ZT 190+ comm number 468 - Page 9

jonc3725 · 6th January 2016, 20:48

Once the parts are stripped away on the passenger side of the engine bay the inner wing and gearbox etc are very accessible. You can see where I had cleaned the suspension turret and then moved forward.

A good clean down and polish and all was done. The Engine bay fuse panel wiring loom is connected with multi cable connectors (as is the one in the passenger foot well)so once unbolted it was easy to unclip to gain full access

Now all this had been cleaned one of my jobs I had listed was to change the starter motor as I had fitted the replacement contacts and plunger on the starter I had fitted to the ZT I had broken. Easy job to do I would highly recommend doing it if you have the original Starter.

http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rove...nger-nad101500

Arctics how too explains. although this is for a diesel the actual starter motor repair is the same

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=227317

The starter is easy to remove on a V6 once the air intake box is removed.

3 x wires to remove (DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING

)

one is a push on spade connection, The positive from the battery which secured to the solenoid post.

and the earth from the battery is connected on the long top bolt of the starter.

There are two bolts to undo and the starter the drops out into your hand. Motors side by side ready to swap

and fitted

Next was to build eveything back up before I moved across the front of the car starting with plenum area.

Firstly I cleaned and polished the back panels. I know these can be covered with a soundproofing but I am not sure if this is the case with the early cars?

Passenger side with ECU mounted internally in the plenum (Hence clearing the drains is so important

)

Drivers side closing in the master cylinder

and the back panel which you remove when changing the spark plugs. I know I could have done this at this point but I am doing all the engine work seperately and remember I still drive this car at the moment

Then the Plenum mod was conducted (All newbies do this

)

and panel fitted with rubber grommet pushed into the new hole

Scuttle panel fitted. This needs to be squeezed slightly to get between the bonnet hinges but is fairly easy to fit. There are 7 scuttle clips along the top to push into the sockets which i have sealed and 2 x Scrivets at each end.

With the covers fully fitted

and the windscreen wiper arms fitted after a bit of spray job with new wipers. These are held on with a collet and nut under the plastic cap. I always find these a bit fiddly to get off whilst they are under tension against the windscreen

Next up is the build up of the passenger inner wing and moving onto the slam panel and front end off

jonc3725 · 11th January 2016, 20:30

small update. I forgot I hadn't shown the rebuild of the passenger side inner wing

Once everything was cleaned or sprayed and allowed to cure it all got bolted back with new bolts

Air filter mount re mounted after respray

Battery box fitted after restoration. I used the same black star drive bolts as per original fit.

and with air inlet filter body fitted.

All the black covers will be treated to hydro dipping (I have originals to keep also for originality

) so they got a quick clean.

Next up is the front bumper off. I have already prepared a decent set of lights and a slam panel has been restored and I am working on fitting a 2 speed fan with resistor. All photos to follow

Jules · 16th January 2016, 21:05

Don't forget to fit one of these to protect the plenum area from debris

Plenum Shield
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=68328

Or whole shop here
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...splay.php?f=74

jonc3725 · 17th January 2016, 20:48

Another small update.

I have a spare slam panel so I refurbished it ready for fitting.

This panel came with the twin horns so I will be retro fitting them to the red ZT

The panel was stripped of the everything fitted to it.
Then all the rust was removed and the panel rubbed down and de greased ready to prime

and so were the metal parts for the bonnet latches and horn brackets

Everything was primed and rubbed down

Then sprayed black

and lacquered.

I stripped down the bonnet catches, cleaned them up, rebuilt them and lightly lubricated ready for putting it all back together.

Next to build it up. The red ZT has the early PPD slam panel stickers on it but they were too far gone to save which is a shame

so I have bought the one available from Rimmers

Jules · 17th January 2016, 21:40

It will be like a new car soon!
Where do you get time to go to work

jonc3725 · 17th January 2016, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

It will be like a new car soon!
Where do you get time to go to work

My work is full on mate so this is done in the evenings and weekends around the wifes (and the dogs

) requirements. After 25 years she has got to used to me

. The Supra takes its fair share of tender loving care as well (expensive car to keep maintained well). My cars tend to be my hobby alongside Football and I find them a good way to relax.

I will be in touch soon as I need a few bits

Jules · 25th January 2016, 17:55

John another similar early Solar red here.
Looks quite a decent one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGF-ZT-.../172074981658?

jonc3725 · 25th January 2016, 18:07

Wow.

That has to be one of the first ones on that reg

.edited. just read the advert and its 2004. Must be a private plate.

Looks top notch as well. Surely this must go to an enthusiast and not me because my wife would kill me

There must be someone on here wanting this.

Dallas · 25th January 2016, 18:10

Blooming ek John

superb work,

very impressive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

John another similar early Solar red here.
Looks quite a decent one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGF-ZT-.../172074981658?

Thats a lovely ZT Jules, glad to see a nice example one holding its price, I think the low mileage helps a little.

Ian G · 25th January 2016, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallas

Blooming ek John

superb work,

very impressive.

Thats a lovely ZT Jules, glad to see a nice example one holding its price, I think the low mileage helps a little.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGF-ZT-.../172074981658?
Some of those photos look as if they were taken in your yard Wes

6th January 2016, 20:48	#81
jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	Once the parts are stripped away on the passenger side of the engine bay the inner wing and gearbox etc are very accessible. You can see where I had cleaned the suspension turret and then moved forward. A good clean down and polish and all was done. The Engine bay fuse panel wiring loom is connected with multi cable connectors (as is the one in the passenger foot well)so once unbolted it was easy to unclip to gain full access Now all this had been cleaned one of my jobs I had listed was to change the starter motor as I had fitted the replacement contacts and plunger on the starter I had fitted to the ZT I had broken. Easy job to do I would highly recommend doing it if you have the original Starter. http://www.dmgrs.co.uk/products/rove...nger-nad101500 Arctics how too explains. although this is for a diesel the actual starter motor repair is the same https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=227317 The starter is easy to remove on a V6 once the air intake box is removed. 3 x wires to remove (DISCONNECT THE BATTERY BEFORE REMOVING) one is a push on spade connection, The positive from the battery which secured to the solenoid post. and the earth from the battery is connected on the long top bolt of the starter. There are two bolts to undo and the starter the drops out into your hand. Motors side by side ready to swap and fitted Next was to build eveything back up before I moved across the front of the car starting with plenum area. Firstly I cleaned and polished the back panels. I know these can be covered with a soundproofing but I am not sure if this is the case with the early cars? Passenger side with ECU mounted internally in the plenum (Hence clearing the drains is so important) Drivers side closing in the master cylinder and the back panel which you remove when changing the spark plugs. I know I could have done this at this point but I am doing all the engine work seperately and remember I still drive this car at the moment Then the Plenum mod was conducted (All newbies do this) and panel fitted with rubber grommet pushed into the new hole Scuttle panel fitted. This needs to be squeezed slightly to get between the bonnet hinges but is fairly easy to fit. There are 7 scuttle clips along the top to push into the sockets which i have sealed and 2 x Scrivets at each end. With the covers fully fitted and the windscreen wiper arms fitted after a bit of spray job with new wipers. These are held on with a collet and nut under the plastic cap. I always find these a bit fiddly to get off whilst they are under tension against the windscreen Next up is the build up of the passenger inner wing and moving onto the slam panel and front end off __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888 Last edited by jonc3725; 20th August 2017 at 20:43..

11th January 2016, 20:30	#82
jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	small update. I forgot I hadn't shown the rebuild of the passenger side inner wing Once everything was cleaned or sprayed and allowed to cure it all got bolted back with new bolts Air filter mount re mounted after respray Battery box fitted after restoration. I used the same black star drive bolts as per original fit. and with air inlet filter body fitted. All the black covers will be treated to hydro dipping (I have originals to keep also for originality) so they got a quick clean. Next up is the front bumper off. I have already prepared a decent set of lights and a slam panel has been restored and I am working on fitting a 2 speed fan with resistor. All photos to follow __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888 Last edited by jonc3725; 20th August 2017 at 20:43..

16th January 2016, 21:05	#83
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Don't forget to fit one of these to protect the plenum area from debris Plenum Shield http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=68328 Or whole shop here http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...splay.php?f=74 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

17th January 2016, 20:48	#84
jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	Another small update. I have a spare slam panel so I refurbished it ready for fitting. This panel came with the twin horns so I will be retro fitting them to the red ZT The panel was stripped of the everything fitted to it. Then all the rust was removed and the panel rubbed down and de greased ready to prime and so were the metal parts for the bonnet latches and horn brackets Everything was primed and rubbed down Then sprayed black and lacquered. I stripped down the bonnet catches, cleaned them up, rebuilt them and lightly lubricated ready for putting it all back together. Next to build it up. The red ZT has the early PPD slam panel stickers on it but they were too far gone to save which is a shame so I have bought the one available from Rimmers __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888 Last edited by jonc3725; 20th August 2017 at 20:45..

17th January 2016, 21:40	#85
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	It will be like a new car soon! Where do you get time to go to work __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

25th January 2016, 17:55	#87
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	John another similar early Solar red here. Looks quite a decent one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-MGF-ZT-.../172074981658? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

25th January 2016, 18:07	#88
jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	Wow. That has to be one of the first ones on that reg.edited. just read the advert and its 2004. Must be a private plate. Looks top notch as well. Surely this must go to an enthusiast and not me because my wife would kill me There must be someone on here wanting this. __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888 Last edited by jonc3725; 25th January 2016 at 18:10..