Ultimate Buyers Guide - The comments thread

[rrobson]

great work colin, excellent guide. just noticed this bit that doesnt match up:

KV6 SERIES 2.5 160Used only in the MG ZT 2.5 V6 160 in Manual gearbox only

Engine technical details....

MANUAL gearbox

• Engine Type: Turbo charged K series, 4 cylinder, 16 valve DOHC
• Displacement: 1796 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: 9.2:1
• Max Power: 157.8bhp @ 5500rpm
• Torque: 230 @ 4000rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 8.8 secs
• Top Speed: 131 mph
• Fuel (urban): 20.8mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 40.4mpg
• Fuel (combined): 30.0mpg
• Emissions: 225 g/km

It should be noted the towing weights are as follows (these include the trailer you are towing and load, and not the load seperate as many people discover!)

• Towing Weight: 1450kg
• Towing Weight, Unbraked: 750kg



just got the engine details mixed up

also, i dont know how far your wanting to take this, or if your doing this later on, but with help, the guide i produced could have pictures included of what area to check on the more technical parts that not everyone will know what they are. if i could borrow a car, i could do this myself and update as required

[Jules]

Great work Colin!

In the Common Faults area I would suggest the big no 1 is the Bonnet release problem because you can't inspect the Plenums until you've opened the bonnet if you see what I mean!!

Solved here
Bonnet release divider block inspection:
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=4692

Next Plenums

Also can't see Radiator Cooling Fan mentioned
Just as big an issue as Plenums really!
Engine and Air conditioning protection


Also you might want to add a couple of useful link indexes somewhere
This one springs to mind:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=67019

Cheers for now
Jules

[pab]

just looking at the performance and economy of the 1.8T the fuel economy seems to have an error.


• Engine Type: Turbo charged K series, 4 cylinder, 16 valve DOHC
• Displacement: 1796 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: 9.2:1
• Max Power: 150bhp @ 5500rpm
• Torque: 215Nm @ 2100rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 9.1 secs
• Top Speed: 130 mph
• Fuel (urban): 25.0mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 46.3mpg
• Fuel (combined): 46.3mpg
• Emissions: 193 g/km

AUTOMATIC gearbox

• Engine Type: Turbo charged K series, 4 cylinder, 16 valve DOHC
• Displacement: 1796 cc
• Bore Stroke: n/a
• Compression: 9.2:1
• Max Power: 150bhp @ 5500rpm
• Torque: 215Nm @ 2100rpm
• Acceleration: 0-60mph in 9.7 secs
• Top Speed: 127 mph
• Fuel (urban): 22.1mpg
• Fuel (extra urban): 42.8mpg
• Fuel (combined): 31.7mpg
• Emissions: 214 g/km

[robwijnstok]

Originally Posted by Colin_NI

6/1/2011 - Section requires finishing (common faults / typical costs for specific engines just)

ENGINE VARIENTS

PETROL engines

K Series 1.8 120 (4 cylinder 16 valve, none turbo with 120ps/116 bhp)
K Series 1.8T 160 (4 cylinder 16 valve, Turbo with 160 ps/157 bhp)

KV6 2.0 150 (6 cylinder 24 valve, none turbo with 150ps /147 bhp)
KV6 2.5 160 (6 cylinder 24 valve, none turbo with 160ps /157 bhp)
KV6 2.5 180 (6 cylinder 24 valve, none turbo with 180ps /177 bhp)
KV6 2.5 190 (6 cylinder 24 valve, none turbo with 190ps /188 bhp)

Ford Modular Engine 4.6 260 (8 cylinder 16 valve, none turbo with 260ps /255bhp)

Hi Colin,

Must be a slip of the pen, V6 has 24 valves, not 32.

Rob.

[CoOkIeMoNsTeR]

Originally Posted by Colin NI

6/1/2011 - Section requires finishing (common faults / typical costs for specific engines just)

ENGINE VARIENTS

PETROL engines

K Series 1.8 120 (4 cylinder 16 valve, none turbo with 120ps/116 bhp)
K Series 1.8T 160 (4 cylinder 16 valve, Turbo with 160 ps/157 bhp)

KV6 2.0 150 (6 cylinder 32 valve, none turbo with 150ps /147 bhp)
KV6 2.5 160 (6 cylinder 32 valve, none turbo with 160ps /157 bhp)
KV6 2.5 180 (6 cylinder 32 valve, none turbo with 180ps /177 bhp)
KV6 2.5 190 (6 cylinder 32 valve, none turbo with 190ps /188 bhp)

Ford Modular Engine 4.6 260 (8 cylinder 16 valve, none turbo with 260ps /255bhp)

While we're on the subject of nit picking, it should be non, not none in the red. And, as mentioned, 24 valves on a V6, not 32.
Otherwise, as I said before, this is a job well done

[robwijnstok]

Originally Posted by CoOkIeMoNsTeR

While we're on the subject of nit picking, it should be non, not none in the red. And, as mentioned, 24 valves on a V6, not 32.
Otherwise, as I said before, this is a job well done

very good job indeed.

Not wanted to be a nit picker...

[Robson Rover Repair]

Originally Posted by chris75

Colin , A question I am often asked is how one can be sure that a diesel is 115 or 131 bhp, as the CDT/CDTi designation is not conclusive . I see you have advised folk to check the logbook and look for an upgrade sticker , but perhaps it would be worth commenting on this badge issue in the guide ?
Nice bit of work so far

I have covered this in the diesel engine section, however a picture of the upgrade sticker would be extremely useful if anyone has it!

Originally Posted by Borg Warner

Very impressive, a lot of hard work.

How about adding a link to the MG Owners Club and also the X-Part Auto Service website.

I will add any link if you can provide me the web address to save me looking for them and also a short sentance or two about who they are and what they do!

Originally Posted by vindaloo

Terrific job, Colin. All credit to you.

I know it's being picky but VARIENTS should be VARIANTS.

Dyslexia strikes again, thanks folks, missed that one a lot!

Originally Posted by Jezzer 1

Well spotted, and not to detract from the work put in so far, but that does require correction for the guide to appear properly 'encyclopaedic'.

Also, there is an error under the section headed 'Interior Specifications'.

The photo of the semi-bucket seats in full black leather is in fact the interior of a Contemporary SE, not a Connoisseur SE. It was only offered on the Facelift cars.

I think it's also true to say that the Mark II cars are more normally referred to as 'Facelift' variants, rather than 'Mark 2'.

Well done however - this is turning into a scholarly work.

Interior section updated, thanks, couldnt remember if it was Connie or Contemporary SE!

Originally Posted by Graham E

Should read fail.

Tomato/tomato but you are correct lol. Changed as such.

Originally Posted by rrobson

great work colin, excellent guide. just noticed this bit that doesnt match up:
• Engine Type: Turbo charged K series, 4 cylinder, 16 valve DOHC
• Displacement: 1796 cc

just got the engine details mixed up

also, i dont know how far your wanting to take this, or if your doing this later on, but with help, the guide i produced could have pictures included of what area to check on the more technical parts that not everyone will know what they are. if i could borrow a car, i could do this myself and update as required

Thans mate, good spot. Thats my own engine also lol.

Originally Posted by Jules

Great work Colin!

In the Common Faults area I would suggest the big no 1 is the Bonnet release problem because you can't inspect the Plenums until you've opened the bonnet if you see what I mean!!

Solved here
Bonnet release divider block inspection:
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=4692

Next Plenums

Also can't see Radiator Cooling Fan mentioned
Just as big an issue as Plenums really!
Engine and Air conditioning protection


Also you might want to add a couple of useful link indexes somewhere
This one springs to mind:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=67019

Cheers for now
Jules

Jules if everyone can make a huge list of the most common problems it would save me a bit of writing and searching!!

Originally Posted by pab

just looking at the performance and economy of the 1.8T the fuel economy seems to have an error.

• Fuel (combined): 46.3mpg

Sorted mate!

Originally Posted by robwijnstok

Hi Colin,

Must be a slip of the pen, V6 has 24 valves, not 32.

Rob.

Another doh moment, lol.

Not bad for a man with mild dyslexia and didnt learn to write properly until he was 11 years old haha!

[Robson Rover Repair]

Incase people have thought ive abandoned the project, tonight I added a section regarding the club itself.

I will be working towards more updates in the future.

Colin

[Dragrad]

Excellent job you're doing there Colin. A mammoth task

[Robson Rover Repair]

Next big part is common faults (none engine related), plan to do that next week.