Replacement ztt 190 engine

gammer · 10th June 2007, 19:25

I have just taken my MG ZTT 190 to a rover dealer because I have got a rattling noise coming from the top front part of the engine. The technician said that without stripping it down he reckons its a cam lifter / shaft problem. He also said bearing in mind its done 100k it would probably be better to replace it.

I have had the inlet manifold changed so its not the vis valves so its not that.

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a replacement engine please !!

Tatts · 10th June 2007, 19:35

http://www.roverbreakers.com/

Keith · 10th June 2007, 21:16

for recon lumps try here http://www.vege.nl/index2.php?portalID=17

MartinW · 10th June 2007, 21:36

That's a bit worrying, mine (160 V6) is on 91k miles! I have heard of these engines going to 150k miles or more so it sounds a bit odd.
Have you had it from new?
What oil have you used?
I know some V6 owners reckon that their engine is much quieter on the factory recommended semi-synthetic 10W40 as opposed to any of the 0W40 or 5w40 synthetics.

Could it be piston slap?

gammer · 11th June 2007, 06:13

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Originally Posted by MartinW

That's a bit worrying, mine (160 V6) is on 91k miles! I have heard of these engines going to 150k miles or more so it sounds a bit odd.
Have you had it from new?
What oil have you used?
I know some V6 owners reckon that their engine is much quieter on the factory recommended semi-synthetic 10W40 as opposed to any of the 0W40 or 5w40 synthetics.

Could it be piston slap?

Martin

I brought the car with 92k on the clock. I have been using 10W40 as the engine has done quite a few miles. The rover Tech did say that this is quite rare and this was only the second V6 lump that he knows has done this.........

Piston slap???? how would I find this out and is there a cure for it??

MartinW · 11th June 2007, 21:41

Piston slap is a condition IIRC where by the sideways movement of the piston in the more causes a knocking sound. It's still a new engine required.

Just make sure that if you do get an engine it is a 190 and not a 175bhp engine from a 75. Most on Ebay seem to sell for around a reserve of £750 or more.

10th June 2007, 19:25	#1
gammer Newbie MG ZTT 190 Join Date: May 2007 Location: southampton Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Replacement ztt 190 engine I have just taken my MG ZTT 190 to a rover dealer because I have got a rattling noise coming from the top front part of the engine. The technician said that without stripping it down he reckons its a cam lifter / shaft problem. He also said bearing in mind its done 100k it would probably be better to replace it. I have had the inlet manifold changed so its not the vis valves so its not that. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a replacement engine please !!

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10th June 2007, 21:36	#4
MartinW Newbie MG TF LE500 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	That's a bit worrying, mine (160 V6) is on 91k miles! I have heard of these engines going to 150k miles or more so it sounds a bit odd. Have you had it from new? What oil have you used? I know some V6 owners reckon that their engine is much quieter on the factory recommended semi-synthetic 10W40 as opposed to any of the 0W40 or 5w40 synthetics. Could it be piston slap?

11th June 2007, 21:41	#6
MartinW Newbie MG TF LE500 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chester Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Piston slap is a condition IIRC where by the sideways movement of the piston in the more causes a knocking sound. It's still a new engine required. Just make sure that if you do get an engine it is a 190 and not a 175bhp engine from a 75. Most on Ebay seem to sell for around a reserve of £750 or more.