New Owner of the RHD Moonshine 260

Mobeetie · 28th August 2014, 23:26

I've wanted a Moonshine really quite badly for some time now and always looked fondly at the character the V8s exude but with the journeys I did I thought it best it remained a dream... Now situations have changed and the chance to own something quite special became possible

But... it wouldn't be an MG if it didn't have some woe involved and I'm currently in battle with the rear locking wheel bolts, unfortunately the rear tyres are in need of replacement

So until I can solve this issue I've had to put the sale of my 75 on hold and carry on journeying in the diesel, which whilst noticeably cheaper and comfier, has a distinct lack of V8 rumble

FLYING BANANA · 29th August 2014, 08:06

Very nice indeed.

Tim · 29th August 2014, 08:16

Yes very nice.

Soak your bolts in wd40 if that fails a bit of local heat. But purhaps not in that order

Keep them both.

Stitch626 · 29th August 2014, 09:42

I assume the locking key and bolts don't work together anymore. This happened to me in the last year and I needed 4 tyres at the time. 2 of the 4 bolts refused to come off at the tyre fitters and they were suggesting drilling them off

However a yellow van came to my rescue in the form of the AA. If you are a member they can remove the problematic locking wheel bolts. The AA man was great and managed it in about 1/2 hour.

They have a tool that forms around the bolt and allows them to remove it without the original key.

If you are not an AA member then I am sure there must be garages will the same setup

Mark

Mobeetie · 29th August 2014, 13:08

Thanks all for the advice and comments

I think I will try a liberal spray with WD40 and get a powerful impact wrench, failing that I fear they may have to be drilled out. I took it to a local tyre garage but their air gun couldn't shift it. The problem seems to be that the key can lock in sturdily enough but with a 2 metre bar on the brace it's causing the key to slip out and not provide enough force into the key to keep it in the bolt.

Can you remember what level of AA cover you had and where you were when they came to you Mark? I think I've just got standard roadside assistance so I'm not sure they would come to my drive.

I tried a Halfords reverse thread removal socket too but the head of the bolt was too deep and the socket was too wide to fit into the bolt holes on the Apexes

T16 · 29th August 2014, 14:41

Lovely finish.

But my god, I would be too paranoid to park it anywhere, or a get stonechips etc with that paint.

Its so expensive to fix.

190SETOURING · 29th August 2014, 15:36

Its the impact guns that cause the problem, the tyre numptys tighten the bolts and lock with a gun thats probably set to 250nm. It takes to long to set a torque wrench plus its not their car is it?

190SETOURING · 29th August 2014, 15:37

Fantastic looking car, how many miles has she done?

Xavier · 29th August 2014, 16:52

Great looking car and more pics please... ohh and good luck with the wheel bolt.

johnandchris · 29th August 2014, 17:21

Mate. Be careful with that one. Can't go into detail but I will do you a massive favour. Swap it with my diesel and I will take all the problems off you. I am kind like that, no need to thank me!!!!!! 8-)
Seriously though, what a car. I think that is my favourite 75/zt variant ever. Love it, love it, love it.

28th August 2014, 23:26	#1
Mobeetie Loves to post MG ZT 260 SE V8 & Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mids Posts: 288 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New Owner of the RHD Moonshine 260 I've wanted a Moonshine really quite badly for some time now and always looked fondly at the character the V8s exude but with the journeys I did I thought it best it remained a dream... Now situations have changed and the chance to own something quite special became possible But... it wouldn't be an MG if it didn't have some woe involved and I'm currently in battle with the rear locking wheel bolts, unfortunately the rear tyres are in need of replacement So until I can solve this issue I've had to put the sale of my 75 on hold and carry on journeying in the diesel, which whilst noticeably cheaper and comfier, has a distinct lack of V8 rumble __________________ MG ZT 260 SE V8 - Monogram Moonshine Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur - Royal Blue

29th August 2014, 08:06	#2
FLYING BANANA Moderator/Club Shop MG ZT 1.8t+. No.3 of 4 in Sunspot Yellow & Ford Fiesta in Black. Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rattler Farm Posts: 22,568 Thanks: 9,270 Thanked 15,645 Times in 6,806 Posts	Very nice indeed. __________________ 233,431. That’s our second meet done, no.3 next weekend. onen hag oll

29th August 2014, 08:16	#3
Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	Yes very nice. Soak your bolts in wd40 if that fails a bit of local heat. But purhaps not in that order Keep them both. __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps

29th August 2014, 13:08	#5
Mobeetie Loves to post MG ZT 260 SE V8 & Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mids Posts: 288 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks all for the advice and comments I think I will try a liberal spray with WD40 and get a powerful impact wrench, failing that I fear they may have to be drilled out. I took it to a local tyre garage but their air gun couldn't shift it. The problem seems to be that the key can lock in sturdily enough but with a 2 metre bar on the brace it's causing the key to slip out and not provide enough force into the key to keep it in the bolt. Can you remember what level of AA cover you had and where you were when they came to you Mark? I think I've just got standard roadside assistance so I'm not sure they would come to my drive. I tried a Halfords reverse thread removal socket too but the head of the bolt was too deep and the socket was too wide to fit into the bolt holes on the Apexes __________________ MG ZT 260 SE V8 - Monogram Moonshine Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur - Royal Blue

29th August 2014, 17:21	#10
johnandchris Loves to post Rover 75 CDTI Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Westbury Posts: 496 Thanks: 11 Thanked 46 Times in 34 Posts	Mate. Be careful with that one. Can't go into detail but I will do you a massive favour. Swap it with my diesel and I will take all the problems off you. I am kind like that, no need to thank me!!!!!! 8-) Seriously though, what a car. I think that is my favourite 75/zt variant ever. Love it, love it, love it. __________________ 2004 Rover 75 CDTI facelift saloon White Gold

29th August 2014, 09:42	#4
Stitch626 Avid contributor MG ZT 190+, Mercedes CLS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 150 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	I assume the locking key and bolts don't work together anymore. This happened to me in the last year and I needed 4 tyres at the time. 2 of the 4 bolts refused to come off at the tyre fitters and they were suggesting drilling them off However a yellow van came to my rescue in the form of the AA. If you are a member they can remove the problematic locking wheel bolts. The AA man was great and managed it in about 1/2 hour. They have a tool that forms around the bolt and allows them to remove it without the original key. If you are not an AA member then I am sure there must be garages will the same setup Mark

29th August 2014, 14:41	#6
T16 I really should get out more....... ZT CDTi 135, ZT260SE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dundee Posts: 2,877 Thanks: 10 Thanked 331 Times in 213 Posts	Lovely finish. But my god, I would be too paranoid to park it anywhere, or a get stonechips etc with that paint. Its so expensive to fix.

29th August 2014, 15:36	#7
190SETOURING Posted a thing or two MG ZTT 180se,MG ZT 260se Monogram Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 1,413 Thanks: 215 Thanked 263 Times in 169 Posts	Its the impact guns that cause the problem, the tyre numptys tighten the bolts and lock with a gun thats probably set to 250nm. It takes to long to set a torque wrench plus its not their car is it?

29th August 2014, 15:37	#8
190SETOURING Posted a thing or two MG ZTT 180se,MG ZT 260se Monogram Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 1,413 Thanks: 215 Thanked 263 Times in 169 Posts	Fantastic looking car, how many miles has she done?

29th August 2014, 16:52	#9
Xavier Avid contributor MG ZT 260 SE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Weardale Posts: 133 Thanks: 89 Thanked 21 Times in 20 Posts	Great looking car and more pics please... ohh and good luck with the wheel bolt.