Kv6 hgf £1200

[SWISSTONY]

So for those who are familiar with my ZT woes this is the culmination of it all, for those who are not see here:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=168534

The up shot is I bit the bullet admitted defeat and took her to Horners in swinton to give her a good look over, their diagnosis was HGF, I must admit I was leaning towards this myself but didn't want to admit it. denial isn't just a river in Egypt!

Anyway after a long conversation with Horners and Mrs Swisstony I have decided to go ahead and have it done, the logic being if I were to buy another ZT at this price there are no guarantees something similar wouldn't happen.

I love the car and want to keep it on the road and in the best condition I can and at least I will know its had all the big work done.

Price includes:
All belts and water pump
Head gaskets
Inlet gaskets
head bolts
head skimmed
liners sealed
oils and lubes
labour + VAT

Please spare a thought for me as i'll be eating bean's on toast for the foreseeable

[Ched]

Originally Posted by SWISSTONY

So for those who are familiar with my ZT woes this is the culmination of it all, for those who are not see here:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=168534

The up shot is I bit the bullet admitted defeat and took her to Horners in swinton to give her a good look over, their diagnosis was HGF, I must admit I was leaning towards this myself but didn't want to admit it. denial isn't just a river in Egypt!

Anyway after a long conversation with Horners and Mrs Swisstony I have decided to go ahead and have it done, the logic being if I were to buy another ZT at this price there are no guarantees something similar wouldn't happen.

I love the car and want to keep it on the road and in the best condition I can and at least I will know its had all the big work done.

Price includes:
All belts and water pump
Head gaskets
Inlet gaskets
head bolts
head skimmed
liners sealed
oils and lubes
labour + VAT

Please spare a thought for me as i'll be eating bean's on toast for the foreseeable

Ha, I already do.
And well done for not taking the easy route, (scrappy).

[bobb12005]

if its done right it will last and by having it done you at least know what you have imo your doing the right thing even if it is painfull

[tonybel]

Hi,

I went through the same deal last year, but went for a replacement engine as after we had the heads off it looked somewhat cooked!

The price looks correct to me and about the same as I paid but I had quite a bit more running about to do with the replacement engine.

The only thing missing off the list might be cam belt tensioner which apparently its good practice to change at the same time. I didn't and of course am now worrying about it.

[SWISSTONY]

Originally Posted by tonybel

Hi,

I went through the same deal last year, but went for a replacement engine as after we had the heads off it looked somewhat cooked!

The price looks correct to me and about the same as I paid but I had quite a bit more running about to do with the replacement engine.

The only thing missing off the list might be cam belt tensioner which apparently its good practice to change at the same time. I didn't and of course am now worrying about it.

Hi Tony, Thanks for the encouragement.

I'm pretty sure it's included as the list was just of the top of my head, I trust Horners to do a decent job they seem very knowledgeable about our cars.

[gazza190]

I would also be going for a full thermostat set with temp sensor .

Also ensure the cooling fan works on all the speeds it should.

You dont want it to fail again.

Good luck with your rebuild. Jus to mention I actually have a pair of genuine in the mg rover boxes, head gaskets in the garage. Let me know if you want to buy them .

[SWISSTONY]

Originally Posted by gazza190

I would also be going for a full thermostat set with temp sensor .

Does someone on here sell these?

Thanks

[Ian G]

Awarded to SWISSTONY for dedication above and beyond the call of duty to his MGZT

Cheers Ian

[SWISSTONY]

Thanks....you couldn't lend me a tenner could you?

[Typhoon190]

Parts recommendation Peter Vulcan racing.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/petervulca...1&_ipg=&_from=