MG ZT 190PS with 180 (177) timing is thus possible

Matt G · 18th August 2018, 18:49

Hi there

Has anyone heard of this happening before? I have a 2004 2.5 v6 190 plus MG ZT and I am just in the process of changing the timing belts on the car , it’s all stripped back ready to do.. I have just gone to put the locking tools in place before removing the belt to check alignments , and found the timing seems to be set for the locking 180 plates and not the 190 plates. Also the rear cam belts seem to be slightly out as well.

Has anyone heard of this before and likewise is there anyway of checking the engine to confirm it is a 190 or 180 unit. It is the original engine, and I am sure stranger things have happened during manufacturing previously.

If it is just a previous error then I take it re aligning from scratch will resolve the problem, likewise if I set it up for the 190 timings and then subsequently find out it is 180 engine, will I do any damage to the engine?

Any help most appreciated.

Matt

18th August 2018, 18:49	#1
Matt G Regular poster MG ZT 190+ (Development car), mg zt 190SE (Twilight), MG ZS 180 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Waltham st lawrence Posts: 42 Thanks: 8 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	MG ZT 190PS with 180 (177) timing is thus possible Hi there Has anyone heard of this happening before? I have a 2004 2.5 v6 190 plus MG ZT and I am just in the process of changing the timing belts on the car , it’s all stripped back ready to do.. I have just gone to put the locking tools in place before removing the belt to check alignments , and found the timing seems to be set for the locking 180 plates and not the 190 plates. Also the rear cam belts seem to be slightly out as well. Has anyone heard of this before and likewise is there anyway of checking the engine to confirm it is a 190 or 180 unit. It is the original engine, and I am sure stranger things have happened during manufacturing previously. If it is just a previous error then I take it re aligning from scratch will resolve the problem, likewise if I set it up for the 190 timings and then subsequently find out it is 180 engine, will I do any damage to the engine? Any help most appreciated. Matt