My mg zt 190

Robbo1986 · 2nd September 2016, 19:29

As you well know I bought a mg zt 190 2005 with 55000 miles for around 900 and a part ex of my passat 1.8t which was poor. Any way I love mg ZT's there engine tone and looks are so unique from other sporty German saloons but it drives just as well in my book and with a couple of simple mods can keep up with the best of them comfortabley as a bmw 330i found out on the m1 on the way back from Phil t4. Any point is I have had to revamp this little beast quite alot and hope it is worth it in the long run as I'm looking to keep it 5+ years. So far I have:

Fitted plenum drain cover
Plenum cover from Jules
Cleaned plenum
Changed rear discs and pads
Changed all cam seals
Kv6 belt changed and all the pulleys etc
Oil changed
Coolant bled and changed
Spoiler boomerang fitted
Handbrake compensator fitted
Led number plate bulbs changed
Interior lights changed to blue leds
Revotec fan fitted with gold resistor
Vis motors changed
Dodgy speedo airbag light taped up fixed

To do/needs doing

Lower engine mount
Light seals changed and sealed
Side trim screws sealed due to damp in rear footwell
Rear carpet pulled and dried footwell sanded and de rusted and treated.
Airbags under seat hardwired
New led tail lights fitted
Alloy center caps replaced and alloys refurb Ed
Inlet manifold gaskets changed.

Am I going over the top 😂😂 love the car though and hoping with all that done will do me a good turn for years to come.

keithst24 · 2nd September 2016, 19:32

You are doing a great job......did Phil do the belts ? mine need doing soon.....and what have you done to make it keep up with a 330i

Robbo1986 · 2nd September 2016, 19:39

Nothing mate to be honest car drives like brand new I won't mention speeds etc but we came up to traffic I slowed and pulled into middle Lane and he opened the window and said "what is that!!! Lol you can't miss it in the trophy blue" I obviously replied gave a cheeky grin and off I went.
Yes Phil fitted fitted the belts with ease top geezer and banter. Just hope the car is worth all this work in the long run 😉

Robbo1986 · 2nd September 2016, 19:43

The car exterior is mint looked after and garaged but previous owner was a cow boy and took it to mechanics who didn't have a clue rover wise and it was mistreated hence all the work. When engine was stripped belts were out of time cam covers melted broken bolts missing from engine mounts stuff loose all over the place non working Vis motors wrong oil in the car to thin. L shape pipe for coolant the clip at top of the pipe not at the bottom so passing coolant fan wasn't working properly you name it. but Phil sorted it all.

keithst24 · 2nd September 2016, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Robbo1986

The car exterior is mint looked after and garaged but previous owner was a cow boy and took it to mechanics who didn't have a clue rover wise and it was mistreated hence all the work. When engine was stripped belts were out of time cam covers melted broken bolts missing from engine mounts stuff loose all over the place non working Vis motors wrong oil in the car to thin. L shape pipe for coolant the clip at top of the pipe not at the bottom so passing coolant fan wasn't working properly you name it. but Phil sorted it all.

Sound's like you have sorted most of the big jobs and car seems a nice one.....hopefully we will bump into each other at a meet and I can have a butchers

Robbo1986 · 2nd September 2016, 19:51

Yes keep in touch I sure I will pop down for a meet get some ideas from others. Any other doable mods that can be done?

keithst24 · 2nd September 2016, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbo1986

Yes keep in touch I sure I will pop down for a meet get some ideas from others. Any other doable mods that can be done?

Endless mod's I reckon lol.....have you done induction kit etc

Robbo1986 · 2nd September 2016, 19:58

Induction mmm no I haven't. Any good for a zt 190? Gains etc what's the best kit to get for it that won't mess my engine up 😉

keithst24 · 2nd September 2016, 20:02

I have Pipercross ....and a 180 Auto....never checked gains but the sound along with my Cat back Powerflow exhaust is worth every penny

Robbo1986 · 2nd September 2016, 20:05

Looks awesome mate nice one. How much for the induction kit and fitting?

2nd September 2016, 19:29	#1
Robbo1986 Avid contributor Mg zt Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Iver Posts: 169 Thanks: 75 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	My mg zt 190 As you well know I bought a mg zt 190 2005 with 55000 miles for around 900 and a part ex of my passat 1.8t which was poor. Any way I love mg ZT's there engine tone and looks are so unique from other sporty German saloons but it drives just as well in my book and with a couple of simple mods can keep up with the best of them comfortabley as a bmw 330i found out on the m1 on the way back from Phil t4. Any point is I have had to revamp this little beast quite alot and hope it is worth it in the long run as I'm looking to keep it 5+ years. So far I have: Fitted plenum drain cover Plenum cover from Jules Cleaned plenum Changed rear discs and pads Changed all cam seals Kv6 belt changed and all the pulleys etc Oil changed Coolant bled and changed Spoiler boomerang fitted Handbrake compensator fitted Led number plate bulbs changed Interior lights changed to blue leds Revotec fan fitted with gold resistor Vis motors changed Dodgy speedo airbag light taped up fixed To do/needs doing Lower engine mount Light seals changed and sealed Side trim screws sealed due to damp in rear footwell Rear carpet pulled and dried footwell sanded and de rusted and treated. Airbags under seat hardwired New led tail lights fitted Alloy center caps replaced and alloys refurb Ed Inlet manifold gaskets changed. Am I going over the top 😂😂 love the car though and hoping with all that done will do me a good turn for years to come.

2nd September 2016, 19:32	#2
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	You are doing a great job......did Phil do the belts ? mine need doing soon.....and what have you done to make it keep up with a 330i __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

2nd September 2016, 20:02	#9
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	I have Pipercross ....and a 180 Auto....never checked gains but the sound along with my Cat back Powerflow exhaust is worth every penny __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

2nd September 2016, 19:39	#3
Robbo1986 Avid contributor Mg zt Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Iver Posts: 169 Thanks: 75 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Nothing mate to be honest car drives like brand new I won't mention speeds etc but we came up to traffic I slowed and pulled into middle Lane and he opened the window and said "what is that!!! Lol you can't miss it in the trophy blue" I obviously replied gave a cheeky grin and off I went. Yes Phil fitted fitted the belts with ease top geezer and banter. Just hope the car is worth all this work in the long run 😉

2nd September 2016, 19:43	#4
Robbo1986 Avid contributor Mg zt Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Iver Posts: 169 Thanks: 75 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	The car exterior is mint looked after and garaged but previous owner was a cow boy and took it to mechanics who didn't have a clue rover wise and it was mistreated hence all the work. When engine was stripped belts were out of time cam covers melted broken bolts missing from engine mounts stuff loose all over the place non working Vis motors wrong oil in the car to thin. L shape pipe for coolant the clip at top of the pipe not at the bottom so passing coolant fan wasn't working properly you name it. but Phil sorted it all.

2nd September 2016, 19:51	#6
Robbo1986 Avid contributor Mg zt Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Iver Posts: 169 Thanks: 75 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Yes keep in touch I sure I will pop down for a meet get some ideas from others. Any other doable mods that can be done?

2nd September 2016, 19:58	#8
Robbo1986 Avid contributor Mg zt Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Iver Posts: 169 Thanks: 75 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Induction mmm no I haven't. Any good for a zt 190? Gains etc what's the best kit to get for it that won't mess my engine up 😉

2nd September 2016, 20:05	#10
Robbo1986 Avid contributor Mg zt Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Iver Posts: 169 Thanks: 75 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Looks awesome mate nice one. How much for the induction kit and fitting?