MG-Rover.org Forums http://forums.mg-rover.org/ en Sat, 18 May 2013 21:09:27 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.mg-rover.org/images/misc/rss.jpg MG-Rover.org Forums http://forums.mg-rover.org/ ZS has to go http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509449&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:48:44 GMT one of the ZS cars will be going by the look of things, i took my son into fordthorne near cardiff today as he is looking at buying a brand new ford focus ST3. he doesnt want to part ex his 05 plate ZS, the thing is i like his firefrost red ZS. i have done a climate control conversion, renault... one of the ZS cars will be going by the look of things, i took my son into fordthorne near cardiff today as he is looking at buying a brand new ford focus ST3.
he doesnt want to part ex his 05 plate ZS, the thing is i like his firefrost red ZS. i have done a climate control conversion, renault rear light with map lights, recent full cat back s/steel longlife system, fitted rear bumer with parking sensors last week and i am doing new bushes next week and then there are 4 new Kuhmo ecsta tyres and mot going on it. i fitted heaters in front seats and we had a new screen last year. so i know the car and al the belts and water pump are done. its straight and original and doesnt use any oil or water. so i am tempted to have that and sell my x ower zs for him to have the money. oh dear what to do lol. ]]> Bren10 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509449 fitting bonnet lifters http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509448&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:39:01 GMT i fitted another set this afternoon on my sons zs, no drilling and just 4 bolts to remove and refit. took me longest to put the spring clips in but my eyes aint what they used to be lol. you just need to remove wing centre bolt and replace with ball end bolt, then its remove one of the bonnet... i fitted another set this afternoon on my sons zs, no drilling and just 4 bolts to remove and refit. took me longest to put the spring clips in but my eyes aint what they used to be lol.
you just need to remove wing centre bolt and replace with ball end bolt, then its remove one of the bonnet hinge bolts and fit bracket. fit strut and both spring clips and thats it.
sorry pics arent the best, wife used my phone lol



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http://s20.photobucket.com/user/PONT...ee8bc.mp4.html ]]> Bren10 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509448 What is this sound!! (Vid uploaded) http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509447&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:12:17 GMT This sound is doing my head in! it sounds like its coming from the idle control valve but surly its not that? I think what ever it is is the reason its having problems starting! Image: http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a516/Adam_Pink/th_VIDEO0026_zps9aa188ef.jpg ... This sound is doing my head in! it sounds like its coming from the idle control valve but surly its not that? I think what ever it is is the reason its having problems starting!

]]> ajpink2 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509447 Just got a set of these... http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509446&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:10:28 GMT
and finally managed to remove these...


Could be a while before I have the subframe ready to swap.

It struck me today that this isn't what I'd imagined I'd be doing when I bought Bob seven months ago. I thought I'd just be driving around in the sunshine.

All good fun though :) ]]> MGF and MGTF (Sponsored by MGF Mania) quokkaz http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509446 rear anti roll bars? http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509445&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:08:02 GMT did the 45 come with rear anti roll bars? or only the ZS?

And what fits what? I think I'm right in sayingMB6 and I think MB3 ones fit.

Will a saloon one fit a hatch? ]]> fathead431 http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509445 Rear seat release cable not working http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509444&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:03:37 GMT Does anyone have any pics of how to access the rear seat catch cable?

The GFs SW small part of the rear backrest won't go down.
Have read some posts on how to fix it, but was wondering if anyone had taken any pics of how to access the cable in the hope of re-attaching ]]> ironeagleuk http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509444 Help please MGZR immobiliser locks but not unlock doors http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509443&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 20:01:19 GMT I am sure that this subject has been discussed before, I drove "the beast" a modified lowered ZR 1.4 home on Thursday evening and parked as usual outside of the house, I took my ZT to work on Friday so the ZR was left at home, I have both sets of keys on one ring so no-one touched it, I went to use it today but the key fob would not unlock the doors when I opened the car with the key and tried to start it the immobiliser just kept on beeping and she would not turn over, I tried the technique of unlocking the drivers door and pressing the lock some 12 to 14 times to sync the fob and car, the car locked just once but will not unlock and then will not lock again, can anyone throw some light on this please as I need to use the car.

Thanks in advance ]]> Brightredzt http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509443 Polish War! - Autoglym SRP or Mer? http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509441&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 19:58:41 GMT Never used Mer apart from on a windscreen as a rain repellant...it works well ;)

Only tried SRP for the first time today as I had an hour or so spare coz it was raining and I had a couple of bottles given to me, inside the garage, out of the sun and not even that warm - Have to say it's good stuff and went on (and off) really well - giving a great shine.


which would you recommend? ]]> MGF and MGTF (Sponsored by MGF Mania) RichandPaula http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509441 Does need a new cap? http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509440&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 19:52:49 GMT Damp round the seem, and seems to be trickling Attachment 60607 (http://forums.mg-rover.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=60607) Sent from my XT890 using Tapatalk 2 Damp round the seem, and seems to be trickling

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]]> ironeagleuk http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509440 MG ZT Turbo Dump Valve http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509439&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 19:51:37 GMT Hi there,

I am looking for a atmospheric dump valve (the type that bolts directly onto the turbo) for an MG ZT Turbo.

Does Anyone have one for sale or know anywhere I can buy one. I believe Forge used to do one but it isn't on there website anymore.

Cheers Glenn ]]> Wanted Slattz http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509439 <![CDATA[Thanks johnandchris and Z&F :D]]> http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509438&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 19:41:32 GMT Did this today:

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=505869

Massive thank you to John for hosting a remapping session at his very nice house. Top bloke who obviously loves his MG/Rovers! ;)


Nice to meet Mark from Z&F even if he did rock up in a Boxster!!

So; my beloved 1.6 got treated today to a custom remap. Mark said he was recently at a meet where he tweaked an otherwise standard remap to suit a guy who was racing a 1.6 and thought it would suit mine. I have to say the difference is more subtle than I thought it would be (mainly as I have an over-active imagination!) but a difference nonetheless. I noticed a definite improvement on low and midrange revs, for example, if cruising in 5th the car would respond better which I am sure will result in fewer changes.

I didn't really put my foot down as I was on a bit of an economy run back from Wiltshire to Exeter which brings me to my next point....

It will be too early to tell the MPG improvement now, but what I can say is I had done 350(ish) miles (from a full tank) when I got to John's house in Wiltshire. It is 88.1 miles back to my place from there so it was pushing it a bit but given that fuel was about 5p/litre cheaper in Exeter I was going to give it a go! I frequently do economy runs and today the fuel light didn't even flicker until the 417th mile! I ended up filling up in Exeter (1.29 p/l) and had done 443 miles to that tank! I worked out on fuelly that that tank was 42.2 MPG, the best I had until today was 40.1

So, next tank I am expecting to be better simply because the remap only had 88.1 miles to improve things by 2.1 MPG so over the course of a full tank I think I should be looking, potentially, at around 45+ MPG. Pretty good I think you'll agree!


Again, if johnandchris and Mark from Z&F read this then many thanks :D:D ]]> drewesq http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509438 would anyone be interested in this? http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509437&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 19:33:34 GMT http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?p=5452977#post5452977 it is in the areas forum but i figured more come onto this section. just gauging some interest. http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthrea...77#post5452977

it is in the areas forum but i figured more come onto this section. just gauging some interest. ]]> CelestialBlue http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509437 <![CDATA[Thank you Z&F and Johnandchris!!!!]]> http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509436&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 19:32:48 GMT Did this today:

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=505869

Massive thank you to John for hosting a remapping session at his very nice house. Top bloke who obviously loves his MG/Rovers! ;)


Nice to meet Mark from Z&F even if he did rock up in a Boxster!!

So; my beloved 1.6 got treated today to a custom remap. Mark said he was recently at a meet where he tweaked an otherwise standard remap to suit a guy who was racing a 1.6 and thought it would suit mine. I have to say the difference is more subtle than I thought it would be (mainly as I have an over-active imagination!) but a difference nonetheless. I noticed a definite improvement on low and midrange revs, for example, if cruising in 5th the car would respond better which I am sure will result in fewer changes.

I didn't really put my foot down as I was on a bit of an economy run back from Wiltshire to Exeter which brings me to my next point....

It will be too early to tell the MPG improvement now, but what I can say is I had done 350(ish) miles (from a full tank) when I got to John's house in Wiltshire. It is 88.1 miles back to my place from there so it was pushing it a bit but given that fuel was about 5p/litre cheaper in Exeter I was going to give it a go! I frequently do economy runs and today the fuel light didn't even flicker until the 417th mile! I ended up filling up in Exeter (1.29 p/l) and had done 443 miles to that tank! I worked out on fuelly that that tank was 42.2 MPG, the best I had until today was 40.1

So, next tank I am expecting to be better simply because the remap only had 88.1 miles to improve things by 2.1 MPG so over the course of a full tank I think I should be looking, potentially, at around 45+ MPG. Pretty good I think you'll agree!


Again, if johnandchris and Mark from Z&F read this then many thanks :D:D ]]> MG ZT / Rover 75 (Sponsored by Rimmer Bros) drewesq http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509436 Southend meet http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509435&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 19:29:49 GMT Just wondering if anyone would be up for meeting down the front soon, perhaps on a date that the weather is going to warm up. Will be either a friday or a saturday eve from 7.30 onwards, what ever most can make, i work til 10pm on friday nights but have a couple holidays coming up, so dates need to... Just wondering if anyone would be up for meeting down the front soon, perhaps on a date that the weather is going to warm up. Will be either a friday or a saturday eve from 7.30 onwards, what ever most can make, i work til 10pm on friday nights but have a couple holidays coming up, so dates need to be discussed. Would be nice to get a load of us MG/Rovers down here and have a look at everyones cars, get some shots so if you have good cameras make sure u bring em. If people have any parts they want to sell more than welcome to bring them along, I am always looking for new parts lol. There's a lot of folk who do meets in the sea life car park, or opposite the casino, mostly ford crap! ;) Anyways! Who'd be up for this?? ]]> CelestialBlue http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509435 Please, not another HGF http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509434&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 18:25:15 GMT Hi, Last year as some of you might now i, like so may other people had to replace the head gasket on my TF. The last time i had a catastrophic failure with all the coolant being dumped into the oil. Thankfully i stopped the car before it overheated. Whilst under the car today i noticed a... Hi,

Last year as some of you might now i, like so may other people had to replace the head gasket on my TF. The last time i had a catastrophic failure with all the coolant being dumped into the oil. Thankfully i stopped the car before it overheated.

Whilst under the car today i noticed a drip of coolant on the wire to the oil temp sensor. Had a hunt around and i can see staining on the side of the block, thats the back of the block closest to the front of the car. It seems to be coming from the gasket, ie between the block and the head. Rather odd though as no milkiness /mayo in the oil, or in the coolant. Also i dont seem to be losing any coolant. Am wondering if the staining is from when i did the gasket before. Have cleaned that up to see if it returns. i cant seem to find any other leak... but why the drip. I took it for a long run and the drip is back !!!! Please not another HGF.. Could it just be the stretch bolts need a re tighten ?? ]]> MGF and MGTF (Sponsored by MGF Mania) midlifecrises http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=509434