Deep regrets maybe my ZT-T is to go

Roadrunner66 · 4th January 2019, 20:16

Hi All
I don't want to to this but as my ZT-T maybe the clutch is knackered I cannot afford to get this sorted and due to ill health is there anyone here or the club want to get it sorted as I don't want it scrapped other than the possible clutch it's in good order any offer for complete car considered if I can't sort it for little or no money.
There are a few on here who know my situation.
Many thanks in advance.
Paul.
Ps need an answer asap otherwise m
I might need to scrap her as cannot afford insurance ect if just sitting there.

marinabrian · 4th January 2019, 21:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadrunner66

Hi All
I don't want to to this but as my ZT-T maybe the clutch is knackered I cannot afford to get this sorted and due to ill health is there anyone here or the club want to get it sorted as I don't want it scrapped other than the possible clutch it's in good order any offer for complete car considered if I can't sort it for little or no money.
There are a few on here who know my situation.
Many thanks in advance.
Paul.
Ps need an answer asap otherwise m
I might need to scrap her as cannot afford insurance ect if just sitting there.

Check the nearside driveshaft is secure in the gearbox before doing anything rash Paul, and report back please.

It will be possible using a flat screwdriver to see if it is loose, as if fitted correctly, a very sharp shock with a prybar is required to overcome the securing circlip

Take a look at this picture........

Where I've arrowed in yellow is the inner CV joint that I suspect isn't fitted correctly to the differential gear, and this can be checked with minimal effort, both physical and in terms of time.

Best of luck

Brian

Thunderbolt · 4th January 2019, 22:56

I am in a similar boat with my fathers car.
The clutch kit was £140.
It will be a DIY, so I am hoping to keep costs down, but I think it will take me a day.
Can you offer a local mechanic £200 for their labour and get the parts yourself?

macafee2 · 5th January 2019, 16:25

be prepared to find other things wrong so an inspection underneath before agreeing to have clutch done is wise.
I found drop links, strut bearings, lower arm bushes all shot.
As for £200 labour, I think that's hopeful.

If the gearbox is out then a slave change may also be advisable and then consider if the DMF has had it

macafee2

BillyMG · 5th January 2019, 20:01

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Originally Posted by macafee2

be prepared to find other things wrong so an inspection underneath before agreeing to have clutch done is wise.
I found drop links, strut bearings, lower arm bushes all shot.
As for £200 labour, I think that's hopeful.

If the gearbox is out then a slave change may also be advisable and then consider if the DMF has had it

macafee2

Mine went on holiday so no chance of doing it myself. Clutch, slave, dmf + labour cost me £900

marinabrian · 6th January 2019, 16:23

Has any progress been made in terms of diagnosis yet?

Brian

harrisop48 · 6th January 2019, 18:33

Brian,

I am trying to arrange going over to see Paul tomorrow afternoon about this. Have sent you a detailed PM. Will let you know how we get on.

Regards Peter.

4th January 2019, 20:16	#1
Roadrunner66 Avid contributor MG ZT-T 135 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: West Drayton Posts: 172 Thanks: 251 Thanked 61 Times in 32 Posts	Deep regrets maybe my ZT-T is to go Hi All I don't want to to this but as my ZT-T maybe the clutch is knackered I cannot afford to get this sorted and due to ill health is there anyone here or the club want to get it sorted as I don't want it scrapped other than the possible clutch it's in good order any offer for complete car considered if I can't sort it for little or no money. There are a few on here who know my situation. Many thanks in advance. Paul. Ps need an answer asap otherwise m I might need to scrap her as cannot afford insurance ect if just sitting there. __________________ My ZTT was 2388th ZT-T off production line out of 8249 My ZTT was 91st ZT-T CDTI to be made out of 522 My ZTT was 93rd ZT-T in Starlight Silver out of 1134 It came off the assembly line on Thursday 12th September 2002 @ 12:01.50 pm MG ZT Comission No: 9014

4th January 2019, 22:56	#3
Thunderbolt Avid contributor MG ZT-T+ 190 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 224 Thanks: 101 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts	I am in a similar boat with my fathers car. The clutch kit was £140. It will be a DIY, so I am hoping to keep costs down, but I think it will take me a day. Can you offer a local mechanic £200 for their labour and get the parts yourself?

5th January 2019, 16:25	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,912 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	be prepared to find other things wrong so an inspection underneath before agreeing to have clutch done is wise. I found drop links, strut bearings, lower arm bushes all shot. As for £200 labour, I think that's hopeful. If the gearbox is out then a slave change may also be advisable and then consider if the DMF has had it macafee2

6th January 2019, 16:23	#6
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Has any progress been made in terms of diagnosis yet? Brian

6th January 2019, 18:33	#7
harrisop48 Passed Away Rover 75 Tourer Club CDTi 2.0 2002 Royal Blue Paint JFM Trim LBB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hayes West London Posts: 1,218 Thanks: 528 Thanked 1,043 Times in 364 Posts	Brian, I am trying to arrange going over to see Paul tomorrow afternoon about this. Have sent you a detailed PM. Will let you know how we get on. Regards Peter.