[zt190] overheat, then not, then overheat, then not ??? - Page 7

Ivan · 18th February 2013, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Nothing wrong with resorecting old threads.
It keeps the forum more precise.

99.9% of issues on these cars have been covered before!
Have you checked :

Oil cooler
Metal pipes below rad
That you are not over filling header tank . (1/2 inch BELOW strengthening fins )

looks like coolant on the cooler
metal pipes seem ok
header tank was empty (car wasnt used for 24hr's)

Ivan · 20th February 2013, 15:30

******!!!

well i found the leak ....... gutted

kinda feel like i am

at the min

quite odd how the leak is on the top of the pump though ... and all the bolts were tight

on the bright side all this walking is doing me good

Jules · 20th February 2013, 18:04

Out of interest
How many miles & is it original pump?

Jules · 20th February 2013, 18:08

Original pumps are good for 100k but some cheaper pattern pumps we've changed with less than 20k covers (FAI)

We've only used QH pumps (OEM spec).............till 2 weeks ago when they went bust.
Hope someone takes them over because QH parts are top quality.

It's a shame cheap low spec unbranded stuff is flooding the market putting honest companies out of business.

Ivan · 20th February 2013, 18:16

Just out of interest are mg/rover replacement pumps ok?

SD1too · 20th February 2013, 18:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Hope someone takes them over because QH parts are top quality.
It's a shame cheap low spec unbranded stuff is flooding the market putting honest companies out of business.

Hear hear Jules! I'm shocked to hear about Quinton Hazell.

Simon

SD1too · 20th February 2013, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan

Just out of interest are mg/rover replacement pumps ok?

Ivan,

From your report, all you need is a new gasket or some sealant surely?

Simon

Jules · 20th February 2013, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ivan

Just out of interest are mg/rover replacement pumps ok?

Yes as I said good for 100k !
MGR pumps were made by QH but half the price of Rover boxed ones !!
So I don't know where Xpart are now going to source them from?

Maybe Stu at Xpart would like to comment?

Ivan · 20th February 2013, 18:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by SD1too

Ivan,

From your report, all you need is a new gasket or some sealant surely?

Simon

I thought about that … but as my dad always said "if in doubit renew throught out" and if I am honest might as well just get a whole new one, then it rules out seal/casting or anything else

Jules · 20th February 2013, 20:07

Agree......all that work to get to it..................change it

20th February 2013, 18:04	#63
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Out of interest How many miles & is it original pump? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

20th February 2013, 18:08	#64
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Original pumps are good for 100k but some cheaper pattern pumps we've changed with less than 20k covers (FAI) We've only used QH pumps (OEM spec).............till 2 weeks ago when they went bust. Hope someone takes them over because QH parts are top quality. It's a shame cheap low spec unbranded stuff is flooding the market putting honest companies out of business. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

20th February 2013, 18:16	#65
Ivan Avid contributor MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hull Posts: 166 Thanks: 10 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just out of interest are mg/rover replacement pumps ok? __________________ 2002 ZT 190+

20th February 2013, 20:07	#70
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Agree......all that work to get to it..................change it __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block