How likely is the 1.8t to suffer a hg failure?

AngryDog · 25th February 2012, 20:55

Considering getting one as a stop gap. How likely is the head gasket to fail?

dissy1810 · 25th February 2012, 21:03

That's like asking how likely is it for a clutch to fail on a diesel it's all just a matter of luck whether you get a good or a problem car

AngryDog · 25th February 2012, 21:07

Lol, well having to just had to replace the clutch and flywheel on my cdti then I reckon with my luck it's very likely lol

pab · 25th February 2012, 21:08

I you use the search facility it will bring up plenty of information on the subject.

If the particular car has had any previous head work done correctly and the cause of the HGF has been established prior to the repair then it should be successful.

Basic maintenance and regular checks regarding the cooling system are a must,all coolant leaks must be addressed as and when they happen and it should prove to be a reliable unit,

Graham1961 · 25th February 2012, 21:16

Hard one to predict really.....what i will say is if the car you buy has been well maintained and has not suffered any leaks, the gasket may not fail at all, many 1.8 have had the MLS gasket fitted, which if done properly should prove very reliable....check for signs of careful ownership and maintanance and you could have a sound car

Gman2 · 25th February 2012, 21:35

My ZTT went pop at 50k due to overheating 'cos the fan wasn't working properly. The R75 is now on 108k and is not known to have had HGF but I still got the MLS fitted as a precaution when I got the ZTT done.

seancar · 25th February 2012, 21:59

hi we dismantle 75s and mgzt from jan 2011 til dec 2011 we brought in 396 rovers from all over the country around 100 of these were 1.8 and 1.8t and 95% of the 1.8 came to us with head gasket problems either blown or been badly repaired heads not skimmed) we have even had them in with the same head gasket fitted as the owners have used the old gasket and just put sealer on it, like other members have said you do get the odd good one but you do need to be very careful when buying. i dont like the 1,8 engine but thats me and only because we have had so many in with problems. i have a mgzt t 2.5 v6 which is a 04 plate which is used and abused on a daily basis its had the back seats removed and is used as a van, and has now covered 370,000 miles i will say its on its 3rd auto box lost count on inlet manifolds. front and rear springs at least once a year for mot, i have given up changing the rad fan and fitted a kenlow. but the engine has never stop or let me down. so if it was me i would go for the kv6 2.5 or 2lt and you can pick them up for no money.

MisterTomez · 25th February 2012, 22:10

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Originally Posted by seancar

hi we dismantle 75s and mgzt from jan 2011 til dec 2011 we brought in 396 rovers from all over the country around 100 of these were 1.8 and 1.8t and 95% of the 1.8 came to us with head gasket problems either blown or been badly repaired heads not skimmed) we have even had them in with the same head gasket fitted as the owners have used the old gasket and just put sealer on it, like other members have said you do get the odd good one but you do need to be very careful when buying. i dont like the 1,8 engine but thats me and only because we have had so many in with problems. i have a mgzt t 2.5 v6 which is a 04 plate which is used and abused on a daily basis its had the back seats removed and is used as a van, and has now covered 370,000 miles i will say its on its 3rd auto box lost count on inlet manifolds. front and rear springs at least once a year for mot, i have given up changing the rad fan and fitted a kenlow. but the engine has never stop or let me down. so if it was me i would go for the kv6 2.5 or 2lt and you can pick them up for no money.

With that mileage on your V6 you should pay a visit to this thread!

Robson Rover Repair · 26th February 2012, 01:29

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Originally Posted by seancar

hi we dismantle 75s and mgzt from jan 2011 til dec 2011 we brought in 396 rovers from all over the country around 100 of these were 1.8 and 1.8t and 95% of the 1.8 came to us with head gasket problems either blown or been badly repaired heads not skimmed) we have even had them in with the same head gasket fitted as the owners have used the old gasket and just put sealer on it, like other members have said you do get the odd good one but you do need to be very careful when buying. i dont like the 1,8 engine but thats me and only because we have had so many in with problems. i have a mgzt t 2.5 v6 which is a 04 plate which is used and abused on a daily basis its had the back seats removed and is used as a van, and has now covered 370,000 miles i will say its on its 3rd auto box lost count on inlet manifolds. front and rear springs at least once a year for mot, i have given up changing the rad fan and fitted a kenlow. but the engine has never stop or let me down. so if it was me i would go for the kv6 2.5 or 2lt and you can pick them up for no money.

Sean you must get us a photo of this ZT-T van lol.

markyp · 26th February 2012, 01:40

370,000 miles that's some going sean

. Get some pictures of your van

.

25th February 2012, 20:55	#1
AngryDog Posted a thing or two MG ZT CDTi 116+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hull Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How likely is the 1.8t to suffer a hg failure? Considering getting one as a stop gap. How likely is the head gasket to fail? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ZT 116+ - ChipMyCar Remap - Synergy 2

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dissy1810 Posted a thing or two mgzt 160 1.8 lpg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1,973 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	That's like asking how likely is it for a clutch to fail on a diesel it's all just a matter of luck whether you get a good or a problem car __________________ http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...0/Photo389.jpg

25th February 2012, 21:07	#3
AngryDog Posted a thing or two MG ZT CDTi 116+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hull Posts: 1,014 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lol, well having to just had to replace the clutch and flywheel on my cdti then I reckon with my luck it's very likely lol __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] ZT 116+ - ChipMyCar Remap - Synergy 2

25th February 2012, 21:16	#5
Graham1961 Moderator / RS East Scotland Rover 75 1.8 Conn Se saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Berwick, East Lothian Posts: 4,738 Thanks: 4,143 Thanked 753 Times in 563 Posts	Hard one to predict really.....what i will say is if the car you buy has been well maintained and has not suffered any leaks, the gasket may not fail at all, many 1.8 have had the MLS gasket fitted, which if done properly should prove very reliable....check for signs of careful ownership and maintanance and you could have a sound car __________________ Graham.

26th February 2012, 01:40	#10
markyp Gets stuck in MG ZT CDTI+ X-power 135 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: lutton, Lincolnshire. Posts: 538 Thanks: 24 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	370,000 miles that's some going sean . Get some pictures of your van. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Just when things are going well !!

25th February 2012, 21:08	#4
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I you use the search facility it will bring up plenty of information on the subject. If the particular car has had any previous head work done correctly and the cause of the HGF has been established prior to the repair then it should be successful. Basic maintenance and regular checks regarding the cooling system are a must,all coolant leaks must be addressed as and when they happen and it should prove to be a reliable unit,

25th February 2012, 21:35	#6
Gman2 Posted a thing or two ZTT+ 1.8T, mgf 1.8 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,550 Thanks: 28 Thanked 65 Times in 42 Posts	My ZTT went pop at 50k due to overheating 'cos the fan wasn't working properly. The R75 is now on 108k and is not known to have had HGF but I still got the MLS fitted as a precaution when I got the ZTT done.

25th February 2012, 21:59	#7
seancar Banned 75 tourer and t4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: bexhill on sea Posts: 4,428 Thanks: 278 Thanked 731 Times in 350 Posts	hi we dismantle 75s and mgzt from jan 2011 til dec 2011 we brought in 396 rovers from all over the country around 100 of these were 1.8 and 1.8t and 95% of the 1.8 came to us with head gasket problems either blown or been badly repaired heads not skimmed) we have even had them in with the same head gasket fitted as the owners have used the old gasket and just put sealer on it, like other members have said you do get the odd good one but you do need to be very careful when buying. i dont like the 1,8 engine but thats me and only because we have had so many in with problems. i have a mgzt t 2.5 v6 which is a 04 plate which is used and abused on a daily basis its had the back seats removed and is used as a van, and has now covered 370,000 miles i will say its on its 3rd auto box lost count on inlet manifolds. front and rear springs at least once a year for mot, i have given up changing the rad fan and fitted a kenlow. but the engine has never stop or let me down. so if it was me i would go for the kv6 2.5 or 2lt and you can pick them up for no money.