Belts changing

YorksMG2013 · 13th December 2021, 09:57

Guys, am looking for recommendations to get timing belts and thermostat changed on my ZT 190

I live in Leeds/York area.

Have already contacted Mg-Rover Mobile Mechanics from Derby, but they can't do until April 2022, and I need this month ideally

Cheers

Andrew

trikey · 13th December 2021, 13:03

Take it to lates in Coventry Andrew, well worth the trip and will be done as you wait and watch.

bl52krz · 13th December 2021, 15:58

As Andy says, take it to Lates near Coventry/Corby. You will certainly learn something while you watch them work on your car.

Teflon · 13th December 2021, 17:35

At the risk of sounding boring, I'm going to add another recommendation for Lates. They've done my belts twice now, both time whilst I watched (and asked a myriad of daft questions).

You won't go wrong with them working on your car, and they're not expensive either.

Cliff

YorksMG2013 · 14th December 2021, 10:25

Cliff, I wonder how much they charge?
Been quoted £600 so far - was hoping for nearer the £450 I have seen mobile mechanics do the job for, but need it doing in next week or so.

Andrew

trikey · 14th December 2021, 10:28

Beware of some mobile mechanics Andrew, I have seen and heard others on here report timing incorrectly set, for peace of mind I would be paying the extra few pounds.

Teflon · 14th December 2021, 10:45

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Originally Posted by YorksMG2013

Cliff, I wonder how much they charge?
Been quoted £600 so far - was hoping for nearer the £450 I have seen mobile mechanics do the job for, but need it doing in next week or so.

Andrew

From memory, I think it's around £550 or so for belts and water pump, but to be honest, I doubt you'd get it done in the next week or so. Bear in mind, mechanics with a good reputation are likely to be popular, and their booking time will reflect this.

If you want to go down the mobile route, I can also happily recommend Russell at https://mgroversolutions.com/ . He rebuilt my KV6 on my drive to cure piston slap and knows these engines like the back of his hand. He's based in Kent, but has been known to travel huge distances, so may be worth a call.

Cliff

SD1too · 14th December 2021, 11:17

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Originally Posted by YorksMG2013

Guys, am looking for recommendations to get timing belts and thermostat changed on my ZT 190

Andrew,

Whoever you choose to renew your timing belts, make sure that they have the unique adaptor plates for the MG 190 (and 180) engines. These aren't normally included in the commercial timing tool kits but are available from DMGRS.

If anyone claims to do it without these service tools, walk away.

Regarding your thermostat, don't routinely change it. Members report that replacements are now not the specified 88˚ spec. leading to low running temperatures. Do you have pools of coolant in the 'V'?

Simon

YorksMG2013 · 14th December 2021, 11:37

Simon

She has been drinking coolant a bit more of late.

Andrew

YorksMG2013 · 14th December 2021, 11:43

Simon

Thanks for the advice on the adaptor plates - just emailed Matt to see if he has stock. How may do I need?

Andrew

13th December 2021, 09:57	#1
YorksMG2013 Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE & MG ZT 260 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 854 Thanks: 95 Thanked 119 Times in 65 Posts	Belts changing Guys, am looking for recommendations to get timing belts and thermostat changed on my ZT 190 I live in Leeds/York area. Have already contacted Mg-Rover Mobile Mechanics from Derby, but they can't do until April 2022, and I need this month ideally Cheers Andrew __________________ Proud owner of a Pearl Black facelift ZT 190 SE (or should that be the 'Black Pearl'? Just call me Cap'n Jack!) Now joined by the Blue Beast - MG ZT 260 #57 in Trophy Blue

13th December 2021, 13:03	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,768 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Take it to lates in Coventry Andrew, well worth the trip and will be done as you wait and watch. __________________ Lest we forget..

13th December 2021, 15:58	#3
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,393 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	As Andy says, take it to Lates near Coventry/Corby. You will certainly learn something while you watch them work on your car. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

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Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,203 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	At the risk of sounding boring, I'm going to add another recommendation for Lates. They've done my belts twice now, both time whilst I watched (and asked a myriad of daft questions). You won't go wrong with them working on your car, and they're not expensive either. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

14th December 2021, 10:25	#5
YorksMG2013 Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE & MG ZT 260 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 854 Thanks: 95 Thanked 119 Times in 65 Posts	Timing belts Cliff, I wonder how much they charge? Been quoted £600 so far - was hoping for nearer the £450 I have seen mobile mechanics do the job for, but need it doing in next week or so. Andrew __________________ Proud owner of a Pearl Black facelift ZT 190 SE (or should that be the 'Black Pearl'? Just call me Cap'n Jack!) Now joined by the Blue Beast - MG ZT 260 #57 in Trophy Blue

14th December 2021, 10:28	#6
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,768 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Beware of some mobile mechanics Andrew, I have seen and heard others on here report timing incorrectly set, for peace of mind I would be paying the extra few pounds. __________________ Lest we forget..

14th December 2021, 11:37	#9
YorksMG2013 Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE & MG ZT 260 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 854 Thanks: 95 Thanked 119 Times in 65 Posts	Belts etc. Simon She has been drinking coolant a bit more of late. Andrew __________________ Proud owner of a Pearl Black facelift ZT 190 SE (or should that be the 'Black Pearl'? Just call me Cap'n Jack!) Now joined by the Blue Beast - MG ZT 260 #57 in Trophy Blue

14th December 2021, 11:43	#10
YorksMG2013 Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE & MG ZT 260 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 854 Thanks: 95 Thanked 119 Times in 65 Posts	Adaptor plates Simon Thanks for the advice on the adaptor plates - just emailed Matt to see if he has stock. How may do I need? Andrew __________________ Proud owner of a Pearl Black facelift ZT 190 SE (or should that be the 'Black Pearl'? Just call me Cap'n Jack!) Now joined by the Blue Beast - MG ZT 260 #57 in Trophy Blue