from the workshop where it been made and, after the assembling of its suspension, it was mounted on to the track to start its journey from one stage to the next, finally emerging as a complete motor car.



The car would then be tested on the factory s own test track before being deemed fit for its eagerly awaiting new owner. The men who took part in the assembling of the car were but a part of the organisation that went toward the finished article. Managers, Office staff, Storemen, Inspectors, Painters, Test drivers, Labourers and cleaners were all members of the great team, all had their part to play.



As they worked together so did they play together, ground was obtained for a football pitch, room was found in the town for a snooker club and a place where the men could join for a well earned drink This later developed into a modern Sports Club with football, hockey and cricket pitches. The risk of fire in the factory was always present and to cope with this the factory had its own fire engine and a full time fireman augmented when needed by a volunteer crew of factory workers, who trained in their spare time.



MG Abingdon‘s famous racing reputation gained in the 1930s made it the obvious place to site BMCs Competition department with its maiden venture the 1955 Le Mans 24 hour race. The 160, many never seen before, pictures in this book chronicle every aspect of the factory from its opening amidst great euphoria in 1930 to its closing amidst great recriminations in 1980.

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Oil Leak, need help on pipe replacement

Hi all,



Managed to run over something hard which in turn has punctured my oil filter and the pipe running from it, can anyone help me indentify the pipe, it runs all the way around the radiator.



Have uploaded a picture to help, many thanks again all. Car is a 2003 Rover 25 2.0IL diesel

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Rover SW Hood - where could i find one?

Hi everyone!

I'm looking to buy a SW hood, but i couldn't find one online.

Could anyone suggest any good website?

I'm from Romania, btw, and there aren't many SW around here, so the used cars lots don't have this model...



Thanks!

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PRESS RELEASE - MG Crowned BTCC Champion by JEAN TODT at FIA Gala dinner

• MG crowned 2014 MSA British Touring Car Championship Manufacturer at MSA Night of Champions


• Trophy presented by FIA President Jean Todt


• Plans confirmed to defend title in 2015 with Triple Eight, Andrew Jordan and Pirtek


• MG also fastest growing automotive brand in 2014


• Major expansion of MG dealer network

MG joined the elite of British motor sport at the MSA Night of Champions, to celebrate winning the 2014 MSA British Touring Car manufacturer trophy.



The event, held at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club on London’s Pall Mall, was hosted by broadcasters Steve Ryder and Louise Goodman. Alan Gow, Chairman of the Motor Sports Association (MSA) welcomed the winners whilst FIA president Jean Todt and Formula 1 and motorcycling legend John Surtees crowned the champions of UK motor sport’s most prestigious titles.







Jean Todt presented MG with the 2014 MSA British Touring Car Championship manufacturer trophy following a thrilling year of racing that saw the Triple Eight Racing works MG6GTs defeat four times champions Honda.



Victory in the BTCC completed a fantastic 90th anniversary year for MG that saw the iconic brand become the fastest growing automotive brand in the UK, with sales increasing 361% over 2013. A major expansion of the national dealer network played a key part in the sales growth, with an additional 24 new dealers in locations across the UK including Glasgow, Newcastle, Leicester, Coventry, Bicester, Brecon, Norwich, West London, Swindon, Maidstone, Exeter, Falmouth and Newtownabbey and Bangor in Northern Ireland. Further new dealers are already in the process of being appointed in 2015.



The MG6 also performed on the road receiving major accolades from its customers, who voted it Best Handling car in the 2014 Auto Express Driver Power survey. The MG brand was also voted the third best brand to own in Britain’s largest car owner survey.



After receiving the trophy from Jean Todt, Matthew Cheyne, Head of Marketing for MG, said: “I am delighted to be celebrating this achievement and the fact that we have just successfully completed the negotiations to return and defend our title in 2015 with Triple Eight Racing.



“The team and drivers did a great job in 2014 to secure the manufacturer title for MG and with Andrew Jordan and Pirtek already on board this year; we are looking forward to challenging for both the drivers and manufacturers titles in 2015.”

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220ti/620ti gearbox

I am looking for 220ti/620ti gearbox, prefer 620ti, or just a LSD. PM price. Thanks

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MG ZS 2.5 V6 Starter Motor

£15 collection Ripley DE5 or postage available.

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Tilted driver seat

The front driver seat is tilted to the centre console. When fitting the seat the rail was loose and you can rotate it. Then we found a little spring on the ground that was holding the rail to the seat tightly. The problem is that anything should be distorted because the seat was tilted in the car I took it from. I saw this after fitting seats in my rover.

Here is the pic to show you what am I talking about. You can see that the seat is touching the console.

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MG ZS Hatchback Breaking 2002 Trophy Blue

MG ZS Hatchback Breaking 2002 Trophy Blue



All parts are available as the vehicle has only just been taken off the road.



Please call, text or PM me for a quote on any parts you may need. All parts can be posted and for larger items I will package if you arrange a courier.



Regards



Michael.

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MG ZS Hatchback Breaking 2002 Black

MG ZS Hatchback Breaking 2002



All parts available as just taken off the road due to head gasket failure.



Please call or text me on 07814429541 for a quote on any parts you may need, or PM me on here.

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