Tom's MG ZT 1.8T 160 *SOLD*

MG Tom · 21st May 2013, 22:54

Well, after the demise of my ZS last week, I found a nice ZT locally that I couldn't say no to.

97k miles, 12 months MOT, seemingly cherished and in stunning condition!

I've already removed the CD player and parrot kit and replaced them with a high-end Pioneer unit with built in Parrot.

I've also checked the plenum (nice and dry thankfully), checked the cooling fans, modified the rubber mats (genuine MG but for LHD car) to fit nicely with the foot rest, reversed the bonnet release cable splitter box and de-bobbled the seats.

I really am especially fond of this car already, and this forum is fantastic. I look forward to meeting some of you at local meets etc

I will update this thread as I make changes and improvements.

A few pictures...

Thanks for looking.

FrazzleTC · 21st May 2013, 23:24

That's a very nice ZT! I'm particularly keen on the dark Alcantara seats, which look an awful lot better than the pale grey ones, in my opinion. Looks like a very well kept car, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the forum!

Wilmac · 22nd May 2013, 14:19

Hi

firstly let me say that your new MG looks lovely and obviously has been loved and cherished by previous owner....

can I ask what you are doing with the parrot kit you removed and which model was it?

again all the best with the MG

MG Tom · 22nd May 2013, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wilmac

Hi

firstly let me say that your new MG looks lovely and obviously has been loved and cherished by previous owner....

can I ask what you are doing with the parrot kit you removed and which model was it?

again all the best with the MG

Many thanks indeed.

It was a CK3100 (I think), and it's going in my family car, a '56 plate Galaxy Ghia.

wojawabbit · 23rd May 2013, 18:37

This is very nice OP, a lovely colour. I agree with Frazzle above too, the alacantara is far better suited to the darker gray than the lighter shade.

Nice find.

JoeyTaffy93 · 28th May 2013, 15:30

Very nice ZT. Looks lovely, I so want your seats!!

I've got these in mine, which are nice but that black set looks great against grey.

MG Tom · 13th June 2013, 09:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by danbmx_69

some very good work you have done there keep it up

Thanks Dan.

Hope to be doing more interesting stuff soon, just want to get 100% on top of maintenance first

Mark2000cc · 13th June 2013, 12:41

Great work tom, looking very nice :-)

MG Tom · 23rd June 2013, 23:00

New plates fitted - made so much difference and I'm delighted with them.

Separate thread HERE

And a quick pic!

MG Tom · 23rd June 2013, 23:44

A few cooling system bits sorted today

My top hoses were in bad condition, so took the opportunity to replace them with silicone hoses from ASH. Top service from autosiliconehoses.com, they are excellent quality, arrived quickly and at a great price. Certainly cheaper than the £100 Rimmers wanted for the top hose assembly. The hoses are rubber lined so absolutely no concerns with OAT coolant

All fitted beautifully after a little trim of the 90 degree bend to bring it away from the radiator.

I went for black, but many different colours are available. I also took the opportunity to fit stainless worm-drive clips too, much nicer than the spring clips fitted as standard.

Inlet manifold gasket replaced:

Header tank cleaned with a dishwasher tablet followed by some vinegar. Came up very nice indeed

Throttle body cleaned out.

Old and new thermostats tested, just to be sure

System pressure tested to 650mmHg for 10 minutes, all perfect! Really impressed with my Sealey TP69 fluid extractor, its a doddle to use, and T-Cut's 'How To' was very handy indeed!

And of course refilled with a 55:45 OAT:H20 mixture, so that should be the cooling system sorted for a while

I also ran a Comma Air Con cleaner canister through the system to clean the aircon out, it was a bit whiffy, lovely and fresh now. I really rate these canisters!

Oh, and I fixed the n/s indicator, not the bulb gone as expected but the bulb holder was bit loose. Levered up the bottom spring and moved the connector towards the middle a bit, job jobbed.

On the down side, I have found I need a new Shannon tube, and I really must buy some new badges!!

Over and out for today.

Comments welcome, good or bad! Comments help with the motivation I think, even if the updates are a bit boring

21st May 2013, 22:54	#1
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	Tom's MG ZT 1.8T 160 SOLD Well, after the demise of my ZS last week, I found a nice ZT locally that I couldn't say no to. 97k miles, 12 months MOT, seemingly cherished and in stunning condition! I've already removed the CD player and parrot kit and replaced them with a high-end Pioneer unit with built in Parrot. I've also checked the plenum (nice and dry thankfully), checked the cooling fans, modified the rubber mats (genuine MG but for LHD car) to fit nicely with the foot rest, reversed the bonnet release cable splitter box and de-bobbled the seats. I really am especially fond of this car already, and this forum is fantastic. I look forward to meeting some of you at local meets etc I will update this thread as I make changes and improvements. A few pictures... Thanks for looking. __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE Last edited by MG Tom; 21st May 2013 at 23:20..

21st May 2013, 23:24	#2
FrazzleTC This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Staffordshire Moorlands Posts: 7,924 Thanks: 533 Thanked 1,178 Times in 920 Posts	That's a very nice ZT! I'm particularly keen on the dark Alcantara seats, which look an awful lot better than the pale grey ones, in my opinion. Looks like a very well kept car, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the forum! __________________ 1967 Rover 2000 Automatic 1969 Rover 3500 Series One 1979 Scimitar GTE 2013 Mercedes SLK250 CDI

13th June 2013, 12:41	#8
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	Great work tom, looking very nice :-) __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

23rd June 2013, 23:00	#9
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	New plates fitted - made so much difference and I'm delighted with them. Separate thread HERE And a quick pic! __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

23rd June 2013, 23:44	#10
MG Tom Posted a thing or two ex. MG ZT+ Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northampton-ish Posts: 1,484 Thanks: 156 Thanked 98 Times in 95 Posts	A few cooling system bits sorted today My top hoses were in bad condition, so took the opportunity to replace them with silicone hoses from ASH. Top service from autosiliconehoses.com, they are excellent quality, arrived quickly and at a great price. Certainly cheaper than the £100 Rimmers wanted for the top hose assembly. The hoses are rubber lined so absolutely no concerns with OAT coolant All fitted beautifully after a little trim of the 90 degree bend to bring it away from the radiator. I went for black, but many different colours are available. I also took the opportunity to fit stainless worm-drive clips too, much nicer than the spring clips fitted as standard. Inlet manifold gasket replaced: Header tank cleaned with a dishwasher tablet followed by some vinegar. Came up very nice indeed Throttle body cleaned out. Old and new thermostats tested, just to be sure System pressure tested to 650mmHg for 10 minutes, all perfect! Really impressed with my Sealey TP69 fluid extractor, its a doddle to use, and T-Cut's 'How To' was very handy indeed! And of course refilled with a 55:45 OAT:H20 mixture, so that should be the cooling system sorted for a while I also ran a Comma Air Con cleaner canister through the system to clean the aircon out, it was a bit whiffy, lovely and fresh now. I really rate these canisters! Oh, and I fixed the n/s indicator, not the bulb gone as expected but the bulb holder was bit loose. Levered up the bottom spring and moved the connector towards the middle a bit, job jobbed. On the down side, I have found I need a new Shannon tube, and I really must buy some new badges!! Over and out for today. Comments welcome, good or bad! Comments help with the motivation I think, even if the updates are a bit boring __________________ '03 MG ZT+ 1.8T X-Power Grey with Monogram 'WTD' black alcantara trim. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] My project thread HERE

22nd May 2013, 14:19	#3
Wilmac Avid contributor 75 Connie Saloon cdt (03) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Portglenone Posts: 194 Thanks: 17 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi firstly let me say that your new MG looks lovely and obviously has been loved and cherished by previous owner.... can I ask what you are doing with the parrot kit you removed and which model was it? again all the best with the MG

23rd May 2013, 18:37	#5
wojawabbit Newbie MG ZT Auto Join Date: May 2013 Location: Aberdeen/Lanarkshire Posts: 20 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	This is very nice OP, a lovely colour. I agree with Frazzle above too, the alacantara is far better suited to the darker gray than the lighter shade. Nice find.

28th May 2013, 15:30	#6
JoeyTaffy93 Loves to post '01 Rover 25 1.4 iL Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Worcestershire Posts: 430 Thanks: 6 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts	Very nice ZT. Looks lovely, I so want your seats!! I've got these in mine, which are nice but that black set looks great against grey.