mg zt 190+ engine noise think water pump ?

rice2009 · 30th November 2008, 12:59

hi there and thanks for accepting me on this forum
currently a owner of a mg zt 190 + black beauty but on doing my sunday shopping i come across a noise on tick over sounds like belt rubbing on the left side of engine could this be a water pump noise and im i right in thinking its now due a cambelt my milage is 79k on a 2001 model any answers and help will be most help full and lets hope my baby keeps treating me right many thanks inadvance craig

BigRuss · 30th November 2008, 13:12

Hi, and

to the club.

Unless you have evidence in any paperwork to say that the belts have been changed, then it's due the cambelts changing. Due at 6 years or 90,000 whichever comes first.

Plenty to look at on here plenty of tips and how-to's. If you don't already know about plenum drains, check them now otherwise it can lead to all sorts of potentially expensive problems.

Russ

T-Cut · 30th November 2008, 13:15

Most people in the know will also have the water pump replaced while the belts are being done. Get them to check the thermostat housing too.

TC

rice2009 · 30th November 2008, 13:16

hi russ
many thanks for you reply so quick quess its cambelt time here goes a few pounds this side of christmas .
also heard alot about these plenum drains, but not sure where they are i have heard they give you lots of problems could these drains be effecting my central locking and dash light bulb staying on

many thanks again craig

GreyGhost · 30th November 2008, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by rice2009

hi russ
many thanks for you reply so quick quess its cambelt time here goes a few pounds this side of christmas .
also heard alot about these plenum drains, but not sure where they are i have heard they give you lots of problems could these drains be effecting my central locking and dash light bulb staying on

many thanks again craig

Reading material.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto
Last two on the right.
Read all the rest as well.

rice2009 · 30th November 2008, 13:49

hi russ
Many thanks for the pdf its amazing now i know alot more already shall check the plenum drains, mant thanks for your help all
once again thanks alot

regards craig

30th November 2008, 12:59	#1
rice2009 Newbie mg zt 190+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: yate Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mg zt 190+ engine noise think water pump ? hi there and thanks for accepting me on this forum currently a owner of a mg zt 190 + black beauty but on doing my sunday shopping i come across a noise on tick over sounds like belt rubbing on the left side of engine could this be a water pump noise and im i right in thinking its now due a cambelt my milage is 79k on a 2001 model any answers and help will be most help full and lets hope my baby keeps treating me right many thanks inadvance craig

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T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,753 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	Most people in the know will also have the water pump replaced while the belts are being done. Get them to check the thermostat housing too. TC

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rice2009 Newbie mg zt 190+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: yate Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi russ many thanks for you reply so quick quess its cambelt time here goes a few pounds this side of christmas . also heard alot about these plenum drains, but not sure where they are i have heard they give you lots of problems could these drains be effecting my central locking and dash light bulb staying on many thanks again craig

30th November 2008, 13:49	#6
rice2009 Newbie mg zt 190+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: yate Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi russ Many thanks for the pdf its amazing now i know alot more already shall check the plenum drains, mant thanks for your help all once again thanks alot regards craig