rear coil springs

[mgcrazykev]

hi all, mg ztt just failed mot on rear coil spring as broke, someone as told me they are colour coded is this correct as I have never heard of that, if so why and how do I find out what colour code mine is. also any good supplier I can get some from, also what sort of job is it. ooops forgot its a 190 on a 2002. thanks all:}

[MrDoodles]

This link may help you! :}

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID001552

However, when Ed broke a rear spring a couple of years ago, I just bought a generic spring off eBay and it's been fine! :}

[mgcrazykev]

hi all, mg ztt just failed mot on rear coil spring as broke, someone as told me they are colour coded is this correct as I have never heard of that, if so why and how do I find out what colour code mine is. also any good supplier I can get some from, also what sort of job is it. ooops forgot its a 190 on a 2002. thanks all:}

also will saloon springs fit the estate. thanks

[mgcrazykev]

cant read code under rear seat it as totally wore out so have not got a clue what to do, all I want is new spring why cant life be easy. any help would be truly great.

[David Lawrence]

cant read code under rear seat it as totally wore out so have not got a clue what to do, all I want is new spring why cant life be easy. any help would be truly great.

Check out the KYB website. They will show you a range of springs including the ones for the MG.

If you really want to have the oem ones then the rimmers link earlier is the one to use.

[mgcrazykev]

I don't really mind what they are I just want new springs I will be quite happy buying aftermarket ones

[DMGRS]

I don't really mind what they are I just want new springs I will be quite happy buying aftermarket ones

Then check out the KYB catalogue, and buy the model relevant to your car - they'll work fine, and are good quality.

Also, while you're changing the springs check the condition of the Rear Upper Arms (the arm the spring sits in), as they commonly corrode.
If yours are OK you'd be well advised to paint them up to stop further corrosion - if they're quite crusty, we have them new here:
Rear Upper Arms - 75/ZT (http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/collections/steering-components/products/r75-rear-upper-suspension-arms-rgg104962-and-rgg104972)

[mgcrazykev]

they have none for my car, will saloon be the same as they have some on ebay

[mgcrazykev]

what about fitting rover 75 tourer v6 will these fit

[Dorset Bob]

They might fit but the Rover 75 and MG ZT springs are different.
The ZT have shorter springs and are thicker in diameter.

I fitted Sachs springs to mine and am quite pleased with them.
If you are looking after market something like these (http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/MG_ZT-T_2.5_2002/p/car-parts/suspension-and-steering/suspension/coil-spring/?627750600&1&c801df323814f2202a10cef65618187955b321b2&000073) are worth a look. ;)

[Dragrad]

hi all, mg ztt just failed mot on rear coil spring as broke,

My car went through its MoT recently and passed. Afterwards they spotted that both rear springs were broken (AGAIN!:mad:) But they passed it as they did not spot it during the MoT and they considered it not to be important :eek::shrug:

[mgcrazykev]

They might fit but the Rover 75 and MG ZT springs are different.
The ZT have shorter springs and are thicker in diameter.

I fitted Sachs springs to mine and am quite pleased with them.
If you are looking after market something like these (http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/MG_ZT-T_2.5_2002/p/car-parts/suspension-and-steering/suspension/coil-spring/?627750600&1&c801df323814f2202a10cef65618187955b321b2&000073) are worth a look. ;)

thank you so much, put order in today be with me tomorrow and really good price.:D

[mgcrazykev]

hooooorah new springs on today, not to bad a job to do just over 2 hours, new tyre tomorrow then back for mot retest. happy days.;)