Genuine, MG Rover, OEM, Britpart, or aftermarket?

petem · 21st July 2021, 08:20

new timing belt/water pump, and head gasket for 1.8 - genuine, Britpart, MG Rover, OEM or after market?

Which would you use?

Same question for clutch etc.

Cheers,
Pete

macafee2 · 21st July 2021, 08:41

Rover went out of business years ago, are there any of those parts still left anywhere or have they been made since the company went to the wall?

The topic of genuine has come up a number of times and everyone will have to decide on their view of genuine.

Borg and Beck seem to get good comments for clutches

macafee2

petem · 21st July 2021, 09:05

plenty of NOS around, I guess.

I've read a lot about the various head gaskets available, following threads and links here. I'm looking at the DMGRS Ultimate K series Head gasket fix kit.

Interested in peoples comments, based on experience, before I buy anything.

Cheers,
Pete

SCP440 · 21st July 2021, 16:55

I think you need to take a look at the type of part you are buying. A belt if genuine will be at least 16 years old so I would suggest a newly manufactured part and probably the same with anything with seals in it.

Look at the part that comes with the best warranty. Some stuff is out there with a 36 month warranty. That would be my choice.

You also have to remember when MGR were going out of business they were unlikely to be buying the best quality parts but probably the cheapest.

Yorkshire GOC · 21st July 2021, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by petem

plenty of NOS around, I guess.

I've read a lot about the various head gaskets available, following threads and links here. I'm looking at the DMGRS Ultimate K series Head gasket fix kit.

Interested in peoples comments, based on experience, before I buy anything.

Cheers,
Pete

The type of head gasket -Elastomer or MLS is dependent on the head surface condition and your liner heights - are they proud of the block?

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=177383

Typhoon190 · 21st July 2021, 19:24

Where possible, try to find a high quality aftermarket that often supplies other OEMs.

I would generally use Gates for timing / auxiliary belts.

Clutches seem to be a bit pot luck, as a lot appears to be rebranded / re-boxed. I purchased Sachs branded parts. When they arrived, LUK part numbers on the components themselves.

Not too sure on gaskets and alike.

To me it's more complicated to answer this question than it used to be.

petem · 21st July 2021, 19:53

all good points chaps, thanks.

I can't inspect the liners before I purchase. It's our daily currently, and we can't do without it waiting for parts to come over. I'll get two alternatives and decide which to fit when I get the head off.

It's a preventative action, 1999 car with 60K on the clock. No service record since the main dealer stopped servicing around 30K and 18+years ago.

stevestrat · 21st July 2021, 17:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by petem

new timing belt/water pump, and head gasket for 1.8 - genuine, Britpart, MG Rover, OEM or after market?

So long after MGR's demise most of its liable to be the same manufacturer in different packaging.

Busboy · 25th July 2021, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by petem

new timing belt/water pump, and head gasket for 1.8 - genuine, Britpart, MG Rover, OEM or after market?

Which would you use?

Same question for clutch etc.

Cheers,

Pete

Gates belts Always, top quality, all good mechanics use them , yes they are a little more expensive but quality is never cheap. I buy most of my parts from Autodoc there is a wide choice of service parts from top manufacturers including TRW etc all at prices to you will be surprised at!

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21st July 2021, 08:20	#1
petem Regular poster 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Valletta Posts: 79 Thanks: 35 Thanked 25 Times in 10 Posts	Genuine, MG Rover, OEM, Britpart, or aftermarket? new timing belt/water pump, and head gasket for 1.8 - genuine, Britpart, MG Rover, OEM or after market? Which would you use? Same question for clutch etc. Cheers, Pete

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macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Rover went out of business years ago, are there any of those parts still left anywhere or have they been made since the company went to the wall? The topic of genuine has come up a number of times and everyone will have to decide on their view of genuine. Borg and Beck seem to get good comments for clutches macafee2

21st July 2021, 09:05	#3
petem Regular poster 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Valletta Posts: 79 Thanks: 35 Thanked 25 Times in 10 Posts	plenty of NOS around, I guess. I've read a lot about the various head gaskets available, following threads and links here. I'm looking at the DMGRS Ultimate K series Head gasket fix kit. Interested in peoples comments, based on experience, before I buy anything. Cheers, Pete

21st July 2021, 16:55	#4
SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I think you need to take a look at the type of part you are buying. A belt if genuine will be at least 16 years old so I would suggest a newly manufactured part and probably the same with anything with seals in it. Look at the part that comes with the best warranty. Some stuff is out there with a 36 month warranty. That would be my choice. You also have to remember when MGR were going out of business they were unlikely to be buying the best quality parts but probably the cheapest.

21st July 2021, 19:24	#6
Typhoon190 This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Monogram Typhoon Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4,706 Thanks: 328 Thanked 557 Times in 443 Posts	Where possible, try to find a high quality aftermarket that often supplies other OEMs. I would generally use Gates for timing / auxiliary belts. Clutches seem to be a bit pot luck, as a lot appears to be rebranded / re-boxed. I purchased Sachs branded parts. When they arrived, LUK part numbers on the components themselves. Not too sure on gaskets and alike. To me it's more complicated to answer this question than it used to be.

21st July 2021, 19:53	#7
petem Regular poster 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Valletta Posts: 79 Thanks: 35 Thanked 25 Times in 10 Posts	all good points chaps, thanks. I can't inspect the liners before I purchase. It's our daily currently, and we can't do without it waiting for parts to come over. I'll get two alternatives and decide which to fit when I get the head off. It's a preventative action, 1999 car with 60K on the clock. No service record since the main dealer stopped servicing around 30K and 18+years ago.